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For a complete listing of events taking place at Spelman College,
check the Student Life and Engagement section of Spelman.edu
Dates, times and locations may change without advance notice.
Market Friday
By: Aysia Pate Market Friday Director
spelman.mkt@gmail.com
This year, the Market Friday Committee will work
hard along with the support of other SGA members to
make each and every Market Friday fun and meaningful.
Every Friday will have a theme that will be advertised
throughout the week.
There will either be an educational or social
awareness component to enhance the experience of the
students so that they are engaged with issues within and
outside of the AUC community.
The newest component of Market Friday will include
collaborating with Registered Student Organizations as
well as other groups throughout the AUC. Some Market
Fridays will feature guest speakers and entertainment as
well as giveaways and contests.
With your help Market Friday will regain its
reputation as an exciting event that every student looks
forward to attending. If anyone is interested in vending
or collaborating with us please contact me!
Aysia Pate, Market Friday Director
Email: spelman.mkt@gmail.com
Phone: (240)441-7191
By: Kevona Belcher C2015 & Raquel Rainey C2014
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BACK IN THE WATER
Return of the Tiger sharks
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everywhere.
As the new school year
begins, with two recent crimes,
the students of the Atlanta
University Center (AUC) are
reminded of the possible dangers
that occur within and around the
West End community. Prior to
the start of classes, four freshman
students from Spelman College
were robbed at gunpoint near
Northside Dr. & Stonewall St., one
block north of the Burger King on
Northside Dr.
“Well, it kind of proves that
the three, four, five rule isn’t the best option because
it didn’t work in this situation,” said Gabrielle Porter
C’2017. It is common for students to travel in groups
around the West End community, but unfortunately
taking this precaution has proven not to be enough to
elude danger.
Spelman Public Safety takes great strides to
protect students while on campus, but once students
leave the gates the reliability of Spelman Public Safety
fades. When asked about their role in the robbing,
Public Safety Director Steve Bowser responded that the
incident happened “well away from campus and beyond
the jurisdiction of Spelman Campus Police. The students
came to us to report the incident and we immediately put
them in contact with the Atlanta Police Department.”
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Therefore Students have to be well-
educated and informed of possible
dangers and necessary actions to take
if an incident occurs.
It is vital that Spelman students
are cognizant of their surroundings.
Spelman Public Safety only acts
within its jurisdiction, therefore,
students must take the appropriate
steps to protect themselves when off
campus.
In an effort to promote safety
and awareness, follow the tips below
to limit your exposure to victimization.
. Do not use headphones or text while walking
• Share your travel plans, including departure
and arrivals times, with a friend.
. Have your keys ready to open your house or
car door.
• Never use ATM machines in secluded
locations.
• When walking, make eye contact with each
individual that approaches or passes you and
remain aware of his or her actions.
To report a crime or incident, please call local
authorities at 911 then contact Spelman Public Safety at
(404) 525-6401.
By: Andre Wilson, Morehouse C’2015
Tigershark
1958 was the year in which promise and prosperity
rippled through the waters of a 25-yard pool at a
prestigious African-American institution in the heart of
Atlanta, Georgia. The pulls and kicks of the dedicated,
hard working, and charismatic Tigersharks overpowered
racial stereotypes, cynicism, and doubt. That was the
year a legacy was born.
During the first 18 years of its existence, the
Tigersharks—the Morehouse College swim team—
accrued 250 wins, 15 SIAC championships, and only 25
losses. The team was so popular that not even President
Benjamin E. Mays could find a seat at the Archer Hall
pool. Despite the team’s rise to national acclaim with
features in magazines such as Ebony and Jet, in 1976
the Tigersharks swim team was disbanded because of
funding issues.
Refusing to let the collapse of the team overshadow
a supreme legacy, The Atlanta University Tigersharks
were chartered at Morehouse College in May 2012. The
team consisted of Head Coach Gary Wyatt; Assistant
Coaches Lewis Collier, Carey George, and Jelani
Watkins; and over 30 students hailing from the AUC.
