After the fire: Parking prices School of Social Work rebuilds It didn’t fit so they had to acquit!! drive faculty By Regina M. Roberts to petition Staff Writer By Clarence Rolle Staff Writer The School of Social Work held its 75th Anniversary Cel- Members of Clark Atlanta Uni­ ebration/Rebuilding Fund at the versity faculty and staff circu­ Atlanta Airport Hilton Hotel. lated a petition in September to Oct.6 - 8 to generate funds to protest an increase in their annual rebuild Quarles-Washington parking charges on campus. Hall and commemorate its ex­ The university proposes to in­ istence. crease parking fares for faculty Initially held to raise money and staff from $15 per year to for scholarship funds, faculty $360 per year. The increase was development and other pro­ originally intended to come into grams, the scope of the celebra­ effect Oct. 1. tion was changed this year be­ However, after a meeting be­ cause of the arson that destroyed tween Faculty Assembly and the 80 percent of Quarles-Washing­ university’s cabinet, the univer­ ton Hall last semester. sity is willing to prorate thecharges The building had housed the until the Fair Street parking deck School of Social Work. is completed. The arsonist has not yet been “1 think the university should found and the School of Social have been more sensitive about Work administration has been making such tin increase in a year temporarily scattered about photo by Melvin Jackson when there were no pay in­ campus in places such as Haven Overjoyed: creases,” Dr. IsabellaFinkelstein. Warren, and McPheeters-Den- The nation stopped for 16 minutes. Tuesday, Oct. 3, between 1 pm and 1:16pm, bankers stopped cashing chairperson of the Faculty As­ nis. checks, air-traffic controllers delayed flights and in the conglomerate space of the Atlanta University Center, sembly, said. “We’re continuing to move students breathlessly awaited the highly anticipated verdict of The People vs Orenthal James Simpson case. Dr. Finkelstein said more than forward.” said Dr. Richard Lyle. Although Simpson was incarcerated 458 days, the long-sequestered jury reached their verdict of ‘Not Guilty' 300 faculty and staff members Interim Dean of the school. within four hours of deliberation. In the Bum / Ware Hall, students wailed cries of happiness and relief as continued on P2 continued on P2 a result of the controversial acquittal of Simpson. CAU Film Festival casts rolls and roles of positive African-Americans

light African-American films forum to promote more festivals that reflect African-Americans like this one and ensure its future and other minorities in a more growth. positive image. The festival agenda includes In addition to the on-screen an array of workshops, screen­ presence of positive African- ings and banquets. The festival Americans in the film industry, is a city-wide event. prominent African-Americans in CAU is sponsoring the festi­ the film industry will speak at val in cooperation with Monty workshops throughout the three Ross. Festival Executive Artis­ days. tic Director, President, Simone The CAU Film Festival has a Nissan Films, Vice president. three-fold purpose. One is to cre­ Forty Acres and a Mule Film By Wendy Isom Too often Hollywood, not to ate a venue to celebrate films Works and a CAU alumnus. Editor-in-Chief mention society, casts African- written by, created for and about Americans into roles they didn’t African-Americans. The second The Clark Atlanta Uni­ audition for - drug dealers, mur­ purpose is to entertain, expose, See next page for versity Film Festival, Oct. 20-22, derers, rapists, gang members, and engage students in active is setting the stage to reverse nega­ and absentee fathers. roles to learn more about the film CAU Film Festival tive images of African-Americans The focus of the national com­ industry. The final purpose of Schedule. on screen. petition is to promote and high- the film festival is to create a P2 ThwPmither

Social Work Parking continued from Pl continued from Pl “They (Georgia Tech professors) pay between $600 and $1000...” he said. “We had signed the petition by Sept. 28. A letter According to memos want nice things, but we don’t want to pay to university President Dr. Thomas W. Cole sent to alumni, one of the for them.” Jr. accompanied the signatures. The letter goals of the anniversary Bell said he understands the frustration of asked Dr. Cole to inform the Public Safety this year was to reach at people who have to increase their parking Department in writing that the parking lot least 450 alumni to attend expenses. However, he believed everyone between Fair and Parsons Streets is only for the Alumni Weekend should be willing to pay the increase be­ faculty and staff members. Workshops and celebra­ cause the school is investing in a multi­ “In addition, we request that any new tion Oct.7. The anniver­ million dollar service for faculty, staff and policies (e.g.. fees) regarding parking be sary celebrations were students. deferred until: (1) the parking structure is in also intended to raise at “I’m not making excuses for the univer­ place, and (2) faculty and staff have pro­ least $ 150,000 to contrib­ sity, I’m understanding what the university’s vided proper input and resolutions regard­ ute to the rebuilding of position is,” Bell said. “We want it to grow. ing parking,” the letter said. Quarles-Was hi ng ton We have got to pay for it if we want it to Student Government Association Presi­ Hall. grow.” dent Samuel Bell Jr. supports the increased “The School of Social Bell said the parking charges are still parking fares. Bell said CAU faculty, staff Work is hoping to gener­ tentative. He said it is possible the univer­ and students must be prepared to give finan­ ate from the celebration a sity will change the charges before the park­ significant amount of cial support to the university so that it can ing deck opens. grow. funds to be used to re­ Photo by Melvin Jackson “We want to expand,” Bell said. “We build Quarles-Washing­ The School of Social Work is raising funds to rebuild Quarles - want to compete with ‘white ton Hall,” Dr. Lyle said. Washington Hall, says Dean Dr. Richard Lyle (pictured). The event, costing $75 uni versifies’... We want all the new, modem per person, kicked-off with registration be very helpful to help rebuild the social things, but we don’t want to pay for it.” and a cash bar, Oct.6. The following day work building,” said Marquita Chatman, a Bell said a proper parking facility was in consisted of a dialogue with the dean, the School of Social Work student who said popular demand for a long time. Now that Panther steering committee and CAU’s President she is saddened by the sight of Quarles- the school has provided the parking deck, he Dr. Thomas W. Cole Jr. Washington Hall. said, parking charges must be increased to Job The dialogue, an outlined report on the “There’s a lot of memories in the build­ cover the expense of building it. status and progress of the School of Social ing... It means a lot to the students and Parking in the new complex or campus Openings Work, suggested ways in which alumni faculty and other professors who taught lots will cost faculty and staff $360 per year. can continue to help rebuild the school and there in the past.” The charge for reserved parking spots will gave an overall status of CAU. Founded in 1920, the school is the old­ be $480 per year. Students will have to pay A series of workshops and a banquet est historically black School of Social $60 for parking instead of the current $15. program, which concluded with a presen­ Work in the country. Currently, the school Bell said the prices are still cheaper than tation of School of Social Work awards, has academic programs for BSW, MSW many other Atlanta institutions, including was also a part of the series of events. and Ph.D., with an enrollment of over 200 Spelman College and Georgia Institute of “1 think it (anniversary celebration) will students. Technology.

