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Jordan DeJesus Shades’ as the opening act. This Stello added, “Music is some­ the Glee Club, utilized his emo­ Contributing Writer unique yet very talented group of thing that inspired me since a tion to capture not only the ears duhjesus@gmail. com Morehouse students consisted of very young age, I love it because of his audience but their hearts two singers (Julian and Marlon you can always get better at it.” as well. After his entrancing The AUC is not only known for Booker) and a cello player (Gary Julian Booker, sharing his as­ performance, Modest shared his its high standard of academics, Stello-Clark). pirations, said, “Music has the perspective on music. but also for its understanding of The phenomenal group not ability to change the world and “Music is the essence of my fife,” the importance of community only spoke through their music, our goal is to unite the world and Modeste said. “It is my calling support. On September 6, VH1 and we are one. It is my medium and the students of the AUC of communication; when all else joined forces to impact the com­ fails music speaks.” munity by hosting VHl’s Save Modeste continued, “I draw the Music in King Chapel. The “Il I iH IIÓ my inspiration from life, fam­ proceeds raised by the benefit ily, great artist, good, music and concert will be used to purchase God. It is my passion and I can’t instruments and fund music pro­ see myself doing anything else.” grams in an effort to expose chil­ THE The night was long and filled dren to the world of music and with many acts, but the enthu­ produce talented musicians. siasm of the performers and As soon as the curtains the energy they brought to the opened, each melodic note that room made it seemingly time­ flowed from the stage stirred the i . >i n i or less. In addition to The Gold emotions of the crowed, trickling Shades, other performing artists into the souls of the audience. included: Mi’Chelle Renee’, Jas­ The sound of the live band com­ per Osler, Clinton James, Felix manded the room to rise to their Thomas, Kenesha Reed, Sher­ feet. The combination of beauti­ IIIY ILIEE..." man Modeste, Bria Henderson, ful sounds accompanied by the Maya Prentiss, Mitch Moffett, synchronized athleticism of the Miles Moody, Jasmine Robinson, dancers was only the introduc­ and closing the show was a spec­ tion to a night that could only be but was compelled to voice their make it a smaller place through tacular performance by Keeyen described as awesome. opinions on the importance of our music.” Martin. Actress Joy Brunson, who put music in their personal lives. An artist’s greatest tool for Not only did those in atten­ her unique spin on introduc­ “Music is a very engaging form gaining the attention of their dance receive a good show and ing artists while capturing the of art, it’s a universal language audience is emotion. Sherman help support a good cause, but crowd’s attention, hosted the that everyone can understand Modeste, another student of they also left the Chapel with the show. The show started on a and it has the ability to connect Morehouse College from Roch­ invaluable understanding of the strong note presenting ‘The Gold people,” Marlon Booker said. ester, New York, and member of importance of music.

BLACK POWER: THE MEN BEHIND THE 9 BEST MO­ RAMON PAGEANTS MENTS OF THE HAREWOOD VMAS Activist and scholar, Professor Pageant season is always one that the When former Morehouse football star Ra­ Angela Y. Davis, will grace the AUC awaits, anticipating who will From P!nk to Rihanna & Chris mon Harewood thought about making his campus of Spelman College on be running for what, and what each Brown all the way to the winners Sept. 17, 2012. NFL debut, he probably never imagined persons talent will be. and losers....Check it out! that more than 10 million Monday Night Football fans

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American people and his Demo­ Cory Booker, both who have made know they’re not better off and that Both campaigns are set to cratic base for allowing him to the case for electing a President it’s time to change direction.” tour key battleground states ahead occupy the Oval Office for another who has promised to keep the In an election that has been driven of a series of scheduled debates four years. country moving forward. by the economy, Friday’s jobs num­ beginning on October 3rd between “I won’t pretend the path I’m of­ The President went so far as bers were played by the Obama the two candidates and the Novem­ fering is quick or easy,” he stated to quote former President Clinton’s Campaign as signs of a slowly ber 6th election which is almost THE AMERICAS: UNITED STATES drawing heavy applause from those imperative a day earlier to the GOP growing economy though he was two months away. in the arena. “I never have. You on their analysis of job numbers reluctant to talk specific numbers In key battleground states, Jared Loggins didn’t elect me to tell you what where he urged them to “use basic from the recent report. Obama leads Romney among likely Associate World and Local Editor you wanted to hear. You elected arithmetic.” “Today we learned that voters 51%-45% in Florida, 50%- [email protected] me to tell you the truth. And the Former Massachusetts after losing around 800,000 jobs 44% in Ohio, according to the poll truth is, it will take more than a Governor and Republican Nomi­ a month when I took office, busi­ by Quinnipiac University, the New “Were moving forward,” few years for us to solve challenges nee for President Mitt Romney and nesses added private-sector jobs for York Times and CBS News. A President Barack Obama emphati­ that have built up over decades. It his campaign immediately released the 30th month in a row,” Presi­ new Gallup poll also gives Obama cally said before a packed arena at will require common effort, shared a statement following President dent Obama told a rally in New a 52% Job Approval rating, up +7 the Time Warner Cable Center on responsibility...” Obama’s remarks. Hampshire on Friday following his points from a few weeks ago. day three of the Democratic Na­ The President’s prepared “He offered more promises, but he speech at the DNC. tional Convention. remarks on the convention floor hasn’t kept the promises he made The Romney Campaign CHICAGO POLICE GET EEDERAL ASSISTANCE AS DEATH TOLL RISES Jared Loggins gymen have started a petition that aims to collect and local community leaders to curb growing vio­ World and Local Editor 100,000 signatures in support of legislation that would lence, many across the city and the nation questioned Jared .loggins @ yahoo .com require all statewide residents to register their weap- the Mayor’s decision to attend the Democratic Na­ tional Convention in Charlotte along with 50 Chicago 'Z...... In the wake of shoot- “Our sons and daughters are dying and being uniformed cops who served as security for the con­ ings in Chicago that have gunned down,” said a local clergyman. “Rifles, AK-47s vention. killed dozens in a week’s a'-X' and machine guns should not be in the hands of or­ “I would love to know the logic behind that «Bf span, Chicago Mayor dinary citizens. Nobody needs an assault weapon that decision to send them there given all that is happen­ , * Rahm Emanuel has an- was made for the military.” ing here in Chicago,” Rev. Ira Acree reported to ABC nounced a plan that aims U.S. marshals and agents from the FBI, the hours after he learned of the development. THE AMERICAS: united states t0 significantly reduce Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of While the federal assistance lasts only four violence in the city which Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will help months, Chicago Police Superintendent Garry Mc­ includes the use of federal agents in high crime areas target gangs, drugs and guns in areas where violence Carthy’s insists Mayor Emanuel’s plan isn’t “a short­ of one of the largest cities in America. has been most high and concentrated. term solution” and will in fact lead to a safer Chicago. The announcement comes as Chicago cler­ Despite the recent efforts of Mayor Emanuel 2012 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE SCHEDULE OCTOBER 3. 2012 OCTOBER 11.2012 OCTOBER 16.2012

