In Honor of Dr. Hugh M. Gloster ¿fflbnwn (Tiger

Voi. 62, No. 2 Morehouse College, Atlanta November 8, 1986 r Proposition 48 Miss Maroon and White by David Cummings The effects Proposition 48 Kevin Norton, who spent four they must lose a year of will have on College athletics years at Creighton University, eligibility. However, if they do Insert Section and participated on their not like this alternative, an The 1986-87 academic year is becoming more & more ap­ Personal parent. Already it has basketball team for all four athlete can pay his or her own will be remembered as the years, yet he could not read expense, and retain four years Interviews with year of Proposition 48; a con­ Athletic-Directors across the above a second grade level. of eligibility. Queen and her Court troversial ruling by the NCAA country concerned as to The deference of situations Many black officials feel Pro­ See Page 13 that mandates student- weather or not the athletes like this is why the NCAA had position 48 is racially biased. athletes meet a requirement of they pursue will meet the to ratify Proposition 48. After all, in this the first year at least a 2.0 grade point requirements. that it is being adminstered, average, with 16 College The ruling will hopefully Athletes who do not meet 85% of the athletes affected by credit courses in High School, stop the abuse of student- the requirements of Proposi­ the ruling are Black. With a or have a 700 combined score athletes who are being used, to tion 48 still are able to go to a on the SAT, or 15 composite help an athletic team be pro­ school on athletic scholarship, score on the ACT. sperous. Such was the case of but in order for them to do this See PROPOSITION, page 6 Scholarship and Contest Information Black Women Slighted of Their History News Capsule Page 2 by Gregory Powell Black men refuse to incor­ Slavery to Freedom devotes a porate heroines like Ella section to the anti-lynching Baker and Ida B. Wells, who campaign. Franklin, even in Paula Giddings, author of was instrumental in the anti- his most recent revision of the When and Where 1 Enter, said lynciung campaign in the late book, gives cursory Black Women Studies have nineteenth century, into their acknowledgement to Ida B. been slighted by American col­ discussions of history. Wells. This holds true because leges, especially at Black Their exclusion reaches back “Black historians do not see institutions. to their historical orientation Black women as integral par­ In a recent interview at according to Giddings. “Black ticipants in history,” said Spelman College (where Gid­ history traditionally has been Giddings. a quest for Black manhood.” dings is the UNCF “History books which ex­ The one-sided orientation into Morehouse Distinguished Scholar) she clude Black Women are no history can be witnessed in Student Works said “there’s a prejudice longer valid,” she said. “You books written by Black men. In East Africa against Black Women Studies can not get a full picture of at Black colleges.” She said John Hope Franklin’s From Black history, American See GIDDINGS, page 2 See Page 3 Higher Education Act Passes II

President Reagan’s signature. (------' by Carl Cloud III which is said to have caused to the UNCF, is close to the This means that Black colleges much deliberation and con­ figure proposed by both them will finally get major addi­ troversy. Nevertheless, both and The House. The funds are The Higher Education Act tional funds to aid financial aid finally agreed upon a man­ allocated for the 43 Mayor Andrew Conference Agreement, or ap­ students. The Act will also date of $10.2 million for fiscal predominately private Black Young Speaks at propriately called the Black give the forty-three year 1987 for authorized spen­ colleges and universities. Sunday Morning College Act, has been accepted predominately Black schools ding, institutional spending Listed below are a few of the by an overpowering vote by more money for needed con­ and student assistance compromises that were reach­ Services. both the Senate and the House struction and renovation. programs. ed as the conference commit­ Page 11 of Representatives. According According to a government The Black College Act (Title tee closed out their to the United Negro Fund’s newsletter, The House and III, Part B) has a new deliberations. September newsletter the Senate began with as many as authorized funding level of Title III, Part A: $120 next step for the bill is to get <______> 700 differences between them, $100 million, which, according See EDUCATION, page 2 Page 2 • THE MAROON TIGER November, 1986

Giddings from page 1 News capsule history for that matter, view their fiction as fact or without studying Black typical to the Afro-American women.” experience. “True their ***The National College In­ Massachusetts. Contact Penny vant. Contact The AMY Foun­ writings may speak of some Giddings said it was not un­ ternship Service, NCIS, of Parade, Assistant Director of dation, Writing Awards, P.O. Black woman’s experience, til White historians like Gerda New York assists Admissions, Simmons College, Box 16091, Lansing, MI 48091. but it is fiction and not gospel. Lerner, who published Black undergraduate and graduate 300 The Fenway, Boston, The most important thing is Women in White America students to obtain internships. Massachusetts 02115, that they tell the truth as they ***Playboy magazine is hav­ (1972), did Black Women’s Write or call National College telephone (617) 738-2107. see it.” ing a college fiction contest. studies become a viable sub­ Internship Service, 374 New The deadline in January 1, ject in the world of academia. In her book Giddings York Avenue, Huntington, ***The AMY Foundation is 1987. For information write, employed the following quote New York 11743, (516) sponsoring a writing contest. Along with White historians PLAYBOY COLLEGE FIC­ by Toni Morrison to describe 673-0440. Giddings said fiction writers The article must present God’s TION CONTEST, 919 N. Black women: she had nothing ***Spend a semester in Sim­ like Toni Morrison and Alice position on an issue of public Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Ill. to fall back on; not maleness, mons College in Boston, poneorn nr interest as rele- Walker are opening the 60611. not whiteness, not ladyhood, floodgates of women’s studies. not anything. And out of the “No other group can compare profound desolation of her to Morrison and her contem­ Student Affairs reality she may well have from page 1 poraries.” Education created herself. Receives $5,000 She said they illustrate the Through the efforts of “We redefined ourselves million-goes to eligible institu­ system to give priority to parameters within which George Arnold, Manager of under the pressures of a socie­ tions with outstanding percen­ students with the lowest fami­ Black women must work. In Personnel at Allied Bendix ty who viewed us as a moral, tages of minority students. ly incomes. Morrison’s The Song of Aerospace in Towson, inferior,” she said. Twenty-five percent of funds 0 Nat’l Direct Student Loans Solomon the author’s heroine will be allocated above the FY (NDSL): The borrowing limits Maryland, and an honorary is Pilate, a tall, sharp woman Giddings is a contributing 1986 level. have increased to $4,500 for alumnus of Morehouse Col­ who holds a tiny community of editor to Essence, where she 0 Title III, Part B: Institu­ freshman and sophomore lege, the College’s Office of women together. When they reviews both literary and tions are allowed to use up to years, and goes up to $9,000 Student Affairs has received have problems they call upon historical books. Her fifty pecent of their allocated for those who complete the a donation of $5,000 to be Pilate who quickly teaches forthcoming book chronicles funds towards maintenance first two years, within used to improve student ser­ them what to do. the history of her soroity and construction. academic regulations. The vices. Giddings said the trouble sisters, Delta Sigma Theta 0 Title IV: Student Aid: cumlative limit is now $18,000. Vice President Raymon E. sets in when American readers Inc. Guaranteed Student Loan 0 College Work Study: In­ Crawford said, “We are (GSL) - $3.2 Billion; Pell stitutions have to match funds, grateful to Mr. Arnold for Grants - $4.6 Billion; Sup­ and this has increased from 20 his efforts to assist plemental Educational Oppor­ to 25% for 1989-90 and will go Morehouse College.” tunity Grants - $490 Million; up to 30% after that. Schools Crawford said this donation National Direct Student Loans are encouraged to use 10% of will be used to add equip­ - $275 Million; College Work CWS funds to establish on ment to the weight room in Study - $656 Million; State & campus jobs and develop physical education facilities. Student Incentive Grants - $85 others in the community. He added that this is the The Maroon Tiger is published each month of the Million; Trio - $205 Million. The Title III Act has been a first in a series of fund­ academic semester by the Morehouse College Student Brief summaries of major blessing to Morehouse, accor­ raising activities by his of­ Government Association. The Maroon Tiger maintains agreements, according to ding to Hugh Fordyce, the fice to supplement the Col­ an independent editorial policy aimed at providing its Gov’t Affairs Report written SDIP director. “We’re im­ lege’s efforts to improve stu­ readers with a broad spectrum of information and view­ by the United Negro College plementing new programs and dent services. point consistent with the black life-style. Editorial opinions Fund: perfecting some old ones. The expressed are not necessarily those of the executives of 0 Pell Grants: Authorized, is enrollment management pro­ Little Known Facts the SGA, but represent the efforts of the writer(s) to inter­ a maximum award of $2,300 gram is being broadened, so During an academic meeting pret current issues on this campus and the environment for fiscal year 1987, with an in­ that we can reach more of international researchers at around us. we believe all advertising to be correct but can­ crease of $200 per year students. We’ve also introduc­ the Fourth Colloquium on not guarantee its accuracy or be responsible for its through 1991. ed the computer literacy pro­ Lecithin sponsored by Lucas outcome. 0 Guaranteed Student Loan gram, over the past few years, Meyer, findings reported (GSL’s): Loan limits will be which is designed for students that lecithin may help to make Editor-in-Chief...... Gregory Powell raised from $2,500 to $2,635 to gain useful knowledge of the memory loss less severe in Asst. Editor...... Quinton Parker for freshmen and sophomores, computer, which is becoming people over 40. In a recent News Editor...... Lycurgus T. Hatcher and to $4,000 for juniors and increasingly more useful in the study, men and women 45 to Sports Editor...... Marcus White seniors. The cumulative bor­ job market.” Fordyce added, 55 years old attended learning Reporters...... Curtis K. Johnson rowing limit would increase that Morehouse has some 50 and memory test sessions. Robert Watkins, Talmadge J. Thomas, Lee from $12,500 to $17,250. personal computers at various After four weeks of subtests Smith, Marrero Otoniel, Kenneth M. Finley, Interest on new loans will locations around campus. Un­ for vergal memory, a signific- David Cummings, Packey Louis Clements, Duke remain at 8% for the first four fortunately, the computer lab cant increase in memory per­ Herenton, Travis V. Johnson, Terence W. years of repayment, and in­ is having trouble finding formance was observed in peo­ Hairston, Hillary L. Hopkins, John H. Smith, crease to 10% in the fifth year. knowledgeable staff. ple who took lecithin sup­ Emanuel D. McGirt, Demetriouse L.Russell, All applicants must Title III funds, have also plements. The increase for the Stephen Glass, Roger C. Wood, Danny M. demonstrate need. Any stu­ started the Actuarial Science placebo group was minimal. Bellinger dent who has defaulted on the department in business. This Research shows that in the Advisory Board...... Jacqueline Rouse, Ph.D. GSL or the Nat’l Direct Stu­ department is designed to early phase of aging, the Eileen Meredith, Ph.D. dent Loan, renamed The prepare students to become metabolism slows and certain Melvin Rahming, Ph.D. Perkins Loan, would be Actuaries in insurance body functions operate at less Charles H. Hawk III, J.D. ineligible. businesses. The program than their optimum level. Ron Edmondson, M.A. 0 Supplemental Educational needs more students, accor­ Because of this, many key Kay S. Perdue, Ph.D. Opportunity Grants (SEOG): ding to Hugh Fordyce, but, vitamins and compounds may Archie Rich The maximum grant will be because of the stiff be deficient—and memory may The editorial office is 102 SGA Building, Morehouse raised to $14,000, and the cur­ mathematical requirements, be impaired. The consumption College, Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Phone: 404-681-2800, rent need formula will be many students are being of lecithin may normalize the Ext. 431 maintained. One of the added weary. level of choline (an essential 'Origination - Morehouse College. stipulations of the award, Margaret Carr, Director of vitamin) in the body and lead Printer - Walton Press, Inc., Monroe, GA 30655 designates that the schools financial Aid was unavailable to the reported improvement must individually establish a for comment. in memory. November, 1986, THE MAROON TIGER « Page 3

