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MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE Morris Brown’s Legacy: Historic The Benton Institution Bridge By Miguel Banks Names New Miss Vera L. Benton (1926- 1998)

woman of many President names, many faces, many tal­ By Karon A. Daniel ents, and defi­ MBC OFFICE OF COLLEGE RELATIONS nitely worthy of having a build- orris Brown College announced the ap­ mg named after her. She was a teacher, mother, role model, pointment of Dolores E. Cross, Ph.D., as heroine, archetype, chief cor­ the institution’s next president. Dr. nerstone, faculty member, MCross is prepared to lead the college into staff member, church mem- the next century with a sense of passion, ber, activist, and the associ­ a spirit of revitalization and a “students ate professor of English here first” attitude. She has proven herself as a visionary in aca­ at Morris Brown College. demia as past President of Chicago State University from 1990 to 1997. Dr. Cross comes to Morris Brown from the City University Dolores E. Cross, Ph.D. of New York Graduate School and University Center, where she is a GE Fund Distinguished Professor in Leadership and She will complete the responsibilities of her GE Fund pro­ Diversity. In her teachings and writings, Dr. Cross focuses on fessorship, while starting the transition to her post as Presi­ creating access and generating opportunities for minorities dent of Morris Brown College. A transition team will work and women in higher education and the corporate sector; es­ closely with faculty, staff, administrators and students until tablishing mechanisms to retain minorities and women in Dr. Cross completes her transition by June 1999. The transi­ higher education; and strengthening community-based proj­ tion team includes Dr. Gloria L. Anderson, who will continue ects and community service initiatives. in her role as Interim President until January 1999. Dr. Cross will utilize her expertise in these areas as she Previous to her GE Fund professorship, Dr. Cross served as seeks to increase the rate of student success, to improve the President of Chicago State University. During her tenure, the quality of life for students and faculty, and to strengthen the University became the Midwest’s fastest-growing public insti­ College’s impact in the higher education community and be­ tution, the number of degrees it granted increased by 30 per­ yond. cent, and the University completed more than $33 million in “I think Morris Brown has an opportunity to become a new construction. Dr. Cross seeks to make similar strides in Ms. Vera Benton ('46), 72 taught model of how a historically black college can operate,” says increasing the institutional effectiveness of Morris Brown English to thousands of undergrad­ Dr. Cross. College. uate students of Morris Brown CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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Alumni News MBC Fiscal Partner ▼ Benson's Corner ▼ Open Letter ▼ Campus News ▼ Politics: ▼ Campus Pre-Alumni Council ▼ City News ▼ Religion - News v Campus Organizations v Sports Classifieds ▼ Student Profile ▼ Editorials ▼ Views & Expressions ▼ Entertainment ▼ Wholistically Speaking (I. to r.) Frederick Korley (MBC Model United Nations Team Member), Pelagio Filipe (MBC Model UN ▼ In My Opinion Team Member); Atlanta Councilman Derrick Boazman, Bruno Filipe (MBC Model UN Team Member), Mabiengwa Naniuzeyi (Model UN Team Advisor); Atlanta City Council President, Robb Pitts. 2 Leaders of Tomorrow! OCTOBER 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER Big Bethel’s the combined choirs and EDITORIALS members of Atlanta’s Big Bethel African Methodist ’Heaven Bound* Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church. Tradition Kicks The sacred play, which fea­ An Open Letter to the Morris tures spirituals and hymns, Off Holiday portrays 24 pilgrims striving Brown Campus Community to enter the gates of the Performances Promised Land. Who will enter? Who will Satan chase A way). My first item I would many officers does it take to Friday, November into the fiery pit? You must, Matter like to touch on is the fact screw in a light bulb (or to 13th or Saturday, see this historic performance that Public Safety Officers really lock the gym for that to find out! seem to refrain from doing November 14th at of Safety matter!)? To purchase tickets call the paper work. I know you’re I’m not done yet. My last 7:30 p.m. Big Bethel Credit Union at probably wondering where point is the lack of responsi­ 404-827-9715. Adults $10. Well, here we are beginning I’m going with this and I will bility from the officers. Yes, t is a fitting pre-cursor Children (5-11) $4. Students a new semester with new explain. See, there have been it’s a fight. Yes it needs to be to the holiday season - with ID $5. Call the credit students and new ideas and times that Public Safety has broken up. But does it take the traditional perform­ union for information about concerns. But some concerns been notified about incidents pepper spray to rid a crowd! /ance of‘Heaven Bound' by ‘Heaven Bound’ group rates. that I’ve heard are the same that occurred in the dorms Isn’t that a violation of some ones from previous semes­ (excuse me, Residence Halls) code in some manual that English Language and Lit­ ters. So I felt the need to dis­ and they allowed the infrac­ they should’ve read before erature from the University Model cuss one issue that’s been tion to just go by. Meaning , becoming police officers, or of Michigan. Advanced beating at my heart for some no one went to jail, no report am I the only one who feels studies were done at the Uni­ UN Team time - that issue is the De­ was written, nothing! Just a this way? versity of Southern Califor­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 partment. of Public Safety. hello and goodbye. There Some of you are probably- nia, Indiana University, and First of all, I think it’s im­ have been some incidents going to be dumb-founded Wesleyan University in Mid­ MODEL UN team portant to say that yes, the concerning weapons and it and not understand anything dletown, Connecticut. She By Karon A. Daniel OFFICE OF COLLEGE RELATIONS officers of Public Safety (at took a group of students to that I’m talking about in this was the recipient of fellow­ least the gun totem' ones) are actually go to the office of article. Some of you will know ships from the Guggenheim ATLANTA - Three Morris bon-a-fide, true, certified Public Safety and make them exactly what I’m talking and Rockefeller Foundations. Brown College students and Georgia Police Officers (or so send an officer to the scene. about and will be able to un­ She began her teaching ca­ their advisor stood before I was told). Armed with the Is this really how it should derstand where I’m coming reer at Social Circle High members of the Atlanta City ability to do little things like be? from. But the reason of this School in Social Circle, Geor­ Council and the Atlanta com­ give traffic tickets for speed­ My second item on the article is not to Completely gia. Two years later, in 1948, munity on October 19th as ing or parking tickets for agenda is the poor response bash Public Safety, just let she began her tenure at Mor­ City' Council President Robb where we shouldn’t be parked time of Public Safety. Ok. them and other people know ris Brown College. Her in­ Pitts and Councilman Der­ (and we do want to know granted, if someone is shot in how some of us feel about struction included courses rick Boazman presented where we CAN park?). But the head and is bleeding to them. I don't think that they from freshman English to them with the Special the biggest misconception death, I’m sure Public Safety suck (although some will say Advanced Composition and Achievement Award for rep­ about the Public safety Offi­ will be there in no time flat. they' do), but they can use a Modern English Grammar. resenting the City of Atlanta cers is that they’re fake, But is that what it takes for little work. Maybe we can Among her favorite offerings in international competition wanna-be cops who can’t do them to feel the urgency to hire some officers who care. were courses in Shakespeare during the Flame of Human anything. Let me be the one get to a problem? For exam­ Or maybe we can re-tram the and 18th Century' Literature. Rights: Second International to tell you all out there who ple, there was an incident in­ ones we already have to do She fed thousands of hungry Conference of the Model believe this myth, YOU CAN volving narcotics in one of our the things they are required souls with the beauty and United Nations (UN). BE ARRESTED BY PUBLIC residence halls and it took to do. wisdom of great literature. The Morris Brown College SAFETY OFFICERS!! Now Public Safety approximately Tune in next month when I Miss Benton was active in Model UN Team successfully that I’ve gotten that out the 35 minutes to arrive on the discuss my' topic... academia beyond the class­ defended its First Best Dele­ way... scene - they were busy lock­ the CAFETERIA!' room. She was a member of gation title during the compe­ Let’s move on to what this ing the gym. LOCKING THE Anonymous!! the editorial committee for tition, which took place in article is really about. Let’s GYM!! Where are the priori­ (Y’all ain’t kilim’ me!) the publication Morris Brown Spam, September 6-13, thou­ talk about the fact that I, as ties! They’re making the dif­ College: The First Hundred sands of miles from Morris well as other students, don’t ficulty level of locking the Years. She served as aca­ Brown in Atlanta, Georgia, feel safe! Let’s talk about the gym equivalent to that of demic coordinator for the where Bruno Filipe, Pelagio fact that some Public Safety rocket science! It doesn’t take TRIO Programs, then as con­ Filipe and Frederick Korley Officers walk around with a a genius to lock a door (or Benton sultant of TRIO Challenger attend college. The team’s chip on their shoulder - wait­ does it?). The reason given for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 until her illness prevented first international win came ing on some poor soul to the poor response time was There have been rumors that her participation in 1998. fall 1997 when they won the screw up before they pounce there is only one officer on she was one of the founding Miss Benton’s church ac­ Best Delegation Award dur­ on them like a fierce lion. duty. Ok - then why did we members of the college and tivities began at an early' age, ing the Cambridge Interna­ Yes let’s talk about these see not one officer, but TWO when we reminisce about her at Saint Paul A.M.E. Church tional Model LIN Competition things. in the car when they finally life, she was definitely some­ m Covington, Georgia, where held in England. See, I’ve got just a few arrived! And why, why did I one whose life was charac­ she served in executive ca­ Councilman Boazman, a items to touch on so the see another officer hop in his teristic of our motto - To God pacities in local and district Morris Brown Alumnus from masses can know how at least vehicle and take off to do and Truth. lay organizations. Her influ­ the Class of 1990, commend­ one student feels about Pub­ something else!? Does it. The Wolverine Observer ence was felt through her ser­ ed the students for repre­ lic Safety (and perhaps many really take two officers to lock Staff is sorry to say that this vice as a delegate to the gen­ senting the City of Atlanta in other students feel the same the GYM! Come on, how illustrious persona, the divine eral conference, as a work­ international competition and Miss Vera Benton, passed shop presenter, and as a serving as ambassadors for away on the morning of Octo­ chairperson of the Commis­ the city. The Morris Brown College Wolverine OBSERVER ber 22, 1998. She will surely sion on Christian Education. The students were the is Published Monthly by Morris Brown College, 643 Martin L. King Jr. She was a steward, a Sunday only African-American dele­ Dr., NW, Atlanta, GA 30314-4140 (404) 220-0308 - (404) 220-0312. All be missed in our college, in contents are Copyright 1998, Morris Brown College Wolverine OB­ our hallways, in our class­ school teacher, and a member gation, the only students SERVER. All rights reserved. The opinions expressed by editors and rooms, in our hearts, and in of the Women's Missionary' from a Historically Black contributing writers are not necessarily those of Morris Brown College our lives. Now we will start Society. College or University, and or it’s Board of Trustees. The students of MBC Wolverine OBSERVER at her beginning and follow Many recognized Miss Ben­ the only American delegation have the right and responsibility to report news of student interest, and along the life of one of Morris ton for her service: She re­ to compete. to editorialize on issues of student relevance. Brown’s finest. ceived the Sears Roebuck “We felt tremendous pres­ The MBC Wolverine OBSERVER newspaper is not responsible for Miss Vera L. Benton was Teacher of the Year Award, sure to do well after our win unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. All material will be considered the youngest of two children the Outstanding Service last year. We didn’t want to for publication and must be typewritten double spaced, and contain the born to Willie Leroy Benton Award from Morris Brown let the Morris Brown College writer’s name, address, and telephone number for verification unless administration down after approved otherwise by the Director for Student Activities. Please en­ and Sallie R. Benton on April College, a Citation of Merit close a self-addressed, stamped envelope to guarantee return. 21, 1926, in Covington, Geor­ from the National Alumni they invested so much in get­ Deadlines for articles or announcements is TWO weeks prior to the gia. Her early education was Association, An Outstanding ting us to competition,” said publication deadline (1sl week of the month). ADVERTISEMENTS: completed at the Washington Service Award from the Bruno Filipe. Deadline is at 3:00 p.m. during the prior week of publication - call for Street School in Newton South Eastern Regional As­ The team already is setting rate card. DISTRIBUTION: Free in the MBC campus community and County. She received a Bach­ sociation for Social Program its sights on a win in Cam­ metro-Atlanta. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Call for rate. Reproduction or use, elor of Arts Degree in English Personnel. She was active in bridge, England in March without written permission, of editorial or graphic content In any manner from Morris Brown College in the community with the 1999, where Harvard Univer­ is prohibited. 1946. She later received the Phyllis Whitely YWCA and sity is anxious to take on Master of Arts Degree in the NAACP. Morris Brown. Leaders of Tomorrow! OCTOBER 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 3 CAMPUS>/ MEN’S WEEK98 By Carvel Bennett DIRECTOR, STUDENT ACTIVITIES Theme: PREPARATION - The Blackmale in the New Millennium

