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IMAROONTICER The Organ of Student Expression Since 1925 *' Ai , ? J\, ; U'-'" ^ : ATLANTA, GA SEPTEMBER 12 - 19, 2012 VOLUME LXXXVll, ISSUE 3 THE AUC HELPS Jordan DeJesus Contributing Writer duhjesus@gmail. com The AUC is not only known for its high standard of academics, but also for its understanding of the importance of community support. On September 6, VH1 and the students of the AUC joined forces to impact the com munity by hosting YHl’s Save the Music in King Chapel. The proceeds raised by the benefit concert will be used to purchase instruments and fund music pro grams in an effort to expose chil dren to the world of music and produce talented musicians. As soon as the curtains opened, each melodic note that flowed from the stage stirred the emotions of the crowed, trickling into the souls of the audience. The sound of the live band com manded the room to rise to their feet. The combination of beauti ful sounds accompanied by the synchronized athleticism of the dancers was only the introduc tion to a night that could only be described as awesome. Actress Joy Brunson, who put her unique spin on introduc ing artists while capturing the crowd’s attention, hosted the show. The show started on a strong note presenting ‘The Gold Shades’ as the opening act. This unique yet very talented group of Morehouse students consisted of two singers (Julian and Marlon Booker) and a cello player (Gary Stello-Clark). The phenomenal group not only spoke through their music, but was compelled to voice their opinions on the importance of music in their personal lives. “Music is a very engaging form of art, it’s a universal language that everyone can understand and it has the ability to connect people,” Marlon Booker said. Stello added, “Music is some thing that inspired me since a very young age, I love it because you can always get better at it.” Julian Booker, sharing his as pirations, said, “Music has the ability to change the world and our goal is to unite the world and make it a smaller place through our music.” An artist’s greatest tool for gaining the attention of their audience is emotion. Sherman Modeste, another student of Morehouse College from Roch ester, New York, and member of the Glee Club, utilized his emo tion to capture not only the ears of his audience but their hearts as well. After his entrancing performance, Modest shared his perspective on music. “Music is the essence of my life,” Modeste said. “It is my calling and we are one. It is my medium of communication; when all else fails music speaks.” Modeste continued, “I draw my inspiration from life, fam ily, great artist, good, music and God. It is my passion and I can’t see myself doing anything else.” The night was long and filled with many acts, but the enthu siasm of the performers and the energy they brought to the room made it seemingly time less. In addition to The Gold Shades, other performing artists included: Mi’Chelle Renee’, Jas per Osier, Clinton James, Felix Thomas, Kenesha Reed, Sher man Modeste, Bria Henderson, Maya Prentiss, Mitch Moffett, Miles Moody, Jasmine Robinson, and closing the show was a spec tacular performance by Keeyen Martin. Not only did those in atten dance receive a good show and help support a good cause, but they also left the Chapel with the invaluable understanding of the importance of music. "III.K 15 THE E55EI1CE OF LITE™ HI BLACK POWER: Activist and scholar, Professor Angela Y. Davis, will grace the campus of Spelman College on Sept. 17, 2012. PAGE 2 THE MEN BEHIND PAGEANTS Pageant season is always one that the AUC awaits, anticipating who will be running for what, and what each persons talent will be. PAGE 6 THE 9 BEST MO MENTS OF THE VMAS From Pink to Rihanna & Chris Brown all the way to the winners and losers....Check it out! PAGE 11 RAMON HAREWOOD When former Morehouse football star Ra mon Harewood thought about making his NFL debut, he probably never imagined that more than 10 million Monday Night Football fans PAGE 12 A Recycle The Maroon Tiger /< 9 d * WWW.THEMAROONTIGER.COM SEPTEMBER 12- 19, 2012 PHOTOGRAPHY BY: ZACH THOMAS