Heart Disease Sharpe Visits East Africa Prevention

Nearly one million by Demetriouse L. Russell Americans die of heart and blood vessel disease During the summer of 1986 annually—almost as many die James Sharpe IV participated of cancer, accidents, in a program called “Project pneumonia, and influenza com­ Africa,” which is affiliated bined. Nearly five million peo­ with a campus organization, ple alive today have a history Crusade for Christ. In an in­ of heart attack, angina pectoris terview, James Sharpe shed (chest pain) or both. What can some light on his experiences you do? working as a missionary in Increasingly, scientific Kenya, East Africa. evidence suggests eating more Question: How did you fish and fewer foods rich in learn about Project Africa and cholesterol. Certain data how many were involved? pointed scientists toward Sharpe: I found out about Greenland’s Eskimos. Project Africa at a Christmas Despite a diet as rich in conference in 1985 called learned patience, persever­ Question: Did you feel you animal fat as that of “Explo-85.” There were 90 col­ suceeded? ance, peace through prayer, Americans, Eskimos have a lege students involved, nine of and how to trust more in Sharpe: No! As a team, I low incidence of coronary which were Black. was really frustrated with the the Lord. I also learned that heart disease. This is at­ Question: What inspired there is a definite need for number of people who came to tributed to their seafood diet. you to partake in the program? me because I was Black than Christ. We attracted many more Black missionaries in the Many fish living in deep, cold Sharpe: My inspiration motherland, because the peo­ to my white counter parts. prospects, but we were located water — sardines, salmon, came from wanting to broad­ I strongly feel that as in an area with a strong ple that I ministered to were mackerel, herring — are en my discipleship and to misconceived; they believed Blacks, and particularly as Muslim influence. As a group, richest in two omega-3 fatty broaden my world vision as far Morehouse Men, we must in­ however, we experienced vic­ that the missionary field only acids — EPA an DHA. These as Christianity is concerned, included whites. Also, the peo­ crease our world vision. The tory in that over a million peo­ fatty acids help reduce and ultimately to increase my ple were more susceptible to world needs our support. ple viewed the film “Jesus” cholesterol buildup in arteries. spiritual walk with God. and over a half of the viewers But for people who may not Question: How long did you came to Christ. eat much fish, EPA and DHA stay in Kenya and briefly Question: What was your also are available in a natural describe the culture? most memorable experience? fish oil supplement, Promega. Sharpe: I stayed in Isiolo, Sharpe: Watching the reac­ Sold at pharmacies and food Kenya, which is located in the tion of the people viewing the stores, Promega’s soft, safety- extreme northern frontier film because they had never sealed, gelatin capsule pro­ district for eight weeks. The seen a motion picture before. vides the richest natural con­ cultures surrounding Isiolo I also spent a lot of quiet time centration of EPA and DHA. were very “primitive;” mean­ with the Lord. Parke-Davis, a leader in ing that the people lived in Question: What lessons did heart health care, introduced grass or mud huts. There were you learn from your Promega, which is intended to no formal irrigation systems, experiences? be part of a total dietary plan. no electricity, and no plumb­ Sharpe: I learned a great This dietary plan includes ing. The villagers were deal about myself and the eating more fish, reducing fat primarily herders. Lord. In my experience I See HEART, page 12 Question: How did you react to Isiolian culture? Sharpe: I was culture- shocked because I expected it to be more developed. As a HEALTH group of 90 students, we spent three days in Central Kenya, Health Care For Blacks in South Africa learning Kenyan culture. Then on floors and are not provided by Rhonda Mason benefits than their white in some startling facts that we split up into groups of counterparts in South Africa. have been publicized by The with toilet paper or bedding; a 12 and 15 to familiarize Those who hold medical World Health Organization situation that is unknown in ourselves with the film equip­ white hospitals. Like all systems of govern­ degrees are confronted with and the United Nations’ ment. After we learned how to • South Africa is the 16th ment, apartheid is based on racism at nearly every turn of Center Against apartheid use the equipment, we broke wealthiest nation in the world, economics. What makes the their professional careers. about the atrocities that are off into teams of two and three and is one of the few food ex­ system so brutal is that the Most black doctors must be practiced against black in the students. porters on the African conti­ prosperity of one of the trained abroad because of ad­ health care field as they strug­ My lifestyle totally changed. nent. However, according to wealthiest nations in the missions quotas in South gle against the bigoted health I had to sleep in a mosquito the World health Organiza­ world, South Africa, bases its African medical schools. care system: tent. My diet consisted main­ tion, 3 blacks die from wealth solely on the cheap and ly of beans, rice, potatoes, and Apartheid implies separa­ • All hospitals in South malnutrition each hour. plentiful supply of black labor tion of the races, and the color sacume-witei (similar to collard Africa are supported by the • In rural “homelands,” as available in the country. of one’s skin determines every greens). I could tolerate the government. However, there many as 378 black infants die This makes health and all food; it was the water that aspect of health care from the is only one doctor for every for every 1000 black children other considerations of blacks caused me problems. I had cradle to the grave, including 144,000 blacks in South Africa, bom in South Africa; com­ in South Africa secondary to trouble with my digestive where a patient can be treated as compared with one doctor pared to 12 white babies per the concerns of the whites. system the whole summer. or buried when death occurs. for every 1,500 whites. 1000 births. The health care system in Question: What was your Even blood transfusions are • In South Africa, black • Because one of the basics South Africa is deeply buried major purpose for going? categorized according to race, hospitals are substandard are of apartheid is forced in the system of apartheid; Sharpe: My reason centered with units of blood marked as grossly inadequate for the migratory labor, overcrowded from its administration and about Christianity. I showed to whether the donor was populations they serve. There townships are breeding through the ranks of patient the file on “Jesus,” featuring black or white. The recipients is a hospital bed for every 61.3 grounds for diseases like treatment. the entire gospel of Luke. receive transfusions whites, as compared to one syphillis and tuberculosis. In Ultimately, I won souls for Black health care workers accordingly. bed for every 337.4 blacks. Pa­ are paid less and receive fewer Racism in health care results tients in black hospitals sleep See HEALTH, page 12 Page 4 • THE MAROON TIGER November, 1986

