NOVEMBER 19, 1992 " The Voice of the Students of Florida A&M Lniver - Tllahassee,ri Fa. " Vol. 76 - No. 11 African______clear Africa Path royalty pays 41b, for better special visit roads near to FAMU FAMU B'y Debrah S. Hall By Stephen W\allace FAMLAN Staff Writer FAMUAN Senior News Reporter

African royalty' caime to America and Four road projects that could help lorida A&M University' recently' to improve traffic and poor road conditions ive "praises where praises were due." . on streets surrounding Florida A&M Prince Opoku Agyemang and Prince University are now in the planning stage. Akwassi Boayke, brothers from the "These new changes are to take affect Asante Kingdom of modern Ghana in within the next five to 10 years," said Africa, visited FAMU Monday. Dave Bright of the City of Tallahassee The visit was part of their 10-day planning department. stay in Tallahassee. This is their first The four projects being proposed are: trip to the United States. widening South Adams Street to four Approximately 1(X) people turned lanes, installing a traffic circle at the out for the one hour forty' minute intersections of Gamble and Wanish Way, creating turning lanes at the ceremony. intersections of Canal Street and Wanish W. H. Jennings, the director of FAMU Way and to curb and gutter Wanish Way Campus Alcohol and Drug Resource to Orange Avenue. Center. "This traffic circle will have a 'We are all kings and queens and we monument in the middle of the should walk proud, talk proud, self intersection with traffic going across the motivate and be ready to achieve," circle," said Houston. Jennings said. ;; The widening of South Adams is the An African libation was offered at major project. This project will add two the beginning of the program. A lanes from Orange Avenue to Harrison libation is an offer to God to invoke Street. spirits to give the audience wisdom and Before any real work is done there owr. will be two to five years of research and Alvin Cooke, the director of student study of the project. activities, and singing group Special "Studies into what properties will be Blend sang a song entitled 'African affected, as well as parking along Adams Soldier," which was written by Cooke. r Street near FAMU will be important Robed in hand-made Kente cloth and issues," Bright said. royal gold sandals, the princes saluted In addition to the Adams street the audience in their native Ghanian project, Wahnish Way will be curbed and language, then French and finally' in guttered from Osceola Street to Orange English. Avenue. Standing royally, left hand on the "This project was delayed because of hip, right foot thrust forward they problems FAMU had with the city's smiled. They said they' came to give design of the stormwater runoff system. praises where praises were due. AtIC Photo by Amy Lewis/The FMA But these problems have been resolved Joseph A. Atoc :ho royalty The princes presented and Prince Akwassi Boyake visited and construction is being scheduled for Baldwin, a FAMU professor of Prince Or)oku Agyemang (front) Houston, University Monday as part of their first trip to America. late 1994," said Samuel psychology and Professor James Eaton Florida A&&M FAMUs associate director of facilities with a royal portrait from the Asante The high,ilight of the event was when Kente cloth and royal sandals. planning. Kingdom of Ghana. Jenningsu was made a prince of the Jennings was also given a royal The portraits, made of wood from a Asante Kintigdom of Ghana. pou-ait of himself made of special wood. special tree, were the likeness of He was sgiven the name Prince Ya "It signifies a new beginning of a new See ROADS, page 4 Baldwin and Eaton. Boakv'e ar id presented and robed in life," said Prince Nana Akwassi Boakye. Baldwin, chairman of FAMU's department of psychology, was praised He for his studies in the African ande African-American culture. ritage Bowl moves to Bragg Eaton, the director of the Black ,Trahan selected Tallahassee Archives on FAMU's campus, was By Charles FAMU's Bragg Stadium. The decision The conferences N Sports Editor during a teleconference honored for his contribution to African FAMUAI was made Monday in New Orleans. as the site of all the schools history.Iti1 "We're real pleased that (officials) meeting with officials not definite that the Florida SWAC and MEAC, including selected FAMU as host of the Heritage in the FAMU President Frederick S. A&M Rat tilers are going to the Heritage president Frederick S. Bowl," said Walter Reed, FAMU athletic FAMU Humphries, who was not present, was Bowl. Iti is definite, however, that the Humphries. director. given a sculpture of a king for his Heritage B,Bowl is coming to FAMU. "The decision was made by advisory leadership. The Heritage Bowl is the only bowl As a result of a lack of corporate committees of the two conferences," said Kings are symbols of power and pnrsi .p funding, the second annual game for historically black colleges. It pits the champion of the Southwestern Reed. authority. "Since we give this to you Heritage IBowl has been moved from The recommendation that the we directly give you the power of a Miami to Tallahassee. This game, Athletic Conference against the king," Prince Nana Akwassi Boakye scheduled for Jan. 2, will be played at champion of the Mid-Eastern Athletic See BRAGG, page 5 said. Conference, which FAMU is in.

