Vol. 68, No. 3 Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, October 8, 1992 NEWS BRIEFS Absences of SGA Questioned The absences of SGA President, CAU MAY GIT ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOL Sha’ka Rasheed and others of the ex­ Atlanta, GA—Clark Atlanta University may become the state’s fifth accred­ ecutive branch at recent events have ited law school depending upon negotiations with unaccredited John Marshall students questioning their student lead­ Law School—located in Downtown Atlanta. In 1988, the state Supreme Court ership. ordered that only students who have graduated an accredited law school may Mr. Rasheed, Freddie Stevens, chief take the state bar. of staff, Anthony Richardson, director of operations, and Darren Mallard, Trea­ SPELMAN RATED 1ST B¥ UX NEWS surer, missed the first student govern­ ment “Town Meeting,” held on Sep­ & WORLD REPORT tember 24. Atlanta, GA—U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings re­ According to recording secretary, ported that Spelman College was first among Southern liberal arts colleges in Arthur Phillips, these officers were at­ its September issue. This is the first historically black college to become ranked tending a reception sponsored by No. 1 in its annual report. Morehouse ranked 10th within the category. Goldman Sachs. Mr. Mallard stated that the reason he AIIC SCHOOLS GET GRANTS FROM AT&T and other SGA officers attended the Atlanta, GA~Seven Atlanta colleges and universities are partial beneficia­ event was multifold. ries of nealry $2 million in engineering and science grants from AT&T, “One, my GPA qualifies me to possi­ coporate officials said last week. Morehouse College will receive $175,00; bly have employment with them in the Spelman College and Morris Brown will each receive $370,00; future, and that the contacts that I make Clark Atlanta University will receive $340,000. The grants arepartofa$19.5 there are going to be beneficial. And million national program to strengthen the U.S. industrial competitiveness and two, Mr. McLaurin knows about the advance teaching and research in physical and biological sciences. student government this year is trying to get corporate sponsorship for future Very few student leaders attended the first annual leadership conference CHANGES IN BLACK FAMILY INCOME sponsored by the office of campus life. (Continued on Page 3) Washington, DC—Black families making more than $50,000 a year has doubled since 1967 to more than 1 in 7. But the median income for black families was $21,423 a year. Miss Maroon & White Court CENSORSHIP OF BLACK LITERARY TEXT Pleasanton, CA-An Amador Valley High School parent requested that I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, the autobiography of Maya 1992-1993 Angelou, be pulled from a required reading list for sophomores. The parent objected to the “explicit language” in a scene where Angelou discusses her molestation and rape by her mother’s boyfriend. The patent said the idea of students reading the book was “wrong.”

TECH GETS DEBATE OVER MOREHOUSE „ Atlanta, Ga. — The Bipartisan committee set up to select a site for a vice presidential debate in the Atlanta area selected Georgia Tech over Morehouse College’s King Chapel. The only other site considered was the Georgia World Congress Center. According to Ms. Lillian Jackson, director of college relations for Morehouse, the committee wanted a smaller facility, Tech’s theater seats approximately 1,250while King Chapel holds over2,000. Further she said that the committee felt that the Tech facility had better acoustics.

SENATE GIVES SGA $15,000 MORE FOR FIRST SEMESTER Atlanta, Ga — Due to unexpected expenses for homecoming and non­ homecoming vents, the student senate recently approved an appropriation of an additional $15,000 to the SGA. The SGA was originally allocated $40,000- $35,000 for homecoming and $5,000 for additional activities for the fall semester. However, unofficial records from senate meetings indicate that the homecoming expenses, actual and estimated, will come to approximately $49,190, with incoming revenue being estimated at $9,800. These approxima­ tions would still indicate going over budget, $4 to 5,000. Mr. Darren Mallard, SGA treasurer, indicated that additional expenses this semester such as the Class Gala, and entering Miss Maroon & White in die “Black College Hall of Photo by James Robinson Fame Pageant” led to the need to request additional funds. The appropriations 1st Attendant: Kristi B. Merrlweather; Miss Maroon & White: Canangela Boyd; 2nd attendant: committee of the senate will meet October 14 to discuss the Student Govern­ Caya B. Lewis. ment financial situation further.

INSIDE NEWS EDITORIALS SPORTS HOMECOMING THIS Somalia The “C” Word Game Preview VISIONS '92 ISSUE Page 2 Page 9 Page 18 Pages 9-12 Page 2 • THE MAROON TIGER • Thursday, October 8,1992 NEWS News Briefs (Cont’d.) CAR IMITATING ART OR ART IMITATING CAR? Death and the Dying in Somalia -MAZDA INVITES DESIGN STUDENTS TO TREAT By S. Terrial Singleton MX-3 SPORTS COUPE AS CANVAS- IR VINE, CA. What would you do with 32,652 square inches of steel, glass, Death has so thoroughly permeated rubber, and chrome? throughout Somalia that it has, in a Mazda Motor of America, Inc. is posing that question to junior- and senior- macabre sense, become the way of life level college students from around the country who will get the chance to in that African nation. exhibit their artistic talents on the surface of a 1992 Mazda MX-3 sports coupe. It is a country that is ravaged by the The Mazda ArtCar Competition includes Judy Pfaff, an important sculptor evils of drought, disease, famine, and, and educator in the U.S., and Jonathan Bendis, supervising producer, MTV: more than any other factor, war. Like its News & Specials. Both are considered leaders in their fields with reputations neighboring countries in what is com­ for cutting-edge creativity. monly referred to as the Hom of Africa, Pfaff, known for her installation and expansive sculptures that incorporate Sam aliahas long sufferedfrom drought. “found” materials, is featured in the 1992 edition of the art community ’ s bible, Yet, surrounding countries have man­ Jansen’s “The History of Art.” Pfaff’s works have been included in three aged to deal more successfully with the Whitney Biennial exhibits, two Venice Biennials, the collection at the Museum problem. But because of the anarchy of Modem Art, and numerous other prestigious institutions. that abounds throughout Somalia, Bendis has received two Ace Awards for his MTV production and direction; drought has had a particularly harsh one for an Eric Clapton feature on the popular “Rockumentary Series” and one influence upon the population. for “The Hype,” a pilot feature. He is currently working on a 90-minute MTV Somalia could better handle its drought special, “Rolling Stone Magazine: The First 25 Years.” if it made more effective use of the large Mazda developed the ArtCar Competition to foster creativity and showcase quantities of food that has been donated. the free spirit of design-oriented students. The company chose an unconven­ Also, the country has enough good land tional medium — the MX-3 sports coupe — as a canvas to let students’ minds to plant a sufficient harvest. Fawzi race. “Innovation and creativity are the hallmark of the ‘New Mazda’ vehicles; Guleid, a Somalian now living in the this is personified in a very youthful way in one of our newest models, the MX- U.S., told a USA Today reporter that 3. We are inviting America’s emerging artists to apply their talents to highlight “Somalia has 8.5 million acres of culti­ the originality of this sports coupe,” said Jack Pitney, Mazda Motor of vable land ... If you put 100,000 or America’s manager of public relations. 200,000 acres in an agricultural zone Mazda recently announced the contest to faculty at accredited colleges and overseen by the international commu­ universities in the United States, inviting students in the classes of 1993 or nity, you can plant enough for the next 1994, taking one or more art or design courses, to participate in the contest. The season.” company has already received hundreds of replies requesting entry kits. However, the chances of successful “The MX- 3 made its North American debut in an artist’s loft in the New York farming are, at this time, highly improb­ City section of Greenwich Village and this artistic beginning is being perpetu­ able. ated through the ArtCarprogram,” said Pitney. “It seems a natural progression The United Nations estimates that ap­ to enhance the car’s intriguing lines in the hip college art community.” proximately 2,000persons die each day disease and starvation. While the girl government, a police force, and it has In addition to the internship at Mazda’s R&D facility, the grand prize winner from starvation. A number of journal­ remained still barely alive, he observed neither electrical power or telephone of the Mazda ArtCAr Competition will receive a 1993 MX-3 and $1,000; the ists have reported on the slow, torturous maggots that “had already entered her service. runner-up will also receive $1,000 and the mini-internship. Finalists will be deaths by starvation in the country’s left eye, and flies [that] were feasting on Somalia’s primary problem is that it selected in mid-November and flown to Irvine, California on or about Novem­ 100 degree plus heat. an open wound.” appears to be living out Lord ber 22, with a grand prize winner being chosen at a final judging event in Jan. Jack Kelly, a USA Today journalist, There are few qualified persons left to Acton’s principle that power corrupts. 1993. has personally seen such deaths. He care for such victims in Somalia be­ More exactly, in Somalia it is the mad reported seeing a young girl about 10 cause, like Yugoslavia, it has actually Mazda ArtCar Competition entry kits consisting of car specifications, (Continued on Page 6) artist’s paper, and contest rules will be distributed to interested schools and years of age who was dying from both ceased to be a true nation. It is without students in early September. 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Medili School of Journalism Graduate Programs Northwestern University Thursday, October 8,1992 • THE MAROON TIGER • Page 3 NEWS Black Business Watch CREATE YOUR CAREER AT THE DEFENSE South DeKalb Mall Taps Black Customers By Terrence L. Johnson braids, seUs sunglasses across from an man. INTELLIGENCE AGENCY African boutique offering dashikis, kufis After the white flight from south African and black American culture and kente cloth. Scattered vendor carts DeKalb County in th early 1980s, many On-Campus Interviews Oct. 29 has become a theme at South DeKalb offer African and black art. retailers panicked and left the maU. With The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) collects, analyzes, inter­ MaU. The setting and sounds of African and few national chains to attract custom­ prets, and disseminates foreign military intelligence vital to the for­ Jazz resonates in the background. black American culture were created to ers, sales foundered, tumbling an aver­ mulation and execution of national security policy. DIA’s mission Minayo Owuor, herhairin finely twisted attract more shoppers to the 22-year-old age of 5 percent ayear beginning in1986. requires a unique blend of individual skills and talents: Meanwhfie, south DeKalb flourished Intelligence Officers with an influx of professional, upper- DIA intelligence professionals utilize their knowledge and abilities and middle-income blacks. from a range of academic fields (International Relations/Political Science/History/Geography) to support executive, legislative, and military policy makers. DIA offers an exclusive opportunity to partici­ Dissatisfied customers pate in the daily operations of the national intelligence community. Computer Professionals Mall officials no longer could ignore Computer professionals play a vital role in any modern intelligence that low sales indicated blacks~85 per­ organization. Advanced technology and sophisticated systems cent of their customers—were dissatis­ allow DIA to monitor the changing world situation and respond quickly with decisions based on current, accurate data. Our oppor­ fied with South DeKalb, owned by Rouse tunities in programming systems development and computer Co. of Columbia, Md. engineering are unsurpassed. “There has been a dramatic change in The diversity of programs and opportunities at DIA will give talent­ customers,” said Robert Grahamslaw, ed professionals the resources to create a rewarding career. We general manager of the mall. “Retailers will be interviewing on-campus on October 29. Resumes will must take notice.” be collected beginning October 12. Please see your Career Counseling or Placement Officer for more information. South DeKalb was renovated, adding a food court and restaurant. It became a DIA is an equal opportunity employer. “community center,” sponsoring gos­ pel concerts and other activities. “We are asking what black shoppers want and making the changes,” said Sidney Lewis-Picard, marketing and sales representative for the mall. Retailers shifted marketing strategy by

