VOL, 70, NO. 9 MOREHOUSE COLLEGE; ATLANTA, GEORGIA Monday, May 4, 1998

IN CAMPUS NEWS INA&E ack from the dead: From Hendrix to in't Tupac, death has nothing made some artists more going A IN FEATURES marketable, Posthumous on but the Rent: It's Miller Time! Yasheve releases, biographies and Planning to move Miller discusses his new endless bootlegs are keeping off-campus? You book, his outlook on life and their memories - and sales might want to think twice, more „.but very reluctantly, -- alive, Page 4 Page 8 Page 12 Jones Elected, Inaugurated; And Now...

By R, Francis Blakeney everybody together," said Jones is well aware of for Jones will be the execution Editor-in-Chief Jones, about his leadership the historical tension of a well-planned strengths, "I am able to bring between the Atlanta homecoming. He readily On first glance, one would the best out of everybody," University Center acknowledges that students never guess Chris Jones is a Considered by many as an member institutions. are expecting a better Physics and Mathematics outsider, Jones has the He says one of his homecoming than in years major; he comes off more like formidable task of bringing primary goals will be past, and says he has already a charismatic religious leader. together a student body to eradicate that started planning for the event. The son of a Baptist divided by political schisms. tension and build "One of the first things I preacher and a teacher, Jones Ike Umunnah, president pro cohesion among the want to do as president is plan aspires one day to be a teacher tempore of the Student Senate, schools. To that end, an exquisite, grand and an astronaut —- thus, believes Jones can do it. Jones, along with the homecoming for Morehouse," joining an elite group. "He is not part of a SGA presidents of he said. "Right now, I am in Jones joined another elite political faction," said other AUC the process of appointing a group early May when he was Umunnah. "He comes into institutions, is Homecoming director who inaugurated president-elect of office with the opportunity to actively working on can take care of all that good the Morehouse Student lay aside the habitual political forming an AUC stuff." Government Association for patronage which allows for SGA Coalition. "Also, we will try to raise 1998-99. Hoping to improve division. "As a coalition, funds this year," Jones added. the intellectual and social "If he puts the best people S f i au n S i leant lon/S Í AI I we can address "This will give us more of a campus environment, Jones into office, the backdrop for IN THE SHADOW OF A KING: Chris issues that concern voice to say what we want to all the colleges, and do and do it." points to his success as the best SGA in the history of Jones, SGA President-elect, is poised president of the Endeavors Morehouse College ... is set. If through them we'll Continued on page 5 for the challenge. Space Club and confidently he does not do that, we will try and unify the states he is up to the challenge. continue to be marred by the administrations." schools,' said Jones. More Election Coverage "I am good at bringing mishaps of past Speaking of mishaps, Another major challenge Page 3

College Implements Lottery System for Ona Room Assignments High Note! By Saeed Ahmed discontent is the Copy Editor newly instituted college policy to Tenor saxophonist Carlos John Lucas is slouched in assign housing Overall, a Freshman Biology an oversized chair, wearing a through a random major from Seattle, Wa., was look of resignation. lottery process, in one of several soloists at the For the past hour, this lieu of the first-pay annual Morehouse College Sophomore Mathematics first-serve system major has been leafing of years past. Shaun Spearmon/STAFF Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert, through apartment rental Under the TAKING A BREATHER: With stacks held April 21 The ensemble, guides in the Office of Off- new plan, which of rental guides to go through, freshfrom a week-long tour of Campus Student Affairs, and goes into effect this Sophomore John Lucas-ponders his next Europe, was in fine form cursing under his breath. Fall, the college move. serving up a generous helping "This is messed up," he will only mumbles mealy-mouthedly. guarantee housing to students about 1200 upperclassmen of Ellington, Gillespie and "They are trying to get more with room & board scrambling for the remaining others. freshmen in at the expense of scholarships, and will set aside 525 slots. housing upperclassmen." 800 or so slots for incoming Continued on page 5 The object of Lucas' freshmen. This will leave Shaun Spearmon/STAFF More Housing Stories Page 4 CAMPUS NEWS The Closing of Chivers Opens Up Some Complaints

ACHIEVEMENTS By Chester Starks Jr, Sports Editor Kevin Ross, a Senior Religion major, has been selected Lately, the cafeteria has as the College’s nominee for the Howard R. Swearer been serving up nothing but Humanitarian Award, disappointments, With Chivers Hall closed Dr. Alton Hornsby Jr,, chair of the History Department, for remodeling since April 20, students have been left is the new president of the Southern Conference on cramming into the Afro-American Studies, Hornsby is the only scholar in significantly smaller Lane the organization's history to serve as its president twice, Dining Hall, resulting in longer lines and a shortage of Sophomores Aaron Fletcher, Jean Paul Limotas and seating, And although cafeteria Sidney Robbins are recipients of the 1998-99 UNCF/ Cedric; Dark/STAFF hours have been extended, Andrew W. Mellon Undergraduate Fellowship. many students feel there still STANDING ROOM QNLYi With the closing of Chivers Hall, is not enough time allotted to students have to wait significantly longer for seats In Lane OPPORTUNITIES compensate for the Hall during dining hours. inoperation of Chivers. NAFEO, the Historically Black College Association, "Closing Chivers is very of Lane and eat in Chivers, "We've doubled and inconvenient for students," However, this arrangement tripled all employees at each is recruiting students for job openings with the National says Omar Hawk, a Freshman. has now been discontinued, [serving] station, All of this is Park Service, U.S. Department of Nature. Work "The lines are twice as long Mary Higginbotham, to improve the [students'] assignments are at locations all over the United States and the cafe is constantly manager of Gourmet Services facility." — including Alaska! Jobs include: Tour Guides, Park running out of food," - which runs the cafeteria -- Some students, however, Rangers, Forestry Technicians, Visual Technicians, and Ronald Tuck, resident feels that the problem has been beg to differ. assuaged by extending the "For the money I pay, they more. Salaries range from $8 to $ 13 per hour and above. director of Fair Street Dormitory, admits that, "right dining hours. should provide better For application and more information, call (301) 650- now, everyone is upset,,. but "It's no more crowded services," says Tony Spencer, a 2440 or email: [email protected] we're working on [it]." than it has been," she says. Freshman Political Science For a short time, students "There are no more problems major. Actor’s Express invites African American actors and were allowed to take food out than there were in the past. singers to audition for participation in the 1998 “New Black Playwright’s Festival.” Interested performers are asked to submit a headshot and resume, or letter of Summer Counselors interest to: Leesa Carter, Managing Director, Actor’s Express, 887 W. Marietta St„ Suite J107, Atlanta, GA 30318. Needed!!

Bentley Productions is looking for male students to be displayed in an upcoming nationwide publicity I—«yokingfor an exciting summer of fun working with campaign. Interested students should submit 2x4 clear color photos (one full length, one close up), one copy of current student ID, and a completed questionnaire. wonderful children? We have the job for you. The For further information call (770) 739-4736. Children s Center at All Saints is hiring counselors DIVERSIONS

The Atlanta Humane Society’s Annual Flea Fair is with energy and enthusiasm. Previous experience is coming on May 16th and 17th. The flea fair is an upscale yard sale that benefits the animals of the society. Call important, but not necessary. Please contact Norma (404) 875-2600 ext. 231.

Project Open Hand Atlanta is a non-profit meal Luster at (404) 881-3790. delivery service for people living with AIDS. We currently have volunteer opportunities Tuesday- Sunday, kitchen prep work, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; packing Salary is negotiable depending upon experience. Full meals, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; and delivering meals, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Call (404) 872-2707. and part-time positions available. Camp starts June The 21st Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will be held Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 - May 25, at Piedmont 8th and runs through August 21st Park. Concerts begin 2 p.m. daily and are free to the public. Monday, May 4, 1998 pi THE MAROON TIGER CAMPUS PAGE 3 Homophobie flyer Targeting SGA CDOYOÜSUCKDIÇK’ Candidates Under Investigation