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FOR THE MONEY ENHANCING KINDLE FIRE (Wall Street Return on HD SET TO or CHALLENGE Consulting) INVESTMENT THE IPAD Garrett Ransom Sequoia Clay 9 Business & Tech Editor Contributing Writer Kevin Webb G2ransom @ aol .com Associate Arts and Entertainment Editor Ktw989@ yahoo .com In the black community, where Whetlier it's time, mental effort or ^ opportunities are scarce, there becomes a money, there is always a form of invest­ Last week’s announcement of ^ strong desire for large sums of money and ment that has to be made in most every- Amazon’s new Kindle Fire HD proved resources. The same can be said about the situations. Consider the school you that the online retailer will be in the Morehouse business community, where tablet war for the long haul, introducing most business students are pushed into yom worlds of Wall Street and consulting, which several new entries to the Kindle family It is expected that a Man of More­ are homes to some of the highest paying at multiple price points. house is quite aware of his investment salaries out of undergraduate institutions. The Kindle Fire HD will replace in lime, mental effort,and money when If you look at the Morehouse Busi­ the original Kindle Fire at the $199 price ness Associations strongest connections, a point, and is being billed as “the world’s now. use this as a model to represent ev- majority of them are with consulting firms most-advanced 7” tablet.” A larger 8.9” and investment banks. This is either a result model of the Fire HD will also be of­ of a desire for more diversity in these pro­ ally come into contact with. fered, starting at $299. This larger model fessions by Morehouse’s corporate partners, As a college student, your main approaches Apple’s 9.7” iPad, the current or the result of Morehouse undergrads delv­ concerns are most likely gelling a good standard on the tablet market. Finally, ing into these high paying professions and education and networking. This is done Amazon announced a foray into the coming back to build a larger regime. simply in the hopes of finding a job. But world of 4G FTE service, with an 8.9” The business connections are most version of the Kindle Fire that utilizes likely a result of both, but the most evident Are there other aspirations that the wireless technology being offered at is the reality that black men are aiming to you may have, but do not have the means $499. make large salaries out of undergrad, which of thinking through? Maybe its time to The announcement of the Fire reinforces the sentiments of our own com­ do some soul searching.The following HD comes less than a year after the munities. are a few tips Oil how to enhance returns release of the original Kindle Fire last The salary for an investment banker at a on your November. That tablet gained popularity bulge bracket bank out of an undergraduate First, always assess what you with its low $199 price point for those institution is often six figures, and the salary are about to get yourself into. This can looking for a cheaper entry into the tablet for a beginning consultant at a top consult­ sometimes be made difficult when you market. Comparatively, Apple’s cheapest ing firm out of undergrad is often $80,000 have one idea about all activ ity and then iPad model retails at $499. to $90,000. Most other recent college it ends up becoming what you didn't According to Amazon, the device graduates are either making small wages, bargain for. Morehouse was able to lock up around 22% of all or earning no money while diving into a is your investment to your future career. tablet sales with its value-first design. In graduate degree. This was a decision that was possibly terms of specs however, the Kindle was Consultants, and especially bank­ made al ter an assessment of Other col­ decidedly worse than many of its com­ ers, face long hours and hectic schedules, leges. petitors. With this new revision, Amazon in order to help clients bring in big money. I low can you form an idea on has bolstered the device’s technologi­ Stories of 100-hour weeks are not myth in an activity? A good way to avoid any cal strength, making it a comparable to the I-Banking world, and consultants can unwanted surprises is by using available Apple’s products while remaining at least also rack up a substantial amount of hours resources and giving informal interviews $200 cheaper at all price points. during busy times with clients. to others who have similar experiences. Amazon has promised the fastest Both professions help undergrads This makes what you are about to get Wi-Fi functionality of any tablet, claim­ hone in on important skills that can transfer yourself into easier to plan out. ing speeds 40% faster than any other into success in a multitude of other fields. Secondly, plan out your activi­ device. The 7” model of the Kindle Fire They also can be some of the most stressful ties from most important to least impor­ HD is said to have a battery life of 11 jobs, where a lot of weight is being put on tant. This means that “turn up’' goes last a young individual. The reality is that the hours, and each model will house at least on the checklist during the weekdays. lifestyle is not for everybody. 16 GB of built-in storage, with 32GB According to I .iveScience, our working In the world of Morehouse, howev­ versions available, and a 64GB version memory can only remember three to four er, you are quickly introduced to these two of the 4G FTE model. To compare, the tasks a day. This is very limiting in the professions as strong career options. It is 32GB model of the Wi-Fi only iPad is millions of things to do in order to maxi­ not unusual to walk into a room of business priced at $599, while the 32GB model of majors and find that a large number of them mize your success in college. the Fire HD is just $369. are interested in consulting or I-Banking. There are a couple ol straight for­ Perhaps the biggest news for On the software end,, For the freshmen business majors who are ward solutions to resolve this limitation. any of Amazon’s new models is the : Fire HD an assortmer not initially exposed to the professions, they Once you have been given a task, do not option for a unique data plan offered :ies. Whispersync for Voice lets you won’t be unfamiliar for long. waste any time: just get it done. There directly from Amazon. The plan would audiobook and pick up where you This reality bounces back to the is less stress and more time lor leisure cost just $50 a year for 250MB of data in the e-book version. Whispersync need of blacks to produce income in their when you immediately get the job done. each month, along with 20GB of cloud for Games lets you transport your in-game households and communities. Most blacks As you receive multiple tasks at a storage. Customers can pay in a single r progress when you pick it up on a different go to college for education, but most impor­ time, this is when things get tricky . Grab month, financing their tablet via a cel­ Amazon device. X-Ray for Movies allows a note pad and a pell or gel y our phone you to pause a movie and look up the actors tantly they go to get the big bucks. Money lular data network. The value of that plan and make reminders of the errands that on screen, via a partnership with IMDb. is the biggest motivator for many, where could motivate more customers to look You also get multi-user support, and funds in their communities are somewhat need to he done so that there is not an to the Fire HD for 4G service, rather than Kindle Freetime, which gives you a way to low. issue. Always give yourself extra net­ pay hundreds of dollars a year for a sepa­ regulate how much time a particular user Some of the most intellectually working tasks to do when your schedule rate plan while using Apple’s iPad. can use certain kinds of applications on the sound blacks, who are not interested in be­ is light. Remember, no days off. The original Kindle Fire will device. ing bailers or entertainers, are pushed into Thirdly, remember that you are a not be discontinued just yet, seeing a The Kindle HD even has some com­ these two worlds with desires of making contestant and not the host. Always make remodel with a faster processor, 8GB of petition from the Google Nexus 7, Samsung big bucks and being a part of a respected yourself aware of your competition in internal memory and an improved bat­ Galaxy Tab 2.7.0 and the Kobo Arc which work regime. Maybe Morehouse is a sign of pursuing the most return for your invest­ tery. That tablet will be offered at $159. now offers 8GB models estimated at $199, progression, where black men desire to be ment. It’s good to have an optimistic Amazon's new lineup of Kindle Fire which is the same price as the 16GB 7-inch a part of powerful professions, or possibly view on even the hardest issues in your Kindle Fire HD. The Nook Tablet offered by devices will be made available on Sep­ it just reiterates the harsh reality of a black investment. Looking back at the college Barnes and Nobel is offered at the same price tember 14. man’s burden. and has the same specs but lacks Bluetooth you go to, what could you be competing The answers are unclear, and pos­ and a camera. against? sibly do not even matter at all - it is, how­ One downside to this development is Academic superiority, elite social that you cannot buy the older Kindle prod­ ever, still of great interest. How important is status and financial stability, just to name ucts, as they are no longer available. 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Pageant season is always one that the AUC awaits, anticipating who will be running for what, and what each person’s talent will be. So often these pageants are put under the scrutiny of each person in attendance and falls to the mercy of public opinion throughout the AUC; however, in every case, the man be­ hind the pageant presents the production to the student body, which is often a thankless job. The men behind the pageant are the backbone of pageant life at Morehouse College.