(Continued on Page 6) Black consumers, like these are now having their needs catered to at South fice of Campus Life, not by the SGA. SGA — (Continued from Page 1) DeKalb Mall. (Photo courtesy of Block Economics). events. So... even if they aren’t giving Dean of Campus Life, John Bellamy us sponsorship now, it is good to estab­ said that about 180 invitations had gone lish that type of communication and out for the workshop. Of the 180, 56 those types of relationships, so that pos­ responses were received, and of the 56 WACP Institute, A Center of Knowledge sibly in the future it would be easier to responses, less than 50 students attended facilitate this.” the event. Joe Clark, SGA vice-president stated Mr. Bellamy was not disturbed de­ that he had a family engagement and spite the low turnout. had made it clear that he would be “It (attendance) could have been bet­ missing the town meeting, as he would ter, but it was a fair representation,” he be away the entire weekend. Further he said. said that the town meeting had origi­ SGA members gave varying reasons nally been planned for September 17. for not attending. Many executive staff The executive staff decided to change members were out of town. However, the meeting, so that it would follow a many SGA members said they simply guest speaker at King chapel. were not aware of the workshop. Other executive officers who were “I didn ’ t know until Friday, and I was absent were not available to comment about to leave campus,” said Bill on why they did not attend the town McConico, an SGA member. Mr. meeting. Phillips added, “It was not stressed that Mr. Rasheed added that he felt that we attend, there was no emphasis (by the executive staff was well represented the SGA).” at the town meeting. He stated that Mr. Burroughs said that emphasis Lionel Bums, senior board trustee rep­ was placed on attending the workshop resentative, Ron Burroughs, junior and that information was sent to every board trustee representative, Mr. SGA officer. Donn Dingle, a sophomore English Phillips, and Tony Burks, student court Some of the improvements at WACP include a juicebar and a low power radio station. (Photo courtesy of wacp). chief justice were in attendance. major, who attended the conference said small pool of water and the serene set­ Mr. Burroughs indicated that he was that he was looking forward to dialogu­ Creator. If we create, then we can find By Kip Jordan ting and thought of it as a small bit of not clearly aware that the town meeting ing with SGA members, and that it was our way out of no way, we can create a paradise that exists right on the edge of might have to go on without Mr. Rasheed needed. It was for that reason that he way out of no way.” WACP is located “It is the responsibility of the youth to the AUC. and the others. was disappointed at the turnout saying, across the street from the Morehouse be about the business of creating an While it is a place of peace in this busy “It was actually at that time, at that “what does this say about the upper School of Medicine on Lee Street, eas­ institution that can take care of the city, aplace where wecan all go to relax, moment, when the town meeting was echelon of our leadership.” ily accessible by AUC students. “Youth needs of their futures and the futures eat, or indulge in insightful conversa­ scheduled to begin, that I was first made Mr. Rasheed originally said that he come from all over the world to this area of generations to come.” tion, it is also a place of knowledge, aware that they were not there. It was was absent from part of the conference to learn. . . to gain knowledge so that my understanding that everyone was because he was, “exploring other lead­ where we can go to expand our minds, they can better control their destinies,” Elder Hassan going to be at the executive board meet­ ership opportunities.” gain ideas, hear great leaders, and learn Mr. Hassan said. ing,” he said. Later, he said he was, “fatigued,” about ourselves. He hopes that students will use the Mr. Rasheed and some executive of­ and “stayed home and studied for an Many of you on your to the West End We Are Creative People (WACP) In­ Institute to facilitate and enhance then- ficers were also absent for all or part of exam.” Mall have passed by the WACP Insti­ stitute was founded in 1990 by Elder pursuits of knowledge. the first annual leadership conference. Mr. Bums, missed the conference tute and wondered what it was. You Hassan because he states that “as cre­ Knowledge is offered at the Institute in This event was coordinated by the Of­ (Continued on Page 6) may have seen the redecorated deck, the ative people we mimic the works of the (Continued on Page 6) Page 4 • THE MAROON TIGER «Thursday, October 8,1992