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EDITORIAL AFFECTEE) CX) E R ¿00 STUDENTS A Black Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste If they don't ofo'X which tear at and blanket by Louis F. Douglas young Black minds. Obviously, we must continue to patronize Carter G. Woodson, author black colleges and generate of The Miseducation of The new ideas, new methods and better than this. Negro, said that education is new approaches to shape our not the mere imparting of own future. We must not and evidence. Education makes a cannot rely on white schools to man think and do for himself. educate and direct our destiny. Education means one thing for Perhaps Dr. Benjamin Elijah whites and another TRing for Mays says it best: blacks. For blacks, the objec­ “Nobody is wise enough, tive of education is to prepare nobody is good enough, and them for the ordeal before nobody cares enough about them. you for you to turn over your Black colleges teach a philo­ future or your destiny.” sophy and ethics that en­ Dr. Abraham Davis, makes courages us to reject and over­ the projection (and I agree) throw exploitation, peonage that if it were not for black col­ and oppression. Our schools leges, the number of young lignite the genuis of the black black minds afforded the op­ mind. Individually and collec­ portunity to receive a college tively they contribute to the education would depreciate development of our considerably. Our own communities. Morehouse College, the Morehouse embodies the premier institution for African hopes and aspirations of Black Americans in the world, is Americans. Spelman reflects committed to training some the ideas, struggles and pro­ 2,500 black minds a year. blems of the times in which we Morehouse has stood in the live. Clark renews our sense of vanguard of black colleges self-pride. Howard teaches us since the time of Dr. Mays’ I'll HUIT!I about our great African presidency and before. legacy. Tuskegee dispels the myths of black culture, unity Dr. Asa Hilliard, a well and consciuosness. Morris known scholar on Egyptology Brown shatters the lies and recently made this remark untruths of white superiority. about the value of a This Slavery Must Be Abolished Our black colleges and pro­ Morehouse education, Blacks were enslaved by ex­ nakedness, hopelessness, and by Larry L. Sanders fessors are priceless! They “Nothing exceeds that educa­ treme destitution. Further, other belittling conditions. It is work tirelessly to educate and tion for African-American Blacks became economic evident that America is guilty train strong black minds to de­ young men. Anyone who Before the Civil War, most slaves because they lacked of retaining a cruel and belit­ fend our community and to graduates from that college Blacks in America were vic­ education, employment oppor­ tling system of slavery in 1986. elevate our status to that of will be brilliant and talented.” tims of America’s cruel system tunities, and the skills Many Blacks, unfortunately, first class citizens. Day after Certainly Morehouse of institutionized slavery. necessary to be fully free in refuse to accept the fact thay day, they work to correct the understands that a black mind Under the harsh slavery America. Although slaves they are slaves. It, therefore, distorted truths and images is a terrible thing to waste. system, Blacks were belittled were physically freed after the is mandatory that present-day on the scale of humanity. Civil War, Blacks remained slavery to further examined. Dialogue Last Hope for Blacks, for example, were slaves to poverty, hunger, il­ Most Blacks are victims of usually told who to marry, literacy, nakedness, poverty. Poverty-strickenness Peaceful Solution where to live, what church to homelessness, disenfranchise­ is a modem technique utilized attend, and what foods to eat. ment, and other demeaning to hold Blacks in slavery. If, by Traver R. Whylly Government in London last Further, Blacks were forced to conditions. for example, Blacks do not August. Six of the seven work without pay. Blacks, More than one-hundred have economic power, Blacks For many years apartheid leaders including Sir. Lynden also, were victims of “cruel years after the signing of the cannot own and operate pri­ has been the center of con­ called for punitive sanctions to and usual” punishment and Emancipation Proclamation, vate businesses. Blacks, troversy for South Africa. She be imposed against the apar­ were punished without trials America still maintains its therefore, are enslaved to focuses the eyes of the world theid regime of P.W. Botha. and without legal representa­ “Cruel and usual” system of employment opportunities of­ in her corners. People over the The leaders concluded that tion. In short, it is obvious that slavery in the Black communi­ fered by whites. If for in­ past three to five years are dialogue is the last hope that the American slave system de­ ty. Present-day American stance, Blacks lack educational still amazed by a white minori­ now remains for a peaceful meaned Blacks to the fullest slavery is radically different power, Blacks cannot gain ac­ ty ruling a Black majority. The solution to the problem in extend. from Pre-Civil War slavery. cess to high paying jobs. It is call of the struggling Black ma­ South Africa. The South The Emancipation Pro­ Pre-Civil War slavery, for ex­ transparent that something jority in South Africa went out African Government has made clamation, however, initiated ample, consisted of whites con­ must be done to transform to the world ringing like the it clear that will not will­ the process that lead to the fining Blacks to slavery poverty, illiteracy, hunger, liberty bell saying, “I’m tired, ingly undertake discussions freedom of a multitudinal through the utilization of nakedness and homelessness. I’m tired.” with the legitimate repre­ number of slaves. After the chains, cruel punishments, de­ What can be done to eman­ During The Commonwealth sentative of the black major­ Civil War, nonetheless, all meaning techniques, Scrip­ cipate Blacks from moderniz­ Heads of Government Summit ity in South Africa. The Blacks were liberated from the tural (Biblical) misinterpreta­ ed slavery? One, educated held in Nassau, The Bahamas, government has declared chains of physical slavery. tions, and other unrighteous Blacks must devote their one year ago, the Rt. Hon. Sir. black leaders to be radicals After Blacks were granted acts. Present-day slavery, on talents and abilities to devise Lynden 0. Pindling was and communists. their physical freedom, Blacks the other hand, is composed of effective plans to abolish elected to chair a mini-summit There are still many became victims of a new type widescale illiteracy, destitu­ hunger, illiteracy, of Commonwealth Heads of See DIALOGUE, page 5 of slavery. That is, many tion, homelessness, hunger, See SLAVERY, page 5 November, 1986, THE MAROONTIGER • Page 5