Sophomore, Business Administration - Concentra­ Senior, Political Science, Severn, Maryland Senior, English, Washington, D.C. tion: Marketing, Director (2012), Assistant Director (2011), Assistant Director of the Miss Black and Gold Pageant Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Choreographer (2010) of Ms. RHA Pageant Director of Miss Sophomore Pageant Reginald: What is your current role as director of Reginald: How were you chosen as director the Morehouse Ms. RHA Pageant? Reginald: How many pageants have you of the Miss Sophomore Pageant? Akina: This year I have had to choreograph the coordinated while in the AUC? Malik: I expressed interest to Charles Brooks dance, coordinate the photo shoot, and refine the James: This is the first pageant for which I [Sophomore class president] during the ladies’ intros, walks, poise, while instilling in each have directed. of them a sense of stage confidence for the pag­ summer of 2012 and at that point I didn’t eant. have any ideas, concepts, or experience. R: Why did you choose to take over the Al­ Eventually we got to know each other dur­ R: Why did you decide to pursue a career in More­ pha Phi Alpha pageant this year? ing RA training and he gave me the pag­ house pageantry? J: The Alpha Phi Alpha pageant has been eant A: I was initially inspired by Korby Wesley - recent one of the most highly esteemed pageants graduate and past director of Morehouse Ms. RHA in the AUC, under the Miss Maroon and pageant - who is like my older brother. I started to R: Why were you interested in being direc­ gain more interest especially when I saw the AUC White pageant, and so it was a privilege tor? reaction to pageants and how they made every­ to have been given the opportunity by the M: Well, I’m a visionary and after observing one feel. I knew by time I left, I wanted to leave chapter to take the role as director. the pageants last year, I saw that I could a lasting impact on something on campus, and do better job in some cases. I am very in­ that’s why I started being involved in pageants. R: What is your vision for the pageant this terested in event planning, and directing year? R: What has been your biggest challenge since pageants is where the business world meets starting pageants? J: My vision for the pageant this year is an creativity, where leadership meets RCPAC. A: This year the biggest challenge I have faced is honest one, as to transcend from the sur­ forming a new team as dynamic as the one last face level on which most AUC pageants R: What is your vision for the Miss Sopho­ year. We lost most of those people this year be­ exist. I plan to augment creativity, bring more Pageant? cause last year was a senior heavy team. I have talents from outside of the AUC, and to cre­ M: I got the idea for the pageant from the also faced challenges in looking for and ordering ate my own box for others to think outside props and rebuilding connections with people September issue of Vogue magazine. There around the pageant. It’s also interesting to work of later down the road. was a lot of hair and I was like I should do with girls from all different levels because most girls something with hair for the pageant, every­ just want to represent a residence hall, but being in R: What is the hardest part about putting body loves hair. Then I thought they should this pageant is so much more. together this pageant? What has been your be a little scary, by portraying different wild favorite part? animals. This t-shirt in Urban Outfitters gave R: What’s it like being backstage at the pageant? J: The hardest part about putting together A: Being backstage is hectic and nerve wreck­ me the name for the pageant, bringing it ing. One girl might be getting dressed while others this pageant is seeking originality within all together. are ready to go on stage, and as the director you such a structured context, as to acknowl­ have to deal with it. edge certain characteristics that differenti­ R: What has been your favorite part of pag­ You have to know that both sides of the stage are ate one pageant from another, while also eant season so far? set and everyone is on same accord from sound keeping ideas within the frame of pageant­ M: Working with girls has been the best so booth on. ry in order for the pageant to be deemed far, and watching ideas come to life has R: Who helps out with the Ms. RHA Pageant? authentic. been great. Tonight, the night of the photo A: RHA is always there for support, and I get help shoot, is has been great to see my hard from the RDs like Mr. Green, Brazeal Hall RD; Mr. Hol­ R: What is the ideal Miss Black and Gold? work come to fruition. comb, Hubert Hall RD; Mr. Salyers, Dubois Hall RD; J: Even as the director, I am unable to de­ and Mr. Coger, Mays Hall RD. note who the ideal Miss Black and Gold is. R: What are you looking forward to the most All of our queens have been so different, R: What has been your fondest memory of More­ in the Morehouse world of pageants? house pageantry? and yet so perfect in their role, that would M: I’m excited about the advertising pro­ A; It's hard to just have one, but being able to con­ be presumptuous to offer an ideal. How­ cess and revealing of the candidates for nect with the girls is the best. Pageants become ever, any women who seek the crown for the girls. I like the feel of the buzz. I am also more than just practice, we build relationships and genuine reasons, and offers the whole of interested in working in the Miss Maroon a family that carries on outside of the pageant. I her heart to the process, is an ideal Miss and White pageant. Anything I can get my like serving as big brother figure for some of the girls Black and Gold. afterwards. There are just a lot of smaller things that hands on and be creative with. I just want you appreciate afterward the pageant is over. to be able to use my ideas. Date: September 19, Kings Cha­ Date: October 17th, in King Date: Septmeber 20, Sale Hall, pel at 7:30pm Chapel Pre-Sale tickets are $10. 7:15 pm Tickets will be on sale soon Tickets: $2 presales and $3 at the through the members or contes­ door. Buy from council and con­ tants in RHA testants