hough celebrated rather qui­ etly, Men’s Week 1998 went quite well. Turnout for most Tevents was rather scanty, but for those in attendance, the programs were informa­ Miss Giovanna Burgess & Miss MBC, Michelin Taylor. tive and entertaining. Highlight, of the week was a convocation featuring alumni Rev. Dr. New Roosevelt Morris, Pastor, New Grant Chapel AME Church in East Point, GA. Dr. Morns called upon students Assistant Diredor in general, and the men in particular, to believe in themselves, keep on By Carvel Bennett striving for established goals, and DIRECTOR, STUDENT ACTIVITIES most importantly I think seriously Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Morris & Mrs. Morris about becoming entrepreneurs. Convocation Speaker. he Office of Student Activities, to MBC she worked in the area of so­ Campus Organizations, Recrea­ cial services in New York City. tion and Student Publications She will primarily be responsible for twelcomes Miss Giovanna Burgess monitoring Campus Organizations, as­ (Pictured with Miss MBC, Michelin sisting Miss MBC and Court, as well Taylor) to Morris Brown. as Advisor to the Queens Alliance, Miss Burgess is a 1993 graduate of Synfonette Society and Performing the University of South Carolina with Arts Club. a BS degree in Criminal Justice and a Miss Burgess is a native of Green­ minor in Psychology. Prior to com-ing ville, South Carolina. SHARE THE EXCITEMENT The U.S. Customs Service is on the frontline, defending our nation from illegal contraband, smuggled goods, and dangerous drugs. U.S. Customs Inspectors and Canine Enforcement Officers (CEOs) play a major role in the action at U.S. international airports, seaports, and border crossings. Positions are available nationwide, but most are on the Southwest border. Dr. Morris with members of Alpha Lambda Chi Fraternity, cosponsors of Men's WEEK '98 QUALIFY FOR A CUSTOMS CAREER Usually, four years of college or three years of work experience, or a combina­ National Security Education Program tion of both, will meet qualifications for an entry-level (GS-5) position. To qualify for a GS-7 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized NSEP experience in a related field. Collegiate academic excellence or graduate education can also help fulfill requirements for a GS-7. Prior law enforcement or military Scholarships for Study Abroad service is a plus. Why Study Abroad? You need to be a U.S. citizen with a valid driver’s license and have the ability to successfully complete a thorough background investigation and medical and drug International experience is crucial to a competitive resume. You need skills to screenings. work in the global arena. NSEP provides opportunities for Americans to study You’ll be well rewarded with an excellent salary and overtime, promotion oppor­ in regions critical to U.S. national interests (excluding Western Europe, Canada, tunities, specialized training, and Federal benefits. The hours can be long and Australia and New Zealand). Award amounts are up to a maximum of $8,000 per semester or $ 16,000 per academic year. there is shift work, but the overtime is well paid. Starting salaries for GS-5 range from $21,051-522,377, and from 526,075-527,717 for GS-7. Successful You must be a U.S. citizen and enrolled as an undergraduate at a U.S. university, performers receive promotions to GS-9 ($31.897-533,906). Additional promotion college or community college. Scholarships are for study in Summer ‘99, opportunities are available. Fall ‘99 and/or Spring‘00. For applications, contact your NSEP Campus We are an equal opportunity employer. Representative or the NSEP office at tel: (800) 618-NSEP, e-mail: [email protected]. Deadline: February 8,1999. Visit our Web site at www.custonis.ustreas.gov and download the vacancy announcement or call 1-800-944-7725 for a copy. We will be accepting online National Security Education Program and telephone applications from October 1-31, 1998. Undergraduate Scholarships Institute of International Education 1400 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20005 US. CUSTOMS SERVICE call (800) 618-NSEP or (202) 326-7697 AMERICAS FRONTLINE e-mail: [email protected] See our website at: ww: He. org/nsep 4 Leaders of Tomorrow! OCTOBER 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER Saluting The First Family Festival Your Best and By Valarie Rand FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL CHAIR Brightest! rp r he first annual “Fall Family Please Festival” for the families of MBC students was held Oc­ Nominate! tober 30th - November 1st 1998. These three days were filled with activities By Robert A. Dubill which included an evening reception EXECUTIVE EDITOR, USA TODAY on Friday, a student talent show, a tailgate party on Founders’ plaza on or the 10th consecutive year, Saturday, attending the football USA TODAY is searching for game, an evening soiree, Sunday the best undergraduate stu­ church service and a culminating Fdents in the nation to be hon­ Sunday brunch in Cunningham audi­ ored on the All-USA College Aca­ torium. The events were thoroughly demic Team. Because this is the 10th enjoyed by all that attended. anniversary of the College Academic One significant event that high­ Team, the celebration will include lighted the weekend was the Parent’s some special events. Council. This meeting was held over The 20 students selected for the a continental breakfast and chaired 1999 first Team will earn a three-day by Dr. LaVeta Small, Vice President weekend in Washington, DC, in for Student Affairs. Other represen­ which they will: tatives included Academic Affairs, • Join a public conversation with the President’s Office as well as indi­ officials of the nation’s universi­ vidual faculty members. The Parents ties on the condition of under­ who attended expressed a genuine graduate education. investment and concern in the serv­ • Tour the nation’s only national ices offered to their students. Some news museum. also volunteered to serve as liaisons • Gather with representatives of for the council to the general MBC the nine past All-USA Academic parent population. We believe this First Teams for a celebration of weekend afforded us the establish­ academic excellence. ment of a strong and positive rela­ • Receive a trophy and a $2,500 tionship with our parents. cash award. Though this weekend did not meet The 60 students named to the First, anticipated attendance, those who Second and Third Teams will have were in attendance evaluated each their achievements described to the event positively. From this favorable world in a special section of USA response, we look forward to this TODAY to be published on Thursday, growing tradition of partnership with February 25, 1999. the families of your Morris Brown We invite you and your faculty to College students through this annual the nominate a qualifying student or event. students on forms provided to the Student Publications Department. To nominate more than one student, Students and their Family members please duplicate the form. Any full-time undergraduate of a four-year institution in the United with staff enjoyed the Halloween Soire'e at the States or its territories is eligible. U.S. citizenship is not required. A First Annual Fall Festival. full-time undergraduate is one car­ rying at least 12 credits in pursuit of an undergraduate degree or one who anticipates earning an undergradu­ ate degree at the end of the current academic term. Criteria for the all-stars were de­ veloped in consultation with our co­ sponsors, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universi­ ties (NAICU), the National Associa­ tion of State Universities and Land- Grant Colleges (NASULGC), the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and the Council for Advancement and Sup­ port of Education (CASE). Winners will be selected by a panel of educators, chosen in cooperation with our co-sponsors. The criteria are designed to find students who excel not only in schol­ arship but in leadership roles on and off campus. A key element given most weight by the judges will be a student’s out­ standing original academic or intel­ lectual product. The judges will be influenced by the student’s ability to describe that outstanding endeavor in his/her own words. They will not Don’t hear it through the grapevine, get it straight from the read an author’s work, see an artist’s Wolverine OBSERVER!!! painting or hear a composer’s music. They will rely solely on the student’s ability to describe the effort in writ- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Leaders of Tomorrow! OCTOBER 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 5

Morris Brown Remembers Victor Emerson

By Mark B. Cisco COLLEGE CHAPLAIN

Late Victor Emerson

Friend of Victor Friend of Victor

tudents, faculty, and staff congregated in Cun­ During the memorial service, a special message from Dr. Gloria Anderson, ningham Auditorium on Thursday, October Interim President, Morris brown College was read by the Student Government 1, 1998 at 11:00 to remember the life and Association President Wole Ralph; Dean Leroy Evan greeted the community on legacy of young Victor Emerson. Victor passed behalf of the Division of Student Affairs; personal friends of Victor’s wept as they away on September 22, 1998. He was born remembered their colleague; and the Morris Brown College Gospel Choir Com­ in Washington, D.C. on November 18, 1975. forted through music. He attended Meridian High School in Meridian, In his message to the college community, Chaplain Mark B. Cisco reminded the Mississippi. Victor was a senior at Morris community that death is transitory, temporal, and transient. Victor is only sleep- Brown College majoring in Health Administration. He had a medical history ig and resting. Chaplain Cisco encouraged the community to hold together and ofaneurysm. •ek a closer walk with God.

