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Morehouse College • Atlanta, GA December 2010 Volume LXXXV, issue i i SGA Senate Drafting Proposal for First Fall Break Gerren K. Gaynor be considered, the senate with opportunity of enact­ Fall break]. It certainly war­ tion it would possibly be one A Fall break may not ben­ Managing Editor must first submit a draft to ing a Fall break there is also rants the administration's se­ to two days on the academic efit only the students. “It gerren .gay nor @ gmai 1 .com the college provost, Dr. Wel­ some doubt among adminis­ rious consideration,” senior calendar after midterms. Spel­ could allow faculty the op­ don Jackson, and the college tration. According to Taylor, Renaldo Pearson said. man's Fall break is currently portunity to prepare for the major complaint from Committee on Educational President Franklin, Jackson Spelman and other colleges two days during the week of remainder of the semester and students during the Fall Policy. The proposal has not and some administrators are and universities such as Har­ their midterms. catch up on grading." Taylor Asemester is the absence beenof finalized, however, Tay­ not opposed to the idea, how­ vard, Princeton and Columbia SGA Vice President Tyler said. a break to clear their minds lor and other senators are in ever. they are concerned that have Fall breaks between the Bell believes a Fall break will Taylor is confident in the from the arduous academic the process of drafting one to a break could lead to student Labor Day and Thanksgiving significantly benefit students. ability of the senate to induce environment. SGA senator be submitted in the Spring se­ apathy toward coursework as holidays. “Students' morale could the provost and committee. Dontavius Taylor noticed that mester. the semester progresses.. Oth­ “Morehouse students cur­ grow exponentially and stress “The success of the propos­ burgeoning sentiment and According to Provost Jack- er administrators support the rently go 11 or 12 weeks levels could dramatically de­ al will be determined by the proposed the idea to solicit son, Morehouse has never idea, viewing it as an oppor­ without a break during that crease,” Bell said. persuasiveness of (the pro­ the college administration for had a fall break, which would tunity for students to regroup. same period of time." Taylor “Students have been asking posal] and its ability to shine a Fall break. make this feat a first in the “Spelman and many other said. for it and we think it is a rea­ light on the advantages and In order for a Fall break to college's history. However liberal arts schools have [a If the proposal meets frui­ sonable, attainable goal.” not the disadvantages.”

Morehouse College Commemorates Freshman Papa Johns VP and Freshens Appointed to Class at Ritual Blazer Ceremony Coming to NBC Affiliate Morehouse Kevin Mallory Morning Campus News Editor kevincmallory @gmail .com News he vacant facility by Kobe Ansong Jazzman's Café. the Contributing Writer TMorehouse College book­ [email protected] store, and Statz barbershop will soon be occupied by Papa oon, Patrice Washington. John's and Freshens. The two Svice president of com­ companies are expected to be munications and external af­ operational within the first fairs for the Economic Em­ couple of the spring semester. powerment Initiative (EEI), “These vendors will be will be making her way onto coming to the Morehouse the small screen. Washington campus in an effort to meet was recently appointed as a some of the requests that stu­ personal finance contributor dents have placed to faculty on an NBC affiliate morning and staff.” Ralph Johnson, the news show based in middle Chief Procurement Officer, Georgia. said. “It is all about meeting “I consider it practice for the students' needs and lis­ making me the Black Suze tening to the students. That Orman,” she said. is why those choices were EEI is a nonprofit organiza­ made.” tion dedicated to assisting Johnson, who came from students in managing their Ericsson Inc., a telecommuni­ financial resources, building cations company, has held his entrepreneurial success, and position since the beginning creating wealth. It has insti­ of the semester and said that tutional partnerships with the the proposal to bring these Members of the class of 2012 as freshmen walk to Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel with Morehouse blazers in hand. three schools of the AUC and two vendors to campus has other colleges and universi­ been in the works since his ties in Atlanta. Gerren K. Gaynor ing into the rows one by one. blazers symbolized and how “Today is a special day for arrival. Her passion does not lie Managing Editor The occasion was modeled they were to be treated. He you because you are about to While some may question solely in making money, but gerren .gay nor @ gmail .com after Crown Forum. Chairs encouraged them to keep the adorn the coat of the Mys­ bringing a Papa John's to cam­ also in assisting others to were aligned on stage to seat programs, as they were keep­ tique,” Jackson said. pus when there is one nearby make their own. She has a he Office of Student Ser­ President Robert Franklin, sakes of a developing tradi­ The provost instructed the on Northside Dr.. Johnson, passion for educating women Tvices and Alvin Darden, Provost Weldon Jackson, Dr. tion at the college. Class of 2014 to sport their who also is a Howard Univer­ and college students about fi­ Dean of the Freshman Class,William Bynum, Vice Presi­ Provost Jackson delivered Morehouse signature blazers sity graduate, contends that nances. organized the second an­ dent for Student Services, the occasion to the fresh­ with pride. “You’re not going this decision will provide stu­ Through Young Fit and Fly nual blazer ceremony for the Henry Goodgame, Director man class. Jackson compared to find any other service like dents with convenience. (YFF), an organization Class of 2014. “The Coat of of Alumni Relations and the the wearing of the blazers to this in the academic universe Sophomore Steven Greene founded by Brandi and Karli The Mystique” was held on freshman class president Ste­ honorary traditions such as where you are called to put on is in favor of the move to Harvey committed to inspir­ Tuesday during freshman ori­ phen Green. an Olympic athlete proudly the coat of the Mystique.” bring the two companies to ing young women to take re­ entation. The freshman class Darden welcomed the sporting his country’s colors Jackson quoted a phrase campus in order to give stu­ sponsibility over their lives, proceeded into the the Inter­ freshman class to the ceremo­ and a new fraternity member President Franklin said to dents more options. national King Chapel, with nial event, which purpose was wearing his organizational See NBC, page 2 ► maroon blazers in arm, fill­ to enlighten them on what the jacket. See BLAZER, page 2 ► Sec FRESHENS, puye 2 ► —... inside track..... 1 ----

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Chief Layout Editor orehouse College for­ travels often, so with the help It remains to be seen how [email protected] “Many times women are being taken advantage of in busi­ mally welcomed a of a grant, the chapel created effective Ellis and the chapel Remington Jadkson ’32 ness,” she explained. Mnew member to campus thison more stationary position. can be in making spirituality Photography Editor Washington is a mother, wife, financial expert, and success­ charules@sbcglobal. net Nov. 14 in Sale Hall Chapel. Years ago, Ellis, 31, admits an important idea on campus ful woman. In her junior year at the University of Southern Terrence 'Can^pbedl ’ll Reverend James Ellis III has he may have seemed like the again. Morehouse College is California she got a realtor’s license and in the following year, Chief Copy Editor been named the first Associ­ least likely candidate for this historically rooted in the Bap­ [email protected] started a real estate company. She graduated from USC with a ate Campus Minister. Ellis position. He did not grow up tist faith, but the student body Victoria Plummer SC T 1 business degree and $18,000 worth of debt. However, due to officially began his duties in in the church and was not tru­ has been relatively apathetic Associate Copy Editor her financial savvy, Washington was able to pay off her debt [email protected] early November and has been ly in touch with religion until towards the