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I 2 The Famuan 'November 19,1992 Campus Notes Buy your Rattler Suite 100. Get a glimpse of this The deadline for donations is Dec. 2. yearbook now Semi-pro football team year's fashions All items will be donated to United Way of Big Bend. For more information call needs cheerleaders the Rev. Kevin James at 599-3475. The 1991-1992 yearbooks are now The Elite Modeling Troupe will on sale for $15 in the yearbook office in present "Erotica," their fall fashion show, The North Florida Senators, a semi- student activities. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Moore Forum to address the pro football team based in Tallahassse Pictures will be taken for next year's Auditorium on FSU's campus. message of Malcolm X and a member of the American Football yearbook Dec. 7, 9, and 11 from 10 a.m. For more information call Lataryn at League, is now recruiting cheerleaders to 4 p.m. and Dec. 8 and 10 from 10 425-1090 or Felicia at 561-3559. for the 1993 winter/spring season. a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. You must be between the ages of 18 Photographs will be taken free of charge. The Islamic Student Association and 28 to apply. Applications are Support "Christmas will hold a forum on the message of available at the FSU student union, the Miami Club to hold Drive '92" Malcolm X Friday at 6 p.m. in the FAMU student union and Subway Food student activities building. restaurants in Tallahassee and Quincy. meeting today Professor Rabbani Muhammad will FAMU Campus Ministry invites all D.C. faculty, staff, students and greek-letter ;peak on "Redefining Malcolm X from Metro Club to The Miami Club will meet today at in Islamic Perspective: The Man and his 5:30 p.m. in GEC-A, Room 200. All organizations to support its "Christmas meet Sunday Food Drive '92" by bringing can goods \Mission." Admission is free. Dade County residents are welcome. For more information call For more info call 561-0643. and non-perishable items to the campus 942-7337. The D.C. Metro will meet Sunday at ministry office in the student union, 6:30 p.m. in Perry-Paige, Room 300. Forum looks for answers to race problemas

By Angela Key with a worship service. The speaker was more basic, even, than unity. Hood" and talking about how they feel FAMUAN Staff Writer Cory Blackwell, an evangelist with the "We are ignorant when it comes to as issues come up" he said. Los Angeles Church of Christ. racism. We have to have the courage to There seemed to be strong support "Love one another" was the solution Blackwell implemented successful point it out. We have to stop sweeping for the comments of a resident who said, offered to the problem of racism in job production and drug rehabilitation it under the rug," he said. "We must train our children to know so Tallahassee at a forum held at the programs in Los Angeles. He also led Another resident, Ross Flannigan, they will not grow up like our Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center relief efforts to aid victims left needy proposed that racism needs to be generation." on Sunday. after the Los Angeles riots, according to addressed on a one-on-one basis. In closing, Blackwell said, "We hold The forum was held in the wake of Brotherhood Unity officials. "It can begin with a black person and our own values above what is right or recent racial tensions in Tallahassee. "When I was growing up on the west a white person sitting down and wrong. The issue is getting back to the City, county and state officials side of Chicago, people continually watching a movie such as "Boyz N the moral fibers." signed resolutions designating Nov. 8- came and spoke on the problems of the 15 "Brotherhood Week" and Nov. 15 as urban community," Blackwell said. "Brotherhood Day". He urged participants to help change AIR FORCE ROTC UNITS The forum was organized by a group conditions in Tallahassee. FILLED TO CAPACITY comprised of members of the "No one is really willing to stand up Tallahassee Church of Christ, citizens, and back a cause with their lives to see a NOT !. and civic and community leaders who go change"he said. by the name of Brotherhood Unity. "We have a common goal, but Don't believe everything you hear. The Air ) Brotherhood Unity's goal is to help not a common effort. I challenge you to Force continues to seek outstanding students promote cooperation between the races. change your life individually," he said. to fill future officer requirements. See "We want to make it clear that we Approximately 200 people attended a yourself becoming a leader, graduating from discussion held after the service. are not trying to create a new group." college as an Air Force officer with fully said Bud Chiles, a member Chiles opened the forum by urging of the group. developed qualities of character and mana- "Our mission is to get concerned the