Chaplin Mark Cisco

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 mg. supplemented by recommenda­ tions from the nominating professor and up to three other persons of the nominee’s choice. Nominations must be postmarked by Monday, November 30. Please call Carol Skalski at 703-276-5890 if there are any questions. MBC Gospel Choir We look forward to receiving your school’s nominations. 6 Leaders of Tomorrow! OCTOBER 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER campus ORGAHIZATI6HS Career Opportunities at Morris Brown By Rachel Lawrence GLOBAL WORKFORCE STAFF WRITER

he Center for A Global Work­ appropriate and achievable ior, decided or undecided about your part-time positions available through­ Tforce and Community Service, career/major. major, the Center offers all students out the semester. Workshops and re­ Career Planning and Placement,2. To teach students job seeking opportunities to develop their profes­ cruitment activities are organized by Community Service office, Co-op skills that will position them for sional skills. the Center on a weekly basis, inviting Office, whatever you call it, its competitive interviewing, place­ Staffed with Priscilla Seabrook students to participate. mission is still the same. ment, and success in the work­ Jenkins, Director, Ernita B. Hemmitt, Companies such as Wachovia Bank, The Center for a Global Workforce force. Assistant Director for Career Service, RPS, Bureau of Labor Statistics, UPS, and Community Service assists stu­ 3. To create relationships with em­ and Dennis Jones, Assistant Director Transom Staffing, MBNA and Coca dents in making the right choices con­ ployers that will increase career for Community Service, and volun­ Cola Enterprise will be on campus cerning their career development. The and community service opportuni­ teers- Malisha Brown, Erica Smith during the month of November to pro­ Center advances Morris Brown College ties for MBC students and enhance Payne, and Barbara Sykes. The Cen­ vide permanent, internship, and part- students by giving them the edge to the scholarship and partnership ter is most recognized for its participa­ time employment opportunities for excel when they are placed within the activity of the institution. tion in the Annual AUC Career Fair students in all majors. Students in­ job market. Students are taught re­ 4. To support the Academic Affairs held every fall semester, and its in- terested in interviewing at either Ca­ sume writing skills, effective inter­ Division in an effort to infuse ca­ ternship/permanent placements. reer Center (MBC/AUC), may contact viewing skills, the basics of profes­ reer and service learning informa­ The Center has an open door policy Ms. Hemmitt at (404) 220-0338 prior sional attitude and corporate attire. tion into the curriculum. that allows students seeking assis­ to the date of the interview. Students The Center has five goals: 5. To place students into work posi­ tance in career development and com­ also have the opportunity to interview 1. To provide an extensive career de­ tions that are meaningful and con­ munity service to walk-in freely. with a host of corporations at the AUC velopment program that assists gruent with training and career Whether you are looking for a job, co­ Career Planning and Placement Cen­ students with the selection of an aspirations. op or internship, the Center offers a ter. Whether you are a freshman or sen­ wealth of information on full-time and Edmonds Leadership Program Enters Its Second Year By Miquel Banks 5. To provide the students with Peachtree City, Georgia. Fifty-one he Morris Brown College Al­ knowledge and understanding of student leaders participated in a bert Edmonds Leadership organizational management weekend of intense leadership train­ Program was established in 6. To acquaint the student with the ing. The sessions focused on individ­ T1997 under the leadership of then strategies for effective team ual personality and leadership, or­ President Samuel L. Jolley. He was building ganizational culture and the history assisted in this endeavor by two dis­ 7. To provide the student with criti­ and culture of Morris Brown College. tinguished alumni cal thinking skills that result in Presenters were Dr. LaVeta Small, of Morris Brown, Fannie Allen, Class ethical decision making Vice-President for Student Affairs at of 1971 and Lieutenant General Al­ 8. to provide the student with skills Morris Brown College; Mr. Eddie bert Edmonds, Class of 1964. The that will enhance his/her ability Gaffney, Vice-Provost for Student Af­ program was named in honor of Gen­ to make a successful transition fairs at Morehouse College and Rev. eral Edmonds. into professional life Herman “Skip” Mason, Histo- The mission of the Albert Edmonds This program is a critical element rian/Consultant. Leadership Program is to develop and in the actualization of the broad goal As a follow up to the retreat, stu­ to nurture leadership skills in stu­ of Morris Brown College to prepare dent will participate in a one day dents at Morris Brown College. The its students to lead and to serve in workshop each month through the program focuses on the implementa­ their communities. The success of end of the academic year. These tion of eight goals. They are: the program will be measured by the workshops will also be conducted by 1. To provide the students with .an ability of graduates of the Edmonds experts in the field of leadership avenue to understand the influ­ Leadership Program to improve the Dr. Carl Walton training. The program for the year ence of individual personality on quality of their respective organiza­ Director, Edmonds Leadership concludes in April of 1999 with a leadership style and success tions and communities. Program graduation banquet held in honor 2. To introduce students to leader­ The program is now under the di­ Mater, Walton was on the faculty in of the student participants. ship theories and styles rection of Dr. F. Carl Walton. He is a the Political Science Department at The next goal of the Edmonds Pro­ 3. To introduce students to funda­ 1984 graduate of Morris Brown Col­ the University of Georgia. gram is to develop a second compo­ mentals of effective communica­ lege who also holds a Master’s and The program for the 1998-99 school nent that will include an interdisci­ tion Ph.D. in Political Science from Pur­ year is in full swing. The fall retreat plinary academic program that will 4. To expose the students to tech­ due University in West Lafayette, In­ was held October 2-4 at the Wynd­ focus on leadership training and niques of problem solving diana. Prior to returning to his Alma ham Peachtree Conference Center in development.

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tors hold the reigns of our health. herbal cure for a problem we have had Herb/ Doctors are like auto mechanics be­ for over 10 to 15 years. For instance, cause they both capitalize on our mis­ Cat’s Claw, a potent stimulant of the By Essex Agee fortunes. Also, there are some me­ immune system, may prevent us from STAFF WRITER chanics that fix one problem and give catching that little bug in every office, us another so they can continue to but I doubt if it’s an end-all to AZT - t has been said that all new take or money. Can this be said about treatment. There is even an all natu­ knowledge is simply old know­ doctors as well? Our best bet is to ral herbal version of Viagra, called ledge that we've forgotten and learn how to repair our own cars and "Infinity 1”, that has been on the mar­ I learned. Throughout history, prevent our sickness as to avoid both ket long before that infamous blue pill herbs have been harvested and used vampires. hit the drawing board. for a wide variety of needs. The posi­ Only 45% of the world’s plants The keys to great health are knowl­ tive power of plants has long been ac­ have been classified. Of the 45% clas­ edge, discipline, and a great desire to knowledged and accepted. A long sified, 90% of our medicine is derived. achieve a happier and healthier way of standing tradition of herb use has How-ever, only 10% of the classified life. The Wolverine Observer will fur­ been handed down from generation to 45% have been found to have medici­ nish the knowledge and all that re­ generation. Today, botanical experts nal qualities. As a result, there are mains is discipline and desire. worldwide are researching a wide va­ possible cures for diseases that exist The question is simple, do you want to riety of plants and herbs to determine today as well as those that are unfore­ live longer? Stay tuned and if you’re what benefits may exist within then- We must begin now to learn and seen. discipline and desire bound, you may natural chemistry. With this in mind, practice the aforementioned ancient We must remember that herbal follow in the footsteps of your ances­ the goal of‘wholistic healing" is to up­ healing principles in order to take con­ remedies are not genies in bottles. tors. lift, liberate, and re-educate us m the trol of our health. Right now, the doc­ Surely we can’t expect an overnight arts of natural healing. In our era of medical malpractice and managed care, we are forced to take a stand as independent healers. Biblical scripture even states that “my people will perish for lack of knowl­ edge". Unfortunately, it is the lack of essential knowledge of proper diet and spiritual maintenance that has us overweight, stressed out, and crippled. Also, we rarely practice yoga, reflexol­ ogy. aroma-therapy, acupuncture, and meditation (to name a few). Since the beginning of time, indige­ nous peoples of the world have lived in harmony with nature. They have practiced the sacred dictum: right knowledge + right food - right thought. Sadly enough, this balance that existed then is almost non-exist­ ent today, At least, we can thank the few remaining aboriginal cultures for keeping our tradition in line with its natural essence.