By Curtis Johnson secret organization that was decided to vote for TREVOR JULIAN & PAUL WINFIELD D0I1I W <& L News Editor formed to disintegrate Caishe overnight," anything that is counter-active said Tiko Glover, Morehouse College is to the Morehouse mission." who also served as WE ARE REPRESENTING THE ALLIANCE OF CONCERNED currently investigating the The four suspects were Julian's campaign MOREHOUSE STUDENTS AND WE ARE TIRED OF parties responsible for a first sighted by Tiko Glover, a organizer. NEGATIVE REPRESENTATION OF OUR SCHOOL. THE - homophobic flyer slipped residential assistant in the Falls denied CHOICES THAT WE MAKE AFFECT THE REPUTATION OF under residents' doors the Living and Learning Center. having anything to OUR SCHOOL WORLDWIDE. WE MUST NOT HAVE A VICE night before the Student "I was alarmed by a do with the PRESIDENT WHO IS GAY. THIS IS NOT AN ACCURATE Government Association run­ resident, and made aware of production or off elections. the content of the flyers," said distribution of the REPRESENTATION OF OUR SCHOOL AT LARGE. FIRST WE The flyer calls into Glover. "I then ran after the flyer. HAD A WHITE BOY, NOW A FAG, WHAT’S NEXT? SO DO question the sexual orientation gentlemen in attempts to try "There's no NOT VOTE FOR .TREVOR JULIAN ORPAUL WINFIELD. of two vice-presidential and identify them." evidence of who THEY ARE KNOWN HOMOSEXUALS AND THEY WOULD candidates, and warns The students hid in the drafted the flyers. REFLECT BADLY ON OUR SCHOOL. THERE ARE‘.THREE students, "We must not have a White Hall dormitory, and it The investigation is OTHER ELIGIBLE -HETEROSEXUAL. CANDIDATES WHO vice president who is gay." was there that the paper's still [onjgoing," said WOULD REPRESENT OUR SCHOOL IN A FINE MANNER The flyer — which, in big, reporter stopped to question Brian Phifer, dean of MOREHOUSE MAN MUST BE JUST THAT, A MAN , bold letters, says "Do you suck them. Students. "The d**k? Trevor Julian & Paul The actions of the students school does not get SO DO YOU SUCK DICK? IF YOU DON’T, DON’T PUT Winfield do" — were has been the subject of much into ’quote, unquote’ SOMEONE IN THE VICE-PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE WHO distributed by four Morehouse speculation, given that Julian witch hunts." DOES. students before dawn, April had captured the primary by However, Eddie 16. beating his prime opponent Gaffney, vice MAKE SURE YOU VOTE SO THE STUDENT BODY CAN SHOW THE WORLD Both Julian and Winfield Falls. Going into the run-offs, provost for Student THAT MOREHOUSE IS INHABITED BY MEN. NOT FAGS. ran for SGA Vice-President, Julian had won 40.42 percent Affairs, said that FROM CONCERNED STUDENTS ALLIANCE OF MOREHOUSE COLLEGE along with Caishe Falls. of the votes cast, compared to President Massey is However, only Julian and Falls Falls' 22.86 percent. very concerned THE CONCERNED STUDENTS ALLIANCE OF MOREHOUSE COLLEOB IS A SECRET ORGANIZATION made the run-offs. THAT WAS FORMED TO DISINTEGRATE ANYTHING THAT IS COUNTERACTIVE TO THE While there is no evidence about the incident MOREHOUSE MISSION. IF WE SEE A PROBLEM, WE ATTACK IT, THEN ELIMINATE IT. WE ARE A reporter for The Maroon that Falls' subsequent run-off and wanted to see a DEDICATED, DETERMINED, INTELLIGENT, AND FOR REAL. IT YOU ARE A POSITIVE BROTHER Tiger, who witnessed the victory was a result of the resolution soon. WHO IS DOWN WITH THE CAUSE, WE WILL RECOGNIZE YOU AND INFORM YOU OF ALL UPCOMING OPERATIONS. distribution of the flyers, has flyers' content, Julian tends to "President been able to establish the believe otherwise. Massey has been identity of at least one of the "In order for me to have asking me every other day The last three paragraphs of the flyer reads: "Make sure you vote so the student body can show the world that students. However, the paper lost, I would've had to lose what’s the progress of the Morehouse is inhabited by men, not fags. has chosen to withold his investigation," said Gaffney. overnight," Julian said. "From Concerned Students Alliance of Morehouse College name until the school "Julian, in the lead going Meanwhile, Julian wishes "The Concerned Students Alliance of Morehouse College is a secret completes its investigation. into the run-off election, was to get on with his studies, but organization that was formed to disintegrate anything that is counteractive According to the flyer, the ahead by 102 votes. [This will "make [a] mental note of to the Morehouse mission. If we see a problem, we attack it, then eliminate it. students claimed to represent means] that either 102 voters the unnecessary measures We are dedicated, determined, intelligent, and for real. If you are a positive the "Alliançe of Concerned did not return to vote for taken by a group of brother who is down with the cause, we wilt recognize you and inform you of Morehouse Students" — "a Trevor, or more than 100 voters individuals." all upcoming operations." Counterfeit Money Scam Brings Secret Service to Campus

Neither the manager nor the delivery-man for Wing Zone wanted to comment on the record about the incident. The money, which consisted of two fake twenty- dollar bills, was turned over to the U.S. Department of Treasury, which investigates any incident involving the use By Sterling Taylor investigations. of counterfeit currency. student can face repercussions suggest probation for someone Features Editor According to police "[We] were obligated to do if the charges turn out to be caught with less than $5,000 reports, the student, a resident so," said Captain Kevin true. The current Treasury and no prior arrests. A Morehouse College of White Hall, attempted to McGhee, of campus police. "If Department guidelines freshman is currently under use the money to buy food we didn't, we'd be in violation investigation by the Secret from Wing Zone, a delivery of federal law." Editor's Note: It is the policy of The Maroon Tiger not to print Service on charges stemming outlet. The delivery-man, who Shortly after, an informal from the possession and use of noticed the bills were fake, meeting was held between the claims by anonymous sources unless the reason is absolutely counterfeit money, campus immediately contacted student and Brian Phifer, dean compelling. In this case, a number of White Hall residents shared with campus police. Two officers of students. But Phifer refused police has confirmed. the paper their version of the incident, but none wanted to go on record. The Maroon Tiger has were sent to the dormitory to divulge any information. Also, the party involved talked to the paper at length but did not want chosen, however, not to where the incident occurred Since the possession and disclose the student's identity and the counterfeit money was distribution of counterfeit his name in print. The paper thus chose to report only the facts. at this time due to pending confiscated. money is a federal offense, the Monday, May 4, 1998 THE MAROON TIGER CAMPUS PAGE 4 Moving Out Beyond the Gates Dormitory Life Heads South at North Campus Hotel

By Mikhia Hawkins seen," said Devaughn shuttle service — was a bone Campus News Editor Stephens, a Junior Business of contention among residents Administration and Sociology throughout the year. Many felt For the first time ever, on- major. "It has been a terrible isolated, having little access to campus Morehouse students experience. Also, there are on-campus activities. experienced residential life off- some safety deficiencies; But some complaints and campus. almost all of the entrances into concerns are directed toward The overflow of incoming the hotel are open at all times." the residents themselves. students this year forced the Others cited There have been several college to lease out rooms at an improvements made reports of drug use and area hotel, precipitating much throughout the year. generally inappropriate — not discontent among some "Although we are still at a to mention destructive — students. disadvantage because behavior on the part of In reviewing their traveling to and from campus students. A number of residency at the Howard without a car is inconvenient, damages done to the hotel, Johnson hotel, students the shuttle services have including an incident of Shaun Spearmon/STAFF generally referred to both the improved," said Thomas vandalism on a vending positive and negative aspects Morris, a Senior Finance major. machine, as well as damages PICTURE PERFECT? Not quite. Housing Morehouse of their stay there. Most "At first, it was very erratic." done to doors have been students at the Howard Johnson Hotel hasn't worked out "Hojo" residents, however, Indeed, most students blamed on the Morehouse well for either the college or the hotel management. felt their housing situation was cited traveling as a major residents. fraught with disadvantages. inconvenience. The distance During the course of this "It is the most between the school and the story, the Resident Director at Paisley, was contacted unavailable for comment on dysfunctional hotel I have ever hotel — and the infrequent the Howard Johnson, John numerous times. He was each occasion. Off-campus Living Not All Fun & Games

By Deisha T. Galberth that say, '1-bedroom or 2- transportation system," says Current off-yampus time and proximity to campus Contributing Writer bedroom for rent.'" Lodkey, a Sophomore students, therefore, suggest when picking an apartment. Tip No. 2 : A carefully Business Administration that one take into Rent on time, bound to a chosen roommate is crucial. major. "It's undependable." consideration the commute lease,, phone bills to pay, and If all the financial matters utilities — living off-campus is related to the apartment aren't definitely over-rated! tended to in a timely fashion After enduring a year of because of a roommate's closet-sized rooms and tardiness, one's credit rating — visitation restrictions, many among other things — can be r Morehouse students will thrown into severe jeopardy. move off-campus next Fall. "Make sure both of you They look forward to casting are independent but at the long lines in the cafeteria and same time you can depend on communal bathrooms into each other,"says Marcus Shaw, fond memories, and are ready a Junior dual-degree Math and to exchange "dorm life" for Engineering major "adult life." And then there are the Studio One, Two and Three Bedroom Apartment H< unes Ah, if only it were that bills — not just rent and simple. Take, for instance, utilities, but other incidentals « Gorgeous Wooded Views and Beautifully Landscaped choosing an apartment. that pop up when least "There are waiting lists for expected. C< >urtyards places that you never "The first year is always suspected," says Kelven the hardest," says Ed Davis, a Controlled Access Entry' Gate Goodridge, a Senior Biology Senior Biology major. "You major, who moved off-campus, have to buy furniture and pay Convenient access to 1-85,1-285 and Downtown Atlanta this spring. "Some places the application fee. You have require that you earn two or to buy all sorts of kitchenware three times the monthly rent, and hundreds of other things they do a credit check, they you think you can live without Three sparkling swimming pools u 'ilh lap lanes andfountains. might even want you to have until they become a necessity." lived in an apartment before." Finally, there is the painful Four lighted tennis courts. Fully equipped Nautilus fitness center. Goodridge's advice? commute, whether one drives "The one thing I've or takes MARTA. On-site dtycleamr^i service. noticed is that places that "Getting up for a class advertise in publications like and coming to campus early to ililHI! Creative Loafing have less find parking is always a ■a - Isn't it about time you lived in stringent rules that those who hassle," says Earlie Billups, a publish in monthly rental Junior Accounting major. our student specials!! guides," he says. "A lesser Shamrun Lodkey agrees. known but better way is to "The worst thing about drive around the location of living off-campus is relying on your choice and look for signs the Atlanta public Monday, May 4, 1998 THE MAROON TIGER CAMPUS PAGE 5 Jones Setting the Stage for Great Leadership