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Death & Dying — (Continued from Page 2) drive to attain such power that has soiled Somalia’s chief military supporter. Ivan Neal has put out the nation. However, after the demise of the Cold, After dictator Mohammed Siad Barre War, both sides chose to ignore the was ousted in January 1991, an esti­ country. Senator Nancy Kassebaum mated dozen factions have attempted to (R-Kan.) noted that Somalia would not claim power. The two main forces in the have been allowed to fall to its present a lot of fires. bloodthirsty competition are the north­ condition had it remained “a country ern based Ali Mahdi faction and the with strategic importance.” southern based faction of General Sadly, those who suffer most from the Mohammed Farah Aideed. fighting are Somalian citizens. The Ali Mahdi claims for himself the title of most effective tool of war has been the He’s not a president, while General Aideed is looting of food by warring factions. In thought to have the most power. the capital city of Mogadishu alone an estimated 100 tons of food is stolen While Somalia is more than 95% Sunni everyday. Thus far, the United Nations Muslim and the chief language is So­ believes that 75,000 tons of food have mali, those are all the similarities that been looted. are shared in the divided country. Re­ The United Nations has, after lengthy ports are that due to the level of violence stalling, finally acted to aid the hungry all evidence of culture has been de­ in Somalia. Recently, 3,500 armed sol­ stroyed. he’s a teacher. But to the diers were authorized by the United The fighting has been so hellish that by Nations Security Council to go to So­ the time a cease fire had been declared in malia to protect food aid from bandits. March, more-than 30,000 had died. However, only500Pakistani troops have Moreover, none of the factions appear been given approval to enter Magadishu kids he’s reached, he’s a hero. to be observing the declaration because by the powerful General Aideed. The more than 500 a day still die from war United States has also sent 2,100 Ma­ alone. rines who are stationed off-shore toback The advanced weapons that have been the U.N force. BE A TEACHER. BE A HERO. Reach tor the Power A Pubtic Servie* of tu a r?tt gotten from both the former Soviet Union While the international community is S3 Th» Pubtication iLmii and the United States only escalate the doing more to aid a nation in severe Photo: Robin Sachs Call 1-800-45-TEACH. death toll. Competing forces in the need, it finally will rest upon the shoul­ region have used weapons that range ders of the Somalian warlords to save from tanks to anti-tank guns. their country. Unfortunately, such be­ SGA — Somalian leaders were able to get those nevolence appears unlikely. (Continued from Page 3) weapons because it had once been of Perhaps some day the fighting and because he is a tutor/mentor for the strategic importance during the Cold starvation will cease. Only then will the (Chi' ¿Harnntt “(Eager Decatur/DeKalb housing authority, send War. The former Soviet Union was the “victorious” faction realize that all that a representative to the conference. first to support Somalia militarily. Fol­ has been gained with its new power are However, Mr. Bums also agreed with lowing the Soviet Union’s backing of international shame and the dead rotting Mr., Rasheed’s reason for being absent. Ethiopia, the United States became in the streets. is still looking for: “Anyone, regardless of whatever extra curricular capacity they serve in, they 1) Managing Editor are a student first. And a lot of times, if WACP Institute--- (Continued from Page 3) you want to make someone to do some­ thing bigger than life, or to be every­ his hometown of Dallas became the various forms, primarily on 90-minute 2) Business Assistants thing he cannot be, remember that cassette tapes. Nation’s Regional Community Rela­ person’s student just like you,”he said. Over 300 speakers are represented in tions Director. He credits the nation as 3) Layout Artists Mr. Rasheed expressed displeasure the Institute’s collection of speeches, being the “base” for his search for him­ about students complaining to him about many of which are rare. Marcus Garvey, self. He left the Nation in 1975 to expe­ missing those events. Booker T. Washington, Malcolm X, rience more sides of life and to learn 4) Staff Writers “I don ’ t think my complete life should Elijah Muhammad, Haile Selassie, Bob more about himself and his people. be an open book ... the principles and Marley (in interviews), Dr. Francess In 1982Hassan decided to travel around standards I follow, they go beyond Cress Welsing, Dr. Naim Akbar, and the South “to get a feel for where the Next Meeting: Morehouse College,” he said. Dr. Leonard Jeffries are a few of the people were and what they wanted.” Mr. Rasheed added that most of the many speakers available. During his 10-state sojourn he spent students complaining did not attend Believing that “the vibrations of our time with the Yoruba community of Oct. 13, 1992 either of the events. people go deeper than speeches” and South Carolina where he “learned a lot “I have brothers coming up to me that “there are many sounds that build about the spiritual essence of our ances­ saying “Sha’ka, what’s up with you not the African diaspora,” Hassan has also tors.” He also spent time with the Kilgore Center attending town meeting?” The first thing incorporated music into the Institute’s Rastafarian community of Richmond, I ask is, “Were you there?” and they say library. Music such as reggae, jazz, gos­ Virginia and saw how both religions “No.” pel, and “some positive rap” are among “tied in with the Christianity and Islam the c on temporary sounds offered as well I once knew.” as music from the 50s and 60s , Big In 1989 Hassan traveled to Lagos, Ni­ South DeKalb Mall — improved,” said Rowena Fielder, who “They have the buying power to de­ co-owns Fraternity Row, a black frater­ Band music, and music from such revo­ geria as the guest of the Brotherhood of (Continued from Page 3) mand better.” lutionary greats as Gil Scott-Heron and the Cross and Star and it s leader Olumba nity specialty shop. surveying blacks and supplying goods The Last Poets. Olumba Obu. While in Africa he was Mrs. Fielder and her husband, Arthur, Spending power they wanted. Also available at WACP are pictures, treated “royally” and ordained an Elder- both teachers, began selling from a cart Nationally, blacks have spending power Camelot Music, for example, has posters, and African artifacts and jew­ Priest in the Brotheihood, thus his name in 1989. Three year later, they are sell­ of nearly $270 billion, according to doubled its selection of jazz, gospel and elry such as earrings, necklaces and Elder Hassan. From his travels and in­ ing in a larger area with hopes of becom­ Chicago-based Target Market News, a ihythm-and-Slues music. And it sells bracelets which are handmade by ner searchings Hassan felt the “respon­ ing in-line merchants after retiring in trade publication that covers the black reggae and Malcolm X T-shirts. JC Hassan’s wife Molleen. sibility to organize in order to get the two years. consumer market. Penney has an “Authentic African” bou­ For eating purposes, WACP offers message out that We Are Creative People So far, South DeKalb’s efforts to draw Blacks spend more on an average visit tique, which carries imported African inhouse and outhouse catering, an out­ and to contact people who have infor­ more black shoppers have been suc­ to a shopping center—$51.21, compared art and apparel. door deck for small meetings, lunches, mation, talents and skills to share so that cessful. Sales are up 17 percent since with $48.71 by whites—according to a etc. and a Juice and Snack Bar which hopefully we can all begin share them Growing business 1989. Sales are up 11 percent so far this study by Stillerman, Jones & Co., an Hassan promises to be “nutritious, collectively.” Thus WACP was bom. And while targeting black shoppers, mall year, compared with year-to-date fig­ Indianapolis-based research firm. wholesome, and delicious.” WACP Institute, a relatively new but officials have made an effort to provide ures last year, said Wendell Kimbrough, It is these black dollars that Sout In the near future, Hassan hopes to much needed Black business, is there opportunities for black entrepreneurs. marketing and sales manager. DeKalb is attempting to hold on to. For have established a 99-watt radio station, for all AUC students to take advantage Blacks own 15 of the 102 in-line stores. While the mall is doing well, some south DeKalb resident Sandra Pyles, which would be capable of transmitting of. The African atmosphere and calm Also, 22 of the 23 vendor carts are customers and store employees aren’t it’s an appreciated effort. throughout a 1-mile radius. He is inter­ surroundings are a place to which we black-owned. fully satisfied. “It’s the only place where I feel wel­ ested in having students support and can all escape and the information con­ To encourage the growth potential of They are unhappy with the merchan­ comed,” she said. “Idon’t see [black] art participate in the radio station as infor­ tained therein is a wealth of knowledge. black-owned stores, the mall has estab­ dise and mix of stores. There are only and [African] clothes at other malls.” mation gatherers, researchers,music and The time is now to take control of our lished a program called “Off the Walll” two department stores—Rich’s and JC program directors, and listeners. own destinies and to build up our own to help blacks move from a large booth Penney. This article originally appeared in the Hassan’s desire to build WACP grew community. Support WACP and you area into a store. “It’s sad that blacks would allow this to ATLANTAJOURNAL/CONSTITU- out of his search for himself. In 1964 he will not only be supporting your broth­ “The mall has helped blacks with ideas happen,” said Wayman Richardson, TION while Mr. Johnson was an intern joined the Nation of Islam, and later in ers and sisters, but yourself. [for businesses], and now the mall has owner of a cart that sells women’s hats. business reporter. Thursday, October 8,1992 • THE MAROON TIGER • Page 7

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Gay, Black, Male ... Is Morehouse Ready For Them? you’ll realize that the reac- ■■ ■■ ■'■■ ■ ' Homosexuality has been like an albatross looming throughout the Atlanta University Center, and especially Morehouse College. The lifestyle, while tion of the black man of op­ very apparent within the AUC, is seldom discussed beyond the walls of dormitories. When homosexuality becomes a topic of conversation, students talk about the number of “faggots” at Morehouse and the number of “dikes” pression will be the same as at Spelman. And until students address homosexuality, homophobia will * continue to surge throughout the center. This week, however, students-gay and heterosexual and bisexual—will have an opportunity to discuss issues the reaction the white■ man concerning gays within the black community at a symposium sponsored by the Morehouse Student Government Association. This needed discussion will hopefully address the homophobia and bisexuality in the AUC. to oppression.” SGA officials—the leaders of this institution—are coming to the realization, it appears, that homosexuals attend Morehouse and they can no longer be ignored. Students laugh about homosexuality and attempt to identify students who may be gay, but they usually neither critique the origins of the lifestyle nor examine how they’ll react if they discover a few of their friends are gay. Students should consider the consequences of debasing other lifestyles— «JWauum ®iger is published during the academic semester of Morehouse when individuals love themselves and are in touch with their God, they’re College. Our goal is to maintain an independent editorial policy aimed at comfortable with differences in others. Moreover, when students degrade providing the readers with a broad spectrum of information and a viewpoint others, for whatever reason, they are simply illustrating discontent with their consistent with African-American lifestyle. Opinions expressed on the Editorial existence. Individuals don’t treat others better than they treat themselves. Page of ‘Stje jMaroon 'ffitger are solely the views of the Editorial Board, and do And the Maroon Tiger applauds the SGA’s effort to provide a symposium not necessarily reflect the opinions of Morehouse college, its adminstration, or which will allow students to confront their fears of themselves and other ®1je $Hnroan ■®iger advisor. Commentaries solely represent the views of its students. author, not the opinion of ®1je ¿flarnnn 'tEiger. We believe all advertising to be However, should the SGA sponsor a forum concerning homosexuality? If correct but can not guarantee its accuracy or be responsible for its outcome. gay students desire for Morehouse to become a non-hostile milieu for their Terrence L. Johnson lifestyle, why haven’t they started their own organization to battle homophobia Editor-in-Chief and other gay issues? Nima Warfield Thomas Giovanni Well, SGA officials should and must meet the needs of gay students, along Managing Editor Editorial Editor with providing programs which help all students become more aware of it. Many students come to Morehouse without having been exposed to homo­ Martin Duncan Terrance Stephens sexuality, and the concept may be either confusing or alarming. When this is Campus News Editor Arts & Entertainment not addressed, catastrophes normally occur. For instance, during this year’s Barry J. Sykes Kevin Donalson summer science program, according to a student counselor, several freshmen were allegedly sexually harassed by at least three upperclassmen. 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Letters as well as commentaries must by typed, signed and complete with a full address and telephone number. sexuality. What about the men who are addicted to sex? Or the men who are sexually active with their girlfriends, and are sexually experimenting with All commentaries and letters to the editor must be mailed to: males without informing their girlfriends.? This behavior, which may be considered twisted and immoral, exists and it must be discussed at the forum <3HfE ¿Maroon ®tg£r, Letters to the Editor, in order for students to begin thinking about their actions and attitudes toward Morehouse College, P.O. Box 40, Atlanta, GA 30314. themselves and others. Origination: Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA life ’ : ■ Illlii^ ' Ill « Page 10 • THE MAROON TIGER • Thursday, October 8,1992