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Reginald Hutchins Atlanta native that has recently transferred from Spelman wages within the staff. Features Editor College to Georgia State University, stated. “My mom went The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the [email protected] there before transferring to Spelman, and she always talks college administration owes thousands to multiple employees about her experiences there. Also most of my parent’s friends who haven’t been paid in 3 months. went to Morris Brown and go so hard for the school. I hate “It’s disheartening [what’s happening at Morris GET DOWN MO’ BROWN! that they’re losing something that they hold dear.” Brownl,” sophomore Tavon Betts said. “I'm very hopeful that Morris Brown College was founded in 1881 by the African Morris Brown was once a place of the sincerest stu­ whether or not it remains a college, it will empower every Methodist Episcopal Church and began teaching classes in dents that upheld the history and tradition of the school. This HBCU to be cognizant of the status of their institutions, while 1885 with 107 African American male and female students. tragedy makes one ponder the questions of what happened to giving the students a sense of greater pride for their institu­ Since the beginning of the school, Morris Brown has been the pride that once was. What happened to the arrogance that tions.” committed to academic excellence and social advancement supported the statement “Get an education at Mo’ Brown, Be With less than 4% alumni giving, it is difficult for through world-class education. Mo’ Betta, Be Mo’ Down?” Morris Brown to continue in its current capacity as a private “My daddy and my granddaddy and my grandma liberal arts college. Since losing their accreditation, they have went to Mo’ B,” Blaire Eberhart, an Atlanta native that cur­ WHAT STOPPED MO’ B? eliminated all but three majors, and have had to sell buildings to two separate charter schools, one of which is a primary rently attends Fordham University in New York City, said. “1 In the popular chant from the Morehouse Spirit Night service partner with Morehouse and Spelman Bonner Offices mean my daddy is always talking about back in the day how every New Student Orientation, we exclaim that “Mo’ B” of Community Service. that was the school. Morris Brown was the AUC in some can’t stop the house, but we never stop to think what stopped Since the beginning of this tragedy, Morris Brown aspect.” Mo’ B. In 2010, “The Maroon Tiger” ran a story by then has kept the faith and been true to the statement, “We’re not Like Eberhart, many Atlanta natives were raised freshman Christian Saint-Vil which outlined the state of the closed, you’re just closed minded.” around the prestige that was Morris Brown College, whether campus in regards to Morris Brown’s membership to the it be Bubbling Brown Sugar, the Morris Brown dance line, AUC, and corrected the common belief that the school wasn’t and the Marching Wolverines, or the strong black role models accredited. the emerged from the school into the community. “We often question Morris Brown students’ reasons MORRIS BROWN ALMA MATER Hosea Williams, Class of 1949, graduated from Mor­ for remaining in a school that does not have accreditation,” ris Brown with a degree in chemistry and went on to Atlanta wrote Saint-Vil. “However, [Terronce] Estell, class of 1999, ALMA MATER, PRIDE OF EARTH, University where he received his masters in chemistry. After an admissions recruiter and student activities coordinator for GAV’ST TO ME ANOTHER BIRTH, being beaten by a angry group of white citizens, he became Morris Brown, says that Morris Brown does have accredita­ passionate about Civil Rights committing his life to being tion - academic, not federal.” HAVEN FOR ALL HUNGRY SOULS, an activist and leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Accreditation through the Board of Education, and ac­ Conference. creditation through a federal body like Southern Association FEEDING THEM SHALL BE THY GOAL, James Alan McPherson, Class of 1965, also gradu­ of Colleges and Secondary Schools (SACS) differ. Federal ated from Morris Brown before attaining a law degree from accreditation supplies the school with federal funding through EVER LET THY BANNER BE, Harvard Law School in 1968. In 1978, his collection of short Pell grants and federal loans. On April 7,2003, SACS voted EMBLEM OF THE BRAVE AND FREE, stories, “Elbow Room,” won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, to uphold the decision to rescind the accreditation of Morris which made McPherson the first African American to win the Brown, reported “The Hilltop,” Howard University’s newspa­ A WELCOME TRUE TO EVERYONE, Pulitzer for fiction. per. “I hate to know that it’s gone,” Diamond Luster, an Currently the campus is battling foreclosure and lost UNTIL THY WORK IS DONE. BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW... OR.. DID YOU KNOW By: Ariannah Hood I Associate Features Editor I [email protected] As you walk around campus everyday, you pass many buildings that have become familiar and part of your everyday scenery. But how much do you really know about Morehouse and Spelman College? Here are a few interesting facts about your school you might find interesting.

3. Brazeal and Perdue Halls are a part of history, as it housed athletes during the 1996 6. Did you ever wonder why NewNew tried Atlanta Olympics. Now both buildings are to move into Packard Hall at the end of used as residential halls, Perdue for upper­ ATL? Well, Packard Hall built in 1888, was classmen and Brazeal for freshmen. originally used as a dorm for overflow stu­ dents. It was renovated and used as office space in 2003.

1. The freshman residential hall, Graves Hall, 7. Spelman College was ranked as the sec­ was built in 1880, and was once the tallest ond largest producer of African-American building in Atlanta. The monument of Ben­ college graduates who attend medical jamin E. Mays, outside of Graves Halls marks school, and the number one regional col­ the gravesite of him and his wife Sadie lege in the south by U.S. News and World Mays. Reports.

4. Sale Hall’s auditorium use to be called “Chapel of the Inward Journey,” and was used for religious purposes before being turned into a place for our current AUC en­ tertainment.

8. The current dean of Harvard University is 2. Although a number of past presidents are a Spelman College graduate. Evelynn M. buried around Morehouse’s campus, only Hammonds graduated from Spelman with one person has left their ashes. To the right a physics degree in 1976. of King Chapel, at the base of the large obelisk contains the actual ashes of Dr. 9. Morehouse’s own beloved weekly news­ Howard Thurman and his wife. paper, The Maroon Tiger was founded in 5. Another building that underwent change 1898 and originally named The Athenaeum; was the now familiar health center on Spel- it was renamed in 1925. Dr. Martin Luther man’s campus MacVicar Hall. This used to King Jr., was a writer of the Maroon Tiger be the nursing school and clinical training during his attendance at Morehouse. office.