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The clever canine has become a favorite of of Service October 8 - November 16 fans of all ages who believe that great books should be great fun! By Tiffany N. Wright 7-Eleven, which created the People ROY COMMUNICATIONS Who Read Achieve project, has spon­ sored this outreach campaign in sup­ Atlanta, GA - This year marks the lanta fund raising concert at Sym­ port of the America Reads goal that Interdenominational Theological cen­ phony Hall; and the invitational all children will be good readers by ter’s (The ITC) 40th Anniversary fund-raising event at Magic Johnson the end of third grade. In a national Celebration, “40 Years and 40 Days: Theaters; this spirit-filled celebratory test, 40% of fourth graders failed to Bound for Higher Ground." To high­ occasion will bring together faith- read at grade level. light this stellar occasion, six activi­ oriented individuals who represent Wishbone urges college students to ties will expand over a 40 day period churches, government, corporations, join America Reads this semester and from Thursday, October 8 until Mon­ organizations, etc. share a love of books with a child. day, November 16. 1998. Located in the Atlanta University “Hey, if a dog can do it, so can you!” "With a stellar reputation for pro­ Center, The ITC is a consortium of ducing outstanding clergy and a long­ six seminaries of different denomina­ standing tradition of community out­ tions, serving the African American One Thousand reach, The ITC has delivered for At­ community. It is largest source of lanta and the nation for 40 years,” African American academically Colleges & says The ITC President Robert M. trained clergy in the nation. The ITC Franklin, Jr. “We are now positioned is an independent, nonprofit, coedu­ Universities to be a leader among seminaries in cational, graduate school of theology. the 21s' century that are committed Individuals representing more than Take The to making strong, strategic efforts 23 denominations from more than 30 toward the renewal of American states and 12 countries walk through America Reads society.” the doors of The ITC for a challenging From the kick-off at Antioch Bap­ and rich learning experience in theo­ Challenge tist Church North with national logical education. ministerial keynote speakers and The For more information on celebra­ By Pam Hughes ITC choir setting the tone for the tion activities please contact The ITC AMERICA READS celebration: to the Choirs Across At- at 404-527-7700. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION On July 1, 1997, the U.S. Depart­ The ITC President Robert M. Franklin, Jr. ment of Education encouraged Fed­ eral Work-Study students to serve as graduate students the opportunity to reading tutors by waiving the re­ The Elie Wiesel apply for one of more than 120 edit­ quirement that employers pay part of ing internships being offered during their wages. In just one year, more Foundation For the summer of 1999 through three than 1000 colleges and universities programs. They are: EX?G ERE have joined the America Reads work­ Humanity Essay • Newspaper Editing Program study program. • Online Editing Program What is work-study? The pro­ Contest • Real-Time Financial News EX? \T, SO gram provides undergraduate and wires Program graduate students with part-time By Jan K. Newell The Newspaper Fund is also offer­ employment to help meet their finan­ ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF EWFFH ing *mmority college sophomores and CEu? VOUS cial needs and give them work expe­ juniors the opportunity to apply for rience, while helping the campus or We are pleased to announce that one of 10 internships through its: America Reads surrounding community. These stu­ the 1999 Elie Wiesel Prize in Eth­ • Business Reporting Program dents might work in their univers­ ics Essay Contest is now underway. To Recruit College There is a bulletin board an­ ity's library, cafeteria, or laboratories. This annual contest, in which stu­ nouncement in Hickman Student Students as Tutors Students at 3,300 colleges, universi­ dents compete for awards of up to Center (second floor) for those stu­ ties and trade schools receive Federal $5000, is designed to challenge full- dents interested in news careers. Work-Study funds as part of their time college juniors and seniors to By Pam Hughes The posters will instruct students on AMERICA READS financial aid packages. In 1997, the examine and analyze urgent ethical how to obtain a copy of the applica­ Clinton Administration increased issues confronting them in today’s tion forms. Also there are a small ishbone™, the dog who en­ its allocation of work-study funds complex world. Please contact contest supply of application forms in the courages children to read by 35%. coordinator for more information at Student Publications office. on his PBS series, is now What is the America Reads the Office of the Dean, Lee Evans. Dow Jones Newspaper Fund has Wstarring in a new role: Tutor Rewaiver?­ Generally the employer taken special care over the years to cruiter for America Reads! The Jack pays at least 25% of the student’s Announcing provide students with more than Russell terrier appears this fall on wages, and the work-study program scholarship and internship opportu­ 1000 campuses nationwide through pays the rest. Under the America nities. The pre-internship training posters, flyers, brochures, and ads Reads waiver, the federal govern­ Four 1999 and their follow-up efforts during the that recruit college students to tutor ment pays 100% of the wages of summer are designed to provide stu­ children in reading. work-study students who serve as dents the best possible educational America Reads encourages work­ reading mentors or tutors to pre­ Dow Jones experience. study students to tutor or read to school and elementary school chil­ dren. The wages of these tutors can *DJNF defines minority as U.S. citizens who children as their paying job. Other are Asian or Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic students are urged to volunteer. be credited toward the institution’s Newspaper and American Indian or Alaskan Native. “A college student who reads regu­ requirement that 5% of work-study larly to a small child helps prepare funds be used for community service. Fund Internship that child for school success,” said What is the new family literacy America Reads Director Carol Rasco. waiver? Research shows that chil­ “One-on-one tutoring can provide the dren whose parents work with them Programs Think FIRST extra attention that a struggling on language and literacy skills during reader needs to succeed, The college early childhood become more success­ The Dow Jones Newspaper Fund is tutor serves as a role model and ful readers. As the parents is a child’s offering college juniors, seniors and sends an important message: Read­ CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Leaders of Tomorrow! OCTOBER 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 9 VI EWS&EXPRESSIONS

HSUS offers The HSUS administers the network, men (sic) Square means nothing to Popcorn has always been cooked in a the ideas and viewpoints expressed them. microwave. are not necessarily those of The They do not know who Mohammar They have never seen and remember opportunity HSUS, administers the network, the Qadafi is. a game that included the St. Louis ideas and viewpoints expressed re not Their lifetime has always included Football Cardinals, the Baltimore for On-line necessarily those of The HSUS, which AIDS. Colts, the Minnesota North Stars, the is the nation’s largest animal protec­ They never had a Polio shot, and Kansas City Kings, the New Orleans discussion tion organization. likely, do not know what it is. Jazz, the Minnesota Lakers, the At­ To subscribe to I-CAAN, students Bottle caps have not only always lanta Flames, or the Denver Rockies should send the message “subscribe been screw-off, but have always been (NFL Hockey, and activism icaan” to [email protected]. For more plastic. that is). information about I-CAAN, contact They have no idea what a pull top They do not consider the Colorado for animals The HSUS at 2100 L St., NW. Wash­ can looks like. Rockies, the Florida Marlins, the ington. DC 20037 or visit The HSUS Atari pre-dates them, as do vinyl al­ Florida Panthers, the Ottawa Sena­ By Rachel Querry on the Internet at www.hsus.org. bums. tors, the San Jose Sharks, or the HUMANE SOCIETY UNITED STATES The expression “you sound like a Tampa Bay Lightning “expansion broken record” means nothing to them. teams”. Atlanta, GA - As college students They have never owned a record They have never seen Larry Bird return to campuses across the coun­ player. play and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a try, The Humane Society of the The Good They have likely never played Pac- football player. United States (HSUS) encourages Man. and have never heard of Pong. They never took a swim and thought them to take advantage of a new way Star Wars looks very fake and the about Jaws. to share ideas about animal issues - Ole Days special effects are pathetic. The Vietnam War is as ancient his­ the Inter-campus Animal Advocacy There have always been red M&M’s, tory to them as WWI, WWII, or even Network (I-CAAN). By George Jones and the blue ones are not new. What the Civil War. do you mean there used to be beige I-CAAN is a free e-mail list-server [email protected] They have no idea that Americans that provides an opportunity for col­ ones? were ever held hostage in Iran. lege students to network about ani­ They may have heard of an 8-track, They can’t imagine what hard con­ mal issues. Pre-college students and Are you feeling’ old? but chances are they probably have tact lenses are. other animal activists are also en­ Consider this: never seen or listened to one. They don’t know who MORK was or couraged to join I-CAAN. According The compact disc was introduced where he was from. to Jonathan Balcombe, associate di­ The people who are starting college when they were one year old. They never heard the phrase rector for education for HSUS animal this fall across the nation were born in As far as they know, stamps have “where’s the beef?”, “I’d walk a mile for research issues. I-CAAN has created 1980. always cost about 32 cents. Zip codes Camel”, or “De plane, de plane!” an interactive forum to exchange They have no meaningful recollec­ have always had a dash in them. They do not care who shot J.R. and ideas and strategies, recruit members tion of the Reagan era. and did not They have always had an answering have no idea who J.R. is. The Cosby of campus animal advocacy organiza­ know he had ever been shot. machine. Show, The Facts of Life, Silver Spoon, tions and carry out campaigns for They were prepubescent when the Most have never seen a TV set with The Love Boat, Miami Vice, WKRP in animals. Persian Gulf War was waged. only 13 channels, nor have they seen a Cincinnati, and Taxi are shows that "By linking animal activists elec­ Black Monday, 1987, is as significant black and white TV. have likely never been seen. tronically, I-CAAN will empower and to them as the Great Depression. They have always had cable. The Titanic was found? I thought we encourage student activists,” says There has only been one pope. They There have always been VCRs but always knew where it was. Balcombe. "Through I-CAAN, the In­ can only really remember one presi­ they have no idea what Beta is. Michael Jackson has always been ternet has created a community of dent. They cannot fathom not having a white. college students from campuses They were eleven when the Soviet remote control. They cannot remember the Cardi­ across the country. I wish that this union broke apart, and do not remem­ They were born the year that Walk­ nals ever winning a World Series or existed when I was in school.” ber the Cold War. man was introduced by Sony. even being in one. Charlotte Firestone, a junior at They have never feared a nuclear Roller-skating has always meant in­ Kansas, Chicago, Boston, America, Waynesburg College in Waynesburg, war. “The Day After” is a pill to them, line for them. and Alabama are places, not groups. PA, says, “I-CAAN has been a great not a movie. They have never heard of King Cola, McDonalds never came in styro­ help to me, as I have discussed a few CCCP is just a bunch of letters. Burger Chef, The Globe Democrat, foam containers. things and have been pointed to They have only known one Germany. Pan Am, or Ozark Airlines. Do you feel old now? Remember, the many great websites, not to mention They are too young to remember the Jay Leno has always been with the people who don’t know these things gotten a lot of incredibly helpful in­ space Shuttle blowing up and Tienni- Tonight Show. will be in college this year. formation.” Recent topics discussed on I-CAAN include a student’s successful cam­ paign for a dissection choice policy, and opportunities for jobs that ad­ vance vegetarianism. Another mes­ sage requested information on find­ IN DEMAND ing a graduate program in animal behavior that doesn’t require stu­ The world is turning to informa program develops your intuition dents to harm animals. Although tion. That's why employers turn about how things will work in to the University of Michigan the future, then helps you em­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 School of Information to find ploy your new insights in some teacher, the America Reads waiver top talent. of the most progressive orga­ was extended, on July 1, 1998, to in­ From archives to the World nizations in the corporate and clude students who tutor in family Wide Web, from next-genera­ nonprofit sectors. Our innova­ tion librarianship to information tive Ph.D. program prepares literacy programs. These programs economics, SI puts you in touch you for a research career in this provide services to children from in­ with the training, tools, and tech­ growing field. fancy through elementary school and nology you'll need to excel. The information revolution is their parents or caregivers. Students from diverse aca­ School of Information upon us. Prepare yourself to take What training do work-study tu­ demic backgrounds — comput­ University of Michigan a leading role. tors receive? Many colleges and uni­ ers, humanities, math, and so­ 734.763.2285 Graduate Studies versities provide training through cial sciences — gain direct ac­ their schools of education, community cess to our world-class faculty. in Information literacy organizations, or the local The dynamic two-year master's www.si.umich.edu school district. Congress allocated $5 million for “tram the trainers” ses­ sions that are taking place in sixteen locations across the nation from July through September, 1998. These INFORMATION funds will also support direct training for work-study and volunteer tutors through 60 America Reads partner­ ships. 10 Leaders of Tomorrow! OCTOBER 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER White people need to acknowledge benefits of unearned privilege