By Riche’ Jeneen Daniel Everything about what I did I wanted to be unique. There was sincerity in my purpose and Spelman Correspondent I present myself well in front of people. Miss Maroon and White is unique in that she has On April 30— before AUC students received interaction with both Spelman and Morehouse. information on the Rodney King verdict, She is someone who is respected so she has got Morehouse College crowned itsl992-93 home­ to come in well respected. Her reputation should coming court: Miss Maroon and White, definitely be one representing queenly attributes. Canangela Roquel Boyd, 1st attendant Kristi B. Sincerity and good moral structure are what Merriweather and 2nd attendant Caya Beth made me qualified. Young ladies who are Lewis. planing to apply for the position should be The tragedy in our community on that infa­ sincere in their efforts. Always project yourself mous night has made these three young ladies genuinely because it will show if you are not more determined to make an impact in the AUC sincere. Youshouldknowwhatyou want to take community, theblackcommunity and the world. from it before you get in it. Although they have individually made contri­ butions to the community, they have decided to MT: Who is Miss Maroon and White? do even more as a team. It is the dawn of anew ageforthe Miss Maroon KM: She is the epitome of the Black woman, the and White homecoming court, Miss Boyd said. ideal woman of Morehouse. She is a woman of “We [the Miss Maroon and White court] want quality representing a school of quality. Her people to see that we’re really trying to stand for role is to work with Morehouse SGA and serve what true queens are, not because of the pageant, the Black community. She is a role model, a but because we are true queens, African queens. ” highly visible one. The first and second atten­ Miss Maroon and White and her court have dants are queens in their own right. They are decided that in addition to their role as home­ expected to support the queen in “goals” that coming queens, they will hold forums through­ will benefit Morehouse and the community as a out the year on subjects like feminism, history of whole. African queens and other topics that affect women and Black people. CL: She and the members of the court represent They will go to area high schools and talk to the Morehouse. The focus is on speaking to people students about higher education. about Morehouse and also interaction with the They have even expressed a desire to adopt MOrehouse community. Basically getting to three Ettle girls in the community to mentor as Miss Canangela Boyd know the students there. their big sisters. These three little girls will Caya Beth Lewis says “Morehouse is a unique the Morehouse mentoring program and a hopefully participate in homecoming activities place and something that we really need today ...I Frederick Douglass tutor. Also, she’s a member MT: Do you agree with the way Miss Maroon with the queens as well. really think there are a lot of positive men of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and White is selected? What would you change This Miss Maroon and White homecoming coming out of Morehouse with a goal in life to The court agreed to an informal interview with in the procedure or the actual homecoming court will also improve relations between them­ empower Black people and I really wanted to the Maroon Tiger. events? selves and the courts of other schools in the have the interaction with the students of the AUC. Morehouse community...to really get to know MT: Why do you think you were a good candi­ KM: I have no arguments with the procedure of “We would like to see a closely knit court them.” date for the position? selection because from what I have seen, every­ participation as a group instead of just the queen Miss Lewis is a native of Columbia, Md and a thing has been very fair. The final selection because in the past there has been friction,” Miss junior Sociology major. KM: The position was seeking a woman to fill represents the Morehouse student body’s view Boyd said. She wants to become a high school health it, a woman who was intelligent, talented, well- of what or who they consider to be a good Also she would like to work more closely with education teacher. rounded, optimistic, high-aiming, personable, representation of their school. If there is one Miss Spelman because there has not been a She feels that she can better serve the commu­ articulate, caring, genuine, a good role model, thing I would change, it would be easy access for cohesiveness between Miss Spelman and Miss nity by working with Planned Parenthood. shows her inner beauty, and has a desire to serve our new mentorees to be part of the activities, Maroon and White in the past. Miss Lewis is involved in several activities in Morehouse and the Black community. I simply like to ride in the float with us or sit with us at the A come true addition to being 2nd attendant to Miss Maroon felt I had those qualities. game, etc. For Miss Boyd, becoming Miss Maroon and White is a dream come true. She has been and White. CB: My objective for going into the pageant CL: I agree with it but I would make some dreaming of becoming a college campus queen Some of them include participating in the was not strictly toward winning the title, I wanted changes too. Most pageants I’ve been in have since elementary school. Spelman College Dance Company, a member of to be one of those candidates who stood out. had a panel of judges and a clear breakdown of “I always said, ‘when I go to college I want to what you’re being judged on. But, with Miss be the queen’,” she said. Maroon and White and also Miss Spelman, it’s Miss Boyd is a junior Music and English a general election. The audience needs to know major at Spelman College from Holly Springs, exactly what it is they are supposed to be looking Miss. for. They should know the major role of Miss She plans to teach Music at a college and Maroon and White. She doesn’t do hertalent all eventually open a creative and performing arts year long. Her major role is relating to other studio. people. I think the women should be place in the Miss Boyd describes herself in many different paper maybe a week before the pageant so if ways. She’s silly at times, while being very someone wanted to check them out they could analytical and introspective. And she is very do so before the pageant. ..Not to overly criticize shy. but if you’re going to have a general election like “All of these components fit together to make that you need to know the women ahead of time. me,” she said. Unique describes Kristi B. Merriweather, a MT: How do you balance your position with junior at Spelman majoring in Psychology. your studies? A native of Atlanta, Miss Merriweather plans to become a clinical psychologist and have an CL: I’ve always been in a lot of things. I kind educational specialization for the hearing im­ of just do it. When rehearsals begin we have to paired. take our books with us and when we’ re not doing She has a quadruple identity, she said. something go to a comer or someplace quiet and “Black, female, deaf and in college.” do work or either stay up really late some nights. Miss Merriweather decided to audition for Some things get put off until the weekend. Miss Maroon and White because she didn’t want to be afraid of a challenge. KM: It’s difficult but we as the court help each “I didn’t want any negative thoughts to stop other out, that way it makes things easier for us me, I want to learn to take a negative thought or all. obstacle as a sure sign to do it,” she said. Miss Merriweather is currently Miss Black CB: There is no balance, what I do is live from Deaf America 1991-92, but she says herpartici- day to day. I just live and let what happens pation in that pageant didn’t help her for Miss happen. Maroon and White because she was competing with a different culture, the culture of the deaf. Miss Kristi B. Merriweather Thursday, October 8,1992 • THE MAROON TIGER • Page 11 VISIONS 1992 Miss Maroon & White (Cont’d.) Homecoming'92: Vision

By Undra D. Washington coming, is expected to surpass all previous coro­ nations, according to SGA officials. Morehouse College has been known to pro­ A pre-Coronation event will occur outside of duce extravagant Homecoming events in the King Chapel an hour and a half before the show. past. And this year’s will be no different, SGA This event will involve the crowd waiting to officials said. enter King Chapel. And maybe a first for a “VISION,” this year’s theme, was created by Morehouse event, Coronation “will start on Herb Scott, director of coronation, and reflects time, not CP time, no matter what,” Mr. Gee how blacks view themselves and others. said. This year, SGA allocated $40,000 for Home­ SGA also plans to implement a forum concern­ coming. Approximately $22,000hasbeen spent ing homosexuality. so far. A national gay activist group, ACTUP, will The budget is down from last year’s $45,000 participate on a panel with other panelists to production. This reduction is a result of the speak about homosexuality within the black Homecoming committee eliminating activities. community. “We have cut out a lot of wasteful homecoming Titled “Whether We Can Or Can’t Afford activities, starting with the Homecoming Ball Black Gay Males in our Black Community,” is because no one attends and we lose money, “ scheduled to occur this week. The date and time said Homecoming Chair James Gee. of the event was not available at press time. Although despite its budged reduction, Home­ The annual concert will be a delight, SGA coming will feature many events displaying officials said. Jazz performer Najee and song­ student talent. stress Shanice will perform. The annual fashion show will have a feature Although they were not SGA’s first choice, film produced by Jonathan Roper, a senior En­ the committee feels that the variety of Jazz and B. Lewis glish major. R&B will bring in more alumni involvement. The film will contain excerpts from the Rodney “In early April, when I was appointed Chair­ MT: If it works for you! When you miss classes at times because the repercussions of going King beating and provide a message that corre­ person, I sought after EN Vogue,” Mr. Gee said. are your teachers understanding? away are not good. sponds with the mood of the show. “But because of our budget and their availabil­ MT: Is it worth all the trouble? This year’s step show, on Wednesday, will ity, I was unable to sign them. So the production CB: No, not all of them. Some try to work with have sororities and fraternities from schools company, which was hired by the Homecoming me when I miss tests. Theytrytounderstandbut CL: It is worth it. h has been fun and it will make outside of the AUC. And a comedian from the committee, brought me Najee and Shanice.” they want to slap a test on me as soon as I get homecoming activities more special, It expands Comedy Act Theater-based in Atlanta— will be Although Homecoming is occurring earlier more than just homecoming; it’s the whole year back in school. Other teachers are like, you the master of ceremonies. than previously planned, Mr. Gee said this year’s missed the test so you get a zero, It’s a headache long. Coronation ’92, typically the climax of Home­ Homecoming will be extraordinary. Glamour, Style, Class: An Inside Look At The Homecoming Class Pageant

