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February 8, 1983
The Wolverine Observer
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EDITORIAL COMMENTS
Opinions expressed in
articles and letters are
those of the author and do
not necessarily reflect
either the opinions or the
policies of the college or
the Wolverine Observer.
Centennial Value
Evaluations
Examined
By Lennox Jackson
During final examination
week last semester, we were
administered evaluation forms
to complete. We were asked to
be honest and truthful.
After I completed my form, I
could not help but to distinctly
recall one question which was
instilled in my mind and
somewhat made me wonder.
That question was: “Do you feel
that this evaluation will be
used?”
After class many of my
classmates and colleagues
shared the thought of many who
sincerely felt that the evaluation
was “a waste of time,” and a
"bunch of bull —,” and
therefore, would not be used at
all.
On the other hand, many
students, and faculty members as
well, believed that the
evaluations represented an affir
mative move towards im
provements in faculty perfor
mance and classroom settings.
These individuals continued by
saying that these evaluations
were overdue, and that maybe
"our administrative elite were
finally considering making some
changes after all.
It is my contention that the
evaluations represent a formula
for implementing widespread
improvements in all areas of
academia for the future, and that
everyone, students as well as
faculty members, will benefit. It
is also my hope that we will all
whole - heartedly support efforts
of those individuals who are
tyring to “market” Morris Brown
College.
By Lennox Jackson
It ahs been said many times
that a picture is worth athousand
words.
After the unveiling of the
remarkable mural placed in
Fountain Hall, I cannot help but
concur with statement and act in
a state of awe.
The mural depicts generally
some of the great individuals and
momentous occasions which are
related in one way or another to
the development and on-going
progress of our renowned
Morris Brown College.
This wonderful work of art not
only illustrates the memorable
people and activities which are
intricate features in the historical
background of this great institu
tion, but it also briefly illustrates
the artistic brilliance possessed
by one of our very own faculty
members, Dr. Lee Ransaw, chair
man of the art department.
We should all take great pride
in knowing that Dr. Ransaw has
presented a mural which is the
only one of its kind in the Atlanta
University Center.
I am sure that we can all
consider this centennial mural as
another stepping-stone
representing a future of progress
from "Dear Ole Morris Brown
College.”
Here's to Dr. Ransaw and all of
the individuals who made the
mural possible, and, most of all,
Morris Brown College. May she
continue to stand in the prevail
ing light of progressiveness for
years to come.
Expect The Unexpected
By Hiram Andrades
On Jan. 10, the men of
Hickman Hall better known as
the S.U.B. Dogs had an unex
pected visitor.
A slim, 5’11” male with curly
hair, moustache and beard A.U.
Center police officer named Lt.
Saleemcalled all of the residents
of this hall out of their rooms tp
the lounge for a special police
harassment, I mean, interroga
tion session.
I personally did not know what
was going on, but came out with
an open mind wanting to find
out.
The first words that came out
of his mouth were of profane
nature and he seemed upset
about something. In between
curse words, we found out that
one of his patrolmen who had
gnswer.ed an earlier call to the
S.U.B. had a $1,500 radio in an
unattended police car stolen.
In his mind, there was no
doubt that one of the residents
of the S.U.B. had stolen their
$1,500 radio.
I really don’t know who took
it. I personally do not object to
his suspicions. I do object to the
manner in which he took up his
concern with the men of
Hickman Hall.
The harrassment, verbal abuse
and threats undergone by these
boarding students was uncalled
for and shows the lack of
professionalism and the poor
preparation that this man has to
deal with young adults. I really
feel he was out of order.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not
condoning the person or per
sons who were involved in
stealing the radio out of the
unattended car, but as much
crime as there is today, you’d
think the patrolman would’ve
taken the radio with him.
In closing, I hope Lt. Saleem
does find his radio and that the
patrolman has learned from his
mistake, that now not even
police cars are safe!
Retaining A Positive Self Image
In the past, Morris Brown
College was preceived as taking
a turn for the worst. However,
within the lastyearMorrisBrown
started to look more positive in
the public’s eyes. It all started
when a losing team turned
around and suprisingly won the
SIAC Basketball Championship.
With a series of rewarding
events the students morale was
heightened. This year is one of
Morris Brown’s better years. Let"
us take a look and see what some
students here on campus feel
about the change.
“The reputation of Morris
Brown College is improving.
Morris Brown has
points as well as strong ones.
Sometimes those negative things
about us seem to stand out more.
Every school has a few weak
points. Morris Brown just has to
work a little harder towards
getting others to think positive
about the institution. We have
what it takes to build a better
world, it’s just a matter of putting
forth more effort,” stated Jac-
qulyn Crayton, a junior majoring
in Business Administration.
Another student Eric Hall, a
senior also majoring in Business
Administration feels there is a
new change taking place hereon
by Antoine Gibson
negative campus. “Although I’m an off
campus student I am aware that
Morris Brown’s bad reputation
has died down somewhat. Still
there’s a lot of improving that
needs to be corrected here at
Brown such as the nonchalant
attitudes that the students
receive from the ad
ministrators.”
Jackie Hurston, a senior major
ing in Elementry Education
stated “I think the school has
changed a lot because there’s
more unity among the students.
In the past years, many students
were against each other, which
in terms meant that the school
was not united. I think now that
the togetherness among the
students is better than it has ever
been, which is a good factor for
Morris Brown.”
A new change is definitely
being brought to light in the
attitudes about Morris Brown.
There is a more positive image of
the school which is good. There
are other colleges and univer
sities that receive a negative
response from the public. Morris
Brown is not the only school. So
students let us not degrade our
future alma mater, let us begin to
praise its name because this is
our school and it reflects us.
The Wolverine Observer
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Poet's Corner
A question
who counts the votes
that set me free?
And who chooses
Voting Booth Blues
By Michael Phillips
the candidates
I never choose?
And Why? does he
always have to be
A Wealthy White Male?
Or a Brother
trying to imitate
one just to fail?