Film Festival office opens/Registration Award and Black Tie Banquet begins Keynote Speaker: Bill Duke 9:00-10:30 a.m. Premier Workshop - Cinematography Friday, October 20,1995 Panelist: Charles Mills 8:00 a.m. Film Festival Office opens Location - Research and Education 8:00 a.m. Center Film Festival office Opens 9:00 a.m. Opening session 10:30 a.m.-l 1:55 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Premier Workshop - Screenwriting Celebrity Breakfast 10:00-11:30 a.m. Premier Workshop - Soundtrack Panetlist: Ken Sagoes Hosted by: Carol and Kenny Leon

11:30-12 Noon Location - Research and Education Attendees: Bill Duke, Terrie Williams, Lunch Center PhyliciaRashad, John Amos, Whitman Mayo, Regina Taylor, 1:00-2:30 p.m. 12:00-1:50 p.m. Emmanuel Lewis, Premier Workshop - Directing Luncheon CAU Film Festival ticket prices 2:45 p.m. Guest Speaker: Terrie Williams, Terrie Feature Film - “A Great Day In Harlem” Williams Agency General Admission $75 4:00 p.m. Location: CAU Quad CAU students w/valid I.D. $25 Feature Film - “Machineworks” All other students $45 2:00 -3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Premier Workshop - Acting Feature Film - “Dearfield: The Road Genral admission to workshops Less Traveled” Panelists: Phylicia Rashad and John General Admission $10 Amos Student w/ valid I.D. $5 6:30-7:30 p.m. Reception - Exhibition Hall at Location - Research and Education General admission to screenings Research and Education Center Center General Admission $7 8:00 p.m. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. CAU Students w/valid I.D. $3 Planet Hollywood Reception (Invitation Screening of Short Films/Feature/ All other students $5 Only) Documentary

Location - Research and Education Indidvidual Event Tickets Saturday, October 21,1995 Center Black Tie Awards Banquet $50 Luncheon $15 8:00 a.m. 8:00 -10:00 p.m. Celebrity Breakfast $15 ThcPæite Octoher 9» 1995 Graduate student learns first-hand from studies in Zaire

was over­ we were recei ved by everyone we By Eric Rose capacity to whelmed by came in contact with.” Contributing Writer serve around the many im­ The team worked until Aug. 100 children ages attributed 22, and made a brief vi sit to Kenya for long peri­ Clark Atlanta University gradu­ to the social before returning home. Two days ods of time. A ate studentElton A. Arrindell trav­ and economic after they left the country, Zaire church was to eled to Goma, Zaire this summer hardship the began forceful repatriation of the be erected to aid in the development of a people con­ Rwandan refugees. The United nearby as center for unaccompanied chil­ tinue to en­ Nations High Commission for well.” dren. dure.” Refugees advised all visitors and In the area Arrindell was one of three stu­ However, the expatriates to stay out of the coun­ around the dents from the School of Interna­ team continued try. However, Arrindell expressed proposed site tional Affairs and Development to perform their a desire to return and help the of the center who were part of a six-person task to the best community he grew so fond of were more contingent for this endeavor. The of their abili­ during the summer. than 200,000 project was a joint effort of the ties. Yapi acted “I would not think twice about refugees, General Board of Global Minis­ as the group’s going back,” he said. "It’s mainly mem­ tries of the United Methodist translator and everyone’s (people of African bers of the Hutu Church’s “Volunteers for Africa” negotiator descent) goal to go to Africa and Rwandan and CAU. while Davis use the knowledge gotten here to population. Jean Yapi and Rulester Davis worked on the help in the development and sta­ However, chil­ were the other students in the team. FlagofZaire nutritional bility of the country.” dren native to Arrindell, a native of the Neth­ guidelines of the facilities. Zaire slowly began to populate functioning institutions such as erlands Antilles in the Caribbean, Arrindell performed logistical and the area as the war took its share of postal service and commercial said Goma was just one of the banks. The reason for the current computer staff training. “In our particular major refugee sites in Zaire and it adult fatalities. The war was not only a terror situation faded from view as the Arrindell said he could not help required the creation of such a being affected by the spirit of the for those without a home, but it population of Zaire witnessed an society, it is the nar­ facility. people of Zaire, which was strong also created financial and social inflation level as high as 7,500 “The center was to house dis­ even in the face of such adversity. rowed view of life pitfalls fortheZairancommunity. percent for many commodities, placed children who were either “They displayed such great The entire economy took a nose including bread and cereal. separated from their families or ambition and desire to better them­ that often wins.1' dive as their currency devalued to “The complexity of the social lost them altogether because of selves,” he said. “I was enthralled 6,000 New Zaires to one Ameri­ conditions were very hard for us — AUCEWALKER the war in Rwanda,” Arrindell by the many talents they possessed can dollar. to fathom when we first arrived in said. “When completed, it will and the sincere manner in which Arrindell said there were no the the country,” Arrindell said. “I house a medical facility with the Let the Games begin... Enrollment and other areas and summer school show consistent increase for that matter! is primarily responsible for the Contributing to these figures event or not,” Jackson said. “Fact Book”. The “Fact Book” is were students from Georgia, who By Y tasha Lenae Womack Sessions will end aweek before an annual publication of facts comprised the majority of the Staff Writer the 1996 Olympic Games begin. and statistics. student body, with an enrollment An estimated 10, 000 spectators But while there was an in­ of 2,148 in 1994. Completing will be on campus grounds for Students planning to attend the crease in enrollment, the number the top five, behind California Olympic events including field 1996 summer sessions have noth­ of accepted applications from the (1.311). were New York (311). ing to fear because in spite of the hockey and men’s basketball. fall of 1993 to 1994 decreased. Illinois (226). and Florida (137) Jackson said the school had an 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, This was possibly due to last as of last year. Internationally, obligation to provide summer Clark Atlanta University summer year’s change in the application the Bahamas led with 32 stu­ courses for students. deadline from July 15 to March dents followed by Bermuda with sessions will be offered. By Kendra Story and “Students have planned their 15, Baskin said. 20 and Nigeria with 6. Because several events for the Derek Avery The number of degrees granted schedules,” Jackson said. “We will Two months appeared to have Games are scheduled to take place increased particularly in the have summer school in 1996.” Staff Writers on the Atlanta University Center made a difference in the number School of Education, which is campus between July 19andAug. The courses that will be avail­ of applications submitted. The smaller than the.larger School of able and where they will be held Not only has the enrollment 1, many students were wondering number of completed applica­ Arts and Sciences. have not been determined. Some at Clark Atlanta University in­ if there would be summer classes. tions dropped from 10,299 in The associate director of Insti­ creased — despite a decline in 1993to9,545in 1994. according Some students were told sum­ classes may be off campus, ac­ tutional Research and Planning, last year’s number of entering mer school classes would be can­ cording to Jackson. to the data guide. The same was Samuel Baldwin, said that the freshmen — but other figures celed because of the Olympic Meanwhile, the housing depart­ true for the number of accepted university had a tremendous year ment is in the process of determin­ have been shooting up as well. applications, which also de­ events. However, summer ses­ of enrollment and was very suc­ ing whether housing will be pro­ Since 1988, the numberoffac- sions are scheduled to begin one creased. cessful in gaining research fund­ vided for students this summer. ulty, staff and degrees granted Enrollment increased by a month earlier than usual to ac­ ing last year. School officials are currently have all increased, according to commodate students and faculty. mere 65 students, however, de­ “We try to be a quality based meeting with Olympic officials to the Office of Institutional Re­ However, sessions will be held spite the reduced number of in­ institutionalized research unit,” determine which dorms will be search and Planning. coming freshmen. Graduate en­ May 21-July 12, according to said Baldwin, about the office of “All of our numbers have in­ rollment increased for the 1994- Norvell Jackson, interim director used for Olympic participants and Institutional Research, which the media, according to Jerryl creased and there’s no signifi­ 1995 academic year. In 1993, serves as the university’s source of Summer School. Briggs, director of Residence Life. cant number of anything that has 1,261 graduate students were “We are an educational institu­ to institutional data. But no final housing decisions decreased,” said Yvonne Baskin, enrolled and in 1994, the number tion and we will continue to edu­ of Institutional Research, which cate whether there’s a sporting have been made. grew to 1,279. P4