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FOR ROMNEY AND THE GOP BY: JARED LOGGINS he Democratic and Republican national conventions are critical in this The Dream Act is a piece of legislation that aims to give law-abiding, undocu­ country not solely for their role in articulating the policies each party be­ mented immigrants who grew up in the United States a chance to obtain a tem­ lieves will move our nation forward, or in nominating the candidate they porary deportation waiver if they are attending or graduated from high school or Tbelieve will spearhead those policies. For me, these conventions are critical incollege. It’s good for our economy, our security, and our nation. terms of the impact of their policies on me as an American - a Black American. In the aftermath of the Republican National Convention, my question to 3. BETTER ARTICULATE BIPARTISAN EFFORTS TO significant minority groups who plan to vote Republican, and to minority Amer­ icans who have yet to make a decision: How have Mitt Romney and the Republi­ REFORM EDUCATION can Party fared so far when it comes to your interests? Republicans have worked together in a collaborative effort with Democrats Let it be clear that though Romney for much of his political career has for quite some time to improve the education system. It’s not that Republicans been a moderate, picking Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate indicates haven’t made advancement on education reform. Take the recent congressional just how much his policies and leadership have been driven, if not held hostage, student loan deal as an example; it received widespread bipartisan support. Talk by the extremes of his party. Those extremists’ only goals have been to discredit about it. It’s yours. the Presidents hard-fought record and to forge their perception of the American dream - a perception that oftentimes both excludes millions of minorities and is antithetical to the reality that many Americans, including minorities, face daily. 4. CUT SOCIAL SAFETY NET PROGRAMS WITH A Ryan’s budget, for instance, includes huge spending cuts on social safety net SCALPEL NOT A MACHETE programs - programs that struggling minority families have utilized just to stay Social safety net programs have undoubtedly benefitted underprivileged Ameri­ afloat. A party that wants to be serious about attracting Blacks cannot em­ cans. It is morally and fiscally irresponsible to cut programs that contribute to the brace such regressive policies. welfare of struggling Americans. But what I found most troubling following the Republican convention in Tampa, Fla., is that the GOP has deliberately exploited minorities to appear more inclusive. Nothing is more appealing than a party that invites the first Black Sec­ retary of State, a Black former staffer, a Hispanic senator, and a few established 5. MAKE A VALID CASE FOR LOWERING THE Black men, and claims to be diverse. BLACK UNEMPLOYMENT RATE Embracing diversity must begin with embracing policies that help minori­ With an unemployment rate that doubles the national average at just over 14 ties achieve the American dream and move the country forward. percent, blacks are feeling the brunt of economic hard times. Yet, the GOP has I’d like to see how GOP policies are addressing the structural challenges of mi­ failed to move beyond mere punditry and talk about a cogent plan that will spur norities. Below are my policy recommendations that neither Romney nor his job growth in the African-American community or help black small business Republican surrogates discussed in order to forge a more diverse, inclusive, and owners. appealing GOP:

1. EMBRACE THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT. 6. REDEFINE THE AMERICAN DREAM The GOP has defined the American Dream as “pulling oneself up by one’s boot­ According to the White House and the Department of Health and Human Ser­ straps” and achieving individual success. But individual success has come at the vices, ACA eliminates insurance company discrimination, saves money for mi­ expense of black people who just cannot get ahead. The challenges many of us nority families, and allows for more affordable choices, among other benefits. face are structural. Equal opportunity must be in theory and practice. The GOP must embrace a new American Dream that reflects the increasingly diversity of °2. REPUBLICANS SHOULD EMBRACE THE DREAM ACT Americans.

THE FUTURE: ELECTION SEASON 2012 THE NEW REALITY OF MARRIAGE? Darren Martin is steady. political science, but I am asking Neah Morton of Evelyn Lozada and Chad inevitably left our generation Why regurgitate the facts that you to at least know what you Associate Opinions Editor Opinions Editor Ochocinco’s 41 -day mar­ lazier albeit more open-mind­ you have just heard over and represent. riage was more painful to see. ed than those before us, loos­ Darrenmartin884@gmail. neahmorton @ aol .com over again at the Democratic This election decides so Perhaps it was because of its ening social restrictions seem com National Convention? Because much for the future of Ameri­ violent, controversial end, or to have altered the way we they are simply the truth. Stu­ can students. From Pell grants, s it just me, or has brevity maybe the fact that, despite the view walking down the aisle. In loan interest rates, and other ust as America started to dents of the AUC, it is time that become the newest new­ rocky duo’s flashy, fame-whor- years past, cohabitation outside we not envision how this elec­ federal educational investments I pull itself out of the greatest lywed trend since NBA ing style, there was an authen­ the parameters of marriage was tion will affect our parents, but to how you will fare after you I recession it has seen since Iplayers everywhere discovered highly contested. It seems that ticity about their relationship me Great Depression, election how it will affect our children graduate from college too quali­ the prenup? This year, we’ve that made us secretly root for as the societal repercussions season has come to haunt us all and us. fied or under qualified. These seen an influx of super public its success. of our parents’ day disappear, with its campaign speeches and In many impromptu issues are real and they are hap­ micro-marriages that beg the From what the public the phrase “it’s just a piece of rallies. However, this necessary conversations with my More­ pening before your eyes. question, is this the new reality could observe, they seemed paper” continues to rise in evil of an election season is im­ house brothers, I have heard President Obama made of commitment? to lack the unrealistic expec­ popularity among adults 18-29, portant not only to the United opinions from Republicans and one universal statement in his Vows that once tied Democrats. I do believe that speech at the DNC: “On every tations of perfection many a demographic whose rates of States as a whole, but also to couples “til death” now only the students who have much one will vote depending on his issue, the choice you face won’t of us have when it comes to marriage have decreased nearly hold them in holy matrimony invested in the future. or her beliefs and they have the be just between two candidates marriage. They were equally 30 percent since 1960. until one party says other­ Many have aban­ inalienable right to do so. How­ or two parties. It will be a choice flawed, and they truly seemed So where does that wise. In a generation in which doned the drive that they had ever, for those who do not hold between two different paths for to understand one another . leave us? Between the minute- situation-ships and friends four years ago when President an opinion on this election, my America.” Whether a Democrat .. yet they could barely last a long matrimonial fiascos with benefits run rampant, Barack Obama was running for question to you is - when will or Republican the ideas of the month and a half. plastered across newsstands where does “I do” stand in the his first term. America was on you start to? future are vastly different. Stu­ What exactly is our nationwide and the statistical the brink of destruction and Ask yourself with an dents, it is time that you educate age of the daylong marriage? generation missing in terms trends that prove our approach there was no plan to save it. Vot­ honest and open mind, “Whom yourself. It’s not as if Kim Kar­ of marriage? What did our par­ to wedding bells is quite ers were eager for a new candi­ am I voting for and why?” Or I challenge students to dashian and Kris Humphries ents and grandparents bring to different from those of our date, young and fiery, to revamp ask yourself this greater ques­ know who they are politically did it first, but they certainly the altar that we just can’t seem grandparents, it looks as if our the nations dismal economic tion, “Am I even voting?” You and once there, encourage oth­ did it big. After a whirlwind to find? generation simply doesn’t take outlook. need to know the answers be­ ers to vote on Nov. 6, 2012. We courtship and fairytale wed­ It’s not as if we’re inca­ marriage as seriously as we Whether Democrat or cause if you do not, your voice, can keep moving forward or di­ ding day, the overexposed pable of being in love, but in should. Republican, many people can your rights, your future may vert to a new path. It is all up to socialite and underrated bailer an age when people are will­ Contrary to the older agree that we are better off now be taken from you as the years the people reading this article. found themselves screaming ing to commit sans wedding half of Generation’s Y cavalier than we were four years ago. No, progress. Register to vote. Get an absen­ “I don’t” merely 72 days after bands, or simply seek attention attitudes, marriage is so much Make sure that you tee ballot if need be. Promote we are not reveling in a surplus signing their marriage license. elsewhere, maybe we’ve lost the more than a piece of paper. and unemployment rate know the platforms of each whomever you believe to be the our is While I’m sure a few of us were resilience our parents accepted Anyone who’s ever witnessed still uncomfortably high, but we party. Make sure that you best candidate and do it with shocked, the greater majority without consequence. It seems a vow renewal or anniversary have taken slow steps to getting understand the issues on which passion and substance. Do not rolled our eyes, hardly sur­ that we’ve forgotten how to try. celebration can surely attest back to the idyllic American you are voting. One Morehouse be lazy and give up at the last prised that the couples matri­ Given that the benefits of rela­ to that. It’s more than just a dream. The housing market is brother exclaimed, “It’s funny, minute. monial bliss was really more of tionships are available without fairytale day to wear a white coming back, the beginnings some African Americans are The cliché “the future is in your a miss. hands” is as true today as any titles, the effort once required dress à la the former Mrs. Kris of Obamas healthcare plan are programmed to be liberals Recently, the nation when, in fact, they live a conser­ other time. Students of the to maintain a partnership may Humphries, and it doesn’t being enacted, the automobile watched as yet another reality vative lifestyle.” I am not ask­ AUC, vote for your future. no longer be a priority. come with a month-long trial industry is soaring, and though couple followed suit. However, in small increments, job growth ing you to be a professional in Just as technology has period. something about the demise

