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MOREHOUSE COLLEGE ATLANTA, GA
NOVEMBER 1 - 7, 2012
VOLUME LXXXVII, ISSUE 8
WHAT'S INSIDE
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SAVE THE SINKING SHIP
Jared Loggins
World and Local Associate Editor
jared.loggins@yahoo. com
One would be hard pressed
to deny the intense urgency that
pervaded Dr. Gregory Hall’s
third-floor corner office in Wheel
er Hall as he repeated Interim
Provost Willis Sheftall’s recent
remarks at a faculty meeting that
the college was experiencing a
“challenge not a crisis.” The 81st
SGA President, Anre’ Washing
ton, would echo those sentiments
days later.
“Morehouse College is be
ing challenged but is not in an
utter crisis,” Washington said in
an official statement following
an article in the Atlanta Journal-
Constitution about Morehouse’s
budget problems.
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JHENRSSEY LEADERSHIP CENTER
Donnell Williamson
Associate Campus News Editor
donnellwilliamsonjr@rahoo.com
President Emeritus Walter E. Massey ’58, who was
the president of Morehouse College from 1995 to 2007, has
been recognized for his remarkable leadership skills and
dedication to the college.
Massey has been awarded with the inscription of his
name on the Leadership Center. This unveiling took place
on October 24, prior to the Homecoming Crown Forum.
Serving the college for 12 years, Massey was appre
ciated and loved by all of his students and was known for
bringing a substantial amount of money to the college.
Trying to revamp the brand and bring more recog
nition to the college, Massey started “The Campaign for a
New Century.” It was in this campaign that he made the
decision to raise $105.7 million; however, he was able to
exceed his goal by $15 million before the culmination of the
campaign.
Massey is the only living president with a building
named in his honor.
“What’s special about this [building] is not being
the only living president, but having my name amongst so
many great men such as: John Hopps, my freshman room
mate, Rev. Thomas Kilgore, Dr. Renjamin Mays, and Dr.
Claude Dansby,” Massey said.
Along Dr. Massey being awarded, his wife was also
honored with the new 8hirley Massey Executive Conference
Center. Dr. and Mrs. Massey served as a resilient team dur
ing their tenure at Morehouse.
“My name is among the pantheon of Morehouse Men
who have done so many wonderful things, but more impor
tantly for my wife to have a building too,” Massey said. “We
were a team here at Morehouse, and it is great to receive
this honor.”
Many alumni and students have felt the heart-warm
ing affection and love of the Massey family. Although he
may not be president anymore, there are alumni and stu
dents on whom he had a major influence.
When asked how Dr. Massey motivated one alumnus
he said, “His strive for excellence!”
Darrel Crawford ’ll, was celebrating homecoming
when he received word that his mentor would be honored
with this prestigious life-reward.
“The fact he sits on numerous of boards and is from
a rural area in Mississippi, it confirms that there is hope for
anyone that believes and conspire for success,” Crawford
said.
“The level of commitment that Dr. Massey placed in
Morehouse to ensure that it was better off after he left [as
president], than it was before he was a student, and before
he assumed office as president, speaks volume to anyone,”
said sociology major Michael Rutler Y5, a sociology major.
Dr. Massey is definitely still appreciated by those that
know him, or anyone that has had a conversation with him.
His determination and ambition is still alive and kicking.
Dr. Massey currently serves as president at the $chool of the
Art Institute of Chicago, and has been there since 2010.
Dr. Massey also presented Chairman Davidson ’67
with his presidential papers for the Morehouse archives.
“Examining it, whenever I thing of Dr. Massey, I see
greatness,” Crawford said. “This is one of the highest ac
complishments at Morehouse, and it shows everyone that
Dr. Massey is growing tall enough to reach the crown that
Mother Morehouse has placed over his head.”
STUDIO 15 Wk
HOMECOMING
2012 RECAP
Dawnn Anderson
Contributing Writer
dawnnariana@gmail.com
Rreathe. Midterms are over and you have made it
past the midpoint of another enduring year. As the semester
dwindles down it would appear as if our social life reaches
a climax with Homecoming in our midst. As alumni, family
and friends leave the Atlanta University Center, let’s take a
closer look at the events that highlighted the phenomenal
week.
On Monday Oct. 22, students rushed to Forbes Arena
to stand in line for the heavily anticipated Infinity: Hip Hop
Concert & Fashion 8how. Models and designers practiced
weeks on end to present the AUC with an amazing, one of
a kind production to fit the 8tudio 12 theme. As in previous
years, the clothing proved to be exceptional pieces of art,
simply mesmerizing with unique patterns and textures that
were aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Ocoszio Jackson, a junior political science major
from Dublin, GA shared that he enjoyed both features of the
night with the fashion reminding him of the notable “Rip
The Runway” showcase, an annual Black Entertainment
Television (BET) event.
For the concert portion of the show, 8pelHouse
homecoming staffs, CA8A and PUL8E, gladly welcomed
8outhern born rapper 2 Chainz to woo the young crowd.
Known for his catchy lyrics and extroverted demeanor, 2
Chainz succeeded in entertaining his audience. As Tuesday
approached students proceeded to talk about his swagged
out, energetic performance over lunch in the cafeteria and
in the hallways between classes.
For the second day of homecoming, students gath
ered in the Martin Luther King International Chapel to
welcome Neo-soul artist and radio personality, Raheem
DeVaughn. The night opened with Temi Okotieuro’s mu
sical group Phony People. 8tudents stood in support of
Okotieuro, a junior history major from Brooklyn, NY and
his band as they enjoyed the smooth sounds of the promis
ing artists. Following the opening act, DeVaughn took the
stage. The Jive recording artist left an indelible impression
on attendees of the evening’s production with his con
scious-driven lyrics and soulful ballads.
As Wednesday approached students were content
with the musical selections of the past two nights and were
ready for a couple of giggles. With an extraordinary cast,
the line-up for the comedy show featured a number of
talented stand-up comedians including recent Morehouse
graduate Khiry Lee.
“The comedy show was hilarious!” Ariannah Hood,
a 8pelmanite from 8an Diego, CA shared. “The comedians
made jokes about things we see daily in the AUC, making
the jokes more relatable. None of the acts were a disap
pointment and the crowd was laughing the whole time.”
Thursday, Oct 25 marked the Morehouse College Pep
Rally and the Miss 8pelman Coronation. The Miss 8pelman
Coronation featured the crowning for the 2012-2015 aca
demic year: Afton Lane, Miss 8pelman College, Lyrric Jack-
son, 1st Attendant, and Jordan Harris, 2nd Attendant.
As the weekend approached, many looked forward to
an extraordinary production of the Miss Maroon and White
Coronation, women of exemplary class, beauty, and excel
lence. Following the night’s crowning, the Coronation Ball
began later that night.
8aturday we were able to look forward to the Home
coming Football game and Tailgate. The Greek 8tep show
began later that evening with much anticipated success.
The men of the Alpha Rho chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fra
ternity Inc. and the devastating divas of the Eta Chapter of
Delta 8igma Theta 8orority Inc. both won first place.
As you participated in the homecoming events on
campus, we hope you had an incredible time and savored
each moment.
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