Caribbean play kicks off ‘Players’ Diaspora theme

By Clarence Rolle of becoming more of a global people and Staff Writer appreciate what other cultures have to of­ fer. The director also said that an African- The CAU Players kicks off their 1995- American audience may be surprised at the 1996 theatrical season Tuesday, Oct. 10, similarities between African American life with a Caribbean play written by Nobel and the Caribbean culture portrayed in the Prize winner Derek Walcott. play. “Ti-Jean and His Brothers” is the first of “I think what is unique about Ti-Jean is, seven theatrical productions that are dedi­ it is drama and poetry,” she said. “He cated to the CAU Players theme, “Diaspora: (playwright Derek Walcott) manages to A Celebration...the Fight Continues.” put in a lot of emotion...He manages to put “I want us to think upward and onward,” it in a shortness of form, almost poetic in said CAU Players DirectorCarol Mitchell- nature, so that every single word has a lot of Leon. “We have a lot to do. We’ve done a meaning attached to it.” lot. I think we can do more.” The play will run through Saturday, Oct. Leon said the drama group is trying to be 14 at Davage Auditorium on CAU's cam­ more active in theatre and other areas. She pus in Haven Warren Hall. said the Players have taken on several Leon has credited the auditorium for a community projects including a toy drive greater appreciation of theatre on campus for hospitalized children during the 1994 and the theatre has made it possible for Christmas break. The Players have per­ photo by Clarence Rolle more students to see play s, and recent shows Todd Payne looms over Tondrae Kemp in the CAU have been great successes because of it. formed at inner-city schools and other Players production of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone last season. institutions. The Players recently orga­ “Vltoufet America have been America without her cane Marilyn. Leon hopes the Caribbean Jean and His Brothers”, will be appreciated. nized a food and clothing drive for Carib­ h’egw peopled— V'^.. R. »0 B01S bean victims of Hurricane Luis and Hurri- flavor of the first show for the season, “Ti- She said African-Americans should think ! CRU Alumni 1 M a WJ make ------■ -...... Former Homecoming queen teaches art of giving By Lisa C. Flanagan the community lition. This “During my campaign I stressed my Staff Writer since her high organization community service activities and one of school days included the Some people only talk about getting my promises was to become actively in­ when she vol­ queens of volved with the leaders of tomorrow, our involved and improving the surrounding unteered at John Morehouse, children,” Brewer said. community. But Clark Atlanta University F. Kennedy S pe 1 man, Brewer also said that community service alumna and former Miss CAU (1992-93) Middle School and Morris projects should not just be the responsibil­ Joi Brewer goes a step further - she does it. near campus Brown Col­ ity of the elected officers. All students Brewer, a 1993 graduate, is presently and created a lege and was should become involved. teaching third graders at Peterson Elemen­ mentoring pro­ created to fill “Whether students realize it or not, the tary School in the Atlanta Public School gram designed the need for kids in the neighborhood need us," she said. System. especially to community “Who is better suited to nurture the children “I come from a background of teachers. meet the needs service in the surrounding the Atlanta University Center, My parents, brother and sister are all edu­ of young Afri­ surrounding but the students of the institutions?” cators,” Brewer said. “I’ve always loved can-American areas of the How does someone stay so inspired and children and I knew that my career would women. Atlanta Uni­ motivated? involve working with them.” “I noticed versity Cen­ “I give all praises to my mother. Betty Brewer will finish her graduate studies there were so ter. The Brewer. She is my inspiration and my best in education at CAU in May 1996, and many young group volun­ friend. She has always believed in me and then pursue her PhD in education adminis­ women who teered in the stood behind me 100 percent in whatever I tration. needed help, John Hope decided to do. And, she’s a very positive The fourth generation graduate of CAU Photo courtesy of Joi Brewer just someone Homes person and I try to model myself after her.” has started several programs at Peterson to talk to. Community. Brewer also credits CAU with providing Elementary School includingadance team, Joi Brewer, alumna and former Many young CAU, crowns children with education. Throughout her the skills needed to be effective in the gymnastics team and a mentoring project. women don’t the school community and her profession. “I just want to give to children some of have a strong foundation at home or else­ year, various activities were held which “I gained a great sense and understand­ the things that I was able to receive, such as where to grow from,” Brewer noted. included tutorial sessions and an Easter egg ing of who I am and what my purpose is in guidance and motivation,” Brewer said. During her reign as Miss Clark Atlanta hunt on the yard for the children in the life,” Brewer said. The Atlanta native has been involved in University, Brewer created the Queen’ sCoa- surrounding communities. The Panther P5 Ortner 9.1995 ...... Features CAU Fashion Show: What a "Revelation”!