Continued from page 1 Student Government Association Executive Board But Jones wants students to know that it is not so much ELECTED OFFICERS as what he does personally but what the student body is Christopher Michael Jones Junior President going to do as a collective. "The stage is set for great leadership, but students have Ronald Caishe Falls Sophomore Vice President to have the mindset that 'yeah, we're going to get things done things next year,'" Alkhyseam Watson Freshman Recording Secretary said Jones."So what I want to do is give students that ove venue." J.C. L III Freshman Corresponding Secretary Jones believes the key to accomplishing this is to instill Antoy Jalon Bell Sophomore Treasurer in students "a sense of ownership in the College." And thus, he thinks it is Michael V. Roberts Jr. Freshman Junior Board of Trustee important to include student clubs and organization in the planning of all SGA- Demetrius J. Ingram Sophomore Senior Board of Trustee sponsored events. "The more students are involved, the more the spirit and participation," said Jones. "My delegation skills pose sometimes I'd just do things gone unnoticed. But one of being in a class of his own. A self-described optimist, the greatest challenge for me," myself as opposed to delegate thing's for certain — his new But Jones is quick to point Jones says his greatest said Jones. it to someone else." title and challenges as SGA out that — in the end after he weakness is thinking he can "Sometimes, I like to get so Jones' ascension to the president is sure to give him a has given it his best shot — do it all. involved in things that ranks of the elite has largely taste of the pressures and fame "this too shall pass."

explore other options. Last month, it hosted a housing fair Students to help students comparison shop between over two dozen apartment complexes. What the college won't do Scrambling is house students m an off- campus location, like it did this year. Connor says the Howard for Slots Johnson placements were necessitated by an overflow of Continued from page 1 Stacey Grayson, director of freshmen at the last minute. "In the old system, we Off-Campus Student Affairs, And the college believes guaranteed all freshmen om says students who pay their that it's only fair the remainder campus housing, and since we Shaun Spearmon/S lAFF deposit by June 8 stand a of the assignment be based on couldn't inform the returning Interim director of Housing, Robert Connor (1), explains the the luck of the draw. good chance of being housed, students ahead of time, we changes in the housing policy to Dwight Eskew, a Sophomore regardless of their lottery "The lottery system takes had to place them too," says Biology major. the housing assignment from number. Connor. a subjective to an objective Next year though, But none of this helps "And historically process, from giving the have called into question the freshmen will not be required Lucas, who'd rather stay on- speaking, no one pays their students an opportunity to fairness of the process, while to stay on campus, and so the campus, but with a lottery money on time at Morehouse." pick rooms to a process that is others believe the college has college doesn't foresee a repeat number like 1167 is unlikely to For the first time in his random," says Robert Connor, more slots than it's willing to of the situation, Connor says. do so. hour-long meeting, Lucas' face interim director of Housing. part with. But is the college looking "Instead of building lights up. He puts the rental "The old system Not so, says Connor. into any avenues to increase Massey a house, they need to guides down and leans in benefitted two or three "Students have this on-campus housing in the build a new dorm," he says. closer, mulling over this new hundred students but the rest misconception that future? Well, yes and no. "Shoot, let some students stay revelation. of the students didn't know Morehouse has enough bed There are plans to in his house. I know he has Later, Lucas confides that where they were going to be space to house everyone and construct a new dorm in the some extra beds." he will be putting off until August," he says." Now, they choose not to," he says. tract of land behind Woodruff But all hope is not lost for apartment hunting for now, the students know before they "But it's a case of simple Library, where the ROTC Lucas, says Stacey Grayson, and will instead deposit $250 go home in April, and those economics; demand is greater offices are now housed. But director of Off-Campus to secure a room on-campus. who think they might not get than supply. the problem is funding. Student Affairs. "I trust the students to housing will have more time "And when you have a "I can't give you a specific "The lottery numbers are keep doing what they have to plan." situation like that, there really date when we'll be breaking not set in stone and the cut-off been doing all this time," he But try explaining that to won't be any vacancies." ground, but efforts are date is June 8th," he says. "If says, breaking into laughter. the students. For its part, the college has ongoing to obtain necessary the students haven't paid their In the meantime, Lucas, Some, unaware that other been "saturating the campus funding to build a new dorm," deposit by then, their names like many of his Morehouse colleges employ similar with information," as Connor says James Hall, vice president are stricken and we move on brothers, will be keeping his methods to place residents, puts it, so that students can for Campus Operations. to the next name. fingers crossed. WORLD AND LOCAL NEWS

Black GOPs Running for Office in Record Numbers

By Mikhia Hawkins Dr. Camilla Moore, Campus News Editor the Georgia Republican Party's Since the Civil Rights second vice- Movement, the Democratic president. "We have Party has retained the support them running at all of the majority of the African levels — for American population. But Congress, for the over the past few years, the state legislature, affic ticket turns into sex rap predominance of liberalism and for local County )ZEMAN, Mont. — Cody Johnston, 22, is suing the amongst Blacks has been Commission seats." ekly High Country Independent Press and the court countered by a steady increase In February, ¡tern for libel after a computer glitch transformed a in the number of Black Goldie Taylor, >ort of a traffic ticket into a conviction for deviate Republicans. another Black mal conduct. "I’ve heard every sheep joke you can This increase is probably Republican, agine," Johnston said. He said he learned of the most evident in the state of announced her stake from his parents, and told them it wasn’t true, Georgia. According to experts, candidacy for t they, his wife and his sister concluded he was in Georgia will have the largest Secretary of State of niai, and urged him to seek treatment. “It was bad,” number of African Americans Georgia. anston said. “You can imagine what was going running for elective office in Taylor resigned ough their minds, and of course, they didn’t believe 1998. from her high Republican candidate for Georgia The weekly ran a prominent correction. Annette Davis and Sunny ranking job with Secretary of State, Goldie Taylor, is Warren, both Black GOPs, will Guy Millner's flanked by Democrats Dr. Michael S. be pitted against each other in Senatorial Moody '84 (1) and Dr. Millard J. Collier the Republican Primary for campaign in 1996, -year-old known as ‘Mr. Pimp’is sentenced Jr. '79, both Morehouse College alums. Representative of Georgia's when he initially IRFAX, Va. — A 13-year-old Virginia youth known Moody is Taylor's co-campaign chair, 4th Congressional District. refused to demit his school as “Mr. Pimp” has received a short jail sentence while Collier chairs her Finance • trying to set up a sex ring. The junior high school One of them could become the membership to an Committee. dent confessed to police that he had a list of 12 and first Black Republican woman exclusive, all-white -year-old girls who paid to be part of a sex club, in Congress. country club. She nsecutors said the boy then approached other boys at “Who would have later returned to Millner's by a Georgia Republican. 100I, offering to set up sexual encounters with the thought you would have two campaign and played a key Taylor, a self-described Is. Authorities say they broke up the ring before any black women running in the role in helping him amass 16 "fiscal of economic moderate," counters were arranged. A juvenile court judge in Republican Primary against percent of the Black vote — the emphasizes that she "has not each other in Georgia's 4th highest percentage ever irfax has ordered the boy sent to juvenile detention Continued on page 7 ' up to 60 days and ordered him to receive counseling. Congressional District," says garnered in a Senatorial race