chapel program in utilizing the revenue from the fledgling real estate company. hard at work acclimating him­ age 20. Ellis hopes to use that recent years, an issue that El­ Washington believes that her experience can provide a mod­ EDITORS self with the campus and the experience as a way to con­ lis will have to combat. He is Kevin Mallory ”31 el of how college students can make money. students. nect with students. confident that other positions Campus News Editor “Work, work, work!” she said. “Work experience, whether The position is the first of “I really hope to be a men­ that are in the works, like a (Lance (Dixon ”12 it be through a part-time job, apprenticeship or internship, is Associate Campus News Editor its kind at the college and tor and resource,” Ellis said. Director of Performing Arts far more beneficial than having great grades." Paul Daniels 11 ’12 was introduced for multiple “Not just for the chapel assis­ for the Chapel, and his avail­ “In this economy, employers don’t want to waste time or World & Local Editor reasons. The role of the cam­ tants but for all students.” ability and technical savvy Dannieka Wiggins SC ’13 resources teaching young people even the most basic lessons pus minister is to assist Dean Ellis earned multiple de­ will be enough to rejuvenate Associate World & Local Editor of office politics and work ethic. Being able to show experi­ Sescily Coney SC T 1 Carter, dean of the Martin grees including a B.A. from student interest in religion. ence is invaluable.” Business & Tech Editor Luther King Jr. International University of Maryland in Ellis, who is also an online Under the age of 30, Washington already has an impressive Reginald Williaains ’12 Chapel, in his duties. The African-American Studies, a professor at George Fox list of accomplishments, and she is living proof of what dili­ Associate Bussiness & Tech Editor position also places Ellis in master’s in theological stud­ Evangelical Seminary in Elizabeth Sawyer SC 11 gence and a plan can manifest. Features Editor charge of the Chapel Assis­ ies from Baylor University, Portland and a featured blog­ Sierra Stokes SC ’13 tants Program and developing and most recently, a master's ger for dayl.org, hopes that Associate Features Editor new initiatives for the chapel of sacred theology from Pitts­ his experience can make up FRESHENS and Papa Johns Tire’veiD Anderson ’13 such as a certificate program. burgh Theological Seminary. for the mystery behind the Opinions Editor “I am sort of the pastor of Despite all this success, Ellis position. Karen Bullock SC 11 to occupy vacant space Associate Opinions Editor the campus, while Dean Cart­ admits that he has been “im­ This new campus confidant Spencer Greene’ll er is still the bishop,” Ellis pressed” by Morehouse in will also have to be unique, a Arts & Entertainment Editor said. his short time here and hopes challenge Ellis feels prepared adjacent to Jazzman’s Café Tav'lor WiHimniwi ’12 This new role was seen as to gain from the students as to face. “Morehouse gives Associate A&E Editor necessary due in part to Cart­ much as they gain from his [students] and, particularly, ))omdan Sihepard’12 ◄ continued from front page though, feels that competition Sports Editor er’s age; Carter has been the presence. the chapel assistants a ground­ between companies could Charlie WilliaiTK TV ’12 leader of King Chapel for “I like interacting with col­ ing ministry that’s unique for “I think it would be great to benefit the students. Associate Sports Editor 31 years. Ellis’ appointment lege students and being in a undergrad.” Ellis said. give students on campus ac­ “I don’t know much about serves to implant some youth college environment.” Ellis cess to other dining options Freshens, but this venue PUBLIC RELATIONS Spencer Greene’l I besides the cafeteria and may also cut business from Public Relations Director Morehouse initiates new ceremony to confer Kilgore,” Greene said. Jazzman’s,” Jerry' Pratt Jr., a [email protected] Freshens is a restaurant that sophomore psychology and sells healthy smoothies and philosophy double major, MULTIMEDIA BLAZERS upon the freshman class yogurt, and Papa John's will said. “It may bring competi­ •O’koyea Huff Boone ’12 Webmaster ◄ continued from front page blazer is now 100 percent men to use their blazers as a sell its trademark pizza with tion. which may make prices okoyeahb@gmail. com wool, with interior pen and reminder of that brotherhood baked wings. The facility go down,” Pratt, a native of Carl Ringgold ’ll each graduate during the PDA pockets, a larger seal during times of “superficial will be licensed and operated Albany, GA, added. New Media Director 2010 Commencement Ser­ and the letter “M" detailed on differences” such as dorm through Sodexo, Inc. Students have wanted addi­ carl. ringgold@gmail. com “It is all about making sure tional dining options for Renley HaygStt T2 vice, “You represent More­ its buttons. competitiveness. Tiger TV Producer house.” Jackson expressed Bynum instructed the Class “That blazer in your closet students have healthy choic­ years, and these two compa­ kenleyhargett@gmail. com to the freshmen that the coat of 2014 to treat their blazers is a reminder of unity,” he es,” Johnson said. nies provide those options. of the Mystique was not just with care and provided par­ said. Junior Phillip Wiggins Freshman Andrew Peterson ADVISER a blazer but a symbol of the ticular guidelines: (1) Blazers Franklin called upon the however, is not too sure about supports the campus venture Ron Thomas college. “Represent it well” are to be dry cleaned only, (2) freshman class to be honor­ the proposed healthiness of and is not concerned about Jackson said. hung on a hanger, (3) encased able, noble and willing to lift the food and wonders if an­ Papa John’s and Freshens tak­ Bynum presented the fresh­ in plastic covering (when others as they climb the lad­ other campus venture would ing business away from cur­ man class with the maroon plausible), (4) should not be der of success. have been a better idea. “The rent dining options. blazer etiquette, instructing thrown, (5) and the tail of the Franklin sanguinely spoke smoothie idea is pretty cool, “I know many students are when and when not to wear blazer should be properly cut on the Mystique and the im­ but pizza is too fattening,” eager for more dining op­ them. Students are to wear and released. pact it will make “when, not Wiggins said. “I think the tions,” Peterson said. their blazers at formal and “This is not just a article of if’ President Barack Obama freshmen would prefer a dry “I don't think that the new college functions such as clothing or a piece of ward­ comes to Morehouse. cleaner.” restaurants will steal too much Crown Forum, when official­ robe, but a symbol of expecta­ Franklin rallied the Class of Another thing to consider is business from the cafeteria. ly representing the college, tion,” Franklin said, address­ 2014 as they enthusiastically how these businesses will “There are a still large num­ and when visually prepared ing the freshman class. chanted "Morehouse...your affect Jazzman's. Freshens ber of students who are on to live up to the ideals of the The president spoke briefly house at your service.” and Jazzman’s sell similar limited college budgets and college. Students, however, on the distinct symbolisms of The ceremony ended with items, and Johnson is not sure rely on scholarship-provided are not to wear their blazers the blazer; symbols of unity, Goodgame enjoining the how the businesses will af­ meal plans, including my­ to parties and when stepping sacrifice and service. Frank­ freshman class to stand to fect Jazzman’s. One student, self.” or strolling. lin said the symbol of unity their feet and put on their Bynum also pointed out reaffirmed the Morehouse blazers. "Take care of this that since its induction in brotherhood. He character­ ’House,” Goodgame said. 2007, the maroon blazer ized the blazers as art. “It is “When anyone finds you in has gone through a series of art and it is hope. We have art your Morehouse blazer, let it looks before arriving at the so we are not destroyed by the always be in a way that you final product to be worn by truth,” Franklin said. are uplifting your institution.” the freshman class. 