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Page 2 THE PANTHER October 12, 1979 EDITORIAL COMMENT... Tax Voted Down The First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibitingthe free ; thereof, or abridging the freedom ofspeech or ofthe press or the right of the people.. BY LILLIE M. LEWIS Panther Editor exercise t Homecoming Weak Homecoming 1978 was filled with the excitement of jazz,greek shows, pie eating contests, speakers, and a host of student participants. It also contained the glamour and beauty of its first real coronation which was sparked by the essence of a determined and dedicated director. We notice that homecoming 1979 lacks the flavor and aroma of its predecessors. Surely every homecoming cannot be the same, year in and year out, although it is expected to improve while showing signs of progression and not regression. This year we are simply celebrating homecoming week-end. There is the coronation, the parade, the Red and Black Ball, and finally a concert, featuring one of the hottest recording • artists on the circuit. Homecoming week was designed to deliver a full week of ac tivities, not just a week-end. Is the lag in arousing the excitement of homecoming due to poor administrative planning by the Student Government As sociation or is it due to lack of support on the part of the ad ministration? It is a clear indication that the homecoming ‘ball’ rests in the hands of the individuals who assume the annual responsibility of providing the student body with a host of weekly events. Everyone involved from the students to the administration should participate in the various homecoming festivities to in sure the student body tha t homecoming at Clark College will con tinue to be a fruitful annual event that we as students will always remember. —Editorial Board Although Fulton County voters voted against the one percent local option sales tax, this means that the city of Atlanta will face a severe budget cut and a property tax increase next year. Many in the city’s lower in- come districts voted Panther Seeks Student Input BY MICHAEL H. COTTMAN Panther News Editor Wok TO ID I don’t want to lecture you on your role as a student atten ding Clark College, nor do I want to remind you of your obligation to YOUR school newspaper. What I would like to point out however, is that the PAN THER is in need of student support, and student input. We are a newspaper made up of students. Our aim is to give the student body a publication you can be proud of, along with providing you with in formation we feel will enlighten you to all facets of life. We’re asking for your sup port. We’re here to serve you. The world is engulfed with a great deal of news, and we are working diligently to deliver a product that is indicative of college life. We at the Panther feel it is imperative that we receive your support in order for us to produce a fruitful and meaningful publication. <JAb The PANTHER is published twice monthly by the students at Clark College. Editors Marcia E. Jones Lillie M. Lewis News Editor Michael H. Cottman Feature Editor Benjamin S. Lumpkin Entertainment Editor Rozell Clark Sports Editor Veverly Y. Byrd Photography Editor Tyraun Patterson Copy/layout Editor Charles I). Anderson Business Manager Jack Jenkins Faculty Advisors Denise Johnson Osker Spicer All articles, poetry, photographs and other contributions to the newspaper may he dropped off at our offices in Thayer Hall. Address all correspondence to: PANTHER Newspaper, Box lo4, Clark College, Atlanta, Ga. 30:514. Without your input, our ef forts are purely superficial. I’m quite sure there are many diverse opinions on many issues that surround us all in day - to - day activities. These opinions can easily be expressed through your cam pus publication. If you feel a subject is pertinent enough to discuss verbally, then why not putitin print? Remember, this news outlet is here to serve you. We took great pride in releas ing our first issue of the new academic year, although we realize there is always room for improvement, we expect each issue to be even better. We have been criticized in the past, as well as being commended, but through it all, the Panther is still here. Write us. We are simply interested in what you think, because once this is ac complished, we can fully serve you better. formidably against the tax. Prior to the election they had expected only a small turnout in those areas against the le vy. The upper middle income areas gave the tax only a slight margin of victory. The above analysis indicates that Fulton County voters have very little confidence in Atlanta’s city government operations. Mayor Maynard Jackson seemed extremely disap pointed of the results of the sales tax. Now he has to contemplate on cutting the city’s budget for 1980. Jackson regretfully told many disgruntled city workers of the outcome of the salex tax vote. As of Oct. 4, the Mayor had no definite decision of how much of an increase will be utilized or necessary. This will probably be the Mayor’s most difficult budget cut programs he’s faced in years, and it will most likely affect those persons who depend heavily on ' city services. AUC Lacks Unity BY MARCIA E. JONES Panther Editor The rhetorical question of what type of educational institutions we attend comes to mind as we view the actions of students within them. Another question facing us is, are we still engaging in high school “child’s play?” Or have we devoted our minds to serious educational endeavors — whereby eliminating silly tac tics? The issue, at hand, is the violent measures resulting between Atlanta University Center (AUC) schools after an eventful game of football. Every year, when an AUC school plays against one another in a game of football, the defeated and in some cases the victorious deem it neces sary to “fight.” Why? Proceeding the Morehouse- Morris Brown game, students felt that a post-game battle would lessen the agony of defeat or heighten the joy of victory. So what, that one team beat another the first time since 1944. Sure, it left many in awe, but someone had to lose. Other violent events occur yearly between Morehouse and Clark prior to their foot ball games. Windows are broken, people are beaten and with the input of the local media, educational institutions’ reputations are shattered. Threats of “no game will oc cur” arise from school ad ministrations so that students will discontinue their violence. Why must the administration send down threats to an intelligent group of men and women. A game is a game. There will always be a winner and a loser. So why don’t we stop and look at ourselves, realistically. Are we a group of students who have neglected our primary reasons for attending our respective schools? Or have we come to indulge in brutal and childish acts of violence. The answer is up to you as a student! Remember, violence does not create intellect, but stupidity does create violence.