By Robert Jensen DAWN/LAT-WP NEWS SERVICE © BALTIMORE SUN

Here’s what white privilege sounds like: I’m sitting in my University of Texas office, talking to a very bright and very conservative white student about affirmative action in college admis­ sions, which he opposes and I support. The student says he wants a level playing field with no unearned advantage for anyone. I ask him whether he thinks that being white had advantages in the United States. Have ei­ ther of us, I ask, ever benefited from being white in a world run mostly by white people? Yes, he concedes, there is something real and tangible we could call white privilege. So, if we live in a world of white privilege - unearned white privilege - how does that affect your notion of a level playing field? I asked. He paused out of solidarity based on race, as well as on gender, class and ideology. for a moment and said, ‘‘That really doesn’t matter.” The Statement, I Some people resist the assertions that the United States is still a bitterly suggested to him, reveals the ultimate white privilege: the privilege to ac­ racist society and that the racism has real effects on real people. But white knowledge that you have unearned privilege but to ignore what it means. folks have long cut other white folks a break. I know, because I am one of That exchange led me to think the way I talk about race and racism with them. I am not a genius - as I like to say, I’m not the sharpest knife in the students. It drove home the importance of confronting the dirty secret that drawer. I have been teaching full time for six years and I’ve published a we white people carry around with us every day: in a world of white privi­ reasonable amount of scholarship. Some of it is the exceptional stuff one lege, some of what we have is unearned. I think much of both the fear and churns out to get tenure, and some of it, I would argue, is worth reading. I anger that comes up around discussions of affirmative action has its roots worked hard, and I like to think that I’m a fairly decent teacher. Every m that secret. So these days, my goal is to talk openly and honestly about once in a while, I leave my office at the end of the day feeling like I really white supremacy and white privilege. accomplished something. When I cash my paycheck, I don’t feel guilty. White privilege, like any social phenomenon, is complex. In a white su­ But, all that said, I know I did not get where I am by merit alone. I bene­ premacist culture, all white people have privilege, whether or not they are fited from among other things, white privilege. That doesn’t mean that I overtly racist themselves. There are general patterns, but such privilege don’t deserve my job, or that if I weren’t white I would never have gotten plays out differently depending on context and other aspects of one’s lden- the job. It means simply that all through my life, I have soaked up benefits .- tity (in my case, being male gives me other kinds of privilege). Rather than for being white. try to tell others how white privilege has played out in their lives, I talk All my life I have been hired for jobs by white people. I was accepted for about how it has affected me. graduate school by white people. And I was hired for a teaching position I am as white as white gets in this country. I am of northern European by the predominantly white University of Texas, headed by a white presi­ heritage and I was raised in North Dakota, one of the whitest states in the dent, in a college headed by a white dean and in a department with a white country. I grew up in a virtually all-white world surrounded by racism, chairman that at the time had one non-white tenured professor. I have both personal and institutional. Because I didn’t live near a reservation, I worked hard to get where I am, and I work hard to stay there. But to feel,, didn’t even have exposure to the state’s only numerically significant non­ good about myself and my work, I do not have to believe that "merit” as de­ white population, American-Indians. fined by white people in a white country, alone got me here. I can ac­ I have struggled to resist that racist training and the racism of my cul­ knowledge that in addition to all that hard work, I got a significant boost ture. I like to think I have changed, even though I routinely trip over the from white privilege. lingering effects of that internalized racism and the institutional racism At one time in my life, I would not have been able to say that, because I over me. But no matter how much I “fix” myself, one thing never changes - needed to believe that my success in life was due solely to my individual I walk through the world with white privilege. talent and effort. I saw myself as the heroic American, the rugged indi­ What does that mean? Perhaps most importantly, when I seek admis­ vidualistic. I was so deeply seduced by the culture’s mythology that I sion to a university, apply for a job, or hunt for an apartment, I don’t look couldn’t see the fear that was binding me to those myths. Like all white threatening. Almost all of the people evaluating me look like me - they are Americans, I was living with the fear that maybe I didn’t really deserve my white. They see in me a reflection of themselves - and in a racist world, success, that maybe luck and privilege had more to do with it than brains that is an advantage. I smile. I am white. I am one of them. I am not and hard work. I was afraid I wasn’t heroic or rugged, that I wasn’t spe­ dangerous. Even when I voice critical opinions, I am cut some slack. After cial. I let go of some of that fear when I realized that, indeed, I wasn’t spe­ all, I’m white. cial, but that I was still me. What I do well, I still can take pride in, even My flaws also are more easily forgiven because I am white. Some com­ when I know that the rules under which I work in are stacked to my bene­ plain that affirmative action has meant the university is saddled with me­ fit. Until we let go of the fiction that people have complete control over diocre minority professors. I have no doubt there are minority faculty who their fate - that we can will ourselves to be anything we choose - then we are mediocre, though I don’t know very many. As Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will live with that fear. once pointed out, if affirmative action policies were in place for the next White privilege is not something I get to decide whether I want to keep. hundred years, it’s possible that at the end of that time the university Every time I walk into a store at the same time as a black man and the se­ could have as many mediocre minority professors as it has mediocre white curity guard follows him and leaves me alone to shop, I am benefiting from professors. That isn’t meant as an insult to anyone, but it’s a simple obser­ white privilege. There is no space here to list all the ways in which white vation that white privilege has meant that scores of second rate white pro­ privilege plays out in our daily lives, but it is clear that I will carry this fessors have slid through the system because their flaws were overlooked privilege with me until the white supremacy is erased from this society.

This article taken from the By Jeff Dickerson growth, but also dispiriting decay. I’ve touted black middle class? Jeff Dickerson is a member of the Journal's Atlanta-Journal Constitution seen businesses close by the dozens; Porter Sanford, a DeKalb County dated Tuesday, July 7, 1998 was editorial board. His column appears on Tues­ day in The Atlanta Journal Editorial Opinion Memorial Drive, once a sparking commissioners who represents the found releuant to the absence of section. commercial center, is a shadow of its area, says whites don’t want to invest work being completed on the old self. Many of the businesses there m predominantly black neighborhoods. ‘The Village’ - a proposed mall s the NAACP national conven­ have followed the white exodus to To much dismay, we’ve discovered in near the AUC off Martin L King, tion comes to town Saturday, I’d Snellville along the U.S. 78 corridor. DeKalb that most blacks won’t either. Jr. Drive in the west side of town. like to welcome conventioneers to My neighborhood of some 1,000-plus There are exceptions of course. Two Has the work stopped because of Amy side of town in DeKalb County. homes was once a tightly knit commu­ black banks in the area grow and the lack of Blacks not investing in We in south and central DeKalb are nity of middle-class residents where seemingly prosper. Greg and Juanita their own neighborhood? supposed to have the second most af­ you got to know your neighbors over Baranco held on to their now-closed fluent black community in the nation, golf, tennis or a swim at a first-rate auto dealership on Covington Highway ‘MECCA’ FACES DILEMMA behind Prince George’s County in sub­ country club. Today, the pool is closed as long as they could. Bob and Frank urban Washington. The NAACP says because so few residents joined. Golf­ Williams have made a success of their it’s coming to Atlanta because it’s the ers drive in from other communities, supper club Hairston’s on south Hair­ Blacks need to Mecca of black progress, and surely play a few holes and leave. The once- ston Road. A budding Caribbean pres­ our progress in DeKalb is emblematic raighty civic association hangs on by a ence has produced a few store-front invest in own of that. shred, because just a smattering of restaurants. But new black invest­ But if this is the black “Mecca”, we’re residents will fork over the modest ment is tentative and uneven- though in trouble. In the years I’ve lived in annual dues to keep up common areas. the residents there certainly have the neighborhoods the community, I’ve seen impress This is mecca, the best of the much- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Leaders of Tomorrow! OCTOBER 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 11