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Leonard Horne is such a highly lethal disease.” Besides oral vaccines, treatment of cholera the proposed stockpile, but he does not L----- Staff Writer The most recent outbreak is reported to includes replacing lost fluid with oral or in­ an exact figure at this time. Vaccine manu­ [email protected] have been on the island of Hispaniola, which travenous rehydration solution, as well as facturers could scale up to produce millions includes the countries of Haiti and the Do­ antibiotics. of doses, but that could take months. ue to massive outbreaks of cholera in minican Republic. “The problem is they dnly have about a “If you have [to] wait months and months Haiti. Sub-Saharan Africa and South Hotez states, “This cholera outbreak is ac­ hundred thousand or so doses on hand in every time an outbreak occurs, then you’re DAsia, experts are proposing that the Unitedtually part of a larger pandemic that's been each place. And if you are going to entertain way behind the game,” concludes Hotez. States establish an emergency stockpile of going on for several decades. We came to the possibility of a widespread use of a vac­ The three tropical disease experts su£ vaccines. An expedient delivery of vaccines the conclusion that this is an opportunity to cine in Hispaniola, you would want millions that the United States take the lead. “The would have immediate humanitarian ben­ really think about ways to use the vaccine in of doses. So, right now, even if we wanted United States does stockpile potential ^ efits. Additionally, it would also prevent what we would call reactive situations.” to embark on an ambitious vaccination cam­ ventions for bio-terrorist threats. So, f< the disease from exacerbating the effects of Traditionally, vaccines are used to prevent paign in Hispaniola, you don’t have that as stance, they stockpile medicines for an natural and man-made disasters. outbreaks of diseases, but once the outbreak an option,” says Hotez. and in some cases smallpox vaccine, Professor Peter Hotez of George Washing­ has occurred, the cholera vaccine has not “So what we’re proposing is at least to also have the ability to add cholera to 1 ton University, Professor Matthew Waldor been widely used. And we think there’s have the option of having the vaccine avail­ Hotez posits. Naturally, a cholera va of Harvard medical School and Dr. John an opportunity to do that. The problem of able in horrific situations, like we’re seeing stockpile would be both a humanitariai Clemens of the International Vaccine In­ course is we don’t have the vaccine avail­ now in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. diplomatic resource. stitute have published their proposal in the able.’’ To give us the option of having large doses “Particularly,” he says, “with Seer New England Journal of Medicine. There are three cholera vaccine makers. of vaccine available,” he says. Clinton now coming out and talking < “What we've been concerned about is Of the three, two are major Hotez asserts that mil­ a new role for the State department.” That the fact that now there’s been multiple manufacturers: Cru- lions of doses role would prove to be a locus for the de-- outbreaks of cholera over the last several cell of Sweden would be partment’s diplomatic activities with its de­ years.” Says Hotez, “So, we’ve been re­ and Shanta needed velopment work through USAID. ally trying to be thoughtful about are we of In­ for “We’re going to see more and more use < fully using our armamentarium of inter­ dia. what she terms civilian power,” Hotez pre­ ventions against cholera, which of course dicts.

Will the the study chose to remain anonymous because the study Pentagon wasn’t publicly released. Nonetheless, a survey con­ Dismiss ‘Don’t cluded that 70 percent of troops agreed there would be repercus­ Ask Don’t Tell’? sions. The opposition came main­ ly from combat troops, 46 percent Dannieka Wiggins of the resistance stems from Marines. Associate World & Local Editor Jordan Gilmore, a sophomore Inter­ [email protected] national Studies major from Spelman College in the Navy R.O.T.C at Morehouse says, “ it depends on the squadron because recent study about the military’s “don’t co- “If some people will take it personally ...but if Aask don’t tell” policy, which prohibits chairs t h e you have a job in the military it shouldn’t gays from openly displaying their homoof­ the study, govern- matter if you’re gay”. sexuality, was released as supposed grounds Pentagon Gener­ ment must ques­ The study indicates a direct connection for the law to be dismissed. Congressional al Counsel Jeh Johnson tion the status of ‘don’t between troops who support the repeal, Democrats were anxious to see if the study and Army General Carter Ham. ask don’t tell’ after all this time then troops that have worked with homosexu­ was going to be enough to support their ef­ Gates motioned for Senate interference in that should indicate its stability as a law. al service members, troops who haven’t forts of overturning the law. However, re­ the matter, supporting the repeal to the law Telling someone that they can’t pursue their worked with homosexual service members publicans were not completely persuaded because he claims that it “requires people to goal of fighting for our country simply be­ and those who don’t report the repeal. About that the study, or the democrats’ efforts, lie.” To support his opposition, Gates used cause they'd prefer to express themselves, 92 percent of troops who served with gay would be substantial enough to overturn the the Pentagon study to show that most mili­ who they truly are, and their sexual prefer­ service members believed that the sexual­ law. tary members aren’t concerned with the ban. ence just goes to show how narrow minded ity of their fellow service members did not According to defense secretary, Robert “We spend a lot of time in the military our country is,” says Addison DeMoss, a negatively affect their work. Members char­ Gates and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of talking about integrity and honor and val­ sophomore, political science major at More­ acterized this performance as either good, Staff Administration, Mike Mullen, there was ues. Telling the truth is a pretty important house College. neutral or very good. a follow up report Tuesday Nov. 30 with the value in that scale,” Gates said. Many people who spoke on the results of

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Sescily R. Coney 14. 2010. As he was exiting to locate missing comput­ public amusement, and Business and Tech Editor his girlfriend’s baby show­ ers. However, students like was published by various Generation sescilyrenee@gmail .com er. Messy Mya was shot to Blake Robbins, were often online websites. Deadspin death. The most horrific photographed 400 times was the first. The interest rivacy. It's a principal part about was that his life­ within two-week intervals, in the PowerPoint presenta­ rule that this country less body was captured on including while they slept tion wasn't solely because Clueless Pcontinually seems to beatsomeone's cellular camera in their beds. Throughout it involved sex. but because down from a pillar to a peb­ and twitpic'd everywhere. the duration of their pro­ it was written by a woman Sescily R, Coney a more technological-savvy His death was placed on gram, their remote tracking about athletes attending the ble. It's a principal that has Business and Tech Editor environment. Schools are public display. devices went off 40 times. same school that faced an­ been constantly stripped sescilyrenee@gmail .com equipping themselves tech­ away after the Sept. 1 1 trag­ Messy Mya's death comes “I think what they're do­ other sex scandal in 2006. nologically so that they can on the coattails of other pri­ ing was absolutely terrible “It just goes to show you edies and the passing of the ord on the street is reach the students at an even vacy invading incidents and scary,” Blake told Good that something you put on Patriot Act. It's something that technology is dis­ medium. that our parents valued, that w here technology was used Morning America. “They the Internet isn't private,” Wtracting our generation. TexMany­ students define their we tried to exercise, and as a medium to spread ma­ are invading my house. Kelsey Porter, a Duke se­ ting and Skype are making initial engagement as their that our children will be licious acts. Accompanying They might as well be sit­ nior and president of The us less personable and the start down a slippery