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Billboard Magazine may have deemed Canadian became a summer hit, peaking at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot newbie Carly Rae Jepsen’s infectious debut “Call Me Maybe” 100 and topping the Hip-Hop/R&B charts. the Summer Song of the year, but summer’s most anticipated Other tracks from the G.O.O.D Friday series include PHASE3:THEYEEZYSCANDAL release ironically won’t be here until the season’s ending. “New God Flow” and a remix to Chief Keef’s “I Don’t Like.” Slated for a September 18 release, the GOOD Music Both have been confirmed on the official track listing. It’s always something new with Kanye West. compilation album “Cruel Summer” is set to impress even Prior the release of 2008’s “808s & Heartbreak,” The the most doubtful of critics. Why so certain? Certainly, the PHASE2:WESTTAKESTHE death of West’s mother crowded the tabloids. Working in Kanye West formula is officially in effect. favor of 2010’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” the DIRECTOR'SSEAT. rapper had his infamous Taylor Swift denouncement at the 2009 VMAs as well as his break-up with long-time girlfriend PHASE 1: FREE MUSIC! Another 30-minute short film. West took to Cannes to Amber Rose. Now preceding “Cruel Summer,” West has cur­ debut his first installment with the Donda company. Shot in rently been keeping cyber journalists interested in his rela­ “Cruel Summer” initiated the hype with the much Qatar, the film follows Kid Cudi as Rafi, a car thief who falls tionship with equally scandalous girlfriend Kim Kardashian. welcomed return of G.O.O.D Fridays —a tactic West utilizes in love with a blind Arabian princess and must cure her of her After reports began to circulate about West and to share free, non-mastered tracks on Internet outlets. Taking condition to marry her. Kardashian’s relationship, he confirmed all rumors with the hints from the success of “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fanta­ West, who was quoted this summer stating that his G.O.O.D Friday release of “Cold,” an attack towards Kar­ sy” and singles like the Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, and Jay Z as­ music is “perfect,” also said in the same vein that he wants to dashian’s soon-to-be-ex husband Kris Humphries and Rose’s sisted “Monster” and the Pusha T featured “Runaway,” West “change entertainment experiences or life.” new beau and “baby daddy” Wiz Khalifa. West took it a step continued to push some of his finest cuts through G.O.O.D Call it arrogance, but West’s allegations were support­ further by previewing “Perfect B***h,” a song written about Fridays to promote the new disc. ed heavily by the film’s debut. Described as a “seven screen Kardashian. “Mercy,” a song by West featuring Pusha T, Big Sean, experience,” the “Cruel Summer” film was shown inside a With a tracklist confirming appearances from “Big and 2 Chainz, was the first track from “Cruel Summer” to be pyramid setting. Five screens were arranged in a panorama Brother” Jay-Z, Teyana Taylor, Mase, and R. Kelly, “Cruel served through the new G.O.O.D Friday series. The track’s while the other two were placed on the ceiling and below the Summer” will be no exception to the six masterpiece albums freebie status had almost no effect on its commercial success. stands. West has released thus far. As of September 7, the album is “Mercy” received Platinum certification by the RIAA and West has been finishing the film since its May pre- available for pre-order on Amazon.com. miere. WE ALMOST LOST DETROIT Matthew Millen songs. The album (let’s just call returns to dark territory Staff Writer it an album) begins with the with “100,” featuring Detroit dark strings of “Higher,” and mainstay Royce Da 5’9 and MattMillen728@gmail. features Big Sean waxing po­ underground hip-hop darling Kevin Webb different cultures in order to east’s finest Japanese cuisine. com etic on his rise to prominence Kendrick Lamar, and turns out become more well rounded The JET Alumni Association Associate A&E Editor over a trap-music-influenced to be yet another great song individuals.” of the Southeast will be on [email protected] soundscape. The album light­ on the album despite its dark “It’s always an ad­ hand, ready to advise those For a while there, it seemed ens up with the J-Cole featured content. The duration of the vantage to be aware of other interested in the renowned like Big Sean was failing to album continues the prevalent his weekend in Duluth, cultures,” she added. Japan Exchange and Teaching “24 Karats,” which interpolates live up to his potential. First theme within, stopping only to tens of thousands will Beginning as Japan Programme. the Nas classic “If I Ruled the T emerging as a protégé of Kanye World.” While a bit lighter let loose with party songs such gather for two full days cel­ Week in 1981, the event has No doubt one of the West, it was apparent that the than the preceding song, “24 as “FFOE,” “Do What I Gotta ebrating Japanese culture. Over been running for more than a most popular booths will Detroit wordsmith hadn’t yet Karats” still contains a hint of Do,” and “RWT,” but those are 19,000 were in attendance at quarter century, with the goal be that of Anime Weekend discovered himself artisti­ darkness, yet in an aspirational just as strong as any other song the Gwinnett Center last year, of promoting cultural aware­ Atlanta (AWA), for those who cally, and as a result was still sense. The album truly shows on the album. taking in the sights and sounds ness and “social harmony.” To are more familiar with the engulfed in the shadow of his it’s lighter side with “How It Interspersed through­ of the festival in its 25th year. achieve this, JapanFest incor­ entertainment side of Japanese mentor. That is until shortly Feel,” where Sean celebrates out the album are interludes Together, the Japan-America porates both traditional and culture. AWA is an annual con­ after the release of his mixtape his life and accomplishments by Common, Young Jeezy and Society of Georgia has collabo­ contemporary programs aimed vention dedicated to Japanese “Finally Famous Vol. 3” and a amidst a Barry White sample. Snoop Dogg, all speaking of rated with Georgia’s Japanese at educating festival attendees. animation (anime) & comics scene stealing verse during the Sean continues with “Woke their respective experiences in Chamber of Commerce to Musical performances will (manga), scheduled to be held 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards Up,” a grateful ode to the good Detroit and confessing their bring the Atlanta area the larg­ range from taiko drumming to September 29-30th. During cypher with GOOD music. life and a scene stealing verse love for the city, and it never est Japanese cultural festival in modern J-Rock and J-Pop to JapanFest, they’ll no doubt be After releasing his from longtime friend Say It sacrifices the integrity of the the Southeast once again. classical music, with the goal of there to garner interest from album, 2011’s “Finally Famous: album. To the casual listener it Live music, authentic appealing to all ages. those interested in the rich his­ Ain’t Tone. The Album” (self-admittedly The album proceeds may seem random, but it’s not food and cultural workshops Some 460 Japanese tory of Japanese animation. will make up just a portion lackluster), Sean skyrocketed with “Experimental,” an for the casual listener: it’s for companies based in Georgia With tickets costing of the celebration, starting in popularity, and with the obligatory drug song featur­ Detroit. will be showcasing their busi­ just $8 for attendees of all on Saturday, September 15th, release of his “Detroit” mixtape ing recently revived Memphis With “Detroit,” Big nesses, alongside interactive ages, JapanFest is a great (released on September 5), that rapper Juicy J and the newly Sean shows dedication and running from 10am - 6pm, exhibits that will include the way to spend the weekend, same popularity is reaching a named King Chip (formerly love to a city that is devoid of and then picking back up from latest in Japanese technology without having to sacrifice fever pitch. Chip Tha Ripper), however the those qualities, lying hopeless 10am - 5pm on Sunday. from automobiles to handheld your Saturday night. For If there was any doubt song seems better in theory and forgotten in the ruins of “JapanFest is a unique devices. more information, you can about the merit of Big Sean’s than in practice, with Juicy J the fallen automotive industry. opportunity to experience Private exhibits and visit www.japanfest.org. star power, the mixtape’s seeming out of place among If the acclaim of this mixtape Japanese culture without going vendors will also be present, Also, the AUC Japan Club 180,000 downloads in 5 min­ the ambient production. Chi­ (named after the city) and Big overseas,” AUC Japan Club each specializing in their own will be holding a general utes stat should clarify. Though cago producer Young Chop Sean’s career trajectory is any President Whitney Williams categories. This includes food body meeting on Septem­ touted as a mixtape, it seems (responsible for the Chief Keef indication of what lies in store said. “As a Japanese culture and and fashion booths, where like it is anything but, seeming hit “I Don’t Like”) contributes for the city, then Detroit truly language club, we encourage all festival-goers can try on or ber 12 at 6pm on Spelman’s more like a street album full on “Mula” along with MMG has great things in its future. of our members to attend. We buy kimono’s for themselves, campus, in Cosby 446. of all original material than an rapper French Montana, and must expose ourselves to many or sample some of the South­ amalgamation of other rapper’s it meshes well. The album