The Dawn of Enlightenment Dialogue from page 4 residence will benefit, their by Black South Africans, time benefits will come at the ex­ is rapidly running out on Apar­ My fellow Morehouse Brothers, it gives me an unspeakable unanswered questions such as: pense of the overwhelming theid. From Norway to New pleasure to write you as President of the Student Government Nelson Mandela a radical? Is number who will be forcibly Zealand, from London to Association of Morehouse College. I am grateful for the sup­ the African National Congress removed to so called America, The Bahamas and port and positive spirit you have shown during the campaign (ANC) a communist organiza­ homelands in which there is no the Caribbean people and and at the polls, for through my reflection on election time sup­ tion? and Is the South African work and which many will leaders are tired. The world in port, I am inspired to continue with diligence in my striving Government dismantling apar­ never have seen before. gearing up to snuff out the to make Morehouse College the best that she is capable of being. theid? These are complex Moreover, the new regula­ rewards and riches on which it The year is off to a positive start. “Freshman Week ’86” was questions. Answering them re­ tions not only provide the feeds. Prime Minister Pindling filled with a host of information and inspiring activities which quires not just that we take a government with vastly more noted that up to now South we all (S.G.A. officers, staff and supporters) hope have provid­ closer look at the nuts and efficient means for discovering Africa has been perpetrating, ed, for all who took part, a firm foundation from which to grow bolts of apartheid but we also those who do not qualify for with the aid of a sophisticated as Morehouse College Students and future leaders of the com­ come to understand the urban residence, they also tre­ disinformation campaign, a munity, country and the world. The Atlanta University Center peculiar meanings which some ble the penalties which extend massive hoax on the western Voter Registration Rally during Freshman Week introduced familiar terms bear in South under the previous pass laws.” world. This is said to be possi­ over 1,000 new voters to the City of Atlanta. My hat goes off Africa and attempt, at least, to It is against this kind of ble because western participa­ to the mighty class of 1990 for demonstrating the involvement shake off the effects of more background that we must look tion in South African economy, of human concern, and good character which defines Morehouse than a generation of intense, at the recent reforms to deter­ together with systematic Excellence. The week’s theme was “The Dawn of Enlighten­ sustained South African mine how far the South separation of the two com­ ment . . . Morehouse College . . . Her Rising Sons Bring All Government propaganda. African Government has gone munities in South Africa and Things that are Hidden to Light” and the week has truly been Concerning sanctions to genuinely dismantling apar­ relentless manipulation of the an enlightening experience for me. It is my hope that (measures) taken by the Com­ theid. Moreover, the rationale domestic media, has shielded Morehouse’s rising sons continue to shine brightly and penetrate monwealth and those passed for sanctions must also be the white South African from all clouds of adversity and opposition. on August 15, of this year by viewed against the the consequences of his ini- We are proud to welcome Howard University to the the U.S. Senate against apar­ background of the extent to quitious policy. Morehouse College campus to usher in what will doubtlessly theid South Africa, would on­ which the Afrikaner govern­ Therefore, it is important for prove to be the best homecoming in the college’s history. For ly be lifted if South Africa took ment has gone to con the readers to be aware that peo­ the first time in recent years, the Student Government Associa­ delíbrate steps to abolish apar­ world. Disinformation, distor­ ple of Commonwealth coun­ tion has successfully secured two major artists for the homecom­ theid, cancel the state of tion and lies so cloak the in­ tries, having taken the first ing concert: Phyllis Hyman and Pieces of a Dream. Much thanks emergency and free Nelson ternational perception of apar­ bold step, have cracked the goes out to all of the SGA officers and staff for their hard work Mandela and other political theid that it is worthwhile to dam that now protects apar­ and dedication in bringing great ideas to fruition. prisoners like Walter Sisulu, examine how the world has theid. Already, State Presi­ Up to this point, the SGA has enjoyed your dynamic spirit Govan Mbeki and Raymond come to be so hoodwinked by dent Botha is beginning to feel and involvement. We as a student body have demonstrated the Mhlaba. South African propaganda. the cold spray of the many positive and constructive results which rise out of a col­ The Prime Minister of The Under the glare of the inter­ dangerous waters. lective focus and group effort. As this academic year is still fresh Bahamas the Rt. Hon. Sir. national spotlight the secret White South Africans are underway and many challenges lay waiting, it is my hope that Lynden 0. Pindling who workings of the South African fond of a metaphor that sug­ we confront each new opportunity with an ever increasing desire chaired the Commonwealth propaganda machine has slid gests that intergrating the to soar to greater heights of accomplishment with an invincible Mini Summit said, “The aboli­ into secrecy but, for a brief society would render the for­ spirit of collective determination. With this spirit, we can move tion of the pass laws in South moment occasioned by the so tunes of the tiny white com­ mountains. Africa is perhaps the most cyc- called Muddergate affair, the munity awash in a larger black In unconditional service, nical of all the so called world got a glimpse of its community comparable to the Archie Rich reforms. The hated “Pass” has workings. They included vast fortunes of a drowning man in President, Student Body been replaced by a common sums spent on pleasure jaunts 20 or 30 feet of water. Today, identity card which continues to places as far flung as Cape all indications are that the to classify individuals by race. Town, London, Cannes and Afrikaner had better learn Although a miniority of urban Miami. to swim; and that is the ra­ Slavery from page 4 the monetarily secure lifestyle blacks who qualify for urban Now, after years of struggle tional for sanctions. homelessness, and destitution. that they, their families, and Educated Blacks must also their small group of friends coerce both the church (all live. People also must Dr. Gloster Leaves a Challenge Only denominations) and the acknowledge that the prob­ government (all levels) to unite lems of destitution and pover­ A True Leader Can Fulfill to eliminate unsanitary living ty have no age, racial, or conditions and other inhumane religious barrier, and Morehouse that future question is, “Who is going to conditions. Further, the therefore, it is a necessity that by David Cummings student-bodies will read about. succeed Dr. Gloster?” Within church must call both the na­ people of all races, genders, We are the benefactors of the next President, is needed tion and the world to moral socio-economic classes, much that Dr. Gloster has ac­ a person who is willing to redemption; that is, the church religious denominations, and This year at Morehouse a complished. The academic sacrifice himself for More­ must remind people universal­ ages must unite to save legacy is coming to an end. Our buildings Brawley and house first. ly that obviating destitution humanity from the ill effect of illustrious President Hugh Wheeler were constructed in and poverty must be placed poverty. Most significant, Morris Gloster is reliquishing 1970 and 1075 respectively. In The next President of first on their agendas. Even humankind must fully realize the reign. We will miss Dr. 1970 dormitories Thurman and Morehouse will continue the more significant, people must that human sacrifice is; a Gloster, after all, he has been Hubert were completed, “Mystique” as Gloster has in­ remember that all people are necessity for human progress; a true leader of our institution Dubois Hall and Chivers Din­ stilled within himself. human and therefore, should that is, humanity must be will­ for 19 years. When the ing Hall were completed in Whoever receives the duty not have to continue to live ing to sacrifice to help others honorable Benjamin E. Mays 1974, and the last dormitory must encompass several under cruel and inhumane cir­ overcome poverty. Au effec­ resigned, Dr. Gloster was White Hall was finished in characteristics. He must be cumstances. Also, society tive plan to educate people on chosen to succeed and continue 1982. In 1978 the M.L. King Jr. able to project the image of must stop eluding sociological a rampant level must be devis­ the heritage. Chapel and the Hugh Gloster Morehouse, “as an exceptional and psychological studies that ed and activated. In summary, Dr. Gloster has established ■administration building were foundation for higher educa­ state some of the problems and all humanity must unite to lift the ground of which justified formed. Let us not forget the tion in liberal arts,” through offer workable solutions. the chains of poverty, hunger, fruit can be harvested. His development of the Morehouse himself, and through us the Society, on the other hand, homelessness, nakedness, and leadership has allowed School of medicine, and B.T. student body. must give both sociological and illiteracy that hold Blacks in Morehouse to continue the harvey stadium, with the Ed­ psychological studies serious slavery; only the day when the production of leaders who are win Moses track. All of this is We should all be concerned consideration and attempt to fetters and shackles of destitu­ concerned with the domestic a tribute to Dr. Gloster and his with who our next President is activate some solutions. In ad­ tion and other inhumane con­ as well as international pro­ hard work. going to be. Unless some dition, people must not be ditions have been removed call blems of his fellow man. We, as unusual circumstances occur, unrealistic and closeminded to all humanity enjoy true a student-body, are fortunate Dr. Gloster’s tenure is com­ he will be the “Head of the believe that everybody lives freedome in America. to be a part of history at ing to an end. And the big House” into the next century. Page 6 • THE MAROON TIGER November, 1986

Proposition from 1 percentage such as that, SPORTS maybe the grounds for racial bias is not too far fetched. In­ stead, it should be considered that in the past years, those athletes who are ineligible He’s Quiet and Quick now, would have been eligible to compete this year, and not have to worry about their ball career in college, Stillwell As a senior, in high school he said, “I knew the “the by Marcus C. White academic record. is still viewed by his counter­ Michael was known for house” was a better school, The exploitation of student- parts as being the teams quiet bursting through defensive because at the other colleges athletes by major Colleges and Morehouse Colleges’ football leader, who keeps everyone up lines at high speeds. I sensed that the coaches Universities is astronomical. team members sit on a small as far as encouragement is con­ Only 2% of all College Athletes brick wall while laughing and cerned. Says one rookie, “He sign professional contracts. joking at dusk under the street let’s you know that everything Colleges should be concerned lights on Fair Street. Mean­ is alright when things don’t with educating their athletes while, there is a player who is always work out.” for their life after College inside watching a baseball Not only does this quiet athletics. game. entertainer prove himself to The 1986 NBA draft had a be a scholarly academian, but total of 228 players drafted. All His teammates call him Bo his teammates refer to him as but 6% attended College for Stillwell, because he is perceiv­ being a leader. four years, but only 20% of the ed by many as the Bo Jackson Defensive Coordinator 228 players received their of Morehouse. Bo Stillwell, Coach Hill, admires Stillwell’s degrees. better known as Michael special ability to lead without The purpose of Proposition Stillwell, is viewed by some of saying a whole lot. “Stillwell 48 is to help student-athletes his teammates as being “quiet, does not show his leadership and Universitites become yet quick”. When taking long by doing a lot of talking, he aware of the real purpose of road trips, team members are simply goes out and gets the College athletics. Which is usually laughing and joking, job done,” explained the supposed to be educating but according to a fellow defensive coordinator. athletes first, then athletic player, Stillwell is usually seen “We basically look to all of prowess. as having a very intense look our seniors for leadership,” he Colleges can no longer give on his face. This look is said to said. “Stillwell is one of those a scholarship to an incoming be a winning expression. Says players that we look to for athlete who has a “D” average a Tiger ball player, “He has leadership.” in High School, and abuse that that look that says he wants to Michael began his football athlete by allowing him to win.” career at the age of 8 in a compete for them on the For the most part, this 191 recreational program at Gleen athletic field. Now, because of lb., 5’9” senior from East Point Wood Hills. Many began to call Proposition 48, they must Atlanta, Georgia not only is a him “Pop Warner” because of choose athletes who are somewhat sound in their educational background. A 2.0 grade point average is not dif­ ficult to achieve in four years of high school, and a 700 on the SAT, or 15 composite on the ACT is within the reach of anyone who puts forth an ef­ fort in High School. 1 w Proposition 48 may have the percentages of racial inclina­ tion, however the chance of stopping the prostitution of athletes by major Colleges and As he sat back to reminisce didn’t care about you as an in­ universities makes it over his high school days, dividual.” Stillwell went on to necessary. It enables a young Stillwell recalled one game explain that he found out that man or young women a chance that stood out from all others. most football players who at­ at success on the academic sur­ “I remember one game I tend major universities, have face as well as the athletic sur­ played as a senior, I ran 354 a low graduation percentage. face. It also stops the abuse of skullbuster on draw plays, but his swiftness. “At the time, yards.” Since the 5’9” senior made the athlete who is not open wide gaping holes for the my parents were giving me It was to this fact that the decision to enroll at academically sound, but is ball carrier to run through.” something to do to keep me off Stillwell at the time, became Morehouse, he has received a athletically sound. Bo is also an intellectual. the streets,” said Stillwell as the second leading rusher in number of awards for his “He helps other football he peered at the television the state of Georgia. athletic abilities. Some off players out if they need help in while folding his arms. Not on­ After finishing a 1982 season them are as follows: COLD FACTS their classes,” said a lineman. ly did Stillwell participate in at Columbia High School in —MVP— For his in­ ABOUT THE Ball players have explained the football area of this pro­ Decatur, Stillwell had offers contestable quickness he COMMON COLD that it takes patience as far as gram, but also, he participated knocking at his door from a received the Most Valuable • Americans contract 100 the practices are concerned. in the baseball, and wrestling number of division I and II col­ Player Award. million colds annually, causing They say that Stillwell certain­ areas. leges. These colleges included —SIAC— He received the about 250 million days of ly has endurance on the field. By the time Stillwell was Georgia Tech, Georgia State SIAC All-Conference award lowered efficiency, and about “He is very patient because through cultivation his University, Florida A&M. for his speed and quickness in 30 million days lost at work or mistakes are often made dur­ athletical talents as a kid, he It had been impressed upon the area of rushing. school. ing practice,” said one ball slowly began to receive star­ Stillwell by his parents to at­ —All State— Stillwell was • The American Medical player who is from Miami, dom as an eighth grader. tend Morehouse College, so he named the all-state player for Association says the common Florida. From that point on, the soon decided to look into the school his overall performances on cold carries a $5 billion price Despite the fact that the Bo to be Morehouse tiger began to see what it had to offer. “I the field. tag in lost wages and medical Jackson of Morehouse has to make ground on his high decided to talk to coach Hunt Being that Stillwell’s talent’s costs. established a successful foot- school football team. about attending Morehouse,” See STILLWELL, page 12 axrso.» ’J r.i;vwn . n j*y November, 1986, THE MAROON TIGER • Page 7 LIFESTYLE