Miss Sophomore: Na’taki Osborne Co-Miss Junior: Najoh Tita Co-Miss Junior: Nicole Peoples Miss Freshman: Ina Daniels By Marisa DeSalles contestant for Miss Freshman this year, said, “I He has also worked as consultant to the Miss it was a very successful show and all the young Spelman Correspondent was very excited. I couldn’t believe that I got it Morris Brown pageant and his goal for the women presented themselves well. [the nomination for Miss freshman]. I didn’t pageant was “a quality show that will be talked The class pageant was held at 8:00 p.m. on First, there was the interview. think I would get it”. about for pageants to come.” Saturday, September 26 in King Chapel. We (the contestants) put on our dresses (an We thought the interview was bad enough. But The women who competed in this pageant The program included modeling, question-and ordeal for me), did our hair and makeup, and pageant practice? And coronation practice?? were not necessarily traditional “beauty queens”. -answer sessions, presentation of the contes­ went to be judged by our peers at Morehouse. How were we supposed to get any homework In fact, Kenja McCray, second attendant to Miss tants, performances by the contestants and vot­ After the interview, when we were all sure we done, let alone sleep? These questions have Sophomore, claimed that she is “not the typical ing by the Morehouse classes. had said the wrong thing or didn’t look quite probably been asked since the beginning of pageant ‘diva’ or whatever.” That was a senti­ The class courts will be presented during Home­ right, three of us were shocked to get that long- pageants and homecomings and other exciting, ment echoed by several of the contestants, but coming Coronation. awaited phone call from the president of our exhausting social activities. The women involved each of them had the poise, individual style, and The queens of the respective classes are: Miss class. put in long, grueling practice hours which cul­ confidence that, along with the makeup, the Freshman: Ina Daniels; Miss Sophomore: This scenario is from last year when I tried out minated at last Saturday’s gala event The show fancy clothes, and the glamour, hid the utter Na’Taki Osborne; Co-Miss Junior: Najoh Tita for the title of Miss Morehouse Freshman. But was co-directed by Marcellus Jones and Leon panic that they felt when the faced you, their and Nicole Peoples. The senior court decided, in the same nerve-wracking process was still in Smith. ultimate judges. the spirit of unity rather than competition, that place. Picked by the SGA only two weeks ago, Jones, Although the audience was not as courteous they would not compete for the title of Miss In fact, it was worse this year because home­ a Morehouse sophomore, directed the success­ as they could have been considering the women Senior. coming is so early. Amanda Washington, a ful fashion show “Imani (faith)” last semester. were representing them as their queens, overall 12 • THE MAROON TIGER «Thursday, October 8,1992

MOREHOUSE COLLEGE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS Vision 1992 MOREHOUSE COLLEGE HOMECOMING October 4-11, 1992

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 8:00 PM Gospel Music Explosion (King Chapel)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 8:00 PM Fashion Show "Revolution II" (King Chapel) Tickets: Donation of $1.00 or a canned good

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 7:30 PM Fratemity/Sorority Step Show (Archer Hall) Free for Morehouse Students $4.00 (In Advance) $5.00 (Day of the Show)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 11:00 AM Crown Forum (King Chapel) 7:00 PM Coronation (King Chapel)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 1:00 PM Student/Alumni Interaction 7:00 PM Coronation (King Chapel) Coronation (King Chapel)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 10:00 AM The Grand Parade 2:00 PM Morehouse vs. Alabama A&M (B.T. Harvey Stadium) 4:30 PM Post-Game Party (Basketball Court) 7:00 PM Homecoming Concert (King Chapel) Featuring: Najee & Shanice Tickets $5.00

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 11:00 AM Worship Service (King Chapel)

’’Without Vision, The People Perish” Thursday, October 8,1992» THE MAROON TIGER • Page 13 COMMENTARY Leadership and the "C" Word We in America have a schizophrenic always the case. Too often, the newer what I was told, what I wrote, though not usually something in our own neighbor­ an unpleasant thought, isn’t it? A bunch attitude towards conformity. We ap­ institutions not only mirror, but exag­ unreasonable, libelous, untrue, orpoorly hood, rather than the actual objects of of people who probably can’t even set plaud and require it from the “average” gerate the examples set by the original written, was “unsuitable” for the paper anger. The untrue appearance of unity their VCRs running around deciding person, but we are just as demanding of oppressor. In their relatively short reigns, because of the “mood” that my analo­ is just as dangerous as obvious disunity. what’s good or bad for us. It would its absence in our leaders. It would be Idi Amin, Papa and Baby Doc Duvalier gies created. Not what my analogies Really, it’s more dangerous to be pre­ scare me, if not you. rare to hear of a leader praised for his and too many more have presided over could be logically inferred to mean, but tending, because if a problem is out in Those who press for conformity must ability to conform rather than stand out the murdering and oppressing of mil­ the “mood”. Like I’m some kind of the open, it can at least be considered either assume that they know what needs For any minority group-black Ameri­ lions of their countrymen. In some verbal magician. I appreciate the com­ Another reason handed out like the to be done for you, or that things are not cans specifically- it would seem that the cases, the new oppressors, in trading pliment, but it’s undeserved. I’m sorry ear-candy it is, is that the people who are sobad right now. Idon’tknowtoomany phrase “...one who is attempting to places with the old, caught the reins of that you, the (according to them) feeble­ asking uncomfortable questions or rais­ black Americans who would say the change the social, economic, etc., posi­ power before they even hit the ground. minded reader, did not have the chance ing unpleasant issues are being idealis­ former, at least not while they were in a tions of blacks...” would be a necessary Once those people came into power, to see for yourself. tic (as if it’s a fault) or immature in their Welfare office, or in a prison. If we part of the definition of a leader. It they became very interested in keeping The arguments I’ve heard forenforced expectations of answers or dialogue. (Morehouse) are really an institution seems that non-conformists would be things just as they were, not in any more conformity are shallow at best, cow­ The apologists say that, although [ital­ concerned with training leaders, much more sought than “one who is change. ardly at worst. One of them is that in ics] they’re not doing anything wrong, shouldn’t we encourage the non-con­ willing to go to great lengths in order to On a less extreme scale, you can see unity, there is strength. “A house di­ mind you [end], they can’t tell you what formist? Or are we being trained to “fit fit in”. Change would be emphasized the institution ’ s pressure for conformity vided against itself cannot stand,” in the it is that they are doing because it’s their in” rather than stand out? Is the over maintenance. One of the criti­ in our local and national news: Georgia words of the Great Pseudo-Emancipa­ job to look out for the “greater good”; Morehouse Man meant to be a Mainte­ cisms that members of the black com­ Tech was recently criticized for settling tor. “if we do not hang together, surely the “big picture”. It might be my Ideal­ nance Man? (That’s corny, I know. Sue munity have levelled against our lead­ suits against it out-of-court and impos­ we shall hang separately ,” from the ism showing, but I thought Jesus (or the me, but you’ll have to get in line) ers is that our leaders devote so much ing a gag order as part of the conditions mouth of Ben Franklin, my favorite analogous figure in your beliefs) was in We know it is dangerous to ask the time attempting to gain acceptance from of the settlement; hospital officials all Founding Stepfather. My answer: a charge of humanity’s “greater good”, wrong questions, and there is definitely the mainstream that they lose sight of over the country are reluctant to give house with only the appearance of unity and I also thought that God Himself was a price to be paid by the community for the reasons they became leaders, and the information about their admittance poli­ will not stand even the slightest pres­ keeping His eye on any “big pictures” that one loud-mouth who asks it, but mission they were put into leadership cies because of the negative publicity sure. Whenever they can, the parts that needed watching. I really don’t only a fool trusts a stranger who asks positions to pursue. For us, status quo is that their treatment of the poor gener­ unacceptable; things must improve. ates; some colleges are finding them­ Staying at the same level means drown­ selves in a bind because their hiring ing in the rising tide. policies in pursuit of more minority Considering the historical examples employees could be illegal, but their Thomas Giovanni we have of large-scale institutions such lack of minority employees is also a as our own government’s attempts to ground on which they have been sued. maintain status quo, you might think Better for the college not to make the whose silence has been forced will act, think they need any help, but that’s just him to lie back and relax, and only a that the institutions made up of people policy public if they can avoid it: if no and being angry, they’ll probably harm me: some relatively powerful people coward is silent when a stranger orders who have suffered under this oppres­ one knows, who can sue? Those five of those who kept them silent, and they’ll disagree with me. Those people would him to be. Change might hurt us, or rather regulate the flow of information sion would do their be st not to mirror the you who read this paper saw the effects hurt themselves as well by allowing the even destroy us, but status quo will kill and control the public (ethically speak­ government’s policies when they are of an oveizealous defense of the status whole institution to be destroyed. Riots us for sure. faced with the non-conformity of some quo in the blank space where my last demonstrate this as well as any thing ing, if not legally) forums of expression of their own members, but that isn’t week’s column would have been. From else; the first thing to be attacked is in order to pursue their “good” That’s