audience to share ideas and concerns. citizens to come together in brotherhood "Blacks are blaming whites. Whites gerial ability. Notice, too, the oppor- and unity." are blaming blacks. If we would listen, tunities. Like eligibility for scholarship Forum activities began at 10 a.m. we would realize that perhaps both sides programs that can pay tuition, textbooks, have some valid points" said Roosevelt fees... even $100 in tax-free income each Wilson, the publisher of the Capital academic month. Outlook. Visualize a crisp uniform that reflects Classified Once the forum began, residents pride in yourself and your ability to ac- openly exchanged thoughts and cept challenge. Get the picture? Now make questions about racism. Tallahassee resident Dan Young said, a call! "The church and the law must come Ads (904) 644-3461 together." Kenneth Watkins, a Florida A&M Reebok needs student University sdet, said the irboem is Am lIG--AIR. FORCE representatives for upcoming on- campus promotion during "PALMETTO STREET SOUTI ' November 23 and November 24. FAMU's new and Stylish Garden Suites Call 1-(617)-262-3734. Will open for occupancy August 1993 Cruise ships now hiring - Earn Be the first in your "posse" to establish residency at Tallahassee's newest upscale address $2,000+/month + world travel - .W...-._ r -- -= - - . .. (Hawaii, Mexico, the Carribean, . .' "- /l --I! ' . .yt}! ' ' -- - _ __ " . r."' r' " , --... etc.) Holiday, Summer and . . .. . Career employment available. No experience necessary. For employment program call 1 -(2 06)-634-0468 ext. C541 1.

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director Lee has shown "his por ac' thatrsinLasigGrand Rapids, in Michigan, said Haywr ."h id and hateful tone when he refsst Kataraazoy Dattle Creek and not know the rupsmbership give interviews Shawsse~unyHayward si. nationwide. to white journalists coveringhi The Mchgncatri based in movie." TKEATER'S3 UNAWARE Stanton in Mon toal;aCounty, with a Lee has said he prefers to give:.:1 satellite officei erborn Heights just interviews Ahedflorod. theater manager outside Detit , to black journalists. "in downtown "We of the NAAWP of Michigan :e letter. The GR( deplore the racist rhetoric of Spike Lee the h~additional and his movie," Chapter Director sec' pwings of Richard Hayward said in the letter, denied his group was sent last week. "With the growing said. it's against policies that racial tensions in the Detroit area, this Hayward said. put any race above movie can only serve to inflame racial only one oi another.

hatred towards our people. theater ':..ha "We're not "It is for these reasons that we responded toth anti-anybody. respectfully request that you do not letter. We're pro-white," carry this movie." Owosso-based. he said. "We do not "Malcolm X" was released Owosso Theaters:in feel that any race nationwide Wednesday. Shiawassee Count: should be dominant will not show the over any other POLICE BEATING A movie, Hayward group.t FACTORainsavui rnrs fi"r tid1. "i 1W Their motto is A manager at "Equal rights for The Nov. 5 police beating death of the theaters who:: all, special 35-year-old Malice Green is the refused to givehi privileges for compelling reason why the movie name knew nothing:: none." The group should not be shown in metropolitan of the NAAW? has no minority Detroit, Hayward said Saturday. letter, but members. Detroit's population is about confirmed The Michigan officers had reviewed"Clra three-quarters black. "Malcolm:. w10 scheduled ito hand out fliers this 98gdtamatizaUon of L.A. gang "Our chapter initiated (the letters), shown. boycotts at theaters wars. easthtthat movi2e .would especially with the racial tensions iaaa book date for urn Hayward said. evident in Detroit right now. We're Tel iedule is -full," 12 asndaswer Saturday at prttvolneaongna,we: tut ag worried about our people. We don't sai f tfJoann:U Watson, wesmotlyunonddun .are what to see gangs and thugs walking Thewer of Owosso Theaters, rectr ofthe Detroit rnt manager refused to name, NatOnal Association for for "alolm: noftown and unavailable for ttfColoredPeople. 'Wereconfdetoem i h mntuntil Tuesday, he said. honswer the phone reverse of inflammator, said Char~ The NAAWP, founded in New Saturday: t~~sNew York City lotte KadlWre:rsvc ts promotion. sanis by former Ku Klux Klan productic mpn. 1 otyAres and ideto pulictyand lr and failed presidential candidate a Mule, ,id Duke, has about 300 members comment Portlarc eater delays of 'X' PORTLAND, ore.,( )-=iak=ti- the chain for keeping politically charged the film at a moie ou e iea .: Meanwhile, Act Ill will hold a pre- vists are urging movit.g: nrot opa- or violent black-oriented films off the neighborhoods showed"7a a p ctr view screeningh o ofhae "Malcolmonont X" on Nov.as tronize Act III theatr eaieo con- screens at Lloyd Cinemas and Lloyd Mall the comnit.'1a h o hae onont as