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Mrs. Riley parents are concerned, a The Maroon Tiger Staff tremendous amount of con­ sincerely praises Mrs. Riley students and the growth of the flicts would be solved. for her years of long and by Randal Childs campus has come a long way.” Mrs. Riley says that she dedicated service to the Mrs. Riley recalls the transi­ really enjoys working with the students and to the College. tion of the old business office people in the business office, We hope that she will continue “It’s hard to believe that in Harkness Hall (now Atlan­ “We are almost like a family.” to have success. I’ve been here 26 years,” reminisces Mrs. Anne Riley ta University) to the new ad­ about her years as the College ministration building Golster clerk in the business office. Hall, “I was very happy when The Kegg Serves Community Mrs. Riley is a native of the new building was built; we owners. When asked why they Sumner, MS. Her family had very little space over by Graveney Bannister relocated to Atlanta in 1940. there in Harkness Hall.” took such a stand, they said Prior to Mrs. Riley’s accep­ Mrs. Riley recalls when Dr. that they would rather do something positive for the col­ tance as clerk in the business Benjamin E. Mays was Presi­ A new restaurant opened lege community. office in August of 1960, she at­ dent of the College when tributes that characterize the recently within walking dis­ tended Clark College and later working hours were from 8:00 gentle disposition of Mrs. tance of all Atlanta Univer­ According to Landery the Riley. She says, “I have she completed studies in ac­ a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday sity Colleges. “The Kegg” name of the business was con­ counting at the Blaton School through Friday, and also children, two of which attend­ sandwich shop is located at 140 cocted to compliment a brew of of Accounting. Mrs. Riley also weekend work days when ed AUC schools, and I know James P. Brawley Street. root beer they will be serving worked with Q.B. Williamson mandated. She remembers what the students are going It is adjacent to the flower soon. Rice said, “We will be Realty before coming to that tuition in 1970 was $675 through, so I try to help them shop. The business hours are serving a variety of delicacies Morehouse. She married her per semester and a total of as best I can. When students 10 a.m. to midnight everyday. including chicken wings with a husband, Linwood Riley in $2,600 for the tuition and fees or parents get upset, I just try This business is operated by special sauce.” 1951. for the entire year. “The to understand their point of Michael M. Landery and Ernie These two young men said it students have a wider range of view. It doesn’t help me to get As College clerk Mrs. Riley Rice. is not easy for Blacks to get maintains constant contact opportunities than they did in- upset with them.” Michael Landery attended finance to start a business, so with almost all of the students the 1960’s. About the only Mrs. Riley’s calm manner is Morehouse College and his Blacks must have some capital at the College. When asked type of aid that students welcomed and often com­ partner Ernie Rice attended first and definite plans to go received then were grants,” mented on by the student about the most significant Clark College. Both men were with it. Landery said you must comments Mrs. Riley. body. If everyone in the ad­ growth that has occurred since Business Administration ma­ sit down and count the cost she has been a part of the ad­ A pleasant smile, a calm ministration shared the same jors. Landery is from Chicago before jumping into business. ministration, she says “the in­ voice, and an understanding philosophy as Mrs. Riley as far and Rice hails from Atlanta. The Kegg plans to offer dis­ crease in the number of heart are just a few of the at­ as relations with students and When asked how they decid­ counts to the A.U.C. ed on such a venture, they said community. that the Atlanta University Center needed eating facilities “There will be specials dur­ apart from that service the ing Greek Week,” said campuses provide. Landery, “and after we get “The restaurant plans to established we will give pro­ 0002000100000002020101010101 provide proper eating at­ fessors, instructors and teams mosphere, good food, and ex­ discounts. When asked how cellent service, all at a much discount they plan to reasonable price,” said give, Landery said, “we can’t Landery. He continued by say­ give the store away, but ing, “students get tired of go­ anything from 10 to 20 per­ ing to the cafeteria and eating cent. The restaurant also plans the same thing over and over to offer Homecoming again.” specials.” The Kegg does not plan to They hope that this venture sell liquor, according to its will become nation wide.

Highway Horse Sense

Drivers of pickups, vans and tire is being inflated. The pro­ other small-to-large-size trucks blem can often be traced to the can save money, time — and following: mis-matched wheel possibly lives. By knowing and tire—trying to put a what fix-up jobs they can safe­ 16-inch tire on a 16.5-inch rim, ly handle, and what’s better for instance; damaged com­ left to the expert mechanic. ponents; failure to restrain Take changing truck tires, wheel components; welding on for instance. That’s a job the the wheel; or improper moun­ average person can’t handle ting of the tire on the wheel. alone. It’s extremely Only a trained repairman dangerous if done the wrong should deal with a flat or par­ way. That’s why the Occupa­ tially flat truck tire. The wheel tional Safety and Health Ad­ experts from The Budd Com­ ministration (OSHA) issued a pany say that when a truck series of new regulations has run any distance while governing the proper servic­ completely or partially flat, the ing of truck tires by profes­ tire or wheel could have been sional mechanics. The dislodged or damaged to the mechanics must be protected point that inflating it could by barriers and restraining cause an explosion and a devices while they do the job. serious injury. Here’s what Accidents occur most fre­ the pro will do: take the quently, OSHA reports, when assembly apart, fix the tire the pressurized air in a tire is suddenly released while the See HIGHWAY, page 16 November, 1986, THE MAROON TIGER; * Page 9 POETRY CORNER

The Storm That Rages In My Heart

the storm that rages in my heart, wrapped around the cold grave night bang, bang against my chest it starts. I stopped to think about a perfect day but when I did the echoes of war appeared a muscle that flows like a drifting card, Instead, my peace of mind of child’s play blows, blows swift through the break of day a bomb exploded and the children dis-appeared the storm that rages in my heart.

Then off again my mind went traveling thru emotions that speak of no apparent fraud, a normal day of voices ignorant of fate come rushing, too late, too much to control mumblings of fair days and games are things to do bang, bang against chest it starts. when beguiling as a serpent slips in hate captured inside a tight rolling cart, Devouring what it can it makes it’s prey rolling over bumps and curves it races along the normal lives of lovers in the rain the storm that races in my heart. though if they knew they’d kiss and bless this day with deeper thoughts once synonymous with pain sweeping through in the rain of dark, drops of rain that trap the day All the perfect days I know now are crumbling at the core bang, bang against my chest it starts. while the God’s men play knock violently at life’s door Danny M. Bellinger and I, I the keeper of a dying spark, a pump, strong, yet fragile under the rain the storm that rages in my heart bang, bang against my chest it starts. —Lycurgus T. Hatcher

Haiku days drag on like hymns and i have to memorize my name with you gone. Untitled i’m too big to hide my face in the folds of my The day is coming in this day of momma’s dress out here . . . when all black men business microcomputers shall sing i find myself tripping over childhood i know two old black All earth and heaven smiles women poets blind as moles will ring i thought gone & who taught me to see. Ring the social baptising rehatching Ring the Negro uprising my grandfather’s tales to my children. she sat in the dark by her child’s sickbed staring No more exploitation of the with colored women gaining at part of herself. Afro-American independence Equal rights and justice for from their men & television sun cries golden tears the South-African eating upon the trees, wind mourns the It may be surprising my children passing of summer. but to the aware i find myself sewing quilts it’s a Negro uprising & memorizing the names of the bring de sun back friend old ones. cause de dark is too heavy Can you see it, beautiful and i can’t swing it. like the blooming of a rose in the wake of people thinking coal oil lamp casts grand, Can you hear it, powerful of themselves as individuals & mamma’s shadwo on the wall, the uprising of all Negroes depositing the old ones reading her bible. in nursing homes like checks All can feel it running i sing fat laughter climbs sky, through our lineage anthems to dead slaves little colored girls jumpin from heart to heart of man who were brilliant & beautiful rope in summer breeze. come you mighty people & tend my children take a stand like the rare jewels they are. images drop like Our race is moving on nickels in tin can, joy walks our days of laboring in vain are gone of a day that’s not on a razor edge. No more compromising bright NOW is the time or sane to any sane man i wrap giant fat chested for THE NEGRO UPRISING my children in my quilt black women sit calm in church, September, 1986 & feed them the bones of stones hummin like bees. “Davou” S^aveS' by Gregory Powell by Gregory Powell Page 10 • THE MAROON TIGER November, 1986 RELIGION