and energy into it and there are a By Kimathi Lewis lot of beautiful men and women Staff Writer participating,” CAU sophomore Chekesha Roberts, who audi­ tioned for a modeling posi tionsaid. They sashayed down the walk­ way sporting attitudes and some­ Ephram, a mathematics major, times not much else. Each swing said there will be five local de­ and turn designed to entertain the signers, designs from sixto seven audience and this they did — department stores and some talent especially when wearing the bar­ scouts present at the fashion show, est essentials. scheduled for Oct. 24. Men and women, short and Although she wish to keep ev­ tall, fat and skinny posing in all erything a surprise, Ephram re­ their glories. vealed there will be some designs Last year’s Clark Atlanta Uni­ from Banana Republic and versity Homecoming fashion Tommy Hilfiger. show, themed "Rapture”, wasjust She said there will be 10 scenes a peek of what’s to come in this featuring sportswear, dresswear year’s show tagged “Revelation,” and business suits. according to student Director Ephram, who also modeled last LaTonya Ephram. year, said the 1994-1995 fashion The student-organized event show was the best compared to usually features Atlanta Univer­ the shows in the past. Photo by Melvin Jackson sity Center students modeling “The other shows lacked en­ LaTonya Ephram (center with silver top), 1995 “Revelation” fashion show fashions by professional design­ thusiasm. They didn’t keep my director and fashion models promise a revealing debut Homecoming week. ers. attention,” she said. “If they liked last year’s show, Ephram, a senior, said people they’re gonna love this one. I are always putting down CAU’s did it on a dare. want to keep a consistently posi­ light men and light women, dark plan to wow, fancy and excite fashion show, comparing it to the Through a bet with former Stu­ tive response from students re­ men and dark women, fades, them - to keep them on the edge Morehouse College show. dent Government Association garding CAU’s fashion show. dreads.... I wanted to touch on of their seats,” Ephram said. But Ira Sutton, director of last Undergraduate President Jamal Ephram said every one was every flavor,” she said. Co-director Mike Frazier said year’s show, said the main differ­ Coleman, S utton produced a show, "hyped” about last year’s show. She said she plans to give the this year’s show will be, “The ence between CAU and which some students have termed “It was the best show- until this students a night they will remem­ ber. bomb.” Morehouse was a facility. “spectacular.” one,” she added. “Last year’s show Ephram, who’s been modeling “It’s going to be even more “They have King Chapel, and a “My style was absolutely dif­ is tame compared to what we have since she was 12, said she will be risque, but tastefully risque, el­ lot more money,” he said. ferent. They (former student di­ planned.” egant yet exotic, nothing ghetto,” And so, with a lot less money, rectors) had a tendency to use Ephram said there will be 44 the last one on stage. Although, she wouldn't say what she will be Frazier, who modeled last year, Sutton began a new tradition. [The] Gap and Macy's. I wanted students in the fashion show rep­ to use fantasy pieces you couldn’t wearing, she assured, “Those who said. Sutton, who’s also a consultant resenting different styles and looks , “It’s going to be fantastic. for this year’s show, said he wanted wear to school,” Sutton said. of black people. know me will not be surprised.” Everyone is putting a lot of time to do something different, and he Sutton and Ephram said they “I wanted a little of everything, "Madhearts” a Jomandi production, takes to the *

JOMANDI P RODUCTIONS stage at onset of theater company’s 17th season pre.sents A World Premiere