troversy over ftheflm "acl Cinemas, the theaters most convenient to "Wea blatk menaore bg funds for the Portland Urban League...... the The Coalitinam tMn held a the city's black neighborhoods. assaulted by Act III, mod . The 3 1/2-hour movie about news con fereceN: oaskPortland:m The film will be shown on the na- Act III spokesman Rany Blu Said 196S lack activist begins with the 1991 reits. oaodth haesbecause the tional release date at the chain's suburban Wednesday that the compan. was dis bating .. f Rpdney .King by Los Angeles chi.wottshw o"ak1m X"at its theaters. cussing the matter and he could not corn- polic and' the bunng of a United States hinst form the letter X. LloydMll Cin mu li Dec. 2, two Filmmaker Spike Lee knew about the ment futher. 10hih weks'fter=its nationwide premiere. matter but wasn't going to get involved in The coalition plans to join Urban No Spike Lee mhovie has played at ei- However, the group stopped short of call- it, a spokeswoman said.- League President Darryl Tukufu at the ther Lloyd theater complex, although all ing their request a boycott. Lolenzo Poe, spokesman for the coa- league's offices Saturday morning for a have played in ACT III theaters farther Community activists have criticized lition, said the decision to delay opening strategy sesin from the city's black neighborhoods.

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Airfares increased $20 to $30 Monday for domestic flights leaving "Historically, there Tallahassee Regional Airport, affecting has been a discount the travel plans of thousands of college students who plan to travel home for the for holiday seasons." Christmas holidays. -Grant Nichols of Southeast Grant Nichols, Revenue Control Atlantic Airlines Manager for Atlantic Southeast Airlines, said the fares increased on Nov. 14 Tallahassee Regional Airport has because of the opportunity to make a added a $1 to $3 facility charge per profit. passenger. It is a one time charge the "The airlines' cuts on fares over the airport uses to fund airport maintenance spring and summer seasons cost the and construction. industry a lot of money across the US Air reservationists recommend board," Nichols said. "Historically, there students make travel plans far in advance has been a special discount for the to the get the best rates.

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week, Reed said. BR AGG Who will play in the Heritage Bowl Continued from page 1 is Plan a future that soars. still a little hazy. Alcorn State who has already qualified to represent the Take your science-related degree conferences control the game was made SWAC, may receive into the Air Force, and become an by Rhoda Glasco, president of South a bid to the Division I-AA playoffs. If they accept officer in the Biomedical Sciences Florida African American Sports Inc. -- Corps. You'll learn more, you'll grow the governing body. it, the SWAC's second-place team will faster-you'll work with other dedi- In the inaugural bowl game last play instead. cated professionals in a quality envi- season, Alabama State defeated North The Rattlers, first place in the ronment where your contributions Carolina A&T 36-13 at 70,000-seat Joe conference, will win the MEAC if they are needed. Robbie Stadium in Miami. The game defeat Bethune-Cookman on Nov. 28. If FAMU loses, the winner of this In short, you'll gain more of every- had an attendance of 7,724 and suffered a loss of $300,000. weekend's game between North Carolina thing that matters most to you. You A&T and South Carolina State will play and the Air Force. Launch now-call The Orange Bowl was the previously-selected site in the bowl game. HEALTH PROFESSIONS of this year's USAF game, but South Florida African Even if FAMU goes to the bowl TOLL FREE American Sports Inc. did not raise the game, Reed said, the home turf may not give 1-800-423-USAF needed $200,000 to hold the game. the Rattlers the upper hand in the contest. The sponsorship of this year's game IIIII "Football has has not been established as of yet. The no home-field advantage but home-fan search process is expected to begin this advantage," he • II " ._ I III said. "That coui make tie difference"