> charges in counseling shooting Former Black Panther Eldridge Cleaver Dies £SNO, Calif. — A woman who fired back at her sband after he shot her during a marriage counseling ision will not face criminal charges. Bonnie Martin is seriously wounded in the shooting at St. James Cleaver' (1) and former iscopal Cathedral. “We believe that the appropriately arged party was Mr. Martin,” District Attorney Ed wife, Kathleen, during the int said. Michael Martin had a gun in one hand and a ;r in the other when he shot his wife as she tried to height of the Black Power ,1k out of their counseling session, said the counselor, : Rev. Russel Willingham. Bonnie Martin then pulled movement. )istol from her purse and shot him. The gun battle atinued outside the church, where Bonnie Martin was He made a failed attempt at again before she collapsed. for the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate in California. sherman without a bite... In an 1986 interview ’PLING, Ga.— Verdell James was ready for the big with the Associated Press, hing tournament. But before the 70-year-old retiree Cleaver explained his life aid wet a line, he let loose with a powerful sneeze transformations. J watched his $300 false teeth drop into Thurmond Eldridge Cleaver, the fiery Huey P. Newton and Bobby "Everybody changes, not ke. "I sneeze hard," James said. "I've probably got a Black Panther information Seale. In 1968, Cleaver was just me," he said. "I was pulled le allergy — not bad — but when I sneeze, I sneeze." minister who later denounced involved in a violent shootout over in my car for a traffic ter losing the teeth in 15 feet of murky water, James his past stance, joined the with police, which killed thing, and one of the officers d to wait for two days to get them back. Two off-duty Republican Party and became Panther treasurer Bobby walked up to the car and saw dumbia County rescue divers needed only six minutes a born-again Christian, died Hutton and wounded two me sitting inside. He took off find his choppers. "It took us longer to get the gear Friday at age 62. police officers. his hat and said, 'Hey, than to find the teeth," diver Scott Sherman said. His prison book, "Soul on He was arrested after the Eldridge, remember me?"' Ice," was a seminal work of shootout, but jumped bail and "He used to be a Panther," Robber without a gun the Black Power movement. fled to Algeria. He returned to Cleaver said. "It was hard to DDESTO, Calif. — Steven Richard King was arrested Spokeswoman Leslie the U.S. in 1975, and after a believe." • trying to hold up a Bank of America branch without Porras declined to provide the protracted legal battle, At the time of his death, weapon. King used a thumb and a finger to simulate a cause of Cleaver's death or attempted murder charges in Cleaver had been been n, but unfortunately he failed to keep his hand in his details about his the shootout were dropped. working as a diversity cket. hospitalization, citing the Cleaver ran for president consultant at the University of family's request. in 1968 on the Peace and LaVerne. Cleaver was one of the Freedom Party ticket. After his original Black Panthers, exile, he became a born-again — Staff Reports formed in 1966 in Oakland by Christian and a Republican. Monday, May 4, 1998 THE MAROON TIGER WORLD AND LOCAL PAGE 7 Black College Spring Break '98: All Hype, Much Gripe

Freaknik— Massey Withdraws Support Freak Not! for Future Freaknik By Curtis K. L. Johnson Jr. W&L News Editor Claiming that Black College Spring Break is no longer Despite the hype that for or about Black colleges or their students. President Freaknik brought to Atlanta, it Massey has said he will no longer be supporting the event was just that to many students in the future. — hype. The annual gathering In a letter to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution last week, attracted just 50,000 people, Massey wrote: "I am among the presidents of black while its neighboring colleges who signed a letter welcoming black college celebration in Daytona Beach students to Atlanta and admonishing them to behave reportedly pulled in more. respectfully toward one another and the .citizens of this Troy Tieuel/STAFF There were two reported city. deaths in association with both "But, after having learned more about the the Atlanta and Daytona demographics of the participants, I no longer feel any Beach Black College Spring special obligation to lend even tacit support to this event." Break. A 29-year-old man was (Top) EYES ON THE Massey said his change of heart came about after killed in a shootout with police PRIZE: The men of talking to Freaknik participants "who cruised and after he opened fire on a congregated in the area where me and my wife live." He Freaknik enjoyed all crowded street. And another said he found that the majority of them were not even was reportedly killed in a car their prized possessions. college students, while others hailed from Indiana, Illinos accident en route from the and New York - "where there are no black colleges." Atlanta event. Thus, to label Black College Spring Break as such "not Officials reported that this only denigrates the proud history and current year's Freaknik, although (Right) GRINDING TO contributions of historically black institutions, but also somewhat smoother, was just A HALT: The crowd absolves other colleges' presidents of responsibility for as lewd. There were two surrounds a couple as the behavior of their students who participate." reported rapes, and over 400 they bump and grind to — Saeed Ahmed arrests ranging from loud the Freaknik festivities. music to traffic violation. Many young women said they felt unsafe, claiming that case of trouble during courtyard. the surplus of men and lack of Freaknik, have been forced to "We can't get the straight women caused men to go Troy Tieuel/STAFF resign because they exposed skinny," Department of frantic whenever they themselves to some partyers. Corrections Commissioner approached someone of the the AUC and downtown areas Black College Spring Break. About 11 a.m. on April 18, Wayne Garner said, but opposite sex. Students also fell flat, a Job Fair at the He added the city plans six officers were killing time in apparently one of the officers believe the event is no longer Georgia World Congress worked just fine. their motel room until they dropped his pants and bent for them, but are populated Center was a major success. On a related note, two were to go back on duty for the over to show his bare buttocks. predominantly by local men "I think things went well members of the state prison Saturday night festivities, Garner said the other lifted his and women. this year," said George system's riot squad, which was when they spotted some shirt. While concerts planned in Hawthorne, chairman of the called to Atlanta to stand by in young partyers across the

Blacks." Franks and Watts were the demonizing Republicans." Republicans have not had the Rising Tide: "As Blacks gain more only Black GOPs to win a seat Despite the increase in best interests of Blacks in their wealth, they are trying to in the House in 1994. After the Black GOPs, the Democratic actions." protect that wealth," she says. 1996 elections, only Watts Party still receives the majority "What are these Black Blacks Running Taylor says she was remained. of the Black vote. conservatives trying to attracted to the Republican Faye Anderson, president Furthermore, there remains conserve?" Davis adds. "We for Elected Office Party because "they are of the Douglass Policy much criticism of the need Blacks who will push for working to protect small Institute, a non-partisan public Republican Party from the a policy for change in the businesses, which is in the best policy education and research Black community. status quo." as Republicans interest of Blacks." organization, is also executive Dr. Abraham Davis, Taylor argues that both Continued from page 6 In rural southwestern director of the Council of 100, professor of Political Science parties have generally been Georgia, 28-year-old Dylan a national network of African and faculty member of the apathetic towards Blacks. given up her core principles." Glenn, former junior White American Republicans. Board of Trustees at "Democrats take us for "I'm still pro-choice. I'm House aide under President In an editorial in the Morehouse, attributed the granted and Republicans still pro-affirmative action. Bush, is running for a seat in February 10, 1997 issue of the increase in Black Republicans forget we exist," she says. I'm pro all the things that the House. In Florida, Bill Washington Post, Anderson to a "lack of understanding on However, the Secretary of mean so much to my Randall, the former wrote that in efforts to the part of Black Americans State of Georgia candidate also community," she says. Jacksonville-area NAACP "maintain hegemony over having an inaccurate picture of contends that "the GOP She cites two major president, will also be a African American voters while the history of the Republican provides practical solutions to reasons for the increase in the candidate for Representative. offering no new ideas or party." the problems facing the Black number of Black Republicans: Other prominent Black agenda to promote their safe "Republicans have done community." Republicans include Gary passage over the vaunted a disservice to Blacks, and so "the growth of the Black For related informaton on middle-class, and the platform Franks of Connecticut; J. C. bridge to the 21st century, have Democrats in some Georgia Republicans, visit: of GOPs lends itself to the Watts Jr. of Oklahoma; and Democrats sought to scare respects," he says. "But in the interests of middle class Faye Anderson. black voters to the polls by last half of this century, http:llwww.gagop. org FEATURES Just Call Him Yasheve Masking his Message in Black