This new group of Tigersharks wasted no time
continuing the legacy of their predecessors. At the 27th
Annual Black History Month Swim Meet in Washington
DC on February 15-17, 2013, Omar ElTayeby, Clark
Atlanta University C’2014, obtained first place and broke
the meet record for the 50 yard freestyle with a time of
22.92 seconds, qualifying him to compete at the Senior
Sectionals Swim Meet in July, 2013. Kayla Broughton,
Spelman College C’2016, also won first place in her age
group in the 100 yard butterfly. Despite the fact that over
half of the swimmers were competing in their first meet
ever, several students placed and scored points for the
team.
& Emily Heyward, spelman C’20l5
Historians
Captains Seifuddin Saafir Morehouse C’2015 and
Andre Wilson Morehouse C’2015, both featured in the
May 2013 Maroon Tiger: Man of the Year edition, have
been training and will be competing as the team’s first
USA Swimming athletes.
Outside of competing for titles, the Tigersharks
also pride themselves on outreach. As a member of USA
Swimming, the official organization for club swimming
in the United States, the Tigersharks will not only
compete in local meets, but train youth swimmers as
well.
“Over half of the youth in America who die due to
drowning are African-American,” said Jelani Watkins,
Tigershark Executive Board President, and Junior at
Morehouse College.
“Our goal is not only to rebuild this ardent legacy
once established by the previous trailblazing pioneers of
Morehouse College, but to teach others the swimming
fundamentals and leadership techniques that will enable
them to firmly stand on the backs of those predecessors
and build upon their strongly set foundation.”
As one of only three swim programs housed at
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs),
the Tigersharks have set a goal of adding three more
teams over the next three years. They hope to use their
successes as inspiration so that all HBCUs can have
a similar outlet to the one that the Tigersharks have
fostered.
Though without the luxury of backstroke flags,
lane ropes, and uniforms, the current members of the
Tigersharks recognize what their goals are. As a team,
these students are on the verge of bringing back the
most dangerous predators of the tides. You can learn
more about them at www.auctigersharks.com.
Fall 2013 Important Dates ( niartt (Your Cattmdaro/
Fall Semester Classes End
Homecoming Coronation Ball
AUC Homecoming Events
Anti Hazing Awareness & Prevention
Week
Reading Period
Homecoming Parade & Game
Homecoming Opening Worship Service
Hispanic Awareness Month: Cultural
Cafe (food, fun and dancing)
Final Exams
Homecoming Closing Worship Service
AIDS Walk ATL Community Service
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Fall Semester Ends
Residence Halls Close at 12:00 Noon
Advisement for Spring 2014 Begins
Homecoming Kick-Off Jam in the
Spelman Oval
Hispanic Awareness Month: Movie
Real Women Have Curves
Halloween- Dress in Your Best
Halloween Costume
Student Affairs Global Experience to
London
Homecoming Comedy Show
Get Away To Explore (GATE) Safari
Native American Heritage Month
Homecoming Neo Soul Concert
COLLEGE CLOSED
Midterm Exams
Last Day to Withdraw from course with
Morehouse & Clark Atlanta University
Homecoming Hip Hop Concert
College Offices Open
PULSE Midterm Madness
Residence Halls Open at 10:00a.m.
Registration for Spring Semester 2014
Homecoming: Miss Spelmai
Coronation
Fall Break- No Spelman College Classes
Spelman College Family Weekend
No Spelman Classes
Homecoming: Crown Forum Pep Rally
Fall Classes Resume
Holiday | Thanksgiving - No Classes
Homecoming: Miss Maroon and White
Alcohol Awareness & Prevention Week
October 20
October 21
December 5-6
December 4
December 16-22
October 31
October 25
October 28
October 24
October 26
October 27
October 20-27
October 23
October 24
October 20
October 2013
September 23-29
December 9-13
December 13
January 11, 2014
December 23 - January 1,2014
January 2, 2014,
November 12
November
November 1
November 27
October 20
October 22
October 2
October 25
October 5
September 26
November 28-29
October 14-18
October 7-11
October 9
October 14-15
October 16
Coronation