By Steven Barringer . Jones said he always wanted to do a Atlanta All of the success of Jomandi has Contributing Writer piece about a poet because of the profound impact one had on his life. not come without paying some dues. The play is described by Jones as The company, along with othernon- profit organizations, is involved in a As Atlantans seek indoor venues a story of love, loyalty, responsibil­ dispute over Fulton County fund­ for their entertainment needs, ity and power. ing. Robert Proctor, director of the Jomandi Productions meets them “It engages two generations, baby Southeastern Legal Foundation and with a world premiere play to begin boomers and their offspring in a musical journey about their ambi­ a close associate of Fulton County its new season. Commission Chairman Mitch “Madhearts,” written anddirected tions, dreams, and their ability to be Skandalakis, filed a suit to freeze by Jomandi’s Thomas W. Jones II, responsible for the choices each gen­ funding for 1996 services organiza­ will open Friday, Oct. 13 at the 14th eration makes," Jones said. tions including Jomandi. He said Street Playhouse in Midtown At­ Jomandi will also celebrate its’ birthday on Oct. 29. It has been 17 providing these organizations with $2 OFF lanta . This production is one of six THRU years since the Jones family started public funds is unconstitutional. OCTOBER 29 shows to be presented in a season WITH THIS This possible decrease in income FLYER filled with music, history, and dance. this production company. Since will hurt all of these organizations “Madhearts” was inspired by the then, it has had great success locally and could lead to the end of some. teachings and writings of Jones’ and nationally with hits like “Bessies Blues",“Fraternity",“Sophisticated Jomandi plans to continue enter­ SHOWTIMES mentor Sonia Sanchez, the ac­ 8 PM Wednesdays thru Saturdays THOMAS W. JONES, II taining Atlantans and hopes that 3 PM Sundays Ladies”, and “The Wizard of Hip” music by THOMAS W. JONES, II, KEITH RAWLS claimed poet. TICKETS The sequel to “The Wizard of they will continue to be supportive. & KEYTH LEE Opening Hight 8 Reception Î25 “I have admired and respected additional lyrics and poems by SONIA SANCHEZ Wednesday» »15 choreographed by PATDRO HARRIS . . . Thursdays A Sundays »15 Hip”, “Hip 2: Birth of the Boom”, »18 the poetry of Sonia Sanchez for and introducing Atlanta's hottest new Fridays 4 Saturdays Students * Seniors » » recording artists from earned Jomandi and Thomas Jones (Wednesdays 4 Sundays) years,” Jones said. »«r («study the Kaper, MCA and Columbia Records BOX OFFICE Opens October 9 “As far as the development of more acclaim and an opportunity to past n«if«r the ¡deasurethey OCTOBER 13 ■ NOVEMBER 5, 1995 (Previews October 11 & 12) 733-4750 show-case their talents to the world <»/* efjwmx hwf fw Subscriptions, Groups & Other Information “Madhearts” the musical, I heard 14th STREET PLAYHOUSE 876-6346 the poetry first It was all her poetry in 1996, as one of the featured artists (14th & Juniper) going through my head over and of the Cultural Olympiad, a presen­ ANTAIMOP ' over again, he said. tation of some of the fine arts in P6

The Million Man March: Be there or be aware By Wendy Isom perspective for the march. Some say they Editor-in-Chief feel like black women are being stepped over by not being allowed to march. “1 support the march but I feel that the There are a million and one places a sisters need to determine what their role is black man could be on Oct. 16. going to be in the march,” said Olimatta Well, actually only a million places. We Taal, president of the Black Student Alli­ know one. O.J. is back in his own place. ance at Georgia State University. Besides that, the only other place to be is Washington, D.C. for the Million Man March. “I think it’s time for the "As many as 300 (black men) from the black man to stand, not to Atlanta University Center are registered to go so far,” said Sister Margaret, member of hide behind any skirt tads,” the Million Man March Local Organizing Committee. said Weirdella Shawna Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation Gibbs, CA U senior and po­ of Islam, introduced the march which some predict will be the largest demonstration in litical science major. U.S. history. Farrakhan said it is aday for all black men and women to atone with God. “Women have been fighting for us to take our community and our families. Photo by Melvin Jackson on our own responsibility," Scott said. While the men march, he encourages “To me, it’s like what we’ve been asking Brother Steve Cokley addresses the Million Man March, Oklahoma City black women to stay home from work, bombing and the Boule (Sigma Pi Phi) Sept. 27 at the Morehouse King Chapel. for. I once heard they (black people) can’t businesses and school to teach children get together for anything,” said Yolanda together, pray together and fast together. Brewer, CAU senior and radio/tv/film ma­ doing it,” Umoja said. While Farrakhan said his purpose for the Turnon the T.V. “White America is openly jor. "I think we need to stop and look at all the march in the Aug. 30 issue of 77te Final waging a war on you,” said Muhammad. “The quality of being a leader should not purposes,” said Jarod Scott, CAUjuniorand Call, some people feel he’s missing the “We can argue about politics and religion just be being a male,” said William Ross, history major purpose by not including women in the after we are free. After we have something,” CAU senior and mass media arts major. Viable reparations, voter registration and march. They said he is not addressing other she said. “I as ablack woman want to see my black valiant revolution are purposes some had in key purposes that could be accomplished in Although O.J. is free now, some students man restored to his rightful position as one mind. the march or he’s leading the march for the like Damon C. McGee, CAU senior and who I can walk with, be proud of, trust and Minister Ava Muhammad, attorney and sole purpose of the Nation of Islam. history and philosophy maj or, argues march- don’t have to wonder if he has dormant assistant to Farrakhan, was at the Dr. Martin “I think a march in and of itself is good but ing for freedom from the government must desiresofa white woman,” said Muhammad. Luther King Jr. Morehouse International we have to look beyond the march. What be first. “Women, although they’re not marching, Chapel, Sept. 26, to address some of the key programs are we going to have after the “I’m not marching for atonement. I’m they’ve been registering their fathers, broth­ purposes of the march. march?” said CAU professor of African- marching to shut the government down,” ers and friends,” said Letitia X. a CAU Much of her address was an analysis of American History, Akinyele Umoja, who said McGee, member of The Students For senior and business major, who has been the O.J. Simpson trial. However, she ex­ led his Thursday 3:05 p.m. class in a discus­ All Afrikan Empowerment. registering black men on CAU’s campus in plained it was not an aside to the march. The sion of the march. 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Former child actor Larenz Tate plays veteran in "Dead Presidents"