By Johan Gooding small table between us, beside proud of himself. Editorial Page Editor an empty cardboard container His emotions normally of salty French fries, long reflect his overall opaque His is a small black book, forgotten now. Arrgh! What's semblance. He's clad in all with "RIGID" printed in bold inside that book? My mind black, from his boots to his white letters one fourth of the tortures me with rapid sunglasses. Only a silver cross, way down the front. Its simple explorations of "Rigid’"s a chain leading into a front design tempts me to flip possible connotations, relative pocket and a few earrings through it. It's almost as if the themes and authorial provide a contrast. His hair is cover guiltily seeks to hide intentions. And yet I remain like a menagerie of ziti pasta what's inside. It's no thicker patient; I can sit still as long as shells. And his name ... call Shaun Spearmon/STAFF than a computer instruction he, I tell myself. him Yasheve (Yah' sheev). His OUT OF THE DARKNESS that covers him: With a book manual, and he thinks readers At last, he picks up the last name, Miller, is too released, a promotional CD in the works and a publishing have never read anything like novelette and opens to page common and reminds him of company in the future, Yasheve Miller is truly the captain of it. 21. It's the only text he allows Morehouse English major his soul. I could see for myself. I me to use for my interview. courses, whose professors I won't print his answer. of time; for others, it helps could reach over, grab it, skim "On your feet world ... It's trouble themselves only with Yasheve's hometown remains you." through it, and give it back. An finally here. Welcome learning surnames. a secret. He disapproves of Helping Yasheve now is apology and a smile would . Armageddon," he reads, When asked about how florid regional stereotypes, his idea this past July to smooth things over. Yes—it's trying to stifle a smile. It's those courses might have you see, though they're found subsidy publish. He doesn't worth it. Yet, I remain patient hopeless. Three seconds later, prepared him, Yasheve toys in "Rigid." wish to stop with books, either. and polite, content to simply he bears a full grin. Then with his last few fries. He's After graduation, he's Yasheve intends to have a stare. "Rigid" disappears somewhere unable to spit out an easy going to wholeheartedly promotional compact disc for It lies dormant on the in his backpack. I imagine he's answer. "If I felt like I was invest his efforts in a company "Rigid." After that, he wishes really learning," he says he founded this semester. to buy back copies of the book finally, nibbling on a fry, "I By the Three-Eyed Bandit Then he might apply for a to increase its value. I start to Bythe m wouldn't have self-produced." grant or go back to school for tell him his idea reminds me Yasheve curses in a an advanced degree if he feels of the Artist Formerly Known monotone. "Are you going to so inclined. "School is 50-50," as Prince. "Wait, what are you put that in?" he calmly asks he says. "For some, it's a waste ons me. I feign mercy and tell him Continued on page 9 1. Shouldn't you be studying for your finals instead of reading this? 2. How come the bell tower is miss­ How to cram for summer. ing more bells than it plays? 3. If you can make a flyer about SGA candidates being gay, why can't you be a man and hang it up in broad daylight? 4. How's "The Players Club" gonna be about stripping and have only two strip scenes in it? 5. If Public An­ nouncement was no good with R. Kelly, what makes them think they're any better without him? 6. How come all Spike Lee movies make perfect sense up until the last ten minutes? 7. Why do the Phys Ed teach­ ers skip class more than the students do? 8. Why do people keep giving me stupid ass questions to write here? 9. Why is Merrill Bennekin still gonna bug the hell out of me even though this is his shout out? 10. How come there are 1300 Morehouse students with only 500 beds available and President Massey has a Just $19 with this ad.* big ass house and only two people live in it? 11. Why Its a great way to store everything for the summer. Just bring your stuff to our is walking down the strip better than the Morehouse nearby Public Storage Pickup & Delivery® facility and fill your own container. fashion show was? 12. How many of y'all paid 5 You pack it. You lock it. You keep the key. Well store the container tor you. bones to hear Cee-Lo read some poetry? 13. If I say It’s the most inexpensive way to store this summer. From Public Storage 'financial aid" five times in the mirror, will Johnny Pickup & Delivery,®- America’s self-storage leader. Nimes disappear? 14. How come it's lunchtime when adminstration goes to lunch and dinnertime when Drive a little. Save a lot they come back? 15. Why does the campus shut down Forest Park 5 Public Storage. at 4:00 unless you owe somebody some money? 16. 16 A & 8 Overmeyer Way Who in the hell left the gate open? 17. Since when (F75 South, exit 78 straight to Kennedy ltd., right turn, lett info Overmeyer Way) Pick up &Delivery did singing about sex over a recycled track pass for music? 18. Are you on the Spencer Tolliver gradua­ 404-366-3122

tion plan?19. What if you wanted 20 questions and "tontewn two month restai, Present this ed to receive epeeaai price. Must show student ID. only got 19? One-time admftsraon tee M included. Ctaed Memorial Day, Otter expires June 30. tS83. Monday, May 4, 1998 THE MAROON TIGER FEATURES . PAGE 9 The Rites and RitualsofOubbing her (2-3 days so you don't By Brian L. Thompson By Stefan Chase Just watch us out on the Editor-in-Chief seem too anxious), you may Contributing Writer dance floor, twisting and even hook up. Should you turning, and yes, even "Men go to clubs to meet meet a girl you really like and You've got the sexiest grinding. You'll see the smiles women and women go to have you're lucky, you'll both be outfit, the hair is workin' it, on our faces, and the laughter fun," the saying goes. interested in each other even and females are in free before you will hear speaks for itself: If you believe that, you after you orgasm weeks later. 11!!! You know what this We are having a good time and probably also believe that you Or, once the bumping and means — it's ladies night out, enjoying every moment of it. can fly with pixie dust and a grinding ends, you'll both and we are definitely going to Mingling, dancing, flirting — happy thought, and your utter those words which tear the club up. it's all in the name of fun. name should be Big Baby everyone says but almost But why all the trouble? Unless, of course, it has Jesus. nobody means, "I'll call you." The ridiculously expensive another name: 'soul mate I suppose that females The B type females are the party gear, the five-hour wait searching'! spend the hours of preparation ones who usually don't want at the hair salon, and the All right, so I'll confess, that go into getting ready for us dancing all on them and/ application and reapplication of not all of us pursue Saturday a club — the showering, or just dance with their girls. makeup and fingernail polish nights just to get our "groove curling, spraying, and the They're the — just to get the on." As Shironda White of ritual of picking out just the ones who will mere ten dollar Clark Atlanta University puts right clothes — so that their usually be club fee it, "I always have this idea in girls will compliment them. called lesbians, waived? Girls, the back of my mind that I'll Besides, I don't know one or some other is it really meet the man of my dreams." man who will pay a $10 cover expletive, if worth it? She does admit, though, charge just to meet women they decline ABSOLUTELY, this might be a tad bit when you can see the same when asked to according to unrealistic, for the simple fact women wearing the same dance or give the majority of there are a billion other girls in things at Club Woody for free. up their phone the AUC the same club, who have the I had a chance to go to numbers. women. potential of dreaming her Club 112 and 559 last month; I've only "Yeah, it's dream man away. two different clubs with two seen Type C at a lot of trouble Nevertheless, this hidden completely different 559. These are getting agenda of finding "the one" atmospheres. The females that the females yourself serves as reason enough to I went with had different who either a) together for a participate in the rituals of motives for going. One looked need five feet night out, but "dubbin."' for her girl part of the night of room on all sides when they when you are finally ready to When it comes down to it, and the other was interested in dance so they won't hit go, you feel like you're the the musical beats, the dance expanding her "[dating] anybody, or b) end up getting bomb," says Simone Cade, a floor, the profiling and clientele." I went because it humped or bumped on the Freshman at Spelman. attractive characters, and the was my birthday. Both came dance floor. Some of them Furthermore, when hip atmosphere of a club are out of the club with numbers 66 have gold teeth and/or gold The ridiculously expensi ve women enter the doors of enticing within itself. Whether while I got none, and my ears hair and a good number of Atlanta Live, Club ESSO, and she goes to party, to dance, or didn't stop ringing for three them are probably party gear, fie five-hour Club 112, the men confirm — to find a man, chances are, as days. overdeveloped fifteen-year- wail at the hi ir salon, and with a plethora of long as a girl gets in at no cost, Although these clubs are olds passing for eighteen so compliments — that our hectic and drinks (non-alcoholic of worlds apart, the types of they can get in. the appliaation and preparation regimes do not go course) are free, she'll be back women remain the same. Fellas, ladies, do not be reapplicatio i of makeup unnoticed. again. Fellas, we're most likely to disillusioned. Mr. Right and But wait a minute guys, So ultimately, with a little run into the A-type female. If Ms. Right do not exist in the and fingernail polish - our rationale for "dubbin"' is time on her hands, what girl you dance all up on her, she club. Even if they did, what are just to get the mere ten not so petty as to simply wouldn't want to take an probably won't mind. You the odds that you could hear receive cat calls, pssss's, or the opportunity in doing her part may even exchange numbers. what they were saying dollar club fee waived? saying every girl has heard, to "tear the club up"? After you wait the requisite anyway? "Girl, you look good, can I get amount of time before you call that number?"

tell him about what I've read. backpack. I stare at his food. makes me wait until he read stories he came up with, AMiller’sTale Yasheve doesn't know The smell and hot steam of finishes chewing. But I give including a satire on Dickens' Continued from page 8 what kind of response to fried potatoes makes me him my best calm poker face "A Christmas Carol." Then calling this?" Yasheve expect from this book. He's salivate. I swallow several in return. Two can play at this Yasheve endured a period of interrupts. He suggests a title: already gearing up for the next times to stifle my hunger, and game, Miller! "I was bored. I writer's block in college, and "The Man in the Black Mask." one. wanted to do wanted to regain that forward I sneeze and snort loudly and Cleaning his something," progress. pretend I don’t hear. fingernails “RIGID” Yasheve finishes "Sometimes I just want to Shortly, Yasheve returns on a flimsy is written by someone to answer why die. Sometimes I don't think from the bathroom. He paper he wrote "Rigid" life is worth it," he says apparently had to temporarily napkin, he whose first love is movies. and found the indifferently as if still purge himself of his takes a final publishing considering food items from pigheaded company. What he look into the He says it's a how-to guide to sex. company the menu. doesn't know is I sampled cardboard Addenadon. He I ask him if he has three of his French fries. But he container. had money to anything else to say for won't miss them. The grease- There are no more fries; I curse the five dollars I lent to spare and had completed so himself. He does not. That's soaked container is about half­ checked. Bob last Friday. many manuscripts that it when he simply slips a hand full. Anyway, he says, "Rigid" I suggest to Yasheve that Yasheve answers my first seemed a natural choice. into his backpack and lays a is written by someone whose we sit over by the window. He question in his smug, collected In the fifth grade, instead little black book on the table first love is movies. He says it’s takes the seat across from me manner, with a cheek full of of going to recess, the class between us. Watch out world, a how-to guide to sex. I don't and partially unzips his food. He says "Well," then he would sometimes ask him to Addenadon is here. r s t EDITORIALS