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pink gives a nostalgic special I'm coming out, so you better get this party started! Beginning with a tweet proclaiming her fear for the future of Undoubtedly the closest to artistic set of the night, R&B For about 10 seconds, Pink reminded us ot her place pop culture if M.I.A.'s “Bad Girls” wasn’t awarded for Video crooner Frank Ocean's performance of the “channel amongst the Britneys and Jessica’s ot new millennium of the Year, Gaga's twitter rant added the entertainment ORANGE” cut was one of that night's highlights. Wear­ pop—far, far away. Pink debuted her tough-girl act with Kevin Hart’s white-washed jokes failed to do. Not that Gaga’s ing his trademark bandana, Frank sat on an ice block in a comedienne of any sorts, but her tweeting as if she wasn’t 2001 's “Get The Party Started," and has been an idol for front of a campfire setting to woo the VMA attendees. Forbes' Most Powerful Woman in the World—-well that’s just the rebel chicks ever since. Alongside “Party," Pink took hilarious. to the stage to perform her newest single “Blow Me His performance was supported by jeering fans and (One Last Kiss)” which will be lifted from her forthcoming “AHHIII! MY FAME COMMERCIAL WAS JUST ON,” tweeted OFWGKTA member Tyler, the Creator who tweeted: studio set “The Truth About Love.” Gaga, as if she had no idea she was in contracts to adver­ “OFF TOP YOU DIDNT NEED ALL THAT EARTH WIND N FIRE tise her fragrance with Viacom. She continued, expressing AVATAR SH*T YOU HAD BEHIND YOU N***A, GOOD SH*T her sentiments that Frank Ocean is going to “steal this whole AYYYE! TASK FORCE @frank_ocean” show," and congratulating Rihanna on her performance of "Cockiness" and garnering an award.