very congenial, very personal. By Nikki Roberts time around. We had the chance to grow, get around the set. I talked to my uncle, who “I’m normal. I’m just like anyone else. Staff writer to know each other a little bit better. I dentified closerto the character Jose (Freddy It’s easy to get caught up in this whole enjoyed bringing Anthony to life for them, Rodriguez) because he, too, was injured in ‘Hollywood’ thing, but you have to stay In the come-and-go world of Holly­ you know, making it a reality.” the war. But, it was fun doing the wardrobe. real,” he says, rubbing his chin in a slow, wood, it’s no easy feat for child actors to “Anthony is an ambitious kid and he has Wearing those butterfly-collars and stuff. I rhythmic motion. segue into their fair share of grown-up a good heart. Even had to dip my hat The ‘Hollywood- thing started in the roles. when he is at his down like this,” he 1980s: Tate’s family had just moved to Los However, former child actor Larenz Tate, lowest, he wants to says,pretendingto Angeles when his mother enrolled him, who garnered popularity as ‘O-Dog’ in make a better life pull on his hat. along with his older brothers Larron and “Menace II Society", says he’s “ready to for his family and And what was Lahmard, at the Inner City Cultural Center take on new challenges," thanks to his lead for the kids in the it like working “Mom started us off in the choir and role as Vietnam veteran Anthony Curtis in neighborhood, who with the ever-so- dance, but that wasn’t us, you know what the recently released film “Dead Presi­ he also sees doing hilarious Chris I’m saying? I was more interested in the dents.” without, says the Tucker? theatre part. I ended up doing well, getting “I wasn’t really a child star. I mean, I 21-year old Chi­ “Chris is a an agent. My first role was in “The Twilight wasn’t Webster or Gary Coleman trying to cago native. funny brother. He Zone” in 1984.1 was like 9 or 10 with those sue his parents,” laughs Tate in aroundtable Claiming that the kept us in stitches. one-line roles,” Tate says. interview. hardest part of this When we were do­ By the age of 15, he had regular starring With a Kangol dipped just enough to film was learning ing the war scenes, roles on “The Royal Family,” “Clippers,” cover one eye, Tate sits cool and poised in to smoke a ciga­ we actually spent and “New Attitudes.” His other guest ap­ the plush chair of the Ritz-Carlton. He is rette, Tate comi­ nights outside pearances included the series “Family Mat­ much smaller than expected (about 5’4", cally imitates without baths or ters,” “Frank’s Place,” and ‘The Wonder or so) and his boyish-grin is very infec­ someone smoking. anything. We Years,” to name a few. tious. “I had to hold it file photo woke up one His influences run a gamut from Sidney From the Uzi-shooting O-Dog, to his like this,” he ges­ morning and Chris Poitier to Richard Pryor, but only one actor soft-spoken, doll carrying role in Matty tures as if there is a cigarette in his mouth, had found the owner of the ranch and hitched has sparked a different perspective in Rich’s “The Inkwell,” Tate has portrayed “but 1 couldn-1 do it. I finally learned how to a ride back to the hotel. I guess you can say Tate’s life. a seasoned variety of characters. So, why look cool when I smoke. But smoking is a he went AWOL,” grins Tate. “I’m a big James Dean fan. You couldn’t the role of Anthony Curtis? nasty habit.” In the course of the interview, he sits categorize James. He was sort of an off-beat “I thought the script was very compel­ Another difficulty was re-creating some still, attentive. He doesn’t squirm in his actor,” he explains, his voice becoming a ling. I’d worked with the Hughes’ Broth­ of the war and ’70s scenes. chair, or tinker with side-items. He looks ers in “Menace...,” but it was different this “I learned a lot from the vets hanging you directly in your eyes when he talks — continued on P 9 N’Bushe Wright: Actress right on target in “Dead Presidents”