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down his immensely 10. Have evolved from playing “Doctor” to “Plastic Surgeon Specializing in Male Enlargement.” Staff Writers popular sleazefest Myron G. Burney. Jason Pollard. Thomas C. Sweeney Jr., Kamau 9. They want to know why they only live in a house instead of a double­ Crawford. Joe Carlos. Marcus C.H. Bolden, John Wilson, Justin wide trailer. Greathouse By Johan Gooding Editorial Page Editor 8. Actually think their horrendous behavior can be justified, as long as they follow it with a smug thirty-second sermon. Contributing Writers The world won't be Satin T. Canada, Kenisha Bethea, Deisha T. Galberth, 7. Your son asks if anyone makes a DNA paternity test kit for Cabbage perfect when America stops Cberrise S. Boone. Nareissa Smith. Stefan Chase chanting "Jerry, Jerry!" But it's Patch Kids. a step in the right direction. 6. Poor Ken just found out he hasn’t been dating Barbie, but a G.I. Joe in Un- Maroon Tiger welcomes your views on any public issue. Faculty, Jerry Springer's promise drag. to make his television show administrators, staff, students, and alumni are encouraged to express their less radical will thankfully be 5. During that “little talk” with Junior, you’re forced to admit that you original ideas and opinions in the paper. We publish only material addressed to us. We routinely edit letters for space and correct errors in spelling and the beginning of the end. He don’t know if hermaphrodites are “birds” or “bees.” punctuation. Letters as well as commentaries must be 500 words or less, recently topped Oprah 4. Want to know why you don’t work at a strip club “like all the other typed, signed and should include lull address and telephone number. Winfrey to lead the Nielsen moms.” ratings for all talk shows. All commentaries and letters to the editor must be mailed lo: 3. Your daughter comes to the table completely naked, because’she is Springer's success comes The Maroon Tiger “comfortable with herself and is not afraid to show it.” from ignoring an unsaid code Letter to the Editor of decency, and giving the 2. Last year, when you told him to clean his room, you merely got a sullen Morehouse College people what they want. look. This year you get a dining room chair over your head. 830 Westview Drive, Southwest Unfortunately, his low-brow Unit # 140040 following craves violence. It And the Number 1 Sign Your Kids Have Been Watching Too Much Jerry Atlanta, Georgia 30314 has gotten to the point where Springer... the growing audience of Your youngest has stopped calling you “Mommy” in favor of “Crack-ho.” Other than that, it is a stage for changes, I will be much Springer fans will be transvestites, crooks, happier to see Springer fans go disappointed if they don't see —from Chris White’s Topfive.com adulterers, slackers, abusers abroad and bet on chickens a fistfight in a given episode. and your average jerks to voice battling to the death in a back However, USA Today "WWF War Zone" goes away, learn anything in an hour's their opinions. I suppose alley somewhere, than to leave reports in its April 6 issue that people will notice that: time they'll soon be forced to vote the filthy talk show "as is" on Springer's growing audience like everybody else. television for our gun- of critics includes politicians. •Springer insults his mentally •Books are free at the library Nevertheless, with the wielding youth to see. The show will compensate by imbalanced guests in his trying to minimize conflicts of soppy idealistic final In defense of Springer, his the sort. thought show is invaluable in teaching Editor's Note: Jerry Springer said Friday that he's not about to Though the crowd might us to question whether your tone down his raucous daytime talk show, and said he doesn 't know sometimes chant "Steve," one •Springer's sarcastic quips fiancee has been working why his producer-distributor announced an agreement to eliminate of Springer's main bouncers, really aren't all that funny nights as a bisexual prostitute physical violence. "I'm not going to buckle," Springer told Howard or even the host's Christian for the last six years, and why Stern during the shock jock's show. Springer said he did not attend a name, it cares solely for the •Guests will surprise and she and her pimp (your best meeting between his producer-distributor and a religious group and fights. Once daytime TV's insult, but never actually man) have kept it a secret. said he did not sign off on the agreement announced Thursday. Monday, May 4, 1998 THE MAROON TIGER OPINIONS PAGE 11 'T-■;■ ■■■< If “Truth is Light,” then it’s Awfully Dark in the ‘House Archer Hall Director Expresses

By Brian L. Thompson two-thirds of the campus a legitimate club until the Disappointment at Newspaper Coverage Editor-in-Chief didn't even bother voting. administration intervened. If "truth is light," then we Funny how ignorance I read with much dismay your recent editorial on At 4:00 a.m., the day need to turn the light on and leads students to believe Archer [Hjall. Let me hasten to say that I believe a stop kidding ourselves: homosexuals and whites before run-off elections, a few newspaper has the right to print the news. However, Morehouse students thought Morehouse is an extremely reflect badly on our school. the news has to be factual and reported with it would be a good idea to homophobic campus. Printing this flyer only shows responsibility. Your recent article "Delayed but Never defile the names of Paul This flyer is proof positive that you have absolutely too Delivered: Archer Halls' Promise Still Unrealized" that we as a campus much time on your hands and Winfield and Trevor Julian. [April 20, 1998] was neither factual nor responsible perpetuate the same kind of too much money to throw They probably made a journalism. I caution the staff of the Maroon Tiger to midnight run to Kinko's, ran discrimination which away. guard against its paper beginning to resemble that off copies of a highly afternoon wrestling match masquerading as a talk show incendiary flyer and hustled that has soared to the number one spot in television. I back to campus to hand them If being gay supposedly makes you less than a man, have trouble believing that show, as do many of the out before it became light then judging someone on the basis of their sexual things read [sic] in the Maroon Tiger. I wonder how outside. many others within this community share my Are Winfield and Julian preference makes you less than a human being. sentiments? really gay? Mr. Blakeney, I responded to your e-mail personally Who cares? If the entire the same day and invited you to meet with me to discuss nation doesn't seem to care the situation in Archer Hall. You declined my offer. It Morehouse was initially If being gay supposedly that Monica Lewinsky has was nice to hear you say after your editorial had been founded to counter. For those makes you less than a man, seen the Presidential log, why written that meeting with me did not fit into your of you who don't know, some then judging someone on the should Morehouse students schedule. I guess you had no intentions of wanting to homosexual students formed basis of their sexual preference care in regards to the sexual get at the facts. Well, here they are [:] a group called Adodi a few makes you less than a human preference of their vice- First, the weight room in Archer Hall was not years back. The Senate then being. presidential candidates? completed on time due to vendor [sic]. The vendor rejected Adodi's bid to become Obviously they don't since provided you with a news release stating the problem and assuming all responsibility in the matter. You chose The Illustrious Illusion of the Morehouse Mystique not to print the news release. I understand that the vendor met with members of your staff prior to your By Mikhia Hawkins Leroy Keith allegedly throughout the student editorial being published. You already knew the status Campu News Editor embezzled money from this organization, and egos were of the weight room. institution. This allegation is collapsing in droves. Officers Second, the decision to place a study hall in Archer Here, at the prestigious mere speculation, but what is were forced to resign, as was Hall was not mine. The building design had been and world-renowned clearly evident from his Keith, and the SGA was in completed when I was selected as the Director. It was Morehouse College, the proposals for a large, opulent absolute disarray, as was the my hope to use the area as a multi-purpose room for "summit of Black collegiate presidential house, and an administration after Keith's aerobics, karate, etc. excellence," students are acute increase in the resignation. Third, the pool was not fully operational because bombarded with presidential salary is that It is clear that the the College has been involved in discussions with the propagandistic exaltation of Keith was avaricious, showing hypocrisy in the Morehouse county inspectors about improvements they want the the Morehouse mystique. The students reflects that of the College to make to the pool. I have not been involved Men of Morehouse are noble, administration. Students see in those discussions. However, I believe we will make worthy of reverence, or so we ... in order to uphold straight through the lies the improvements after school closes. There are other are told. But let's be honest, behind the high standards budgetary issues affecting the operation of the pool. only a few of us buy in to that lofty ethical standards, which most members of the Archer Hall is a great addition to the campus. facade, for we know that only Morehouse community claim Students are bowling everyday, playing pool, table a few of the future Men of members of the to live up to. If the tennis, and other table games, enjoying television and Morehouse, our peers, are administration does not Wednesday Night at the Movies, involved in intramural truly worthy of such Morehouse family adhere to these standards, basketball (over 300 students) and flag football, taking distinction and praise. why would it expect the tennis lessons, studying in the lounge, and just hanging It is true that Morehouse students to do so? The only resort to hypocrisy. out in a clean, safe, fun-filled environment. Many does graduate an exceptional example that the students appreciate the programs we have offered thus number of successful, administration is setting for far. ambitious, and benevolent students is one of acquiring Yes, Archer Hall is a dream and the dream is getting men, but the Morehouse insufficient concern for wealth, power, and status, and better each day. If I may paraphrase [s/c]Dr. Benjamin mystique is so exaggerated Morehouse students. Yes, doing so while maintaining a E. Mays, "There is no tragedy in not reaching your that the collective ego of this during his term a large false reputation of being of dream [;] the tragedy lies in having no dream to reach." institution has distended endowment was amassed for good character. I'll leave you with this question. If you don't have a nearly to the point of eruption. the college. But he took I am not contending that dream, how can you have a dream come true [?] If the Morehouse community, advantage of it for the the Morehouse mystique is as a whole, was as virtuous as purposes of satiating his own merely a lie, but it is not many make it out to be, then greed. altogether true. The college — Johnny C. Nimes the walls surrounding this ego Keith must have thought has yet to realize its potential, Director, Archer Hall would not feel such pressure, he was invincible, but his and when it does, only then and this community would be pride nearly led him into self­ will the Men of Morehouse able to live up to its name. ruin, and a fragment of the truly reflect the standards of But Morehouse is ethically raging hypocrisy evident at greatness imposed on the limited just as anyone is, and Morehouse permeated the student body. EDITORS’ NOTE: After reading Mr. Nimes’ reply and talking in order to uphold lofty ethical walls of his ego, spilling out But until then, the with him, The Maroon Tiger would like to clearly state standards, members of the into the student body. pervasive hypocrisy which Morehouse family resort to Its effect on the students lies in the imposition of these that blaming specific frustrations regarding Archer Hall on hypocrisy. was clear in the 1996-97 school standards will continue to Let's briefly consider, in year, during which SGA erode the integrity of the Mr. Nimes’ management was unfair and innaccurate. The support of this claim, the officers emulated the school. Maroon Tiger former president of infamous former president in always welcomes correcting information as Morehousb College, Leroy contemptible ways. Self- well as diverse opinions. Keith. centeredness ran rampant ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