not mold Martin Luther King, Jr. ?” pose the wide way of corporate and filled with the holy ghost.” In the biblical narratives, one of the ♦Author’s Note* Find this editorial Yet, just like the sinner, in the biblical Amerikkka as the path to success? If Morehouse will repent, and be bap­ manifestations of this infilling is "speak­ overtly religious, from a Christian narrative, who healed, and preached, all And further, it encourages its men to tized, it shall receive the gift of the ing in tongues". Imagine Gloster Hall perspective. However, for a school in the name of Christ—and was turned submit to the deities it now worships. spirit. talking about mass entrepreneurship, a that prides itself in allegedly produc­ away—Morehouse will be turned away. IBM, AT&T, J.P. Morgan, CIA, FBI, Morehouse must realize the state it is rejection of corporate Amerikkka, ing, “Christian Gentlemen,” who are The sinner has no recognition that and most of the the Fortune 500 are a in and regret that it is there. Next, it must Afrocentricity, and revolution of the preachers as easily as they are politi­ evil comes only to steal, kill, and to part of this parthenon of greed gods. reject the path, the mindset, the behav­ black race. Imagine a Morehouse that cians, I feel it to be apropos to speak in destroy. The sinner acts unwittingly, Why else would the prophets of deliver- ior which put it in that state to begin operated almost, if not entirely on funds a language we are supposed to com­ not knowing his actions will lead ulti­ ance-those who preach, the reality of with. from brothers and sisters. Imagine the prehend. Therefore, whoever reads mately to death eternal. Morehouse is racism; asocio-economic capitalism that As the quote in the last issue asks, “Can aestethic ambience Keith said was nec­ this, let him understand. on such a path. conspires to enslave the masses; the a productive and pervasive black cul­ essary in the Chronicle of Higher Edu­ The administration is increasingly at need for self-sufficiency; mass invest­ ture be generated in the presence of a cation, actually existing. Imagine the odds with members of the student body. ment and entrepreneurship among white majority and in a nation in which majority of Morehouse graduates even­ “And Jesus cried with a loud voice, More and more faculty members are blacks; ACCOMMODATION into a white perspective is the path to re­ tually working for or starting African- and gave up the ghost.” distraught over teaching conditions. Amerikka; and most important spiritu­ wards?” American operatedbusinesses that were Jesus is very interesting person. Ac­ New buildings are already crumbling. ality and a black centered mindset—be Certainly salvation cannot be attained used by all races in the global market­ cording to Hebrew/Christian beliefs, He The food service barely provides food, rejected in their own country? for a black man following that path. An place. had to die so that humanity could expe­ much less service. Can it be explained why else Willie Afrocentric perspective has no choice Morehouse would have to be “Sho’ rience salvation. The concept of death The “Lust of the eye, the Lust of the Ricks, better known as “Mukassa”, has but to be a straight way, and have a Nuf saved” to do those things. Can it be leading to rebirth is a spiritual one in- done? Well, what happened to this bred in all religions. Some call it “rein­ Jesus? This Osiris of Egyptian religion; carnation”, others “enlightenment,” Is Morehouse Ready to Die? this holy Brahmin of Hinduism; this Christians consideritbeing "bom again.” illustrious Anointed One of Buddhism; Whatever the scenario, one thing must this "way" of Taoism; this majestic be discarded, while anotheris embraced. prophet of A1 Islam; this heightened “All things are passed away, behold, all By Marlon Millner Sophist of Graeco-Roman philosophy; things are become new.” this savior of the Black church, what Morehouse has spent 125 years hold­ became of him? According to those ing on to its ghost—commonly referred flesh, and the Pride of life,” have per­ been banned from campus and is now in narrow gate. Morehouse must become, same Hebrew texts, which account of his “giving up the ghost,” they record to as the “mystique.” The problem is, verted whatever virtuous aspect jail? as one of those rejected prophets, Dr. Jesus’ statement: can Morehouse college give up the ghost, Morehouse may have. When will Is it any wonder that Crawford King, said, a “transformednon-conform- “I am he that liveth, and was dead; and is it ready to die? Morehouse realize, that as Malcolm X would seek “more” intellectual articles ist.” “Be ye not conformed to this world, Morehouse is riddled with problems, said, “This situation is extreme and any in the paper? but be ye transformed by the renewing behold, I am alive forevermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.” and the major one is the belief among black man who really feels about this Could it be that another cool million or of your mind.” Shall Morehouse live and take the keys many that there are not any “problems” situation our people are confronted by, two is riding on it? And when evil gets Morehouse needs a new perspective of its own hell and death? If the answer at Morehouse. his feelings are extreme. Youcan’ttake ready, after the sinnerhasbeen deceived, to realize that it can be in Amerikkka is yes, it must first—die. SELAH. . . Most people in “sin” do not see them­ cough syrup and cure someone who has tricked, manipulated, addicted and con­ and not of it. Peace. selves as sinners. A sinner may even do pneumonia.” formed, it is damned to die—forever. By doing this, Morehouse may die- religious or righteous things, believing Sin is bondage, sin is slavery, and at Can Morehouse be exonerated from -literally. As Job pondered, “If a man works alone will save him or her. this moment Morehouse is still captive. this death judgement? die, shall he live again?” Can Morehouse Marlon Millner is a sophomore Afri­ Many people affiliated with this in­ Why else would Morehouse be one of What must Morehouse do to be saved? live again, if it dies? can/African-American Studies major stitution think the accomplishments of the most traditional, conservative, sta­ As Jesus said, ‘Truly, truly, I say unto At the point of death, Morehouse, if from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. the past are enough to sustain it. “Did tus quo institutions around? not the entire African Diaspora, would you, you must be bom again.” To para­ Currently, he is layout and advertising we not produce Howard Thurman? Did Why else would Morehouse heap phrase the Pentecostal church, be ready to be filled with the holy spirit- editor with The Maroon Tiger. we not nurture Louis Sullivan? Did we upon its itching ears, teachers who pro- “Morehouse must be saved, sanctified, -the real “mystique.” Page 14 • THE MAROON TIGER • Thursday, October 8,1992 COMMENTARY Put It Down, Put It Back

By J.J. Lamonte Cecil serted into the proper carriers in each of bathroom in Wheeler, Brawley, or the stalls in the bathroom. Thoserollsof Dansby. There are slogans ranging from It never fails. I’ll be sitting down at toilet paper never complete their so­ the uplifting and downgrading of the my desk and my stomach will start rum­ journ in the bathroom before they are many fraternities to simple names and bling. The contents therein threaten to stolen. However, the initial complaint where those names originated. I think make an encore appearance all over the thatfloats around the campus is that the the real question that is floating around seat of my pants. Walking like someone janitors are not doing their job. If the is, “Who in the world is K.K. from Bed- tried to give me an enema with an appli­ showers are ditty, the janitors are slack­ Stuy?” Whoever he is, he made his cator the size of a telephone pole, I sort ing off. If there is graffiti on the walls marie on Morehouse. He decided to let of shuffle-waddle-hippety-hop toward then the janitors are not cleaning up everyone know he has arrived-right on the dormitoiy bathroom. An after­ quick enough. Before removing the the elevator door in the Kilgore Center. thought flashes through my mind: mote from thy neighbor’s eye, attend to Real Smart. Shoulda brought your toilet paper.” the beam in thine own, fellas. “Shut up!” I tell myself. “There should The janitors do their job(Why not? be some in the stall!” The dash to the Some of us erstwhile students at They get paid for it.) and sometimes, stall is successful, and I come to realize Morehouse seem to have lost the capa­ they do it well. It seems that some of the what heaven must be like. Soon the bility to think. There is no need to denizens of this her “shrine of academe” euphoria passes and I reach over to the shanghai the toilet paper out of the bath­ left home and left the training there with roll of toilet paper that the janitor leaves room since it is there for you anyway. it. Then they come here and the janitors every morning. It ain’t there! Besides, it is not very considerate to get blamed for sloven behavior due to A scream of rage and frustration wells your other Morehouse “brothers”. Also, the actions of the new members of our up in my throat, but I swallow it back there is no need to use half the roll in one academic family. It is always easier to down and sit and wait until someone sitting, Be sparing and be considerate, destroy than it is to rebuild, fix, and comes in and, after laughing raucously, leave the toilet paper where it is. rectify. So as long as the brothers here decides to help me out. Furthermore, “Idle hands are the continue the larceny and the general I spoke to one of the janitors em­ devil’splayground.” Thinking has gone wanton destruction of school property, ployed by Morehouse. He informed me out of the window for some of our broth­ the janifors will always seem to be one that every morning toilet paper is in­ ers. I do not think that there is a pristine step behind. Letters crib ite S& t ?- a n oTb e r ¿Xyp) ¿ramesTgJ To The Olympic 5 isJ/H

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I am disturbed about the fact that historically black institutions are con­ cerned with what white Amerikkka be­ lieves. Throughout history, we as a people have Q ¿o'? ben concerned with the “Revisionist” concept of history. Blacks have at­ tempted to gain respect of white Amerikkka and dispel stereotypical myths. CcLrA b> IO ? Since Spelman was named “the lead­ ing institution among Southern Liberal Arts Colleges,” it seems as if they are too concerned with what U.S. News and I 12// World Report had to say. It also seems as if there whole being is connected with correcting the myths or misconceptions that Black Institutions are inferior. To show their appreciation or joy towards their distinction, Spelman threw a party to recognize this distinction from white Amerikkka. Don’t get me wrong, I believe Spelman is a quality institution, but we must get out of the habit of “grinning and smiling” every time white Amerikkka gives us a compliment. Just think if U.S. News said Spelman was the worst institution in the U.S.; we would not and should not care. We must continue to push forward and educate out future leaders. Thursday, October 8,1992 • THE MAROON TIGER • Page 15 SPORTS Maroon Tigers Defeat Albany State 17-10

