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MOREHOUSE COLLEGE ATLANTA, GA NOVEMBER 1 - 7, 2012 VOLUME LXXXVII, ISSUE 8 WHAT'S INSIDE THE PULITZER BEAT ARE RECENT ANTI-DEMOCRATIC TRENDS IN GREECE A TARNISH TO COUNTRY’S DEMOCRATIC LEGACY? I*W3 TEAM GO GLE GOOGLE LAUNCHES NEW PHONE AND TARLET FW 4 SPELHOUSE WHERE ARE THEY NOW? page6 THE STATEMENT SHOE LEARN THE LATEST SHOE TRENDS FOR THIS SEASON page 11 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. CONTINUES ON PAGE 2 ► 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. Recycle The Maroon Tiger WWW.THEMAROONTIGER.COM NOVEMBER 1-7, 2012