by Jonathan Howard A&E Editor

et's have a little test here. Raise your hand if you bought Life After Death. Now put

”... and when I die, the other hand up if you have a Hendrix disc, bootleg or official. I wanna he a living legend...” No more hands left? Well, use your feet. One foot for Marvin Gaye or Bob Marley. Tupac Shak ur LGot it? Alright, now another foot if you own the Makaveli CD or R 1971-1996 U Still Down? or plan on buying Makaveli II or the One Nation album or if you watched Gang Related or Gridlock'd or... you get the picture. By now, if you're sitting on your butt with all available

appendages in the air, you get my point: Death, though grim and morbid, is equally fascinating “It’s funny the way most people and, apparently, lucrative. Well, not for the artist, of course. Being dead severely limits one's ability to cash checks. But

love the dead. producers, record label executives and family members have no problem signing on the dotted

Once you’re dead, line. And let's not forget bootleggers, music stores, music magazines and their "one-year you’re made for life.” anniversary" issues, authors who feel it's their duty to write your "unauthorized biography," Jimi Hendrix other artists who base their careers off the fact that they "rolled with you" in your last days, and 1942-1971 every T-shirt vendor who knows how to airbrush your face onto a cotton/ poly blend. Damn, you weren't making this much money when you were alive! CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Monday, May 4, 1998 THE MAROON TIGER ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 13 DEATH as a sales PITCH CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Let's look at some stats to Makaveli album? As of back this up. We'll use three January '98, it had gone triple prominent examples: Tupac platinum. Furthermore, R U Shakur, Jimi Hendrix, and Bob Still Down? (remember me) has Marley. moved two million units since January. That's a hell of a lot endrix's story is of money going to someone the prototype for other than the man who the successful MADE the music. dead artist: A These astronomical sales short, promising careeraren full’t hurt of by Tupac's godlike Hnumerous signed andstatus forged in rap. He was, and still contracts that gave one record is, one of the few artists who company or another the rights command attention to his music and his through name CHRISTOPHER pocketbook. A alone. No Wallace, a.k.a. the Notori­ death shrouded artist in music were globally in mystery. An music is recognized and accepted. His ous B.I.G, died March 9, afterlife shy death from cancer cut short 1997. Hugely popular New marked by about another brilliant musician's York-based rapper. Re­ "greatest' "using career. ever" status Tupacs This of course didn't cut garded by some as “the and i name into the earning power of greatest of all time.” Most overwhelming or his Marley's name, face, or number of legend legend. popular singles include: vultures -to sell Today, he is number three “One More Chance,” flying over the albums, on Billboard's catalog for all- “Hypnotize,” “Juicy,” remains of his either. time sales. In fact, a new 10- musical catalog. Just ask disc set is hitting the market “Warning,” and “Mo < Hendrix was Fatal Hussein, between '97 and '99. Money Mo Problems.” Posthumous release, known for having no Master P or even Now if a double-CD goes control over his finances Mobb Deep (who did you for about $20 - $22, then "Life After Death," has moved 6 million copies throughout his entire career. think "Drop a Gem on 'Em" multiply that by 5, multiply to date. Though he died in 1971, was about? Liberace?). that total by, say, two million Hendrix's family did not gain It's sad to say this, but his ... carry the one ... ah, you do control of his estate until 1996. death was Tupac's greatest the math. A mere portion of onny Hathaway, soul singer from St. In this 25-year span, career move. He left the stage the money Marley's music has Louis, committed suicide on January hundreds of CD's — either at the zenith of his career, made since his death would be including or featuring when his popularity and more than he saw during his 13, 1979. Hendrix - have been placed notoriety were both at their life. Somebody's getting paid. DSuccessful career; held up by many as the stan­ on the market. One would be peak. Now, death has So, who should be dard for new male R&B artists. Singles still hard pressed to find someone transformed this entertainer credited for these post-mortem who hasn't heard of, seen, or with incredible magnetism payoffs? Why, the living, of getting airplay: “This Christmas,” “Little Ghetto purchased some mechandise and ridiculous potential into a course. It's our fascination Boy,” and “The Closer I Get To You” with featuring him. demigod and icon for an entire with dead musicians that VH-1 plays Hendrix generation of listeners. That's keeps the "re-issue," Roberta Flack. "rockumentaries" monthly, more sales than an R. Kelly "complilation" business and he is an icon for millions, remix will ever get you. going. MARVIN GAYE, including artists like OK, so you couldn't help D'Angelo and Lenny Kravitz ob Marley, 'Rasta buying Life After Death or Are brilliant vocalist and multi-billionaires like prophet' and You Experienced? after the and composer, died Paul Allen. musical artist's death, but nobody A four-year recording phenomenon, died foced you to buy Don April 1, 1984. Ca­ career has now been in 1981. His music and legendKilluminati: the Seven Day reer filled with transformed into a name and Bcarry on today as the messageTheory or No Way Out. You enormous popular­ face worth millions of of truth to the masses. bought it because you wanted merchandising dollars a year. Marley's popularity in the a taste of those last words. You ity and personal All of this coincides with Caribbean was huge at the bought it because all of a tragedy. Another Hendrix's death at the peak of start of the 70's, but he and the sudden the music was full of his career. Coincidence? Or Wailers were virtually "hidden messages" : The artist given the the mass-market appeal of a unknown internationally. This Makaveli album was “best ever” label. Still successful singles in­ dead superstar? would change in 1972 when prophecy, Marvin Gaye knew clude: “I Want You,” “What’s Going On,” “Dis­ the group signed with Island his time here wasn't long, i upac Shakur's All Records, and became the first Biggie was preparing for his tant Lover,” “Mercy Mercy Me,” “Let’s Get It E y e z reggae band to gain access to "Downfall." On,” and “Sexual Healing.” on Me went five times the same amenities as other Don't kid yourselves, platinum when he major international rock acts. people. The dead sell (and so Twas alive, and has sold two Marley's fame grew do The Dead. Just ask Jerry million more copies since. The astonishingly as he and his Garcia.) Monday, May 4, 1998 THE MAROON TIGER ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 14 Spike Lee Scores with “He Got Game” A movie about Jesus! And there are Black people in it!