The Hundred Years War

(File Photo) The Centennial Maroon Tigers managed to bounce back against Albany State and hope to be on top for Homecoming. By Kevin Donalson

of The Morehouse College Maroon "li­ Blackburn added a 24 yard field goal in The Maroon Tigers, ranked 8th in gers are having to learn how to do some­ the third quarter. The Maroon Tigers NCAADivision II overall defense, were thing they haven’t done in a long time: were led by Young’s 3 carries for 100 led by Hashim Bomani (8 tackles), be winners. Leading Albany State 17- yards and Johnson’s 8-19 completions Moore (6 tackles), and defensive backs Black College Football 0 after 3 quarters, the Maroon Tigers and one touchdown. Jason Bryant (7 tackles, 1 pass-breakup) held off a late attack by the Rams and With 8:19 left in the third quarter, and Demetrius Jordan (8 tackles, 1 in­ went on to win the game. Albany began their comeback attempt. terception and 4 pass-breakups). By LaShaan D. Price The Maroon Tiger offense scored four­ They scored on a short pass and 29 yard This team will have some ups and teen points in the first half on a 12 yard field goal and got all the way down to downs in their continued ascent towards success. Saturday could have been one On December 27,1892, only 29 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the pass reception from quarterback Eric the Morehouse 15 yard line with a :52 of those downs, but like winners, they first black college football game was played between to schools in the United Johnson to tight end Gerald McKee and left in the game. On fourth down, they sucked it up and held on at the end. States. The two schools, Livingstone College and Biddle University (present-day on a 97 yard touchdown run by back were stopped short of a first down on a Johnson C. Smith University), played each other in a cow pasture—during a Dedrick Young. Place kicker Ben big tackle by linebacker Carlton Moore. snowstorm in Salisbury, N.C. Biddle, a Prebyterian school, issued a challenge to Livingstone, an African Methodist Episcopal Zion church, mainly out of school pride. There is speculation that the game was scheduled in connection with Evangelism (the game was being used to recuit men for the schools). Regardless of the speculations, this was the birth of black college football. Black college football has changed a bit since that first game in Salisbury, N.C., from cow pastures to the nation’s best stadiums. Many black college football rivalries have lasted through the years. The Morehouse-Tuskegee football series dates back 80 years, to 1912, the longest in black college football history. Other PLEASE ADVERTISE rivalries are Howard-Lincoln, Virginia Union-Hampton, and Wiley-Prairie View to name a few. The immense popularity of black college football helped some players into the professional level. In 1949, Paul “Tank” Younger became the first black college player to make a NFL and start. “Tank” Younger opened the doors for many black college players to pursue NFL careers. Today there are many players from black IN THE colleges whose presence has graced the NFL. Walter Payton, from Jackson State University, is the leading scorer in NCAA history and the all-time NFL rushing leader with 16,726 yards on 3,838 attempts in 13 seasons. Another example is Doug Williams of Grambling State University, who guided the Washington Redskins to a 42-10 victory in Super Bowl XXII. James Harris of Grambling State University quarterbacked the Los Angeles Rams to a winning season in 1976 and MAROON TIGER was the NFL’s best passer. Ed “Too Tall” Jones, a Tennessee State star, was the first overall NFL draft pick in 1974. Other outstanding players are Jerry Rice, from Mississippi Valley State; Richard Dent, out of Tennessee State; and Art Shell of Maryland-Eastern Shore, to name just a few. Black college football has not only produced great players, but also great coaches. Eddie Robinson, head coach of Grambling State, has been coaching for 50 years. Coach Robinson has won more games than any coach in the history of FOR INFORMATION football. Also, Jake Gaither of Florida A & M University has the best winning percentage of any coach in college football. Who knows, maybe in the near future these type of accomplishments will extend to Morehouse College. As black college football enters its second hundred years let us not forget the pioneers that helped make the game what it is today. Last, let us remember those men from Biddle and Livingstone who, just for recreation, started the first game CALL 215-2081 between two black colleges.

♦Note: Did you know the Morehouse College went undefeated between 1905 and 1908? —and their main competition was not Spelman College. Page 16 » THE MAROON TIGER ♦ Thursday, October 8,1992 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Morehouse Student Wins National Film Competition

By Isoul Harris them.” American film success, Spicer believes However, Mr. Spicer has benefited that most of these films “fail to intro­ Morehouse College senior, Aki from numerous opportune situations. duce anything inherent in our culture.” Spicer, was recently awarded at the 1992 Along with receiving the award for However, contrary to some opinions, Hometown U.S.A. Video Festival, the “Epeisodion,” which was screened at Mr. Spicer disagrees with the notion oldest and largest film/video competi­ The National Black Arts Festival, he has that the current success of African- tion that honors programs presented on garnered awards at the 1992 Cumberland American films is merely a fad. Film Festival and the GSCA Rim Fes­ cable TV systems. “There is a long history of Black film­ tival for his film “Beneath the Shelter­ Mr. Spicer, along with Clark-Atlanta makers, but a lot of the movies today are ing Heavens.” University graduate Shawn Shepard, re­ tired and trite,” says Spicer. “But the Mr. Spicer has also completed a fea­ ceived the Arts Programming Award ‘ghetto’ genre of African-American ture-length screenplay. He is in the pro­ for “Epeisodion,” a collection of four films, such as “New Jack City” and cess of shopping this screenplay, along short films. “Epeisodion” is an ongoing “Juice,” is a fad.... we will have to with his films, to various circles, includ­ anthology series which features works evolve.” ing that of Spike Lee. by local filmmakers, and can be seen Mr. Spicer has shot a rap music video Mr. Spicer hopes to create films that regularly on CAU-TV cable channel 3. and produced many corporate videos. depict African-Americans as a diverse Spicer often ventures beyond the At­ He aspires to direct andproduce surreal- people, rather than the usual portrayal of lanta University Center to highlight art­ like films with a literary focus and a one-dimensional characters. ists because of the lack offilmmakers on darker tone, similar to the film s of Orson “Black people need to demand intelli­ campus. He blames the shortage on ex­ Wells and David Lynch, and the writ­ gent writing and intelligent study, in­ cuse-making and laziness. “Productiv­ ings of Edger Allen Poe. stead of supporting a film because of a ity is lacking because students generally One of Spicer’s principle motiva­ good soundtrack,” he said. “By support­ sit around and complain that certain tions for being a filmmaker is the dismal ing the same garbage presented to us, forces won’t allow them in the door,” condition of African-American films we intimidate ourselves....we need to Aki Spicer says Spicer. “There are opportunities, today. expose ourselves to a variety of cultures but we aren’t taking full advantage of Despite the current wave of African- and ways of life.” Congratulations Miss Maroon Tiger Court

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Donyelle McCray Nguyen-Thi Townsend Marisa DeSalles Thursday, October 8,1992 • THE MAROON TIGER • Page 17 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT "Jar The Floor" Another Great Jomandi Production

(Courtesy of Jomandi Prod.) TIONS as its 14th Season Opener at the edge reunion. Greatgrandmother, grand­ hard hitting words, full of humor and critic Dan Hulbert) and Lindy Wood 14th Street Playhouse, from October 9 mother, mother, and daughter trade un­ pathos, that are sure to provoke laughter (just seen in Theatre in The Square’s “Exposed nerves and theatrical explo­ through November 1,1992. censored quips,barbs, affection andrage. and tears amidst nods of rueful recogni­ “Madame Butterfly”). sions are apparently Cheryl L. West’s “Jar the floor” is written by Cheryl L. Greatgrandmother MaDear is a little tion. There’s Tracey Copeland (just seen “The desire of one generation to propel stock in trade.” West, “a storyteller of exceptional tal­ senile. Grandmother Lola still has a in the Alliance Theatre’s “Much Ado the next toward abetter life is aconstant. “Cheryl L. West and ‘Jar the Floor’ are ent,” and directedby Andrea Frye, whose switch in her walk and an eye for the About Nothing” and last season in How that dream is imposed, though, can causes for celebration.” vision is legendary. It’s about the uni­ boys. Mother MayDee is a professor of JOMANDI’S “Spunk”), Robin only become a source of destructive “‘Jar the Floor’ will hit home with audi­ versal struggle between parents and chil­ African-American studies with middle McClamb (recently seen in On Stage friction.’’(NAME SOURCE!!!) “Jar the ences of all races and ethnic roots.” dren. Alternately comic and “chillingly class, buppie manners and an academic Atlanta’s “Emergency Room”), Margo Floor” is an exceptional story. It’s raw, “West is a powerful writer and ‘Jar the dramatic,” this play that has a definite vocabulary. Daughter Vennie has no Moorer (well-known to Atlanta theatre it’s raunchy.... but most of all, it’s real. Floor’ is a fresh spirited evening of African-American cultural edge will interest in men and may be involved audiences and soon to be seen in “In The For GROUP INFO AND STUDENT theater.” reveal family dynamics that are pain­ with the “girlfriend” she brings home Heat of the Night” as Nurse Doreen AND SENIORDISCOUNTS,call 876- That’s what critics have had to say fully familiar to all. before they go to Europe so she can Jessup, R.N.), Elizabeth Omalami (cited 6346. BOX OFFICE OPENS October about last seasons’s hit at the Arena MaDear is celebrating her 90th birth­ become a singer. as best actress last season for her perfor­ 6, call 873-1099 for TICKETS. BEST Stage in Washington, D.C., soon to be day and four generations of daughters Recriminations abound as mance in JOMANDI’S “Spunk,” by BETS SUBSCRIPTIONS STILL performed by JOMANDI PRODÙC- come together for a revelatory, comic- JOMANDI’S all-star ensemble sling Atlanta Journal-Constitution theatre AVAILABLE: 876-6346.

Recommended Readings Civilization OrBarbarism-Cheikah Anta Diop (Lawrence Hill, $16.95) Definitive statement on origins of ancient Africa's civilization

Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous?--Haki Madhubuti (Third World Press, $14.95) Analysis of the struggles of the black family.

Bloods: An Oral History of Ithe Vietnam War By Black Veterans- Wallace Terry (Ballantine, $10.00) A powerful and disturbing collec­ tion of stories told by 20 black men who endured the trial of Vietnam. Originally published in 1984.

The Seat of the Soul-Gary Zukan(Simon & Schuster, $17.95) This literature shows how individuals create their experiences with the power of their own thoughts.