Beck Speaks About Mercy

“For 1800 years of sin of by Graveney Bannister “We do that all the time, weekend, and sportsviewers ‘We have people in South Western civilization has been don’t we?” asked Beck. He are becoming the priest of our Africa who say the right the sin of wrath, but in our said the God calls us to be society. “Oh, how about this things on Sundays, but the A severe mercy is one in time it has changed and it is kind. “I cannot define kind­ one, Coca-Cola is the real same breath are denying the which we are expected to res­ now the sin of cruelty,” Beck ness, but I know it is a thing; you know they even people justice,” he said. pond and enrich others said a added. measure of food and drink and believe that at Emory,” said University of Boston professor Beck said that God has given employment, a place to go, Beck. The speaker said they to his fellow ministers at the The speaker told a story of gentle quiet times and an op­ even trivialize people these us a severe mercy, and we are second annual Martin Luther an old Arab sheikh who got expected to turn despair into portunity for love and devo­ days. “Did you see the com­ King Jr. College of Ministers lost in the desert one night. He hope.” So, when it comes to tion,” he continued. mercial about ‘Those ugly at Morehouse. said it was wet and windy and Broadway Annie sing’s “To­ brown spots?’ ” he asked. “The mercy I am referring when this skeith lit a candle in “In our society we tend to morrow” ... I am referring to to is found in Jeremiah, ‘let not his tent. He discovered he had trivialize things; in doing so we Beck said that Jesus would the gift of tomorrow,” Beck the wise man glory in his no food, only a pot of grapes. take thing’s that are really not have put profits above said. wisdom, neither let the mighty He reached down and got one good and bring them down possibility or brutality above man glory in his might, nor the of the grapes and noticed it He said that hope comes to low,” Beck said. He further kindness. “Biblical thought is rich in his riches, but they was worm infested and threw people who are able to say, stated that the media in not primarily propositional; it should be aware that the Lord it away. The man reached “They that wait upon the Lord America specializes in trivializ­ is fundamentally relational,” delights in loving kindness, down for another grape and shall renew their strength, ing things. How about this one he said. judgement, and held it to the candle; he notic­ people who are able to say ‘all from CBS, “the weekend was righteousness,’ ” declared ed it was wormy and flipped it ‘We got people all over this things work together for good made for sports,” Beck added. Prof. Harrell F. Beck. outside his tent. After doing country announcing the right for those that love God’, those “This severe mercy is calling this routine for some time, the He said that he lives in a propositions, but their rela­ who can say ‘I believe I will upon you and me to turn cruel­ sheikh blew out the candle and culture in which sports are tionships with others are pret­ see the goodness of the Lord ty into kindness,” he said. ate the rest of the grapes. becoming the liturgy of the ty lousy,” said Beck. in the land of the living’.”

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by Graveney Bannister less than six percent. Young further stated that they were guaranteed 20 years of stable Mayor Andrew Young told a economic development. vesper hour assembly at M.L. He said that long term credit King Jr. Chapel recently, “it is at low interest is one of the possible with the available most vibrant economic trends technology in the United in the world today. He made States to do almost anything.” reference to the development of the state saying, “Georgia The mayor said, “when your never used to have pine forest; parents were children, it was the dust bowl, but with Georgia was a barren, pover­ long term government com­ ty stricken state.” mitment it was transformed.” “Georgia required some He attributed such growth to long-range planning to bring it 20 years of government sub­ out of the state of depression,” sidies. “We were able to bring said Young. in electricity, water, make He made reference to the roads, build airports; now we “New Deal” of Franklin can do almost anything we Roosevelt and the Tennessee want to do,” Young declared. Valley Authority and aspects He said when he was grow­ of rural development. ing up and someone wanted to According to Young, this tease another person who had was a commitment by the bought a new watch, one Federal Government to give would say “ah! made in people low interest money and Japan.” long term security, so that “Now everything is made in they could borrow money to Japan,” said Young, “but the invest in their state, Japanese are not geniuses businesses and homes. alone.” He said that the “When my parents purchas­ United States, under the Mar­ Mayor Andrew Young delivers Sunday message. ed a home, the interest rates shall Plan, stabalized curren­ were three percent; the cies and gave the Japanese and suburbs were built, and the the Europeans long term stated that the Germans now of the most exciting and out poverty,” Young said. small businesses which are credit at about six percent. think of themselves as the creative ideas that occured on now large were able to get Young said that this enabl­ master mechanics and inven­ this planet during our lifetime, The speaker said that the money from somewhere bet­ ed them to acquire as much tors, and the Japanese the but now we need to go one United States was worried ween three and six percent,” technology as they wanted. master innovators and adap­ step further. about Nicaragua when it Young said. “Now, we see these great na­ tors. “That is true,” he said, “Now is the time to do for should address other concerns. He said under the GI Bill tions,” said Young, “and they “but none of them would have over 70 percent of the world in “Those three million people soldiers returning from the se­ are doing well, but it took 18 had that opportunity without hunger what we did for there are made the enemies of cond World War were able to billion dollars to subsidy from the assistance of American Europe and Japan,” he said. the United States, and all our borrow money to do almost American tax payers to get subsidies. “We need to think of a global anything they wanted to at them on their feet. He further He said that those were two fund that would lead to wiping See YOUNG, page 12 Declaring War on Ignorance

are you talking about?” I am cause a “hangout mentality.” men of Morehouse, we must Some people think that it is in­ by Talmadge J. Thomas so happy you asked. The ig­ Morehouse is known for a lot continue to care about each tellectual to doubt the ex­ norance I am referring to is of things, but if we students do other or else we will be istence of God, but I submit to tri-fold. It is academic, not take pride in our school categorized with the rest of you that nobody but God could Greetings in the name of our humanistic, and spiritualistic. history, we will let down the mankind. We must reach out have given the moon its shin­ Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. men who fought to make to our brothers and tell them, ing hours. Nobody but God It is once again a pleasurable It would be safe to assume Morehouse what it is. We “I am not ignorant to the could have given the sun an experience to address the that the reason we are all here must prepare ourselves for needs of others.” This country endless supply of light. brethren of Morehouse Col­ is to obtain a degree. Each of studying; not just hanging was not built by one hard Nobody but God could have lege. I trust that each of you us has plans to change dear old around. working man, but men of all fitted the shining star into its have experienced a fantastic Morehosue and change the colors working together (no silvery socket. Nobody but semester so far and have pass­ world in a positive way. “Greater love hath no man matter what the history books God wakes us up every morn­ ed your mid-term exams with However, my friends, we must than he would lay down his life may tell us). We must concern ing. You may think that alarm the greatest of ease. At this declare war on the academic for another.” Those words, ourselves about our brothers clock wakes you up. It that is time, I would like to share a ignorance that exists here at coming from Jesus, indicate and sisters. “Am I my the case, take that alarm clock few things with you that every Morehouse. It has been said the emphasis of declaring war brother’s keeper,” asks Cain to the cemetary and see how Morehouse student should be over and over that Morehouse on humanistic ignorance. It in the book of Genesis. I say, many people wake up. My concerned about; that is, students are the “cream of the seems that we have taken the emphatically, “Yes!” brothers, we must declare war declaring war on ignorance. crop.” If this is the case, then attitude that it is every man on spiritual ignorance because we should try our best to live for himself. This is not what In closing, the most impor­ somebody at Morehouse needs When I speak of declaring up to the saying. On any even­ the words of Jesus are telling tant ignorance upon which we to know that Jesus Eves and he war on ignorance, I speak of ing, we all can see people us to do. People wonder why must declare war is spiritual hves in us. We can raise the the committment that each of “hanging out” and waiting for we have so much Black-on- ignorance. No matter how well level of spiritual conciousness us should have to enlightening something to happen. “Hang­ Black crime. I believe the some of us may have had it in if we only let our Eghts shine the hearts and souls of others. ing out” can reach epidemic answer revolves around the life, not one of us would dare so that everybody can see the By now you may be saying, proportions because, when fact that we just do not care say that we have come this far works of the Saviour and “Just what kind of ignorance practiced frequently, it may enough about each other. As without a God on our side. glorify His name. Page 12 • THE MAROON TIGER November, 1986