By Nikki Roberts when the rallying cry “Power to the people” said ‘she’s awesome.’ She really loved pline I can’t get from acting, you know, the Staff Writer shook the nation in the 1970s. But, recently, Anthony (Larenz Tate) and it was an uncon­ physical aspect. I remember dancing as a in preparation for herrole as Delilah she had ditional love. Juanita (Rose Jackson) just young girl in the performing arts school, to research that era, and I had absolutely no rhythm. The in­ During a recent press conference for the saw him first. Sec­ and try to re-live it. structor would count out ‘l-2-and-3-and- Hughes’ Brothers’ “Dead Presidents,” I ondly, although the “You would 4,’ but 1 could never get it,” she laughs, eagerly waited to meet N’Bushe Wright, parts are somewhat think that such a pouring more Coca-Cola into her cham­ the 25-year old actress and rumored girl­ short, Delilah is powerful move­ pagne glass. friend of Orlando Magic’s Shaquille full of passion. ment would’ve had As the eldest child with ayounger brother, O’Neal. Wright’s portrayal of Delilah And people say more material on Wright remembers her childhood days in Benson in “Dead Presidents” was compel- that about me, that New York. ling, with an un-rehearsed passion. it,” she gestures, I posses this cer­ tossing her mane “My brother is cool. We have that typical Everything is tastefully prepared — tain kind of aura,” away from her brother-sister relationship. You know, the champagne glasses, pen and paper bearing she says, scribbling eyes. “I went to the I-love-you-now-get-outta-my-face type the Ritz-Carlton trademark and little choco­ little faces on her library and tried to note-pad. family thing.” She stops as if she forgets late-covered mints, wrapped in plastic. find Growing up in something. “My father is cool, too. He was The door opens and my attention imme­ documentaries....theie a jazz musician. And where there is music, diately falls to the small-framed lady in the was only one. So, I the Bedford- or any art form for that matter, there is foyer area. read as much as I Stuyvesant section politics. So, between being Muslim and my Like the proverbial butterfly emerging could, but 1 ended of New York and father a musician, there was always some­ from its cocoon, N’Bushe Wright buzzes up going to music graduating from thing going on in my household,” she ex­ into the room. Her hair, synthetic fingers to get the overall the prestigious plains. of mischief, hangs loosely around a cocoa­ feel. Music just file photo LaGuardia High So, what is her dream role? colored face. And the ambiance of the takes you there,” Wright says. School for the Per­ “I want to play a black action hero,” she room is comfortable, inviting. When asked what attracted her to the forming Arts, Wright went on to study dance says quickly. “I mean it. Do you want to Her outfit is simple: black pants and a character Delilah, she stares blankly at the at the Alvin Ailey and Martha Graham know my dream meeting?” I nod and she short-sleeved black top. carpet for a few seconds. companies. She continued dancing, her first starts talking in the voice of a male pro- Wright was probably in toddler clothes “Well, two different things attracted me love, while studying acting. continued on P9 to this character. First, I got the script and “I love dancing. It brings a certain disci­ tive but to take part in a scheme to home unexpectedly. The refresh­ Larenz continued from P 8 < ; -S s *-■'< •: - > JSS :: i 7 ■ ■ : : obtain some “dead presidents.” ing aspect of this character is the The starring role of Anthony willingness of a young, Latino in pitch higher. “Before Denzel |Washington| and |Robert| Curtis is played by Larenz Tate, the Bronx, to take full responsi­ Dinero, you had your James who made his film debut as O- bility of a large family. I Dean’s and Marlon Brando’s. Dog in “Menace...,” and starred Rose Jackson, an Ikette in That’s the way I want to be— in ‘The Inkwell,” as well as the “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” unpredictable.” Remembering the good ole now-defunct series “South Cen­ and star of the new television se­ When asked who he misses the tral.” ries “The Crew,” takes on the role most while traveling, a smile takes His mentor, Kirby, is brought of Juanita Benson, Anthony ’ s girl­ ; over Tate’s face and he actually days with New Edition to life by Keith David, who also friend. blushes. stars in Spike Lee’s “Clockers.” Juanita is a woman who lives “Well, I’d have to say that 1 MCA Records Kirby is a “Shaft-meets-Dinero” her life based on men — pre­ miss my mom the most. I mean it. type character, who pulls young women’s lib, dig? After bearing My father is my personal man­ and Michael Bivins. | Anthony into his underground Anthony’s baby shortly after he ager, so I’m with him all the time. Ah, the good ‘ol Yes, the five-heart- i] gambling ring. With a mouth as enlisted, Juanita is disappointed As a matter of fact, I called my days: Jheri-curls, beats of the now j foul as it is funny, Kirby adds a in the man who returned from mom as soon as we arrived in jelly sandies and twenty-somethings. | gritty spice to the boiling plot. Vietnam. (Actually, her acting Atlanta,” he boasts with a child­ mid-day jam ses­ With songs like § Stand up comedian Chris skills were a greater disappoint­ like admiration. Before the interview is con­ sions. The worries “Lost in Love,” or j Tucker follows his “knee-slap­ ment). cluded, Tate regains his cool com­ of Generation X, the up-beat “Kinda | ping” performance as Smokey in The revolutionary role of posure. “Of course, I miss some fell somewhere be­ Girls we Like,” New s “Friday,” with the role of Skip, Delilah, Juanita’s younger sister, one of Anthony’s closet buddies. is portrayed by “Fresh” star, i of the ‘honey-dips’ as well.” tween Sunday Edition were the i Skip represents a large collec­ N’Bushe (pro. n-boo-shay) dishes and selecting poster boys for ) tion of Black men, whose inabil­ Wright. which pair of puppy-love. ity to cope with societal problems Delilah is a book-smart young creased, acid-washed jeans The candy-coated lyrics and | after the war, led them to con­ lady who grows to be an Afro­ N’Bushe continued from P8 (cuffed at the bottom, of course) synthesized drum beats of popu- trolled substances and deferred sporting, “power-to-the-people,” would best “set off’ a buttoned- lar favorites “Cool It Now,” and ] dreams. Although his fun-loving rebel. Her crush on Anthony ducer: “Okay, N’ Bushe. We have up Izod shirt. “My Secret (Didja Gitit Yet?”) * wit draws the viewers, Skip’s all quickly evolves into an uncondi­ a really big role for you this time. Dances like the “wop,” and the too familiar battle with li fe, brings tional love. evoke memories of note passing [[ Would you like to play a black “smurf ’ were the mainstay of any (circle yes or no...or maybe), I acertain sadness amidst the laugh­ “Dead Presidents” was filmed action hero? And, I would prob­ school-cafeteria dance. And Swatch watches and a time when | ter. in 34 different locations in the New York City area, beginning in ably be overwhelmed,” she says, something called “break-danc­ curfew was determined by the | Newcomer Freddy Rodriguez, who just made his feature film South Hampton. The cinematog­ breathing deeply as if recovering ing” would give new purpose to clicking of the street lights. debut opposite Keanu Reeve’s in raphy is superb, including the Viet­ from a hypnotic state. cardboard boxes and waxed Where were you the first time ] “A Walk in the Clouds,” is nam war scenes and the graphic “I just love that strong, black floors. “Mr. Telephone Man” or the na- ] Anthony’s other buddy, Jose. shots of Anthony’s nightmare. image. I think we have enough of The fondest memories of “the sal crooning of “Is This The End?” | Jose is a somewhat confused, the...you know, stereotypical...,” decade of change,” is the music. wailed through boom-boxes and s pyromaniac, who also enlists in her voice trails off and she looks Before the air-waves became suf­ 45’s? Did you have a special | the military but is forced back at me suddenly. “I’ll stop with fused with “hardcore noise,” there “Candy Girl,” or “Baby Love”? that because I don’t want to cen­ was a good-time, fun-loving mu­ As time races this generation § sor myself.” sic. into another era, hold tight to the ) She’s so straight-forward, yet Music by the likes of New Edi­ oh-so-missed days of childhood so mysterious. It’s like watching tion: Ralph Tresvant, Ricki Bell, and allow yourself to smile each the ocean and wondering what Bobby Brown, Ronnie Devoe, time the street lights click on. The Harlem Dancer to all brothers triggers the waves. By Claude McKay (1890-1948) Sonia Sanchez (1935-) Well, now is my time to find out if the rumors are true: N’ Bushe yeah. Applauding youths laughed with and Shaq? Screen Vibes young prostitutes they “I have a very successful boy­ And watched her perfect, half­ friend, and yes he plays basket­ hang you up “Dead Presidents” features superb clothed body sway; ball. I’ll just leave it at that,” she acting, cinematography Her voice was like the sound of those grey chicks beams, then turns solemn. “It was blended flutes a very ugly article written [about parading their By Nikki Roberts claim the cinematic spotlight. Blown by black players upon a us] that made me very sad...I ac­ Staff writer “Dead Presidents” — a slang picnic day. tight asses tually cried over it,” she mumbles term for cash: bills of currency She sang and danced on grace­ while staring at the bubbles in the in front of you. You’re in the seventies, dig? The that bear the images of past U.S. fully and calm, glass. doo-wop has melted in the fiery' Presidents—chronicles the life of The light gauze hanging loose some will say out Moving into another subject, pot of the revolution, you know— a young man trying to survive about her form; she says, “Who would I like to afros, dash ¡Ids, being black, young amidst the political chaos of the right To me she seemed a proudly- work with? Um, I love Sam Jack- blood. The pain of Urban- late 1960s and early' 70s. swaying palm baby i want son. He’s so damn smart! But, America is at its climax with the Anthony Curtis is a bright 18- Grown lovelier for passing he’s also gritty and determined. I advent of 'Nam, but that doesn ’t year old, who in 1968, chooses to to ball you love Angela Basset, too. Oh yeah. stop you from dreaming or your enlist in the Marines, instead of through a storm. I can’t wait for “Strange Days” to hipsfrom swaying to the quelling going to college. He leaves his Upon her swarthy neck black while smoother come out.” grooves of Marvin, Al, and for familiar surroundings to take on shiny curls ones will in Wright is eager to branch out those dim, basementjams, a little “the white man’s war,” in Viet­ Luxuriant fell; and tossing coins into different areas of film: writ­ Smokey. So, cool breeze, when nam. in praise, tegrate your ing, producing. She knows what the system you pledged your life It is 1972 when Anthony returns The wine-flushed, bold-eyed she wants right now and that’s all blackness to, terrorizes your pride back into to his neighborhood, only to dis­ boys, and even the girls, she thinks about. the streets, what will you do? cover that he is not treated like a Devoured her shape with eager, yeah. “The future? I try not to think hero. He tallies with a part-time passionate gaze; about the future. I just like taking Hollywood Pictures presents, job at a butcher shop, but it is not brother one day at a time — you know, But looking at her falsely-smil­ in association with Caravan Pic­ enough to support his extended ! living, learning, and maybe lov- ing face, this sister knows tures, “Dead Presidents.” Albert family. | ing.” I knew her self was not in that and Allen Hughes, 23, the pro- Afforded little respect, and even­ and waits. ducer/director twin-team, (“Men­ tually unemployed and desperate, strange place. ace II Society”) are back to re­ Anthony feels he has no alterna­ As a proud sponsor of Atlanta University Center Football, we have some great WHOPPERTUNITIES