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Opinion P OINT The FAMULAN Letters to the EditorialBoard Point of View Detroit's police department demonstrated a deadly deja vu Editor Editor in Chief Good coverage, but there's PONDER John S. Cole still struggle in South Africa * I Associate Editor How many more cities must go up in Misleading rumor's life students from South You would think people would learn. As one of three Kimberly C. Anderson flames before America's law enforcement studying here at FAMU, I have noted Or at least be a little more discreet in seems suspicious Africa Thoughts for the Road gets the message? the repeating the same sort of actions which with great interest and appreciation The case in Detroit resembled that of the Managing Editor already yielded scorn and disgust from It's interesting, almost suspicious, how articles covered by the FAMUAN about "Cruelty is a tyrant that's always attended L.A. to a frightening degree. Johnathan M. Thomas society. the rumor that Spike Lee's "X" wasn't South African political developments. with fear." In both cases were men of color pulled Considering the size of the FAMUAN But with the recent beating and (2>\ opening in Tallahassee on the 18th, but on ccE Ei.A fo 'i. in both cases, a black News Editor subsequent blatant murder of black motorist over for "questioning;" the 25th, has survived this long. and the amount of information that needs to ---Thomas Fuller was handcuffed and beaten, for some fellow FAMU Brian K. Bishop Malice Wayne Green at the hands of Detroit , # :'~rL't man In reality, the movie is opening at be disseminated to my r . muddled reason. Before, it was resisting students, I am highly indebted to the police officers last week, the issue of police I .1 Capital Cinema on the 18th, the scheduled "Color is not a human or a personal arrest; this time the "reason" hadn't even been FAMUAN staff for the attention they have Assistant News Editor brutality is once again in the limelight. date. But there hasn't been too much reality; it's a political reality." Again we see the success of the Bush determined. heavyweight publicity countering this rumor given to the importance of the South Audrey Y. Williams c'Qj" t administration in its endeavors of moving to .3 The only difference in the two cases is from theater officials. African situation. ---James Baldwin that this time, somebody decided to wield his In the above context, the FAMUAN is a "kindler, gentler" society. ./ Even if the rumor didn't start at local Opinion Page Editor power with a flashlight, with fatal results. serving as one of my major sources of Police brutality isn't a new topic, neither s2 movie houses, where it is accused to have "The black man who wants to turn his race Nia Ngina A. Meeks are the unsurmountable psychological scars It's interesting how the media didn't play up begun, not clarifying or advertising the issue information about South AFrica and thus I white is as miserable as he who preaches of the victims and their communities. on this case as fervently as they did Rodney is an absurd business decision. wish to extend my sincere gratification to hatred for the whites." Editorial Cartoonist most people of color King's. the FAMUAN staff for their work. It's bad enough ~nn1' Black people are the biggest patrons of Paul Williams don't trust their neighborhood law 'N After all, the consequences of continued Hollywood's products, and college students I would like to add that, though some -- Frantz Fanon enforcement because of past injustices; but persecution and frustration of people of color are starving for entertainement; so why changes have take place within the last up in flames FeaturesEditor the continued and blatant manner which they were evidenced when L.A. went chance losing tons of profit? three years, some vestiges of apartheid "We have to keep in mind at all times that earlier this year. For Sharla D. Head are abused breeds nothing but hostility. It almost makes you think that theater (discriminatory laws) are still in place. we are not fighting for integration, nor are And law enforcement wonders why so But suppressing the information won't owners are expecting some sort of civil example, there is still a huge educational we fighting for separation. We are many young people hailed Ice-T's "Cop cool the anger simmering in the hearts of standards, as well, non-whites still cannot fighting for recognition as free humans in Sports Editor disturbance from the Negroes or something. many who are sick and tired of being beaten over yet. Charles Trahan Killer." We would hope that our integrity isn't vote. So the fight is not this society." and battered. If Wayne County officials don't People of color are tired of being pulled There are good police officers out there, enforcement departments because the police being tried by movie distributers. Siphiwe Mthimkulu from their cars and harassed because they act quickly and responsibly, Detroit could ---El Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm we know. But all too often, their good work there took offense to newly instituted civilian Have an opinion you wish to share with the FAMU student Assistant Sports Editor 5000 and are under 30; they well suffer the same fate as L.A., and a X) drive an Audi is overshadowed in the minds of blacks, review boards. They said they found it rest of the FA.MU community? Why not write Karin Davis upon resurrection of insurrection would once again are tired of swarms of cops descending Latinos and others because of the ignorant, insulting to have to