Task Force Announces Plans Young from page 11 For “Drug Free’’ Week news is dominated by what we “We have been much more see and hear around the San- concerned about death and dinistas and the Contras,” he destruction than life and sought to communicate with will feature activities spon­ added. He continued by say­ by Less Smith development,” said Young. He every conceivable element of sored by TADA’s AUC stu­ ing, the economy of Mexico said if we build a pipeline from our community. Today, TADA dent committee. should be the concern of Nigeria to Cameroon to carry is represented by and Wednesday, November 12: America because if it collapses natural gas it would assist in A new organization has been represents parents and the emphasis will be placed on formed to fight the war it could drag down with it the the development of the coun­ PTA, school teachers and treatment at noon in the five whole banking system of the against drug abuse in the students, the young and the points plaza area at Five try, and reduce the cost of the free world. Metro Atlanta area. Its name elderly, law enforcement and Points MARTA station: a product.” Every where you is the Task force Against Drug elected officials, Drug preven­ dramatization will be held “What could you do to put placed a pipeline you would Abuse (TADA) and its main tion educators and drug treat­ while different treatment an end to poverty there?” ask­ have to build a road, and this goal is two fold: 1) to turn ment personnel, business centers will have tables set up ed Young, “one practical idea would give rise to the con­ public opinion against drug use leaders and religious leaders.” to discuss their programs. is to build a new Panama struction of cement factories, and abuse and 2) to mobilize The “drug free” week will Thursday, November 13: Canal.” He said a project that various segments of our com­ and utilities such as water and commence Sunday, November The Atlanta International Air­ vast would cost approximate­ electricity,” said Young. He munity in the fight against 9th with a pray-in at churches port will be the sight of the law ly 20 billion dollars, and in do­ said putting a pipeline across drugs. throughout the Metro Atlanta enforcement aspect and some ing so, this would employ the Sahara desert would in­ “Task force Against Drug area. A special litany, which law enforcement officials will Abuse (TADA), formed in almost every able-bodied man crease employment, and pro­ was prepared by TADA’s be on hand to explain some in Central America. “This September of this year, was religious committee which has aspects of their jobs at 6:00 vide irrigation needed for would put almost every born out of need for local been circulated to pastors and p.m. crops. citizens, grassroot people to American back to work pro­ their congregations will be In conclusion, the mayor deal with the growing problem Friday, November 14th: ducing the tractors and read at the function. Other ac­ asked students to make a com­ of drug use and abuse in our tivities for “drug free” week this is community day where machinery needed for such a mitment to be part of some community” says TADA are as follows: communities who are working project,” he said. Chairman, Roy Patterson. Monday, November 10th: a with TADA will sponsor their “This would do essentially grand strategy to make this TADA has been forming over rally and news conference will own programs. for Central America what the world make sense. “Jesse the past several weeks and has be held at noon in Woodruff Saturday, November 15th: New Plan did for the South, Jackson says, ‘if the mind can been trying to build support Park. the week will end with a conceive it and the heart can for their group and to try to and what the Marshall Plan Tuesday, November 11th: a motorcade through Atlanta did for Europe and Japan,” he believe it; we can achieve it,” get suggestions for their “drug neighborhoods enroute to the Young said. panel discussin focusing on continued. free” week which will be held prevention will be held at noon Atlanta Civic Center for a con­ in November. in the Phyllis Wheatley cluding rally and grassroots “We purposefully have YWCA: the rest of that day talent show.

Stillwell from page 6 have been proven on the field, is one of the most feared professional scouts have been players in the conference,” Smith Chosen for YMCA looking at his speed and agili­ said Coach Hunt. ty. According to Head Coach “If the scouts offer me a Maurice Hunt, “If Michael good deal, then I will have Study Abroad Fellowship does go pro, one advantage two choices,” said the running that he will have over many back, “I will either work in a other players is his ability to managerial position or go pro. play more than one position.” For the most part, Stillwell Adam Lorenzo Smith, has He has served on several na­ claims that the job outlook is been selected by the Young tional committees for the Coach Hunt says that pretty good at this point and Men’s Christian Association to American Red Cross including Stillwell is the most premiere that the decision will boil down participate in their Overseas the National Advisory Com­ player in the SIAC. “Michael to money. Study/Work/and Travel mittee on Youth, the Interna­ Fellowship Program. The pro­ tional Health Services Com­ gram awards all expenses plus mittee and presently the Ad a monthly stipend. After a two Hoc Committee for the Na­ month orientation in Honolulu, tional Youth Study. Smith Hawaii, he will spend the dura­ represented the Youth Divi­ Health from page 3 tion of the year examining the sion in an International Youth health care programs, pro­ Camp in Jamaica, West Indies 1985, 55,000 cases of tuber­ system which is integrated in­ gramming and facilitating ac­ in 1981, and the only youth culosis were reported among to apartheid. tivities and directing specific delegate with Red Cross mis­ black South Africans, com­ It is unfortunate that the project in the Northern sion team to Africa in 1984, pared to only 299 experienced statistics will only get worse Mariana Island of the Pacific visiting drought and famine by whites. without extreme pressure on the Island of Saipan. stricken areas. Smith also • Alcohol and suicide seem from the international medical Smith, the son of Mr. C. studied and worked in the to be the only releases for the community as well as political Larkin Smith and the late Mrs. Ivory Coast, West Africa in misery imparted by the groups who are working Maggie C. Smith, graduated 1983 as a participant in the frustration of life under the toward the eradication of the from Maplewood High School Operation Crossroads Africa apartheid system of govern­ racist system of government. in 1982, where he served as Program. Association World Health ment. Lonliness and isolation ' president of the student body. Organization as a recipient of of workers manifest He is also a recent Cum Laude Smith has made over one its 1985 “Youth Achievement themselves in an astounding Bachelor of Arts degree reci­ hundred presentations to in Health Award.” 22% of black men who are ad­ pient from Atlanta’s schools, churches, clubs and dicted to alcohol. The suicide presigious Morehouse College. organizations throughout the Heart from page 3 Upon returning from rate among black South Smith also served as president United States and in the Saipan, Smith plans to enter Africans more than doubled of the college’s student body Bahamas on his visit to the Harvard University School of when the ruling Nationalist and substituting polyun­ and many other clubs and drought sticken areas in Africa Public Health Program in Party came to power in 1948. saturated for saturated fat. organizations including serv­ in 1984. A nominee for Presi­ Health Policy and Manage­ Clearly the high rate of You also should follow other ing as Dean of Pledges for the dent Reagan’s 1985 ment. He plans to pursue a disease is disproportionate senible steps—regular exer­ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, “Volunteer Action Award,” he career in International among blacks, and that is cise, no smoking and weight Incorporated, Alpha Rho was recognized by Medicine concentrating on directly related to the health control. Chapter. Washington’s American , J lii. .'L : Health Care Management. November, 1986, THE MAROON TIGER Page 13

Aromi Œtger Proudly Presents • • • REGAL VIEWS

Traditionally, students have viewed the Maroon and White Court as a group of Black women placed upon a pedestal too high in which to communicate with the common student. Recent interviews with the MAROON TIGER reveal the fact that—although this year’s court enjoys the pomp and glory associated with represen­ ting the men of Morehouse—they also enjoy making friends are just being themselves.

In the past, probably due to queen who does not allow her should be proud to have a 1st dimension to the crown the development of their iden­ lack of communication, the scholarly achievements to blur Attendant who is actively in­ through her uncanny ability to tity to Spelman College. “Tell Maroon and White Court was her vision of the problems volved with student activities place herself “in the other per­ them I owe all that I am to somewhat of a mystery to the plaguing the underprivileged. and seeks to motivate others sons shoes.” It is the type of Spelman,” said one member of mainstream student. The im­ She has given of her time and through the Spotlight. She is desire and determination she the court. “When I speak of age projected by past courts effort to ensure the a career oriented Black women possesses which eventually Black College excellence, I in­ appeared to be a false one. possibilities of an educated who does not mind talking to brings about a change for the clude Spelman in that group,” Few can say (with any degree America. She also, unike many the students she represents. better in a troubled society. said another. It is good to see of honesty, that is) that this collegians, constantly takes The poise, grace, and Not only does this year’s that the members of the court year’s Maroon and White time out of her schedule to eminence she adds to the Maroon and White Court have have not forgotten from Court perpetrates a semi- share a smile with those who crown should not go unnoticed. a sense of direction, but the whence they came. bourgeosie attitude with no are in poor health. She The men of Morehouse members of the court seem to The members of this year’s just cause. The Maroon and somehow manages to balance should be proud to have a 2nd have a sense of identity as court have not lost perspec­ White Court of the 1986-87 ap­ a successful academic career Attendant who is dissatisified well. They view themselves as tive. Instead, there is a unique pears to have a sense of direc­ and effective community ser­ with the prejudices of the young Black women who are blend of confidence and humili­ tion and a sense of identity. vice while bringing dignity and American judicial system and able to combine a rich heritage ty which brings dignity and respect to the crown she is determined to make it with the present as a means of respect to the crown. The men The men of Morehosue wears. change for the better. She creating a prosperous future. of Morehouse should be proud should be proud to have a The men of Morehouse seems to add still another Each young lady attributes to have such a court. Page 14 » THE MAROON TIGER November, 1986 Miss Cereesa Longest A Queen With a Purpose

She walks in beauty like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright meets in her aspect and her eyes. —Lord Byron

Certainly Lord Byron had filiate with nor represent any within her school and com­ she says. “I simply see it as an morning knowing what I want envisioned the character of our school or organization unless I munity, but she finds time to outlet to serve as a positive to do and going for it.” beloved queen—Miss Careesa believe in it’s principles. participate in a host of leisurre role model for the people I am Longest—when he penned the Morehouse’s committment to activities. Her hobbies include representing as well as the With such an outlook on prolific words to this poem. excellence is exemplified in it’s tap dancing, playing the people in the community. I life—reaching goals should Miss Longest seems to incor­ curriculum—but more clarinet, swimming, and public want to wear the crown with pose no problem and the case porate queenly attributes in­ importantly—in the type of speaking. She also loves work­ the dignity and respect that it of Careesa Longest is no ex­ to her lifestyle with all of the men it produces.” ing with children as her plann­ deserves and encourage am­ ception. Since her arrival at grace and splendor associated But how does Miss Longest ed future, as a pediatric bitious Spelmanites to pursue Spelman College in 1983, Miss with regal eminence. By the uphold the principles she surgeon, will yield itself to her the title.” Longest has been the recipient same token, Miss Longest is a represents? love. Miss Longest emphasizes a of several academic and non- multi-talented, multi-faceted commitment to excellence in academic honors. Well—Miss Longest has not Black woman who knows what Although the pomp and all that she does. Whether it is overlooked her committment she wants in life and will stop glory of being a college queen of an academic nature or has Among her non-academic to the community. She is ac­ at nothing to achieve her allows for the titleholder to some bearing on the achievements are: member­ tively involved in church func­ goals. lose perspective—Miss community—Miss Longest ship in Delta Sigma Theta tions. She serves as a tutor for Longest seems to keep a level places a concerted effort in any Sorority, Inc., membership First—consider the attitude the educational development head and a keen sense of venture she undertakes. She in the American Chemical of the queen as she divulges program of Atlanta’s Antioch awareness. She views the title somehow refuses to let life’s Society, and a panelist for the one reason she treats the Baptist Church. She also par­ of Miss Maroon and White as dissappointments get her First National Health Con­ crown with dignity and ticipates actively in Grady an “added dimension to the down because she greets each ference for Black Women. respect. “I have a deep affini­ Memorial Hospital’s “Adopt- character of Careesa,” rather day with vigor and courage. “I Miss Longest spent her last ty for Morehouse College,” A-Wing” program. than a mode to develop a con­ try not to let things upset me,” two summers as a trainee and she says. "The heritage upon Miss Longest is a diverse descending attitude toward says the 21 year old Bio- studied biomedical research as which Morehouse is founded is person in that she not only in­ others. “I don’t view the title Chemistry/Pre-Med major, well as the synthesis of anti­ very rich. I can neither af-} volves herself inactivities. as placing me on a pedestal,” “because I wake up in the cancer drugs. November, 1986, THE MAROON TIGER • Page 15 Miss Jennifer Satterfield