By Jonathan Howard Washington seems to really Jordan, Travis Best, Rick Fox, ______A&E Editor______enjoy his role as the repentant too many coaches to name, With "He Got Game," father with a week to convince and even Heather Hunter), so Morehouse alum Spike Lee his son to sign, and Milla keep your eyes open. returns to what he did with Jovovich ("The Fifth Element," "He Got Game" is Spike's "Malcolm X"— make great, "Chaplin"), as the prostitute best in years. He wrote and captivating movies (well, Dakota Burns, gives a great directed the movie and does minus the ending, but what's supporting performance. quite a good job. OK, here a Spike Lee movie without a Thomas Jefferson Byrd (the comes the cliche': If you only trite ending?). handcuffed father from "Get see one movie in 1998 ... you "He Got Game" chronicles on the Bus") will have you have no life. No, really, go see the story of Jesus rolling as Sweetness, her pimp. "He Got Game!!" At least you A SAVIOR ON AND OFF THE COURT: Jesus (Allen, right) Shuttlesworth (Milwaukee There are hundreds of don't already know the ending and Jake Shuttlesworth (Washington) grow to understand Bucks star, Ray Allen), a high well-placed cameos in the (the boat sinks, "Titanic" school basketball phenom. movie (Jim Brown, Michael fans!). and find respect for one another in “He Got Game.” Every college in America wants him, and most are willing to do anything to get him. In steps the infamous Big State University (Get it? B.S.U.?) and a very influential alumnus, the governor. What does this have to do with anything? Well, the governor grants pardons, and guess what? Jesus' father, Jake OPPORTUNITY (played by Denzel Washington), just happens to be serving a 15-year sentence in Attica. The governor offers Jake a shortened sentence if he can get Jesus to sign with Big State. Did I mention that Jake is in jail for murdering his wife (Jesus' mother)? Conflict!! Jesus is stuck in a terrible position. His girlfriend, Lala (the beautiful and talented Rosario Dawson), wants her piece of the pie. Dawson plays the role of gold-digger (check out her fingernails) to a ’T.’ Then there's the coach who wants to know Jesus' decision so he can get paid; the hustler, Big Time Willie, who wants his cut when it's all over; and the "other" university that's going to get Jesus to sign by any means neccessary ... any means (that whole Tech U. thing is ridiculous ... and true). Add to the the fact that if he doesn't sign with Big State, his father will spend more years in prison, and it's enough to make an eighteen- Th is is the opportunity of a life time to travel year old superstar crack (take Then when you return to that, Kobe Bryant! Should I and make money. Qualify as a Daewoo Campus college as a Daewoo Campus take Brandy or Krynesia?? Advisor and get a FREE trip* to Korea.Then Advisor,*** you’ll have the oppor- ’ Decisions, decisions!!) you’ 11 be at the center of a unique marketing tunity to earn money and purchase The biblical allusions in program that will launch Daewoo into the U.S a new Daewoo car at a substantial discount. this movie will have your head market during 1998.** Help build a new car company by helping us spinning (Jesus' sister? Mary. From the moment you arrive in Seoul, Korea market Daewoo cars during your spare time. Jesus' mother? Martha), but this summer your days will be crammed full of * Complete details wilt tie procitied ai a later date, that only gives you a reason to ** Rides of this program may Cary io comply uditi earimis stote regulations. exciting, new experiences. You’ll see Daewoo prod­ Sublet to eiigihillty and ipialifieaiions. go watch it again. Another reason is the ucts, visit Daewoo production facilities and enjoy acting. While Allen seems out Korean culture. The “Discover Daewoo” program of place at times (he is a is an experience you’ll never forget. DAEWOO basketball player by trade, not Motor America a Julliard-trained thespian), he still turns in a credible job. SPORTS NBA Playoffs Bring Flood of The Ikiiiif Shot Jordan’s Last Season? Postseason Games, Excitement Let’s Hope Not By Brian L, Thompson lack of size and poor interior well what the postseason is all defense. Editar-in-Chief They now face the about. Although Indiana is a By Brian L. Thompson Jazz, who they were 1-3 poor rebounding team, ______Editor-in-Chief______And it will reign for forty against in the regular season, Cleveland did not offer much As an avid Lakers fan, I remember the 1991 playoffs when, games in thirty nights, of a challenge. after winningthe first game at the buzzer, the Lakers promptly It is the 1998 NBA Eastern Conference lost four straight games and watched Micheál Jordan earn his playoffs. Most of the regulars #4 Charlotte Hornets versus first NBA title. (Bulls, Jazz, Lakers, Heat) are #1 Chicago Bulls versus #8 #5 Atlanta Hawks It would be years later before I had to say it; before I could in contention for the NBA title. New Jersey Nets Hornets win series 3-1 admit it: Micheál Jordan is the best, Ever, Without peer, without Below is a look at each Bulls win series 3-0 comparison —-better than anyone. post-season matchup with The Hawks, with the First, Magic Johnson got infected with HIV and retired, then rankings and who won the The Bulls began defense of exception of Game 3, were the basketball world lost Larry Bird a year later to chronic back series. their title by disposing of the overmatched by the Hornets. problems, Subsequently, the two people who brought basketball New Jersey Nets, But they Mutombo couldn't defend back to prominence were gone, So naturally, as the tradition of Western Conference kept it really close - for one Mason and even though passing the torch goes, Jordan took over in the fashion with game, Chicago beat the Mason and Rice had a subpar which we are so accustomed to seeing him do and became the #1 Utah Jazz versus #8 Hornets 83-70 in Game 1, series, the supporting cast ambassador for the league, Houston Rockets picked up the slack, Now, will Now, the NBA's ambassador has been flirting with the idea Jazz win series 3-2 #2 Miami Heat versus #7 they do the same against the of retiring, Again, At least he's not playing baseball this time, New York Knieks Bulls? Probably not, But please, can the teasing, Mike, You know what you should Great teams expose other Knieks win series 3-2 do, We know what you should do, So, like your endorsees teams' weaknesses, and the So, hopefully the playoffs always say: just do it. Jazz made the Rocket's roster You can bet Ike Austin was will end with a rematch of last Retire, look old and thin in Game 5, year's finals, Utah looks like laughing all the way down to Don't put us through the pain of watching you play well Charles Barkley was lost to the final seconds, By giving up the only team with a prayer of beyond your productive years a la Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Spare injury and no one else could competing with the Bulls in a Austin, Pat Riley relinquished us the horror of watching shot after shot clang off the backboard. step up and defend Karl 7-game series, Although the Heat's only inside presence Don't become a professional friend like Jack Haley, Just take Malone, Thus, Clyde Drexler not named Mourning. After significantly weaker inside your sixth ring, charge it to the game and go play golf rides into retirement and takes the fight in Game 4, the Heat compared to last year somewhere. Charles Barkley's hopes for a (remember Brian Williams and had no interior defense or But wait, Who is going to replace Jordan? title with him, Jason Caffey?), the Bulls still scoring, Next up for the Knieks The most ironic thing about calling a player "the next have Jordan. And as long as the are Larry Bird and his Jordan" is that most of the people they call "the next Jordan" #2 Seattle Supersonics Bulls have the greatest player resurgent Indiana Pacers, don't even play shooting guard. Keeping that in mind, who versus #7 Minnesota in the league, how can anyone would be Jordan's successor as ambassador? Patrick Ewing? Timberwolves sincerely bet against them #3 Indiana Pacers versus #6 He's fooling himself by thinking that the Knieks will win the Supersonics win series 3-2 Cleveland Cavaliers going to the Holy Land? big one without the second coming of Willis Reed. Hakeem Pacers win series 3-1 Olajuwon? His days are numbered as it is. Kobe Bryant? He Seattle woke up and took can't even drink legally yet. My vote is for Tim Duncan, but Games 4 and 5 to win the Justin Greathouse also The Pacers are a playoff- he's just a rookie and the last time a rookie was dubbed "the series. Small ball is cute but contributed to this article, tested group that knows very next Jordan," his team went south along with his productivity Minnesota will have to come (Grant Hill), up with a little more So Jordan can't leave. Not yet. Leaving the NBA in the innovative way to win if they hands of miscreants that believe college to be nothing more than want to advance beyond the a bus stop on the long highway to financial security would be first round next year. tragic. The NBA would go to pot (literally) headed by a legion of Generation-X'ers who have shoe contracts, commercials #3 Los Angeles Lakers featuring Missy Elliot, million-dollar contracts and video games versus #6 Portland before they even have starting jobs. Trailblazers For those of you who still doubt his skills and say he shoots Lakers win series 3-1 too much, you should take a look at Jordan’s lifetime 51 percent sh

four women to chelley, rettalett and the sugarbees

for her love, it took me five hundred years to figure out how to tap dance blue diamonds into dust hut she said Io like her was way too little to love her was way too much so she lit scented candles in memoriam of my follies and blew the magii dust into the wind

one day i called sugarbee baby, the nest night she said maybe you should call me something more elegant to make me Jeel more like a queen, so before i had gone out to bring in the tide she stole my signet ring and wore my double-crown cocked to one side. sugarbee then closed her lips for three thousand years and sent me to worship in higher places.

yesterday, she told me from atop her favorite green apple tree that, like billie holiday, she's feeling stormy him that she'd rather not talk about. I’c yo, i guess you're funny that way, i thought, "besides, everything i have is yours and i still got love to keep me warm," i said "so certainly we can do this love thing in a next lifetime \or perhaps some other spring. ”

7 was surprised that she offered me goodfeelings and kisses like confections. \i politely said, “no thank you \i’m searching for she perfection, when love comes by i'll pay my one fifty so that i can ride. ” i packed my sugarbees away with childish things and left the good times to memory's best interests.

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