cartoons. They made satirical re­ ‘reasonable time’ for submitting a marks about rather important his­ requisition. Some were submitted torical events, and the personalities two weeks in advance and were associated with them then - the unifi­ ready, others were submitted two cation of both Italy and Germany, months in advance and several peo­ Napoleon’s rule in France, etc. ple had to intervene before a check Today, I get my kick from political was prepared. At one point I won­ satirical cartoons by reading the dered if we were going have our tra­ ‘Perspective’ section of the Atlanta ditional Coronation, Java & Jazz, and /Ze Journal & Constitution (AAC) news­ Queen’s Ball at the Georgia World paper on Sunday mornings. I cannot Congress Center. draw, so cartoonists like Mike Luk- Then came the barrage of meetings ovich of the AJC put into pictures my and memos outlining new procedures sentiments exactly, most of the times and policies about the acquisition of remember rather fondly, how I anyway. If I could draw, I guess this goods and services for the college. To used to enjoy those cartoons in column would be accompanied by a me, the diversion tactic, as in the my high school European His­ cartoon of a large dog (or in this case, movie. Rather than try to have tory textbooks, by the famous By Carvel Bennett a wolverine) being wagged by it’s tail, checks ready, we are bombarded with COLUMNIST & DIRECTOR - STUDENT cartoonist, Punch. I never did any rather than the other way ‘round. memos, policies and procedures. ACTIVITIES & STUDENT PUBLICATIONS research into who Punch was, but We are roughly mid-way into the Which is fine, only students (our cli­ they were some rather interesting semester and already I am seeing the ents) paying $1000 for student activ­ effects of what I call the other ‘Wag ity fees don’t want to hear about the the Dog’ syndrome. This, from the Finance Department’s policies and movie of similar title. In the movie, procedures. They want to have ac­ the President of the United States is tivities for homecoming and through­ Movie Madness & faced with serious political trouble out the year. There are requisitions regarding some kind of scandal., so submitted since this Summer for he authorizes his famous movie direc­ equipment and furniture that is des­ tor friend to stage and broadcast a perately needed by the Office of Stu­ Miscommunication fake war overseas. By so doing, he dent Activities. Our Pool Tourna­ hopes to divert attention from his po­ By Michael Ralph ment has been postponed twice be­ litical problems, shift the focus of the cause we have no pool cues; office public’s attention on the ‘war’ over­ furniture ordered since July has still Yesterday, I realized that most of the movie?” Then a person might say, “I seas, and thus buy time to deal with not arrived, and I can go on. interactions that take place between could appreciate the movie because the his ‘situation’. I am sure I am not the only Direc­ people on a daily basis do not make father in the film is just like my uncle After going through what many tor experiencing such difficulties. much sense. For example, whenever and we have a strong relationship?” or have described as “one of the best What is needed is a simplification of you return from the movies, someone “I couldn’t stand that movie because it Homecoming Weeks we have had the procurement procedures and an will inevitably ask, “Was that a good was too mushy and romantic.” since I have been here”, I am con­ administration that has the ability to movie?” You might say, “Yeah, it was Explaining exactly what we are vinced we are experiencing the ‘Wag successfully raise additional funding tight.” And the person will say, “Aiight looking for is related to everyday the Dog’ syndrome. At the beginning for the college. If I have $50.00 in my then, I’ma check it out.” But the events and activities. How many of the semester, Vice presidents, checking account, and a friend asks problem is that the person has little or times have you fallen in love with Deans, Directors, and Program Coor­ me for a $120.00 loan, then no matter no concept of what the movie was ac­ somebody for the same reasons that dinators were given printed copies of what kind of procedures and policies tually Eke or what is was actually someone else thought she was ugly? the operating budget for the 1998-99 I have him go through, I still cannot about. So he might go to see it and How many men see a beautiful woman academic year. Most of us thought help him at the level he expects of come back to you and say, “Man that where someone else will say that she is we understood the procedures re­ me, i.e. $120.00. I can lend him up to movie was terrible, what was you too chubby? garding the procurement of goods $50.00 and wish him well, or I can talking’ about?” And to you, the movie Effective communication has definite and services needed to get our vari­ tell him no and have him seek help was still good. But, it may have been advantages. Someone could dislike a ous departments functional for the elsewhere. To have him come back good to you because the main charac­ movie because it was too vulgar or be­ new year. However, after submitting tomorrow or the next day, knowing I ter had the same relationship with her cause the sex scenes were too short. A several purchase requisitions, some will not have it is a waste of his time. mother that you had with yours. Or film may receive a good rating because even months in advance, I still had to Let us move away from using ex­ because there was a car accident in the there was too much violence or be­ undergo the usual stress of not hav­ cuses, policies and procedures and opening scene and you recently expe­ cause it was too boring and the war ing checks prepared in time for ven­ other stall tactics and be honest with rienced an auto collision, or because scenes were too soft. Since we each in­ dors who had to provide goods and our Directors and Program Coordina­ the main character played basketball teract with different situations in dif­ services for Homecoming activities. tors. The Office of Finance is now the ferent ways, we should not be afraid to and you start at power forward for the The reasons given by the Finance tail wagging the dog. A lot of events provide a clear analysis of the things mighty Wolverines. Department ranged from - “you had and programs that are planned are we appreciate or don’t care too much My point is this: in order to gain a not submitted your requisitions in on being held up as we are at the mercy for. This simple exercise will improve better understanding, people need to time”; “we cannot locate your requisi­ of that department. I only hope that communication while reducing confu­ ask more specific questions about what tion at this time”; “your requisition is those whose responsibility it is to sion. And, hopefully, you won’t have they are really concerned with. In­ on the desk of the Vice President of raise additional funds for the college, to sit through any more terrible mov­ stead of asking, “Was that a good Finance”; to “as soon as the President get on the ball and start doing so very ies. movie?” A better question would have signs it, you will be able to get the - quickly. Let us have the dog wagging been, “What did you think about that check later today”. I never did un­ its tail soon. derstand what was considered a

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 good incomes, fancy automobiles and comfortable homes. So why is there a income to do more. check-cashing shop in their corner South DeKalb’s affluence, says state strip mall? HONDA CAMPUS Sen. Connie Stokes (D-Decatur), flows It’s true that whites, for whatever from income and education, not from reason are reluctant to invest in pre­ wealth and business formation. She dominantly black communities. But ALL-STAR touts the expansion of a DeKalb busi­ when will those African-Americans in­ ness incubator that she hopes will nur­ vest in their own communities? When CHALLENGE ture more businesses. But, says will they stop looking for others to Stokes, “Most of the time, when you build that fancy new restaurant, bou­ see thriving communities, the people tique or bar, and do it themselves? who live there invest in the commu­ The NAACP has courageously faced SIGN UP your teams of 4 nity.” the big issues of our era: school bus­ Low-income areas, where residents ing, housing bias, affirmative action, in the Student Activities Office are largely uneducated and unem­ voting rights. But nothing is more im­ portant to African-American communi­ ployed, have a hard time thriving. But Classic Thumb South DeKalb? These solidly middle­ ties now than getting black residents class residents have good jobs and to help build and sustain them. Technique 12 Leaders of Tomorrow! OCTOBER 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER4

Scenes from BIZARRE - the First Annual Homecoming Fashion Extravaganza.

Members of the 98-99 SGA Executive Branch with Mis MBC. Their regal attire Enhanced the theme "Purple Reign - Continuing The Royal Legacy.

Interim President, Dr Gloria Anderson giving closing remarks at the Coronation of Miss MBC.

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OutKast - the featured group for the Unity Jam concert in collaboration Morehouse College, in the Herndon stadium.

Miss Michelin Asabi Taylor - Miss MBC 1998-99. A senior, majoring in Early Childhood Education , from Los Angeles, CA.

The nationally acclaimed MBC Marching Wolverines Band during the parade, another joint event with Morehouse College.

Alumni and friends enjoyed the football game against Benedict College, despite the 30-27 loss.

Alumnae, Police Chief Beverly Harvard enjoying the post-game Miss MBC and Court at the Halftime presentation. Picnic on the yard with Interim President Dr. Anderson. 14 Leaders of Tomorrow! OCTOBER 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER POLITICS: RELIGION Why Is SGA There No Rush to God Inauguration and Anymore? Senate opening By: Revelation noticed an odd thing as I gazed out of my window, there was not a backup of cars on Northside I Drive and there was no display of who had the best stereo system on Mitchell Street. In addition, there were no white people on Martin Lu­ ther King Drive, with the look of amazement, surprised that all Black people were not in jail. Then, I had a revelation and I saw the light. It was Sunday, the holy day, or should I be truthful, the lazy day, catch-up day, or simply the stay-at-home day. Was this the reason for the silence? No, but what other conclusion could be drawn? There wasn’t a rush to get from one place to another or even to engage in holy worship anymore. I was bothered and I feared the worst was coming. Still standing there, I started to wonder why people stopped rushing to embrace the good word. As a child, I was taught to go to church, no matter Carl Walton, Director, Edmonds Leadership Chief Justice - attorney Rosemarie James what, but now church isn’t important. Program and guest speaker for the occasion. and Justice Jasmine Buckley. It isn’t even seen as important and this frightens me. So I ask you, why is there no rush to GOD anymore? As I continue to ponder the question deeply, I realized that people were still moving to GOD, but the mad rush had stopped. So now the question is why: Is it because of bad leadership, the dis­ trust of the preacher, or any real min­ istries to help the Black family? Today, people are searching for the truth and the light, and they are not finding it in the traditional denomina­ tions of our hallowed walls, or should I say, hollowed walls. The church has been trampled with allegations of mis­ using funds. It has taken money from its hard-working members to ensure the preacher has a heavenly throne on earth. It has allowed some ill-minded pastor to know the women of the church, and as President Clinton said, in an immoral way. Now, the question is how ironic and hypocritical will the church become? As I gazed out of my window for the Student Senators being sworn in. last time, I saw several church buses adorning the streets. I thought to my­ self, it was not a rush, but it was a nice flow. Maybe I had wanted something and church was not about what I wanted, but what GOD wanted. Had I, in my attempt to see the world in principle, did not see the world in practice. Rome was not build in a day and Paul had not always been the great Disciple. All good things take time and certainly, church was not an exception. Just as Jesus is the life­ giving water, these people will in time, become the springs upon which the church will build. We, and not I, know that once water pressure builds in the church, the rush will spring forth in waves of life-giving water. Can we get an Amen for that? Members of the SGA - Executive Branch. re you looking for a graphic design or advertising firm that will work closely with you on your projects from concept design/layout to camera-ready art, plus see your communications project through its printing stages for you? Bates & Bates Identity Development &? Graphics, “Helping our clients maximize return on investment in all forms of print communications.” raphic Designer: a responsible designer can save a customer money by working with the elements - !><•«!«-Î* type and size of type, sensible organization (concept layout), photography or illustration,