In Goode Faith: book review (Courtesy of Publishers' Weekly)

IN GOODE FAITH Strikes A Nerve W. Wilson Goode with Joann Stevens. Judson, $ 22. 95 ( 300 p) By Isoul Harris male dancers, led by former Morehouse student Travis Payne. It is unfortunate that Wilson Goode, It wasn’t a Parisian runway featuring Mr.Payne choreographed EN Philadelphia’s first African American the Chanel fall line, but rather the Fabu­ VOGUE’s music video “ My Lovin’ ( mayor (he held office from 1984 to lous Fox Theatre featuring the funky You’re Never Gonna Get It) “ which 1992), will probably be remembered divas of EN VOGUE. The theatre came garnered an MTV Music Video award mainly for one of the most terrible events alive on September 22nd with dazzling for best choreography last month. The in his city’s history. fashions, slammin’ choreography, and eleven song set included a medley of On May 13, 1985, the police depart­ soulful four-part harmonies that mes­ past hits by musical greats such as ment, trainedby Goode’s notorious pre­ merized the near capacity crowd the GLADYS KNIGHT, PATTI La BELLE decessor Frank Rizzo ( “ I’m gonna entire evening. and CHAKA KHAN. No disrespect in­ make Attila the Hun look like a faggot”) The quartet stormed the stage with tended to these long- standing divas, but bombed the headquarters of MOVE, a leopard-print coats that gave way to EN VOGUE worked these songs as if controversial, mostly black political black hot pants and later ending with they were their own. group, killing 11 people and burning silver trapeze skirts. The opening act, Atlanta residents down a two- block residential area. Dawn, Cindy, Terry and Maxine ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, Writing with Stevens, manager of new “worked over” a brother, chosen from brought their alternative rap style with services at Washington University in the audience, with their dynamic and infectious melodies and rhymes in a 40- Washington, D.C., Goode, now a fac­ mesmerizing sex appeal packaged in minute set. The group articulated the ulty member at Eastern college in Penn­ long, skin-tight flaming red dresses pride they have in their Southern heri­ sylvania, explains how the tragedy hap­ during their rendition of “Giving Him tage. This pride is evident in their hit pened. Something He Can Feel”. song, “Tennessee”, which exemplifies He also recounts the astonishing story The outfits worn by the four singers their original recipe of “ southern fried of his rise from sharecropper poverty in allowed the flexibility needed to per­ funk”. North Carolina through college and the form the intricate and funky dance rou­ Many of the racially mixed fans were military and into the maelstrom of poli­ tines, which were excellent considering adorned, in ARRESTED DEVELOP­ tics in the City of Brotherly Love, where the fact that the concentration of EN MENT tee-shirts and danced and sang he evidently never learned to mistrust VOGUE lies within their vocal perfor­ along with EN VOGUE. anyone, causing a newspaperto describe mance rather than visual. This proves the cross-over success that him as “too good to be mayor”. The divas were accompanied by five both the groups are currently enjoying. Page 18 • THE MAROON TIGER • Thursday, October 8,1992 HOMECOMING PREVIEW

Offense: Morehouse’s offense, which scored EVEN only 7 points in the first two games of the season, has awakened with 21 and 17 points in O INTANGIBLES: Morehouse is off to its best the last two games. They are led by quarter­ start since 1979. They are on a roll and need back Eric Johnson, wide receiver Jairus this big conference win. They have not lost a Middlebrooks, and the rushing quartet of Wil­ £ homecoming since 1989. liam Lee, Dedrick Young, Keith Turner, and Henry Bowles. EDGE TO A&M q Offense: A&M’s offense is also going through EDGE TO MOREHOUSE hard times. They have scored only eight points u per games in starting off 0-4. They are led by Defense: Morehouse is one of the top-ranked y quarterback Chris Raymond, tailback Eddie teams in the country (8th nationally). They Cooper and Anthony Thomas. have given up only 10 points per game. They £ are led up front by Hashim Bomani, Kevin Defense: A&M’s defense is definitely not the Giggers, and linebacker Carlton Moore. The reason they are 0-4. They are ranked second in secondary is led by the duo Jason Bryant and the SIAC behind Morehouse. They are led by Demetrius Jordan. c Free Safety Rod Isaac and the linebacker duo of Hugh Thomas and Andre Kellum. EDGE TO MOREHOUSE Special Teams: A&M punter James Robeson Special Teams: Morehouse's Jairus A averages 39.7 yards per punt. Return man Middlebrooks is averaging 10.7 yards on punt L Eddie Cooper’s average is 23.2 yards on the returns. The punting duo of Steve Lorrick and kick. Morris Turner is averaging 36 yards per punt. A Kicker Ben Blackburn is two for four and has £ Coaching: A&M coach Raymond Bonner has scored 9 points. Dedrick Young is averaging led the Bulldogs to three straight SIAC cham­ 21.3 yards on kick return. pionships. Even though his team is 0-4 this M year, he will have his team ready. EVEN INTANGIBLES: Alabama A&M has started Coaching: Morehouse's Craig Cason is 9-5 off the season 0-4 but that’s nothing new to overall in two years. He has turned the Maroon them. Last year they were 5-6 but all five wins Tigers around and is a candidate for coach of A came against SIAC opponents. They’re going the year. & for their fourth straight SIAC championship.

COMMENTS: Morehouse is not the team of old and is looking to overtake Alabama A&M as the top team in the SIAC. Alabama A&M is 0-4 and needs a victory badly. With the two teams both needing a big victory, it should be a very exciting game. Prediction: Morehouse 24-Alabama A&M 10. Thursday, October 8,1992 • THE MAROON TIGER • Page 19

» KEVS KORNER

WHAT’S UP? ft’s me again. Coming at you from the straight up point of view, not from the sugar coated view that they like to see here at the House. One of my fellow writers on staff was recently censored by ‘the man”; I wonder how long it will be before they start censoring me and my ghettoisms. Well let me get off politics and talk about some sports. Did any of you see the Miami vs. FAMU score (Miami won 38-0)? Remember back in the day when FAMU was beating the you know what out of Miami with the same type of players that go to Miami today? I wonder if the Miami players know this? Maybe one day the top players will realize that they are being used like animals at the top schools (schools make millions, and most athletes do not get their degrees), and will start going back to the black institutions. Can’t you see it now? Morehouse vs. Central St. on New Years Day for the mythical National Championship! Yea, about as much as Jesse Jackson winning the Presidency. On to a different topic. When is Morehouse going to get a new gym? We have about 3,000 students, and a gym that only seats about 2,200. Does that mean that some students don’t have to pay their student fees? I doubt it! Props of the week go out to Carlton Moore. He was SIAC Player of the Week two weeks ago, and against Albany St. He was all over the field in the Maroon Tigers 17-10 win. He also wore 44 on the back of his helmet, in honor of Jason Brown (Brown was the starting linebacker on the opposite side of Moore, until last week, when he hurt his neck and is now out for the year). On the lighter side, I saw Coach McAfee walking around the campus recently. I’m telling you all, Mac has something up his sleeve. For a coach who lost in the first round of the SIAC Tournament to Morris Brown, he is just a little too happy!! Whatever it is, GO AHEAD WIT YO BAD SELF MAC!!!! Well I’m outta here!!! Oh yea, we have five big games in a row (Hampton, Alabama A&M, Morris Brown, Savannah St., and CAU); stay off the juice fellas, ya know how y’all get when you get full of that stuff!!!

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Elsewhere in the AUC By Kevin Donalson

Clark Atlanta University beat West Georgia College 28-26 in an exciting game at Herndon Stadium Saturday, ft was the SIAC’s first win against a Gulf Coast Conference team this year. (SIAC was previously 0-4). CAU will play Fort Valley State next week in Fort Lauderdale, FL and then will have Tuskegee at home on October 10. Morris Brown lost to Fort Valley State College 32-6 in Macon, GA Saturday. Morris Brown is now 0-3 in the conference and will play Alabama A&M at home this weekend and then will travel to play Miles on the 10th of October.

SIAC STANDINGS (AS OF SEPTEMBER 27,1992)

INSTITUTION CONFERENCE OVERALL Savannah State 3-0 4-0 Fort Valley State 1-0 2r2 Morehouse 1-0 3-1 Sure air bags work great in front-end collisions, but only Tuskegee 2-1 2-2 a safety belt can protect you from side and rear-end collisions. Clark Atlanta 1-1 2-1 So buckle up. And you’ll cover all the angles. Albany State 1-1 1-2 YOU COULD LEARN A IflT FROH A DUMMY Alabama A&M 0-1 0-4 BUCKLE YOUR SAFETY BELT. Miles College 0-2 0-4 Morris Brown 0-3 1-3

A Public Service of U S Department This Publication Fa more information, call the Airbag & Child Safety Hotline: 800-424-9393 of Transportation o Jason Bryant is what college football is all about. This former junior walk-on has worked hard and is now an All- American. This year, he is second on PLAYER the team in tackles with 22 and leads in interceptions with 3. Last year, he was named all-SIAC and was a black col­ lege All-American. This week in OF Morehouse’s 17-10 win over Albany State, he had seven tackles and one pass • EARN EXTRA INCOME * deflection. His big hit onAlbany State’s J last drive pretty much took the steam out Earn $200-500 weekly mailing travel brochures. THE of them. For information send a stamp addressed When asked what was the difference between this team and the Morehouse envelope to: ATW Travel, Inc. P.O. Box team when he first started playing, 430780, South Miami, FL 33143 Bryant said, “coachingandattitude...we WEEK want to play forthese coaches; it used to be we were just out there.” Jason Bryant—Free Safety If Jason Bryant continues to play well this year and next year, he could be Morehouse’s first NFL draft choice in a long time. Page 20* THE MAROON TIGER • Thursday, October 8,1992

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