ALICIA HEYS, NICKI MINAJ, GABBY DRAPE ACCEPTS THE MOON MAN FOP DOUGLAS REPRESENT FOR "GIRL ON FIRE' PEST HIP-HOP VIDEO; RIHANNA THROWS SHADE AT YMCMB Alicia Keys debuted her newest single, “Girl On Fire After The Wanted and Rebel Wilson announced Minaj’s vic­ tory over Beyonce, Katy Perry, and Rihanna for Best Female (Inferno Mix)" on the VMA stage recruiting Nicki Minaj to Perhaps the most entertaining performance of the night Video—as if they’d receive the countless amount of Twitter pay homage to gold medalist Gabby Douglas. Doug­ was Drake and Lil’ Wayne’s as they accepted the award notifications recounting Rihanna’s shadiness—YMCMB took for Drake’s “HYFR." Drake broke into a speech about how las showcased her gymnast skills while Keys and Minaj it upon themselves to return the favor. Allegedly, while Minaj "HYFR” was dedicated to being Black and Jewish, while Lil' gave the most positive performance of the night. hugged Rihanna on her way to the stage, she whispered in Wayne wore earphones and spazzed out at the podium. Rihanna's ear to "sit the f**k down.” Rihanna, who's worked with Drake and Minaj on a few top 20 hits, seemed unfazed by YMCMB walking to accept their award—her face dawning the dullest of expressions. As Lil’ Wayne was shown monkeying around on stage, a quick camera cut to Rihanna’s seat showing a look of disgust writ­ ten all over her face.

M.I.A. DID WIN SOMETHING FOR "BAD . TAYLOR SWIFT PERFORMS THE CATCHY GIRLS", TWO AWARDS AT THAT! I "WE ARE NEVER EVER GETTING 8ACK TOGETHER" So after all, Rihanna finally won an award for “We After everyone grew upset at “Bad Girls” not winning Found Love,” and not just any award-Video of the Video of the Year, it was reported via MTV’s official Swift pulled out all of her moves for her closing perfor­ Year! The all-access cameras streaming on the inter­ website that “Bad Girls” had taken home the awards mance of the record-breaking “We Are Never Ever Get­ net captured Rihanna giving former beau Chris Brown for Best Cinematography and Best Direction—the pro­ ting Back Together.” a hug and a head rub. This was the first time they’ve fessional categories. been seen touching since the 2009 domestic violence incident and her declaration that she still loves him to Oprah last month.

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Chris Womack to play running back, receiver, and even return kicks. Sports Editor Through two games he has posted 166 rushing yards, c womackmj@gmail .com five total touchdowns, and 81 receiving yards. Thomas’ Some marquee players stepped up during the chances to win the Heisman rest on his ability to damage second week of college football and put their name in defenses in so many ways. contention for the sport’s most prestigious award, the West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith may be Heisman Trophy. this year’s Heisman dark horse. He has been showing Golden boy, Matt Barkley from the University of his superior talent at the quarterback position in an of­ Southern California Trojans, is the frontrunner to win the fense that loves to throw the ball. In a 69-34 win over Heisman this year. The Trojan signal caller has thrown Marshall, Smith completed 32 of 36 passes for 323 yards for 559 yards and 10 touchdowns through two games and four touchdowns, while rushing for 65 yards and so far. As quarterback for his team, Barkley is directly one touchdown. Smith’s Heisman chances rest with how connected with their success or failure. Therefore, if the well his team plays, and his ability to post great numbers Trojans keep winning, Barkley’s chances of winning the every weekend. trophy will increase. Although this is only the second week of the sea­ The Oregon Ducks have an all-around player in son, these three players have stood out among others. It their sophomore running back De’Anthony Thomas from Alyssa P. Rooks will be interesting to see if they can continue their great Staff Writer Los Angeles. He reminds many of former USC running play, and make a run towards winning the coveted Heis­ back Reggie Bush because of his versatility and ability man Trophy. When former Morehouse football star Ramon Harewood thought about making his NFL debut, he probably never imagined that more than 10 million Monday Night Football fans would watch him make his first blocks as a pro football player. That’s exactly what happened Monday after Harewood had missed his first two NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens because of his inju­ ries. Playing before home fans at M&T Bank Stadium, Harewood started at left guard and helped bring Balti­ more a 44-13 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Standing at just over 6 feet 6 inches and weigh­ ing just less than 340 pounds, Harewood is to say the least a physical giant and is considered to be a great asset to the Ravens’ offense this season. The three-time all-SIAC lineman was the first athlete from a Historically Black College or Univer­ sity to be drafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, where he was picked in the sixth round as the 194th overall pick by the Ravens. Signing a three-year contract for $1.2 million, which included a $74,171 signing bonus, Harewood will become a free agent in the spring of 2013 if the Ravens choose not to extend his contract. “Even though I did not get to play with [Hare­ wood], I think it’s great that he made it to the NFL,” Sean Moore, a current junior wide receiver for the THE BEGINNING OF Maroon Tigers, said. “Most people believe that if you go to a small school there is little to no chance of going on to play professionally, but he obviously proves that wrong.” A NEW NFL SEASON Harewood now is the fourth former Maroon Tiger to play in the NFL, coming behind Jordan Hollingsworth Also, a few major transactions were made this David Graham (1982-87), Isaac Keys (2004-2005) and Associate Sports Editor offseason, such as Peyton Manning signing with the Kalvin Pearson (2002-2009). Jhollingsworth91 @gmai 1 .com Denver Broncos, Randy Moss going to the San Francis­ Harewood started his career by having season­ With so much going on this past summer, this co 49ers, and Tim Tebow being traded to the New York ending knee surgery prior to the NFL season looks to have great potential. So much play­ Jets, who are looking to redeem themselves after failing 2010 season. Then, after ankle surgery in 2011, Hare­ er movement will require many organizational adjust­ to make the playoffs last year. wood missed another season, ments and more time in the film room. It’s really hard to The New Orleans Saints will be looking to battle and was not included on the Ravens’ 53-man roster. predict how this year is going to turn out, so all fans can through obstacles this season after all of the bounty ac­ This year however, after making it through do is watch with anticipation and be glad this new NFL cusations, resulting in the one-year suspension of head training camp unscathed, he not only season is finally here. coach Sean Payton and the indefinite suspension of for­ earned a spot on the current roster, but became the After last week’s season-opening loss to Dallas, mer defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who was the starter at guard after playing tackle most of the pre­ the New York Giants already have become the first de­ main culprit behind it all. With Drew Brees under center, season. fending Super Bowl champions, since the Denver Bron­ the Saints still are a major threat. cos in 1999, to lose their first regular-season game the Also, Nike was named the official sponsor of the following year. NFL, taking the rights away from Reebok. The contract Now we get to see if rookies Andrew Luck, Trent is good for five years, worth around $1.1 billion. The Richardson, and Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin apparel switch adds more flare to the season, as Nike is III have what it takes to lead their teams at the highest arguably the most marketable sports apparel brand. level of competition.

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