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t 1 The BluePrint SpelmanPaper@gmail.com September 2013' 01 lege 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 ifi BACK IN THE WATER Return of the Tiger sharks mm I 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.” . There are 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