slope. oblivious about. The com­ the incidents at Rutgers a ting in my room watching Girls Club said in an inter­ lingo used online is making Vishal Singh, a high school few months ago are a web- me without my knowing.” view with The Huffington ing of the technological age us dumber. We don't know senior from Redwood City, has not helped with restor­ cam spying campaign by a In North Carolina, the Post. While she’s surprised how to communicate with­ California, described his ing privacy's ethical and Pennsylvania school and story was more disturb­ at just how widely distrib­ out a technological medium childhood as many of us moral standards. Instead, it a project-gone-wrong on ing and damaging. Karen uted the list was, “it's the and we are even losing our would. He explains how his creates a safe haven for its Duke University’s campus. Owen, a former student, day and age we live in right scholarly skills of research sixth grade year was one of destruction and depletion. The Lower Merion school composed a mock thesis, now,” she said. “Anything and information acquisition. production. He studied hard, Weeks ago. Twitter lit up district organized a pro­ which detailed her sexual you put on the Internet be­ Why read a book when it can he passed all of his tests, and with the news of Messy motion where its students encounters with thirteen comes public property.” read to you? Why search for he was an exemplary stu­ Mya's death. Messy Mya would receive free Apple popular athletes on campus. While these cases are be­ a document manually when dent. Seventh grade, things was a growing YouTube MacBooks to use for their She included with her thesis ing judicially handled, they Google can find it automati­ changed. For one, his mother sensation that garnered his educational and recreation­ a PowerPoint presentation set a precedence for how cally? Wake up generation went back to work because audience with funny vid­ al uses. The school and the that stated their names, pro­ negatively technology, spe­ clueless! We are making life of the slipping economy, eos and commentary about district were ecstatic about duced graphic photographs, cifically those used online, harder on ourselves. and he got a computer. Once things we have all thought. the promotion. However, and explicitly described is being used. Our privacy is How bad can it be? Well the computer entered his While staying committed the school district did not their sexual activities. She not safe, but it is our respon­ consider the fact that 20 life, Singh explains, his new to his growing fan base, include the disclaimer that emailed her 42-page nar­ sibility to keep our private percent of 18-20 year olds world of procrastination be­ Messy Mya was also com­ the webcams were used rative to her friends, who matters behind the crystal­ surveyed in a British online came his place of comfort. mitted to his family. He was for spying on the children. emailed it to their friends, line computer screens. magazine believe that an um­ Recent studies show that currently dating and was Originally, the school dis­ and the rapid chain of com­ bilical cord is a musical note students often use technol­ expecting his first child. trict stated, the “spying” munication began. Soon, and have no clue that it’s the ogy for recreational and en­ All of this ended on Nov. was simply a precaution it went viral, or online for attachment between a mother tertainment purposes, not and her child. Or consider educational ones. When that those same young adults education is put into the surveyed believe that a wom­ realm of technology, half of an is pregnant for 12 months students ages 8-18 are using To become a Business & Technology instead of nine. the Internet, watching TV, or Researchers say that temp­ using some sort of technolo­ tation of these technologies gy while doing schoolwork, Staff Writer, contact the section is particularly powerful for as researched by the Kaiser young adults, although tech­ Family Foundation earlier nology does affect Genera­ this year. editor or stop by The Maroon Tiger tion X and Baby Boomers With this being said, fur­ as well. They continue to ther research suggests that state that the risk for tech­ our minds cannot focus or Office in Archer Hall Room I 15! nological dependency and set priorities because we distraction is that the brain are constantly engaged. The develops a habit for continu­ major cross sections of our ally switching tasks, thus brain become increasingly creating an environment of active during downtime. instability and the inability It is during this period that Wiretapping Invading Your to thoroughly concentrate on our brain is able to synthe­ one thing. size information, draw in­ “Their brains are rewarded ferences and connections to not for staying on task but for various ideas and concepts, Social Space jumping to the next thing,” and to even discover a sense Michael Rich said. Rich is an of self. associate professor at Har­ “Downtime is to the brain Kamille Shine tial launch, Kik had more rect TV, Verizon, and Sprint fied because of the fact that vard Medical School and ex­ what sleep is to the body,” Contributing Writer than 1 million users. Weirdly to immediately comply with more people communicate on ecutive director of the Center Dr. Rich said. “But kids are kshine [email protected] as many discovered, Kik be­ various requests when pre­ the internet the same if not on Media and Child Health in in a constant mode of stimu­ gan to add people to their per­ sented with a court wiretap­ more than on the telephone. Boston. “The worry is we're lation.” ecently the emergence of sonal list of contacts, many of ping order. Recently the New People within Mueller's raising a generation of kids Dr. Rich feels as though a new technological trend whom were not connected to York Times discussed Robert team and some from Obama's in front of screens whose youth should embrace their Rhas hit the scene. Blackberry.their social networks or with­ S. Mueller III. the director of task force are currently pre­ brains are going to be wired technological devices, but iPhone. iPod, and Android in their cellular phonebooks. the Federal Bureau of Inves­ paring to draft legislation and differently." to also find a balance with joined to develop "Kik Mes­ Many users suddenly felt that tigation, and his traveling to submit it to Congress by early It is not uncommon for other outside forces. In his senger." The purpose of this their privacy had been invad­ Silicon Valley to meet with next year. young adults and teenagers opinion, this balance is what application was to connect all ed and no one was as safe as top executives of several tech­ In regards to wiretapping, to spend hundreds of hours is needed to compete and smart phone users regardless they thought. nology firms about a proposal the public has raised many texting or engaging with one succeed in the modern era. the type of phone they had Many individuals are un­ to make it easier to wiretap criticisms about the future it another via social network­ Overall, research shows or what network they were aware of the w iretapping law Internet users. holds. People have indicated ing sites. Video game usage that we are no longer Gen­ currently utilizing. It sought passed in 1994. Some of us Mr. Mueller sought to meet feelings that further wiretap­ has also skyrocketed over eration Y. We are Generation to be one of the newest and may not be aware possibly with prominent companies ping may inhibit innovation the years. With the research Clueless. Our dependency leading worldwide trends. It because the majority of Kik’s such as Google and Facebook and may possibly make so­ as appalling as it presents it­ on technology is growing was fast, reliable, it told you users were still learning how to potentially gain support for ciety feel unsafe. This adds self to be, students are often at an alarming rate and we when a message was sent, de­ to perfect their writing skills his new proposal to expand to the notion that there is no faced with the conflicting no longer know how to be livered. and read even when and how to tie their shoelaces. wiretapping. Additionally, privacy. At the end of the day views of those with author­ sufficient students, friends, the person is still typing a The “Communications As­ within this new expansion, it is left for us to determine if ity. 