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mal body parts which symbolized and laws (Ma’at) and knows nothing else. ent people to do them. It is this The drove home the point of it all - the By using this system of symbolism, framework upon which the Kemetic animal body part symbolized the personified energies’ characteristics, religion was built. Psychology GOD’s characteristics and simultane­ and spiritual worship, the Kemetians The Kemetians saw the stars as ously utilized nature with the concept perfected a righteous atmosphere crossing the waters of the sky just as of “as above, so below”. By using ani­ which was built on truth, science, and they crossed the waters of the Nile. It of Kemet mals as vehicles to personify charac­ facts. It must be remembered that is this unified symbolism that empow­ teristics of certain GODS, the Ke­ this system of symbolism also con­ ered their world view and gave them a metians created a dual benefit pro­ cealed their arcane and divine knowl­ cosmic consciousness. The starts were By Miquiel Bank gram- the GODS benefited by being edge from people that would use it in a only Kemetians in the sky and the WOLVERINE EDITOR able to express their majestic and di­ negative fashion. Understanding this, Kemetians were stars on the earth. In The Kemetic religion, for lack of a vine powers in earthly form for mortal we can only infer that the Kemetians addition, the concept of light (of which better word, represents an intensive beings’ full understanding and the were aware of chaos and confusion Ra is the soul source) configures and elaborate psychological, spiritual, animals benefited by (if for nothing within the guise of Caucasians within this context also. The stars, ethical, and mental “cleansing” of the else, to be acknowledged as being a (symbolized by Seth) and had already having their own light, shine brightly psyche of a great and ancient civiliza­ part of the universe) and their connec­ prepared to disguise what they knew throughout the voyage in the night. It tion. The use of polytheistic symbol­ tion with the divine. Just as animals to ensure that their knowledge would is not that they don’t shine during the ism within the parameters of the mul­ are led by instance, the GODS were not fall into the wrong hands. It is day, it is just that Ra’s light is so radi­ tiple and synonymous abilities/duties also led by instinct, but it was divine. this triple check system that ensured ant that all other light is outshone and of the one supreme GOD becomes the Somehow, this infers that we as hu­ that its people, the black people, would seemingly non-existent. It is the same ultimate expression of worship. Un­ mans could be changed by reason and understand their role, purpose, and with the Kemetians - they shone derstanding the nature of GOD the intellect and to offset this imbalance, reason for existence in the universe. brightly when they were in the ab­ Kemetians delegated the creator’s the GODS were given human bodies By saying that the GODS bore chil­ sence of light (Ra), not in and of them­ powers into forces, deified each force, with animals heads and body parts, dren gave them human qualities and selves, but as extensions of Ra. Be­ and then personified each. As a result, which strengthened human intellect also deified childbirth as a gift from cause Ra is the soul source, identifies the force was given an identity, a and reason with pure, raw, and un­ the creator. Within this context, it his function in the cosmos as the name. With a name and its purpose in adulterated animal instincts. The re­ does not need to be stated that hu­ source of all souls, or from whence all place, it was relatively easy to create sult is divine energies being channeled mans were created in the image of life is begotten. Furthermore, the bib­ from this A GOD and/or A GODDESS. within the human body and followed GOD, it is altogether inferred. Also, it lical concept of Jesus ties in with this To make sure that no one misunder­ whole-heatedly by instinct and not by is inferred that different jobs required correlation because the question is stood or misinterpreted the GOD’s reason. The result is a GOD or GOD­ different GODS, therefore we should whether Jesus is the only begotten Son purpose, they were depicted with ani­ DESS, one who can only follow divine know that different jobs require differ­ or Sun? Life Lessons By ValeHa Renee Wayne the nails were gone. The father took Good Day Gang, his son by the hand and led him to A bit of wisdom...how do ya the fence. He said, “You have done teach this to a Jack Russell? well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the here was a little boy with a same. When you say things in anger, bad temper. His father gave they leave a scar just like this one. him a bag of nails and told You can put a knife in a man and Thim that every time he lost his temdraw­ it out. It won’t matter how per, to hammer a nail in the back many times you say I’m sorry, the fence. The first day the boy had wound is still there.” A verbal wound driven 37 nails into the fence. Then is as bad as a physical one. Friends it gradually dwindled down. are a very rare jewel, indeed. They He discovered it was easier to hold make you smile and encourage you his temper than to drive those nails to succeed. They lend an ear, they into the fence. Finally the day came share a word of praise, and they when the boy didn't lose his temper always want to open their hearts at all. He told his father about it and to us. the father suggested that the boy now Show your friends how much pull out one nail for each day that he you care. Say this to everyone you was able to hold his temper. The consider a FRIEND. days passed and the young boy was (Originally published by finally able to tell his father that all Lynn Fliedner-Buannic)

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Benton’s or aggravate We honor thee, O black woman, for land pains- You fought for feminism so that we would faking care of us It dried up into desert sands, now it misses be great your reign; Corner When we tripped, you didn’t get mad O GODDESS! I worship you, O Goddess of Kemetian or irritate By Miquiel Banks Culture. You erected a monument to us, saying that My soul's like the African desert, TO ALL BLACK WOMEN we re great When I think of you, I breathe to relieve dry without your nurturing. By Miquiel Banks With so much love, from you and from the pain- I cannot speak for fear of angering the Black women initiate spiritual cleansing above You are my heaven, so I remain standing God Ra. for black men The black man has made history, in the rain. You're his counterpart, but you're also my And it is with them that life begins cos that's what we’re made of Every drop is like kissing you, I’m eternally Evening Star. Every child born sees her first, her face The dust of Africa, the minerals from wafer indebted. Every night I wish on you it seems- is the base Every black son and every black daughter Bless me, O Goddess, I’m ready for resur­ Goddess, I dream of you within my And we dedicate this poem for that The rocks of Sumeria, the pyramidal rection! dreams; special place shapes in Egypt My friends see my dying, but the point, Hallowed be your name from days of old, In our hearts, in our minds, and in our souls The black woman binds all these in her they've missed it- We honor you, O Goddess, when we re It is the black woman that makes the regal features To truly love you, O goddess, I must be in draped in gold- black man whole Most certainly, with the black family the spirit. It glitters with the beauty When we faltered, you didn’t complain she is first You left Kemet long ago, now your sacred and innocence of your Divine Soul;

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Internationally Acclaimed Children’s Choir Comes to Atlanta By Mozelle Cole CATHEDRAL AT CHAPEL HILL been nominated for a Grammy and The choir, comprised of 25 children quired. Volunteer donations uiill has performed at the United Nations from the poorest regions of Rwanda be accepted. n an effort to shine the spothght and the Houses of Parliament in the and Uganda, will perform a variety of Cathedral at Chapel Hill is located on the desperate plight of the United Kingdom, will be appearing in African tunes along with well-loved at 4650 Flat Shoals Parkway in Deca­ I children in Southern Sudan, the concert at the Cathedral at Chapel children’s songs and popular gospel tur. For more information, please call African Children’s Choir, an interna­ Hill on Wednesday, November 11 tunes. The concert is free to Mozelle Cole at 404-244-1552. tionally acclaimed group that has at 7:30 p.m. the public and no tickets are re­

BELOVED - RUSH HOUR - PRACTICAL MAGIC - ANTZ - WHAT DREAMS MAY COME - Movies EVER AFTER - HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK - Worth Seeing HOLY MAN - LETHAL WEAPON 4 - MAFIA! - RONIN - JOHN CAR­ TITLE PENTER’S VAMPIRES - BLADE 1. An Easy Burden: The Civil 9. Monster Rights Movement and the by Sankiya Shakur Transformation of America 10. Message N a Bottle: The 40 oz. by Andrew Young Scandel by Alfred ‘Coach’ Powell CDs Worth Buying 2. My Favorite War 11. Black Man of the Nile by Christopher John Farley and His Family ARTIST CD TITLE RECORD LABEL 3. Stolen Legacy by Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan Outkast Aquemini LaFace by George G. M. James 9. The Moors in Spain Jay-Z Volume 2... Hard Knock Life Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam 4. The Cultural Unity of Black by Stanley Lane-Pool Lauryn Hill The MisEducation of Lauryn Hill Ruffhouse Africa by Cheik Anta Diop 10. Secrets of the Federal Re­ Soundtrack Rush Hour Various Artists Def Jam 5. How Europe Underdeveloped serve by Eustace Mullins Africa by Walter Rodney 11. Behold a Pale Horse Heltah Skeltah Magnum Force Duck Down 6. Africa Must Unite by William Cooper Mack 10 The Recipe Hoo Bangin' by Kwame Nrumah 15. The Isis Papers DMX It’s dark and Hell is Hot Ruff Ryder/Def Jam 7. Civilization of Barbarism by Dr. Frances Cress Welsing Keith Sweat Still in the Game Elektra by Cheik Anta Diop 16. When We Practice to Deceive Cypress Hill Cypress Hill IV Ruffhouse 8. The Mis-Education of the by Gloria Mallette Bad Boys Greatest Hits Various Artists Bad Boy Negro by Carter G. Woodson Tela Now or Never Rap-A-Lot Mean Green Various Artists No Limit Leaders of Tomorrow! OCTOBER 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 19 Own DESTINY “Artistic