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1 Aw-' ■ Mgii as CAU’ Athlete of the Month: Alfred Kitchen

By Dana Gilmore with it,” said Head Coach Willie Hunter Contributing Writer As well as being a starting running back, Kitchen is a team captain. Reflect­ ing on the tremendous athletic abilities of In a small town in Mound Bayou, Miss., Kitchen, Coach Hunter commented that, a little boy was motivated to play football “he will probably become an All-Ameri­ by his brother. Little did Alfred Kitchen can here at Clark Atlanta." know that years later he would be a tal­ Kitchen is a junior and electrical engi­ ented athlete. neering major with a 2.8 G.P.A. Kitchen, a Junior College Transfer from Aside from playing football, Kitchen Mississippi Delta Community College, is enjoys baseball, and hockey. His a running back for the Clark Atlanta Uni­ career goal is to become an electrical engi­ versity Panther football team. While at neer. Kitchen is quiet, yef‘he is respected Mississippi Delta, Kitchen was named All- by all of the other football players on the American for two consecutive years. Be­ team,” Coach Hunter said. fore transferring to CAU, Kitchen received Kitchen said,“Being able to play foot­ an associate degree in electronic technol­ ball, something that not everybody can d.” ogy- This is what keeps him focused on per­ Although this is Kitchen’s first year on forming to the best of his abilities. the Panther Football Team, he has already Athlete of the Month: Alfred Kitchen Kitchen is one exceptional athletewho emerged as a leader. Classification: Junior has a winning game plan on and off the “When he gets his hands on the ball, Birthplace: Mound Bayou, Mississippi field. you know he will do something positive Sport: Football

Roger Caruth: A master 1995 TEAM SCHEDULES of activities and academics PANTHERS WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE By Tarsha Burton So, what will Caruth do after he receives Staff Writer his masters degree? DATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME “Good question,” he answers.

Clark Atlanta University alumnus, Sports OCTOBER Information Director Roger Caruth is a 9 Alabama A&M Huntsville, AL 7 p.m. young man who wears many hats. 11 Tuskegee University Atlanta, GA 6 p.m. This St. Vincinct native entered CAU in 16 Morris Brown College Atlanta, GA (CAU) 6 p.m. 1988 as a mass media arts major, concen­ SPORTS TRIVIA 18 Spelman Atlanta, GA (CAU) 7 P.M. trating in public relations. Now, 25, Caruth 20 South Carolina State U. Atlanta, GA 6 p.m. is working on a masters degree in interna­ tional administration at his alma mater. As an undergraduate, Caruth was involved 25-6 SIAC TOURNAMENT TBA in many extra-curricular activities includ­ 1. When was the last time the ing CAU-TV, WCLK Radio, and editor of Braves won the world series? PANTHERS FOOTBALL the 1993 yearbook. SCHEDULE Caruth still maintains an active lifestyle. 2. Who was the first black football “I work out with one of the football player? coaches at 6 o’clock during the week.” Why DATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME so early? “The earlier you get up in the morning, the more you get accomplished ANSWERS OCTOBER during the day.” 14 Open When asked what made him decide to 21 Savannah State College Augusta, GA 2 p.m.* work as Sports Information Director at CAU L The Braves last won the world series Caruth said, “In high school I was involved in Milwaukee in 1957. They played the 28 Albany State College Atlanta, GA 2 p.m.* in sports. Football is my favorite sport and ffiea (Georgia Dome) I want to make the Panthers the best team in NOVEMBER the SIAC.” X Henry McDonald was acknowledged Caruth said he admired tennis player as the first professional tbotbal player 4 Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL 2p.m.* when he played tor t he Oxford Prose Arthur Ashe. 11 Morehouse College Atlanta, GA 2 p.m? from 1911 to 192th “Arthur Ashe broke the color barrier in tennis, asport that is not traditionally black.” ♦Indicates Conference games