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Sierra Stokes deeds to come from the ladies. Av.swmZc Features Editor Jaleesa Diaz, a sophomore, [email protected]. made it a point to express that edu she is grateful to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror­ n Nov. 21 Spelman col­ ity, Inc., but she is more ready lege welcomed the new­ to be of service through her Oest additions to the “Sweet"membership. Mu Pi chapter of Alpha “Spelman is the number Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incor­ one historically black col­ porated. On that day the la­ lege," Diaz said. "Alpha Kap­ dies revealed themselves to pa Alpha Sorority Inc. is the their family, friends, and the first black sorority created. world. Wearing all black and Created during a time when covering their faces in veils women barely had a voice let the line of forty-four distin­ alone an organization of sis­ guished women marched into terhood focused on being of the Spelman campus amphi­ service to all mankind. It feels theater ready to finally de­ amazing, especially as a first clare themselves as members generation college student. of Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror­ However, humbleness is key. ity, Incorporated. As Chan­ I feel blessed to be a member ning Miller unveiled and wel­ of this organization, but I do comed each of the ladies she know that it was in God’s plan was thanked by a song from for me and 1 must use this as a the latest members. To top tool to help others, and not as it off the ladies also sang to personal applause." their new sorority big sisters Shortly after the line was expressing their gratitude for revealed Diaz's words proved being selected and wanting to be true with the hosting of ute to the chapter through ser­ tion of intimidating people have always been heavily in­ The ladies are making it known to please them in every way. Gifts of Giza drive. At the vice and establishing personal sometimes, but as a member fluenced by members of Al­ that they are here to leave their The line sisters also recog­ drive, the Mu Pi chapter of relationships. of the Mu Pi chapter I will be pha Kappa Alpha Sorority mark through their ongoing nized the Greek fraternities Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, “As a member of the relatable to young men and Inc. and to be able to greet drive and dedication to each and no question about it they Inc. along with the Alpha Rho "Sweet” Mu Pi chapter I will women. I understand that true them as sorors is something other and the community. were warmly received. After chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha mentor and uplift young men leadership is the product of that I cannot quite put into Means concluded, “I intend singing a song of sisterhood Fraternity, Inc. gave gifts to and women through personal relationships,” added Diaz. word. It's a wonderful experi­ to make it one of the strongest to one another the ladies all those less fortunate. The com­ relationships. Impacting a Not only through service, ence and 1 am loving the feel­ undergraduate chapters of our rejoiced. The probate was munity service aspect of the person's life is not by just but through sisterhood, the ing as a new member!” sorority. We are all extremely now over and tears and shout­ sorority was definitely obvi­ visiting their school, or pro­ newly selected members plan The excitement and bond is excited and have great ideas ing followed as family mem­ ous as the ladies each volun­ viding workshops, but it is to impact their community. the key to the chapter accom­ for new initiatives in the bers and loved ones gathered teered their time to support simply by having a personal When asked. “How does it plishing any and all goals. The coming year. I am excited to around to give gifts and hugs the Atlanta Union Mission. conversation with them. It feel to be in such a prestigious ladies definitely reflect that get my hands dirty and be­ and kisses. Nov. 21,2010 just Diaz spoke again on how she is by being relatable. Greek Sorority?" Sheryl Means, a bond and show that through sis­ gin great community service marked the beginning of great personally planned to contrib­ organizations have a reputa­ sophomore, responded, “1 terhood all things are possible. projects.”

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Tre'vell Anderson Morehouse was the pinnacle 1 came to Morehouse be­ magazine and Fox News, Opinions Editor institution of the Black com­ cause I longed to be around in 2011, Morehouse must THE MAROON [email protected] munity and 1 was a disgrace the best of the best, the bright­ get back to its roots of de­ to believe such things. That est my people had to offer. I veloping widespread leaders 010 has been an interest­ Morehouse meant change. longed to see the process of wanting to take a stand despite TIGER ing for Mother More­ That it meant leadership. That galvanizing a group of peo­ the naysayers and onlookers. 2house. When 1 think back onit meant strength. ple disappear because we all We must understand that a all the moments for us Men My response to such state­ would be on the same page protest for a four credit hour The Organ of Student of Morehouse to be proud of, ments is simple: In 1960, yes, aiming to redefine the world. system pales in comparison Expression Since 1925 this is what 1 came up with: we were the pinnacle insti­ But as I sit here, I realize to a campaign to end human Vibe Magazine, Haiti relief tution of the Black commu­ that the Morehouse 1 had rights abuses in Kenya, let efforts, the Rick Ross de­ nity. Maybe in I960 we did read about, the Morehouse alone the West End. We must bate, the football playoffs, mean change, leadership, and my grandmother prated about understand that our brothers the spring ’10 protest. Tiana strength. lives no longer. and sisters from Clark Atlanta Kindred, Khalifah Muham­ But in 2010, we meant cow­ Or maybe she's just on life University are just as integral mad, "trunk boys," and Mike ardice, hypocrisy, and malar- support. as our brothers and sisters Griffiths. key. It is my understanding that from Morehouse and Spel- Somehow, despite how By protesting for minor im­ our institution was built with man in the fight for holistic much we want to pride our­ provements to this school, we the purpose of aiding in the liberation of our people. We selves on the responses and began to restrict ourselves holistic liberation of not only must take back our interna­ actions to the above list, 1 back to the back of the bus. By Black men, but Black people. tional appeal, as a people, to must ask. what has happened neglecting the woes of our ho­ Progressively, we became an make the pain of the Harriet to us? mosexual brothers, we made institution aimed at bettering Tubmans, the Nat Turners, the After the publication of a ourselves use the ‘Colored’ the livelihood of all persons Madam C. J. Walkers, and our previous article of mine enti­ entrance. And as a people, of color. We are supposedly grandmothers not be in vain. tled "I’m More than a Man of by focusing on the seemingly a World House where all stu­ For once we do this, we will Morehouse,” the student body racist Tea Party, expecting the dents have a social conscience truly be able to stand stead­ transformed. I had never seen change to come overnight, and a global perspective. fast, honest, true. people so infuriated at my we allowed the isms of life to But what have you done to Charleston. SC native, opinion, so charged with emo­ take over once more - sizism, end the fact that one billion Tre’vell Anderson is a sopho­ tion wanting to affect some racism, sexism, etc. people in the world live in more at Morehouse College. sort of change. My elders at­ And as we link up each chronic hunger? Majoring in political science Join our Facebook group and tempted to persuade me that Thursday to haphazardly sing What have you done to in­ pre law, Anderson serves as 1 was wrong as well. That it our Hymn, haphazardly up­ spire the child next door to the Sophomore Intern of the continue to check out our was a feat to make it to More­ holding our founders’ ideals, our House to look beyond the Bonner Office of Community house and I should be proud we do a disservice to our­ streets for success? Service. website for the latest news in to engage anyone in conver­ selves, our families, and our Or maybe we will continue sation about my school. That ancestors. to worry about CNN, VIBE the AUC www.themaroontiger.com Sex: What’s the Big Deal?

