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Page 6 Clark Atlanta University Panther November 25, 1991 graduation from page 7 According to Magic Johnson, “You can be an athlete and also have a brain.” If that is true, then how come only two athletes graduated in May? Does the athletic program here at CAU place athletics over academics? “Athletics and academics go hand in hand,” said Karen Brown Wells, sports information director at CAU. “Since all athletes are here on an athletic scholarship, they must per form on the field and in the class room," said Wells. Jean Chandler, senior woman administrator of athletics and com pliance coordinator, agreed, “If ath letes don’t maintain their G.PA. or are on academic suspension, then they lose their scholarship.” According to the National Colle giate Athletic Association, in order to be eligible to play a collegiate sport, athletes must receive at least a score of 18 on the ACT and a 700 score on the SAT. In addition to the strict NCAA regulations, CAU requires athletes to maintain a 2.0 G.P.A, pass a mini mum of 12 credit hours per semes ter, declare a major by their junior year, and play no more than four years according to Mrs. Chandler. “We don’t view our players as just being ‘jocks’,” said Mrs. Wells, “We have talented players who are veiy astute, diligent and mannerable. “Nine times out of ten the empha sis in not placed on becoming profes sional ball players. They need to have something else to fall back on. They have to get the grades to get the degree,” she added. “My men have to be dedicated and disciplined (on and off of the field) to graduate,” said CAU football Coach Willie Hunter. When asked why five seniors on the football team did not graduate in May, Hunter said that it is difficult to finish college in four years when playing a sport because athletes are only allowed to take a maximum of 15 hours during the season. “Most (athletes) won't finish in four years unless they go to summer school, and their athletic scholar ships don’t cover summer school expenses,” Hunter said. With tutors, quiet hours, manda tory study halls and curfews, Hunter believes that the athletic program at CAU is dedicated to education. “There are two primary objectives for athletes on scholarship”,said Hunter, “school and athletics.” PHOTO BY ANTHONY GEORGE ni Former quarterback Marlow Roberson was the only male athlete graduate May 1991. By H. R. Emery Contributing Writing Swisssh, slam, powww, wisssk; these were the sounds of a charity basketball game between V-103 radio personalities and rap group Public Enemy. The game was a benefit for children in John Hope Homes and the UNCF fund for Clark Atlanta University. Atlanta was one stop on Public Enemy's "Stop the Violence Tour," to educate youngsters about Black on Black crime. Flavor Flav made an unusual appearance with his braids/areads/fade hairstyle after taking off his trade mark top hat. Chuck D. started at point-guard, with one steal, six points and five rebounds. Public Enemy got off to a slow start trailing two to seven in the first half. However, they quickly remedied the situation with a 15 point lead at the half. V-103's Thomas Bacote contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds; Mike Nice and Odean Jackson rounded out the V-103 team. After the half, V-103 rallied to cut the lead to five points(39-34) with assistance from Jerry Smokin B. The final score was 55- 45, with Public Enemy emerging as victors. Nine year-old Red of the group ABC made his basketball debut with P.E. Joyce Littel. V-103 D.J. and Morris Brown graduate, reminded us, "This game is for the kids and we must be aware of the crisis they face". N’Dea Davenport performs with her band, The Brand New Heavies at Hallowean Concert. MUSIC PROFILE: THE BRRND NEUJ HERUIES By T.W. Williams Contributing Writer Refreshing, innovative and exciting are words used to describe one of music's rising new bands, The Brand New Heavies, This English based band consisting of lead singer N’Dea Davenport, bass guitarist Andrew Levy, lead guitarist Simon Bartholomew, and drummer Jan Kincaid, visited Clark Atlanta University Oct. 30, as part of a national promotion tour. Davenport, a native Atlantan and CAU graduate, and the rest of the band performed songs from their self titled album at a Hallowean concert at the Roxy. Davenport, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, got her start in LA dance clubs. Receiving her degree in Public Relations, she is very familiar with all aspects of the media. She has worked with various artist including Steve Winwood, Sting and Young MC, as the female voice on the platinum single Bust A Move. The Heavies re introduced listeners to the forgotten funk of the 70’s. Lisa Hopkins, CAU Junior says, "The Heavies are excellence. They brought back the funk sound of music we grew up on. Their music covered a complete spectrum. It was diverse but unified. It was all that!" Freshman Namdi Paskins adds, 'Their musical style is unique. I was surprised because I didn't know what to expect, but there is definitely a future for the Heavies." Her advise to students who want to make a living in the entertainment industry, "All that glitters isn't gold. Be selective about who you associate with and most of all believe in yourself." NTER TAINMENT Qti Qkk Qti QH QH QQi OH Q£> OH Qti Qa Ofci ( 4Ui JL* Qfci QL* Q P. 6. HOOPS fOR CHARITY The Heavies turn out the Roxy.