Class, confidence, and com­ she represents, Miss Satter­ wine. There is some degree of cumstances which help the men of Morehouse and a passion all seem to share a field is no different. She is quality to the grapes but-after develop the young men virtue which she exemplifies in common denominator. That pleased to represent the men a process of pressing and to their fullest potential. The her everyday life. She was a denominator is the personage of Morehouse and 1st Atten­ fermenting - a wine that is finished product is men who confident Miss Freshman in of Miss Jennifer Louise dant Miss Maroon and White. sweet, distinct, and perfected are aware of their surroun­ 1983 when she volunteered her Satterfield. She is quick to compliment the is produced. dings, involved in their com­ time and service to the class. Miss Satterfield—a Senior Her confidence was also ex­ and native of Indianapolis, emplified when she accepted IN.—currently serves as the the reigns of the Spotlight, the 1st Attendant to Miss Maroon popular campus periodical of and White. She is a Spelman College. No doubt it Psychology major with aspira­ was the same confidence which tions of becoming an enabled her to become a Ortho-Pedontist. member of Alpha Kappa The very presence of Miss Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Satterfield suggests class. become accepted in Meharry There appears to be something Medical College’s Early Den­ within her very nature which tal Admission Program. commands the respect to With the respect command­ which a Black woman is entitl­ ed by her class and the ed. Her class and command of achievements gained through respect-mind you-should not her confidence, one must be confused with elitism. wonder if Miss Satterfield is There are few times that she just a wee bit cocky. A brief does not greet a passerby with analysis of Miss Satterfield’s a warm “Hello.” character—however—should Miss Satterfield seems to dispel any notion of arrogance handle the glamour of the title one might have concerning with ease although she does her. She has worked with the admit that it is not an easy United Way on numerous pro­ task to live up to the desires jects and has recieved recogni­ of the public. She says, “There tion for outstanding volunteer are people who view the service in Atlanta. Throughout Maroon and White Court as her tenure at Spelman, she has the epitome of young Black seldom failed to render help to womanhood. Although the at­ students who needed her tention the court receives is assistance. flattering, it is not easy to live The men of Morehouse have up to the demands of the men of Morehouse on their Likewise students enter munities, and confident in bestowed a coveted title upon public. People must remember style. Morehouse with a great sense themselves that they can over­ Miss Satterfield. She seems that the court is human and is “To me,” says Miss Satter­ of character and a sense of come any obstacle in their determined—through her subject to human error.” field, “the men of Morehouse direction. During their tenure way.” class, confidence, and As any young lady of class are analogous to grapes stored at Morehouse, students are ex­ Confidence—a virture which compassion—not to let the men feels proud of who and what for the purpose of making posed to a host of cir­ Miss Satterfield attributes to of Morehouse down. Miss Marian Brooks

Meet Marian Brooks, a 20 has not lost touch with the pro- on the doors of fellow students to be dissatisfied with the to attend law school. Her goal year old English major from blems plaguing our world. A to encourage them to attend a treatment of minorities in in life is to own her own law Portland, Oregon. Miss Brooks firm so that she can aid socie­ is the 2nd Attendant to Miss ty by protecting minorities Maroon and White. from a viscious and corrupt Miss Brooks is a free- system of government. spirited young lady who en­ People such as Miss Brooks joys hiking, gymnastics, and are hard to find these days. reading literature. She is par­ How many people are willing ticularly fond of Shakespeare. to devote their life to bring Miss Brooks is the type of about positive change for all woman whose charm can make people in an unjust society? even the most depressed of in­ Miss Brooks—the former dividuals change his outlook on Miss Sophomore—seems to life. Another reason she has mix a diverse array of that such a positive impact on peo­ which is considered to be ple is her uncanny ability to be altogether lovely without los­ down to earth. ing any of the aesthetic quali­ Miss Brooks enjoys meeting ty of each element. people and is deeply concern­ As the only junior on this ed with any problems others year’s Maroon and White may be experiencing. She has Court, let the men of a close relationship with her Morehouse be proud to say little sister. At times, they that Miss Brooks complements seem almost inseparable. the Maroon and White Court Although she enjoys the through her charm and her arts, the great outdoors, and couple of weeks ago, Miss rally concerning the issue of America. She has chosen the dedication to creating a better the public eye—Miss Brooks Brooks took the time to knock South Africa. She also seems field of English as an avenue world. Page 16 • THE MAROON TIGER November, 1986

Teens and Med Students Join To Help Highway from page 8

and check tire and wheel for March of Dimes Prevent Birth Defects damage, undue wear, proper matching of all part. He’ll then The March of Dimes Birth understanding. An important Before deciding what format childbearing, as well as the in­ put it all together properly and Defects Foundation is pro­ effect of the two-year-old pro­ their programs will take, the fluence of poor nutrition, drug inflate the tire in a safety cage. viding many thousands of gram has been to sensitize the teams perform an assessment abuse, and sexually transmit­ Are your truck wheels more adolescents across the nation future physicians to their pa­ of adolescent health needs in ted diseases on the outcome of than 15 years old? Face it— with information on good tients’ needs, and to their role their communities. Each pro­ pregnancy. they can’t last forever. They health practices in its efforts to as caregivers. gram is then geared to the wheels probably are corroded prevent birth defects. “Medical students have medical students’ talents, the Other teams have set up to the point that there are visi­ One effective way of com­ jumped at the opportunity to community’s resources, and “buddy” systems where a ble pits in the metal. Locking municating with this young participate in this project,” the adolescents’ needs, par­ medical student team member devices may be bent or crack­ teen audience is through a says Helen Burstin, AMSA na­ ticularly those in the inner acts as advisor and support ed. When in doubt —.scrap the cooperative adolescent health tional president and a student city. person to a pregnant teen wheel. education project of the March at Sophie Davis CCNY throughout her pregnancy, en­ Only trained mechanics who of Dimes and the American Medical School in New York couraging her to keep doctor’s The medical students have have read and follow OSHA Medical Student Association. City. “We’ve found the teens appointments, to eat properly translated their training into regulation section 1910.177 The community-based project to be very receptive to our and follow good health prac­ creative health education and taps the talents of medical health message and at the tices, and will even attend at and wheel manufacturer’s community service projects at literature should service truck students to reach out to teens same time we’re learning very delivery, if desired. the local level. Successful AM­ tires. OSHA offers free charts to promote positive health important communications SA programs have been im­ David Beatty, and AMSA and booklets to help mechanics behaviors, especially in regard skills that we don’t get enough plemented at local schools and member from Rutgers Univer­ lem the accepted procedures. to teenage pregnancy and of in our medical training.” teen pregnancy clinics. Some sity School of Osteopathic healthy childbearing. More than 300 AMSA To get a copy, you can send a AMSA teams carry out lecture Medicine, said, “working with self-addressed mailing label to The March of Dimes is con­ members at 60 medical schools series while others establish our AMSA team on this Servicing Rim Wheels, OSHA cerned with reaching this au­ nationwide are participating in one-on-one health education cooperative project was the Publications, Room N-4101, dience because some 560,000 the project. AMSA members sessions between the medical most significant thing I have Frances Perkins Bldg., Third teenage girls give birth each at some schools receive elec­ students and teenagers. done in my first two years of year. Babies bom to these tive credit for participating. To St. and Constitution Ave., Topics include responsible medical school.” Washington, DC 20210. young teen mothers have a help prepare medical student higher risk of birth defects and volunteers to carry out the serious health problems. community service projects, The goal of the project is to the March of Dimes sponsors address more adequately training sessions for the adolescents’ complicated medical school-based teams. Regal Views health care needs and to create Working with a local March a positive influence on their of Dimes staff member or health-related decisions. volunteer, the teams commit Personal Interview With The program sessions their service for one semester establish a rapport between and agree to train a new team Queen and Her Court the medical student volunteers to take over for them at the and their audiences in an at­ completion of their time Homecoming Section edited by Quinton Parker mosphere of trust and commitment.

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