Cazembe Kennedy causing them to not be able Should the value of hooking stead of with that person you Contributing Writer to control themselves at up with multiple girls equate just met? [email protected] their first glimmer of inde­ to a value of a hard-working, Focus on being well-read, pendence. straight A student? not reading party promo­ he magnificent, the glo­ Now add a tablespoon of One would expect such tions. Focus on being well- rious, the ever-sacred separation by gender with childish mindsets to be dis­ dressed. not undressed. Try Tact of sexual intercourse.Morehouse, Spelman, and pelled upon entering an in­ well-spoken and no. I do not But let us meditate for a sec­ CAU. and two million stitution of higher learning. mean spitting the lines that ond. pinches of party promotions However, if you have not got you into that last girl's What does sex mean to us for the supposed “livest” lost your virginity by the pants. Maybe being well- as a people? party of the year. You have time you are 18, in the AUC travelled will keep you from No matter how intellectual just cooked up some sexual people think there is some­ travelling to the hospital or you are, sex plays a role in tension. thing wrong with you. courtroom. And, unless I’m your life here in the AUC. One may think that I am If you are not risking im­ mistaken, keeping one’s bal­ It becomes an issue when it just trying to magnify the pregnating someone at an ance while intoxicated was takes over your mind, when situation and that sex at par­ age when you are incapable not the definition of well- “Pretty Nasty” is so neces­ ties is absurd, but is it? Girls of handling the situation, balanced. sary that courses and exams wear skirts so low that un­ there apparently is some­ Let’s focus on advancing become less of a priority. derwear is visible and guys thing wrong with you. If the race, but through raising When the club is your place have their pants down, leav­ you are not risking Sexu­ and producing scholars and to get away, to mentally and ing them with just boxers ally Transmitted Infections not fornicating and repro­ physically cheat on your on. Females are against the (STIs) at least twice a month ducing. significant other. When the walls at parties, felt on and in college, your peers be­ Cazembe Kennedy is a dance floor becomes the set up in a public setting. lieve you must not be right freshman at Morehouse Col­ for pornographies starring Then the same people who in the head. lege. Born in Washington, you. ritually go to these clubs None of this makes sense D.C., Kennedy majors in Coming to college, we get wonder why their grades are to me. computer science. He cur­ a whiff of freedom. The not among the first three let­ The pressure that one gets rently serves as a member of idea of doing what you want ters of the alphabet. from other supposed col­ the Morehouse College Glee comes at an age when people There are many ways to lege scholars is often unrea­ Club. Brazeal Hall Resi­ are reaching their hormonal attain grades, but having sex sonable. Why can’t sex be dence Hall Council, and the peaks. Some are coming or thinking about it consis­ something special to share Honors Program. from sheltered households, tently is not one of them. with a person you love, in-

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Recycle The Maroon Tiger December I • 7,2010 www.thefnarooniiger.com OPINIONS 9 Crisis Among Freshmen Yes, You Are a Student Residence Halls Ambassador Anthony Galloway Jr. Let me also dispel any ideas wrong things. Staff Writer that the student body as a Here we are agents of social [email protected] whole should not get the change and men with a social blame for this event, and that conscience. We are harbin­ n the evening of Tues­ this should solely be put upon gers of peace and we're fight­ day, Nov. 16, a freshmen the freshmen class. If any­ ing for bragging rights. Ostroll off was held at Morebody­ is to blame, it is the more How can we address the house College. At the event, seasoned students, those who problems in the world if we in the midst of the intense have been here for years and can't address the problems in competition, a fight broke out choose to perpetuate past mis­ our own House? between two freshmen resi­ takes by teaching incoming What makes the event more dence hall stroll teams. students bad habits. From the embarrassing is the rush of It saddens me to say that residence hall alumni stroll students on stage. I'm sure clearly Morehouse is mov­ captains to the NSO leaders, they weren’t going to break ing in the wrong direction. freshmen are taught the most up the fight, but to get a bet­ This foolhardy action on the superficial principles. ter view. students’ behalf is a clear sign What is most perplexing is I ask you brothers, what do that the student body at More­ the sense of unjustified pride we stand for? What does it house is on a decline. for the building they live in. mean to be a Man of More­ Here we are at what some Now, and even when 1 was a house these days? Are all call the most prestigious his­ freshman myself, I could not those Crown Forums just a torically black college, the begin to explain why some­ humorous facade? school where black boys be­ one from one hall would feel That’s rhetorical, but really, come world changing Renais­ so illogically against some­ fighting over your freshmen sance men, and we are fight­ one from another. It may be a hall is a reason there's a crisis ing over whose freshmen hall nice joke at first and a source in the village. “goes the hardest.” Nonsense! of friendly competition, but Anthony Galloway Jr. is a First off, let me state that when it causes you to want sophomore at Morehouse Anthony Galloway Jr. you're a first year or a gradu­ you do and say while wearing this is why the class of 2013 to raise arms against some­ College. Majoring in stu­ Staff Writer ating senior. Carefully con­ Morehouse College parapher­ did not get the privilege of one else, it becomes silly and dio art, Galloway aspires to [email protected] sider the things you say when nalia. While in the AUC, you having step teams, and barely mindless. become an architect after people ask you about More­ may just be wearing school enjoyed having stroll teams When one poses the ques­ graduate school. He currently hen 1 went home for house. It goes back to that say­ colors, but when in public you - due to foolishness includ­ tion why were they fighting, serves as the Freshmen Class winter break my fresh­ ing about airing out your dirty act as an advertisement and ing numerous fights, vandal­ the lack of an intellectual an­ Coordinator for the Bonner Wman year, I received endlesslaundry. It’s not about being representative of the school. ism, hazing, and unauthorized swer is further proof that stu­ Office of Community Service. hugs and everyone from fam­ mysterious, or making More­ Imagine how it looks to events. dents here are focused on the ily, friends, neighbors, and house appear to be some secret someone when there’s a young church members asked about society. It's about presenting man at the mall wearing his my first semester of college. Morehouse in the best possible Morehouse sweatshirt hang­ They wanted to know if I en­ light. ing out with his friends, and joyed Atlanta, if I had met any We've received enough bad he’s cursing, sagging, and us­ nice girls, to explain the ru­ press over the past year; peo­ ing the N-word relentlessly. mors and drama going around ple need to see that we’re re­ Along with rowdy and bois­ about Morehouse, if I partied ally about what we say we’re terous behavior, naturally any too much, and, most impor­ about, that Morehouse is still observer would begin to asso­ tantly, how I did grade-wise. producing Renaissance men ciate this young man’s actions Needless to say, at least to with a social conscience. with Morehouse’s maroon and them, I