By Michael Ralph CONTRIBUTING WRITER Expressions” lack Star may very well plays, L-Boogie leaves artists in all America. Lauryn has the courage to have been speaking of categories fleeing from embarrass­ highlight contradictions, targeting L-Boogie when they sing ment. But despite this urban diva’s people who profess a moral commit­ An evening of art, Babout that dynamic “Brown amazing verbal calisthenics, the ment that their actions cannot sub­ Skin Lady.” Stepping away from the strength of her presentation is that stantiate, “It took me a little while to Fugees for a moment, Lauryn Hill she shares a spiritual message with discover/ Wolves in sheep’s clothing music, and poetry takes off on her own with a multi­ her audience. In a business driven by who pretend to be lovers / Men who platinum debt album “The Miseduca­ “money, power, and respect” very few lack conscience will even lie to them­ By Gamma Beta Chapter tion of Lauryn Hill.” With enthusias­ artist ever have an opportunity to selves, to themselves/ A friend once DELTA OMICRON INTERNATIONAL PRO­ tic production, Lauryn illustrates the speak from the heart. With an amaz­ said, and I found to be true/ That FESSIONAL MUSIC FRATERNITY musical diversity that has made her ing musical medley Lauryn serves as everyday people, they lie to God too/ so popular. Spreading smooth R&B a spirit medium and channels a spiri­ So what makes you think that they he Gamma Beta Chapter of vocals over razor sharp lyrical dis- tual message directly from the Crea­ won’t lie to you.” Delta Omicron International tor through the speakers of Black Professional Music Fraternity, Inc. hosts “Artistic Expres­ sions,” an evening of art, music, and poetry at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 1998. The event will be held in the Art Gallery, located in

Carolyn Leaks Dennis Jordan Hall on the Morris Brown College campus. Carolyn Leaks Dennis, noted playwright, poet, and motivational speaker, is the evening’s featured guest. Most recently, Ms. Dennis participated in the 1998 Black Heritage and Black Arts Festivals here in Atlanta, and her play, Mag­ nify My Heritage, was featured at the Black Cultural Festival in North Carolina

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There are thousands of people like myself living There is a simple test that can detect sickle cell normal lives until the pain of sickle cell disease pays an trait, which is prevalent among people of African, unpredictable visit. The cycle will continue until a cure is Southern European, Asian and Middle Eastern ancestry. found for this inherited red blood cell disorder, which too Do the proper thing, get tested and make informed Ms. Dennis will present few of us know much about. I didn't know I had it until I decisions about parenthood. from her new book, The Channels of was 7 years old. Please support the Sickle Cell Disease My Mind - from the depth of experi­ Sickle cell disease is inherited by children from Association of America and its Member Organizations. ence comes this spirited collection po­ etry, which will also be available for parents who carry the trait. Approximately 70,000 Help them, help us "Break the Sickle Cycle. " ® purchase. Poetry and musical selec­ Americans have the disease. tions will also be presented by mem­ bers of the Morris Brown College fac­ ulty, alumni, Delta Omicron, and Phi Mu Alpha. The event is free and 1-800-421-8453 open to the public. Donations will be accepted at the door. We look for­ ward to your presents and support. Sponsored by Delta Omicron LET’S BREAK THE SICKLE CYCLE. n R n n n International Professional Music Fra­ "Steak Zhc Sickle i/yclc^ ternity, Inc., Gamma Beta Chapter Morris Brown College. 20 Leaders of Tomorrow! OCTOBER 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER SPORTS Burger King Honors local College Scholar Athlete Brelon Jones By Doris Howe WINSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, INC. bution to $4.3 million. Award and earn an additional $25,000 “These athletes serve as outstanding $10,000 Donated to for their school. This award honors role models of achievement in the the nation’s top scholar athlete in col­ Morris Brown College General classroom, on the football field and in lege football and Burger King Corpo­ Scholarship Fund their communities,” says Jim Watkins, ration will set up a $100,000 scholar­ Burger King Corporation senior vice- ship endowment at the school of the ATLANTA, GA - Burger King Corpo­ president, North America marketing. honored winner. ration has named Brelon Jones of “We are proud to honor these young The winner of the 1998 Burger King Morris Brown College, as Division II people who have truly applied them­ Scholar Athlete of the Year Award will College Football Scholar Athlete of the selves in school and still found the be announced during the ESPN2 Week. In honor of his outstanding time to remain actively involved with Home Depot College Football Awards athletic and academic achievements helping others.” Show on December 10. Last year’s re­ and his commitment to community This week’s scholar athlete, Brelon cipient was Peyton Manning of the service, Burger King donated $10,000 Jones, is a senior who has maintained University of Tennessee, who was the to the Morris Brown College general a 3.26 GPA as a Business Administra­ number one draft pick in 1998 and is scholarship fund in his name. The tion major, while starting as a wide re­ now an NFL starting quarterback for award will be presented by Burger ceiver for the Morris Brown College the Indianapolis Colts. King Franchisee and former NFL football team. In addition to his aca­ Burger King Corporation and its standout, Myron Guyton and School demic and athletic endeavors, Jones is franchisees operate more than 9,800 President, Dr. Gloria L. 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In fiscal year 1998, Burger community service, the Burger King ger King has donated a total of $3.3 school in the name of the athlete. King had systems wide sales of $10.3 College Football Scholarship Program million dollars in college scholarship Four of these winners, one from each billion. Burger King is a subsidiary of is the largest single corporate com­ funds to 174 colleges and universities college football division, will be se­ Diageo pic, one of the world’s leading mitment of its kind in the United nationwide. The 1998 program will lected as finalists for the 1998 Burger branded consumer products busi­ States. The awarding of these scholar- raise the overall Burger King contri­ King Scholar Athlete of the year nesses. "Honda Campus All-Star Challenge 1999"

By Lillian E. Parker HCASC PROGRAM

LOS ANGELES, CA - Morris Brown College will compete in the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, the first academic competition between Historically Black Colleges and Uni­ versities Modeled after the Peabody and Emmy Award-winning College Bowl, the Challenge features teams of four students and an alternate. Each team represents a participating His­ torically and/or Predominately Black College or University in competition for a share of $305,000 in monetary grants to upgrade campus facilities, institutional resources and improve the quality of students lives. Morris Brown is among eighty­ seven Historically and/or Predomi­ nately Black Colleges and Universi­ ties of higher learning eligible for this year’s Honda Campus All-Star Chal­ lenge: Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Albany State, Alcorn State, Allen, Arkansas Baptist, Arkansas- The 1998 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge team and Coach-Director of Student Activities Carvel Bennett Pine Bluff, Barber-Scotia, Benedict, (left) pictured in Orlando, FL with Eric Conn,(center) Senior Manager of Auto Advertising, Honda Motor Company Bennett, Bethune-Cookman, Bowie State, Central State, Cheyney, Chi­ Morris Brown College, Norfolk State, Sponsored by American Honda Mo­ the academic version of “March Mad­ cago State, Claflin, Clark Atlanta, North Carolina A&T, North Carolina tor Co., Inc., Campus All-Star Chal­ ness.” It will feature 64 HBCUs at Coppin State, Delaware State, Dil­ Central, Oakwood, Paine, Paul lenge is sanctioned by the National one location with 320 students com­ lard, Univ, of the District of Colum­ Quinn, Philander Smith, Prairie Association for Equal Opportunity in peting for their institutions. A pre­ bia, Edward Waters, Elizabeth City View A&M, Rust, Saint Augustine’s, higher Education (NAFEO) and the liminary round-robm tournament State, Fayetteville, Fisk, Florida Saint Paul’s, Savannah State, Shaw, Association of College Unions Inter­ narrows the field from 64 to 16. The A&M, Florida Memorial, Fort Valley, Simmons, Sojourner-Douglass, South national (ACUI). “Sweet 16” square off in a single­ Grambling, Hampton, Harris-Stowe, Carolina State, Southern-Baton Competition at Morris Brown be­ elimination tournament for the na­ Howard, Huston-Tillotson, Jackson Rouge, Southern-New Orleans, gins with the campus tournament to tional crown. State, Jarvis Christian, Johnson C. Spelman, Stillman, Talladega, Ten­ determine the campus champion To sign-up for Morris Brown’s Smith, Kentucky State, Knoxville, nessee State, Texas College, Texas team, scheduled for November 9-12, Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Lane, Langston, LeMoyne-Owen, Southern, Tougaloo, Tuskegee, Vir­ 1998. competition, contact Carvel Bennett, Lincoln of Missouri, Livingstone, ginia Seminary, Virginia State, Vir­ Our varsity squad will advance to Director, Student Activities and team Maryland-Eastern Shore, Medgar ginia Union, Voorhees, West Virginia the National Championship Tourna­ coach, room 208, Hickman Student Evers, Miles, Mississippi Valley, State, Wilberforce, Wiley, Winston- ment, March 11 - March 15, 1999 in Center at 404-220-0153. Morehouse, Morgan State, Morris, Salem and Xavier. Washington, DC. The Nationals is Sign up Today...It’s Serious Fun!