was the face of More­ I think there’s a huge differ­ white. It’s important to real­ house College. Whenever ence between somebody ask­ ize that paraphernalia acts as someone invited me to speak ing you “So, how is More­ a branding device and free on a student panel, or i give house?” and “How did you advertisement. People associ­ my testimony of how I main­ like Morehouse?” The differ­ ate the name, logo, and colors tained my faith during my ence, I believe, is your opin­ with whatever words and ac­ freshmen year, I realized that ion. One asks what’s going on, tions come along with it. I had to be careful with my what it is all about. The other Again I warn you my broth­ words and actions. On many asks what do you think, how ers, that when speaking on be­ occasions, what people really do you feel. half of Morehouse College or wanted to see was the physical Remember that there are wearing Morehouse apparel, embodiment of Morehouse. mothers who are looking for a be cognizant of your behavior. Many parents wanted to know good place to send their boys Because although you may not Congratulations, your TigerMail if it would be a good option to become men. lead tours down Brown Street, for their own sons. Remaining The scenario previously whenever you step off campus professional, I knew that I had mentioned usually occurs be­ you are an ambassador of the account is now active. First-time users to cast aside my own personal tween familiars and acquain­ 'House. opinions and issues with the tances. However, there is an­ Anthony Galloway Jr. is a 'House, and present an objec­ other set-up that can occur sophomore at Morehouse Col­ log in with your TigerNet username tive perspective. at home as well as right off lege. Majoring in studio art, It seemed that I was the of­ campus. This is the represen­ Galloway aspires to become ficial Morehouse representa­ tation while in parapherna­ an architect after graduate and your MCid#. tive. lia. Whether you’re at Lenox school. He currently serves as This is my warning and ad­ Mall, the Marta, the airport, or the Freshmen Class Coordi­ vice to everyone going home any other public location, be nator for the Bonner Office of over the winter break, whether extra careful about the things Community Service.

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Donovan X. Ramsey complete with challenges, He even throws in a discus­ like KiD Cudi Contributing Writer joys, and complexities. In sion of his song “Lucifer” to campus for AY- [email protected] interviews, Jay says that the from The Black Album for a discussion impetus for Decoded came all of the Illuminati-minded. of his music. I T Tip-hop is for the well- from conversions with people There’s also great insight to Within the de­ i AAread. Just the thought like Oprah Winfrey and Cor­ be found in other sections of partment of is revolutionary but it imme- nel West who consider hip- the 317 page book. Through­ psychology ■ diately comes to mind while hop culture to be destructive, out, Jay-Z provides commen­ Dr. David Wall , watching arguably the great- who still don’t understand its tary on his life and times. He Rice’s Identity e est rapper alive on his book value. analyzes politics, economics, Orchestration tour to promote Decoded, In times where hip-hop cul­ the music industry, and many Research Lab f Yes, a book tour. Some rap- ture and rap music have been of his influences. Of hip-hop is involved : pers have written books and used as scapegoats for societal as a movement he writes, in research there are those self-help offer­ ills, the argument has been “There were no leaders of i n ve sti gat­ ings from executives but Jay- mounted that both are simple this ‘movement.'There wasn’t ing expres­ Z, with the help of journalist reflections of the world that even a list of demands...It sions of Black I Dream Hampton, got all deep their participants inhabit; that was definitely different, less male identity on us. Hip-hop is literary now they're mirrors being held up easily defined, less pure, and as evidenced or it had always been and Jay- to an America that is experi­ harder to celebrate than a sim­ through hip- Z was ambitious enough to enced primarily by young, ple call for revolution. But in hop lyricism extend his clout into a land Black men. In a sense, Jay-Z their way. Biggies word made for an upcom­ where no emcee has gone has expounded on that senti­ an even more desperate case ing book enti­ before. With Decoded, Mr. ment - which was quickly for some kind of change... We tled I ‘Aint No Carter attempts to further le­ becoming a tired cliché - and were coming from the per­ Joke. gitimize the genre through his built a legitimate case behind spective, ‘We need some kind From the own work by unraveling or it. For his effort, he may have of opportunity; we are ready looks of Jay- decoding his lyrics and con­ won over Winfrey because, to die.’” Z’s most re­ textualizing them within his as a part of her most recent Ultimately, what is pro­ cent venture, life story and its surrounding “Favorite Things” show, the posed with Decoded is what there’s a place events. queen of American media many hip-hop heads already of prominence Maybe you don’t get all ex­ gave the book away to her au­ know; that the music is com­ in store for hip- cited about words like “con­ dience saying that it gave her plex and behind every song hop beyond textualizing" and “unravel­ many “aha moments.” is a larger story. It’s affirm­ that of an eco­ ing” but it’s exactly what a Some of the most compel­ ing that one of the most cel­ nomic engine form of expression like hip- ling content in Decoded (from ebrated emcees has taken or campaign scope of hip-hop. In reading search Lab at Morehouse Col­ hop needs to be considered where Oprah probably got such a bold step to push the wedge issue. Just looking at a it, one asks himself, “If this is lege where he is currently en­ a genuine art form. In other those aha’s) comes by way culture forward and a book physical copy of the text, it’s what a boy from Brooklyn’s gaged in research regarding words, the 40-year-old rapper of Hov’s presentation of his like Decoded may give way clear that the culture is grow­ Marcy Projects has brought to the expression of Black male and businessman reminds us most popular songs. “This to more serious treatments of ing up and refining itself to being, what else is possible? identity in contemporary poli­ that it’s bigger than rap. Can't Be Life,” “99 Prob­ hip-hop in academic spaces. the point of introspection (a What are this genre and the tics. He has served as a writer By offering a backdrop to lems,” and "Can I Live” get For Morehouse’s part, there rendering of Andy Warhol’s people who fuel it truly ca­ for elected officials through­ his music. Jay sets up rap as a line by line treatment where is serious work being done by 1984 Rorschach appears on pable of saying and doing?” out Georgia and contributor a medium worth academic at­ the rapper offers analysis and Dr. Joycelyn Wilson with her the cover.) Most importantly, Donovan X. Ramsey is the to several publications. For tention. By doing so, he con­ clarification on some of his The HipHop2020 Curriculum the book leaves the reader Associate Researcher at the more of his work, please visit nects it to a larger community most controversial rhymes. Project which brought artists wondering; it opens up the Identity Orchestration Re­ www.dynamicstasis.com. Pilot Talk II Album Review ATTENTION STUDENTS! 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Dante Miles spearheaded by Smith. With the third Staff Writer pick in the draft, the Falcons selected Boston College standout quarterback eartbroken. Betrayed. Crushed. Matt Ryan. While at Boston College, On Aug. 20. 2007, these words Ryan compiled a record of 25-7 along Hbecame synonymous with the quan­ with leading his team to three bowl dary facing the Atlanta Falcons fran­ victories. chise. On this day Michael Vick, the Along with the addition of Ryan, the man many felt would revolutionize Falcons signed free agent running the quarterback position, plead guilty back Michael Turner. Turner had been on federal dog fighting charges. the backup to perennial pro bowler Steve Newman, a lifelong Falcons LaDainian Tomlinson while playing fan told reporters, “ It didn’t hit me for the San Diego Chargers for four until I saw the sentence. Once 1 heard seasons. he was given two years I knew it was The two newest Falcons made an over." impact immediately. On the first pass The Vick era was indeed over in At­ of his career, Ryan connected with lanta and the Falcons moved in the Falcons receiver Michael Jenkins on a direction mapped out by their rookie 62-yard strike for a touchdown. Turn­ head coach. Bobby Petrino, in 2007. er would not be outdone as he rushed The Falcons' struggles were evident for 220 yards en route to breaking the after starting the season 1-6. Along Falcons' single-game rushing record. with the losses came rumors of a rift The addition of the Offensive Rook­ between veteran players, most notably ie of the Year, Ryan, and Turner proved former Falcons comerback DeAngelo to be key to the Falcons' 11-5 sea­ Hall, and Petrino,. son in 2008. The Falcons have since Petrino's stint with the Falcons was posted winning records in consecutive short-lived, as he resigned without seasons for the first time in franchise even addressing the team in person 13 history. Alongside the solid play of games into the season. The team fin­ Ryan and Turner, the emergence of ished the season a disappointing 4-12 Roddy White as an elite receiver has after Emmit Thomas, Falcons' senior made the Falcons a Super Bowl con­ defensive assistant/secondary coach, tender this season. was named the interim head coach. For a franchise and city that has en­ Atlanta sought to rebuild yet again, dured so much heartache, the chance this time under new head coach Mike at a Super Bowl title is well overdue. Smith. Smith, former Jacksonville Ryan and the Falcons have dominated Jaguars defensive coordinator, sought at home, compiling an 18-1 record in­ to mold the Falcons into a contender. side of the Georgia Dome since '08. Before the 2008 Draft, the Falcons This stal alone is seemingly intimidat­ won a coin toss to gain control of the ing for other NFC contenders, as the third overall pick. This pick was im­ road to Super Bowl XLV may very perative to the rebuilding initiative well go through Atlanta.

Possibility of Crafting the Perfect NBA Player Pacquiao-Mayweather Andrew McNeil Staff Writer fight sees difficulty adre wme II @ asoO joom Arshon Howard the ring again. Mayweather ll of the stars in the NBA Staff Writer is expected in Las Vegas have specific skills and [email protected] Justice Court in January on Aattributes that make them unrelated felony coercion, special. What if you could he result of Manny grand larceny and robbery take apart every player in the TPacquiao’s dominant charges stemming from league and select anything performance in his latesta Sept. 9 dispute with the you want from any player to bout with Antonio Mar- mother of his children. If design your perfect player? garito on Nov. 13 was more convicted, he could face What would you choose? of intrigue than disbelief. jail time. Head, Kobe Bryant - Bry ­ Once again, all anyone The ring-related concerns ant is arguably the most tal­ wants to see is Pacquiao in begin with random drug ented player in the league, the ring with Floyd May­ tests demanded by May­ but what sets him apart is his weather. However, for now weather, even though both mental toughness. He plays that is just a dream. camps previously said that through a plethora of excru­ Pacquiao thrashed Mar- they have settled this prob­ ciating injuries and has a will garito throughout the fight lem. Though the camps that is unmatched in the NBA. and it even got so bad that may want everyone to be­ In the fourth quarter, no mat­ Pacquiao turned to the ref­ lieve those reports, sources ter how many minutes he has eree, Laurence Cole, sev­ from the Mayweather camp eral times in the 11th round played in the game, you can er it’s spotting up, coming off explosiveness, quickness, ond he is in the game. believe the fight will not to stop the fight on his way always count on him to come screens, or off the dribble you and lateral mobility, Love Athleticism, LeBron happen because Pacquiao through in the clutch. would be hard-pressed to find still finds a way to dominate James - This is a no brainer. to a unanimous decision. refuses to comply with Shoulders, Dwight a smoother jump shot. the glass and has established James is a rare athlete that Although Pacquiao unani­ Mayweather’s wants. This Howard - Arguably no Eyes, Steve Nash - Who himself as a premier rebound­ basketball has never “wit­ mously won, that was not has been the main prob­ other player has more on sees all 94 feet of the hard­ er. A prime example of his nessed" on the court before. the fight fans truly cared to lem between the two fight­ his shoulders than Howard, wood better than Nash? Play­ rebounding prowess came on Standing 6-8, 270 pounds, see. ers, and with the back and yet his shoulders are ing in an uptempo running Nov. 12 when he recorded 31 James is also one of the fast­ The mega-fight between forth statements from both massive enough to handle it. style offense that requires the rebounds against one of the est players in the league with Mayweather and Pacquiao camps no one knows who Anchoring one of the league's point guard to make all of the most athletic players in the the ability to jump out of the has been argued over seem­ to believe. best defenses, Howard is the plays, Nash rarely misses an league, the Knicks' Amar’e gym. ingly since the dawn of time On the other hand, many and there are no indications only intimidating defensive open man. Whether it's in Stoudemire. Hands, Pau Gasol - This people believe that Pac­ that this fight will happen in presence on his team. Even transition or in the half court, Leadership, Chris Paul - Spaniard owns the best set of quiao is good for another though he dominates both this point guard, without Perhaps the best point guard manos (hands), allowing him the near future. There are a two or three more high backboards and leads his team question, has the set of ocu­ in the NBA, Paul is also one to possess the ability to fin­ multitude of legal problems profile fights before he re­ in scoring, Howard constantly lars all players desire. of the best leaders in the game. ish strongly with either hand surrounding the fight that tires and continues with his faces tremendous pressure to Heart, Kevin Love - It's Paul is a constant communi­ dunking, a finger roll, or with need to be negotiated be­ political career. With May­ tween both fighters. improve his limited offensive fitting that the NBA's most cator whether he is bringing a hook shot. He rarely mis­ weather heading to court in game to help take his team to valuable heart belongs to a the ball up court or sitting on handles the ball or drops a The most pressing issues January and Pacquiao con­ the next level. guy named Love. Love is at the sidelines. Embodying the pass .making it difficult to not stem from Mayweather’s templating retirement, the Jump Shot, Ray Allen - an athletic disadvantage al­ phrase “coach on the floor,” want Gasol’s 10 fingers for domestic abuse and assault mega-fight between the two Allen has the smoothest jump­ most every night he steps Paul leads by example with our perfect player. charges, which need to be might be the greatest fight er in the game period. Wheth­ onto the court. Lacking in his relentless effort every sec­ handled before he enters we will never get to see. » ¿ Recycle The Maroon Tiger

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