justify their actions to the a letter to the editor. in surface. Where's the pride them to deter a "legal infraction;" and damn malicious and violent actions of a given few. public. Letters to the Editor are due the Monday prior The brutality must stop, or else all will "The Black and The Proud?" Photo Editor it, tired of having the brains of their fathers, New York City Mayor David Dinkins How much more destruction is needed to to Thursday's publication in Room 309 of The Lighter Side And the revolution in L.A. has already Amy L. Lewis uncles, grandfathers, cousins and friends beat recently battled heads of his city's law drive the point home? pay. Tucker Hall. proven that we can't afford the price. out so some cop can get "off." I am greatly disturbed by the article on "A kiss: lip service to love." Design Editor the Features page called the "Black and the Rashida M. Clendening Proud." I feel this weekly soap opera is a ---Warren Goldberg waste of good newspaper space. Frankly, I can watch a soap opera at Paste-up Artist "Nothing succeeds like success." home on my television; the newspaper Shaneesa N. Ashford Analysis: Democratic shuffle could create fireworks in 1994 should not be used for this. As a journalism ---Alexander Dumas major, I would think the focus should be on By Brent Kallestad Graphic Artist stories that enlighten and inform the Special to The FAMUAN passion, Florida, but could be seen as good himself in politically. administration. sometimes a difficult task on the heels of Sheldon Sneed students and faculty on this campus. insurance for Democrats struggling to hang In July at the Democratic National But that accountability is exactly what anything smelling like a political deal. Poetry I see nothing enlightening or The 1992 elections onto political control of the Sunshine State. Convention in New York, Graham again kept could lead to a stakeout in Florida politics Of course there are simpler scenarios if November 19, 1992 informative about Kimberly getting are history. President While Graham is unquestionably more open. two years down the road. Chiles appears on shaky ground heading into Volume 76- Number 10 all options pregnant and can't figure out who the father If We Must Die With Republican U.S. Sen. Connie Mack 1994. Some Democrats interested in THE FAMUAN is published weekly on Thursdays during tna George Bush, former excited about his upcoming term in "I can't tell what might happen, six years is; or Anita and Kimberly ready to fal and pr ng semesers, except for holidays by studens a Florida Gov. Bob Washington with a Democratic president - is a long time," he said. at the top of the ticket, Florida Democrats becoming governor would not be surprised to Florida A&M Unversty We wecome te views and opinons physically fight over a man and brutally "If we must die, let it not be like hogs of our readers, but reserve the rg"' to edit all materia Martinez and other two more terms as governor would leave him However, Hakes admits Graham may not will want someone to bring voters into their see Chiles leave early, propelling MacKay Hunted and penned in an inglorious spot, Deadlne for submittirngticles and t'ers to THE FAMUAN name-call each other. There is nothing GOP party regulars a modern day FDR in Florida history. share the same enthusiasm for Washington as column in the governor's race to keep the into the governor's mansion. s noon on the Friday before pukica o. Submit materias a "proud" about that! While round us bark the mad and hungry THE FAMUAN, For da A&M University. Tallahassee, F A MJUIIn Wil I I. - And Graham has left the door open to he did Tallahassee. Graham's daughters and GOP from running the table. Chiles goes into the 1993 session dogs, If the "Black and the Proud" is used for 32307 ; to THE FAM4AN5 of at 309 Tucker Hail (904) 599- NALYSIS beforeOn will these be. prominentAnd even where the If Chiles cannot win re-election, a needing to get his programs moving to 3' 59, fax number (904 561-2570. THE FAMUAN s rtinanced r leave the Senate by not committing to a full grandchildren live in Florida humor I see nothing funny about the Making their mock at our accursed lot. partially by revenues and by actvies and service fees paid public servants dissolve term during his recent campaign. senator is very popular. He hasn't acquired Graham scenario becomes more palatable. maintain his political viability, while a fast If we must die, O let us nobly die, by al students and administered through the Student constant profanity and the belittlement of into the private sector, "The reason he said that was only that status yet in the nation's capital. And Lt. Gov. Buddy MacKay could see a start by President-elect Clinton could keep Government Association. THE FAMUAN won the black men and women. Our society beats So that our precious blood may not be Associations naona award for "First Pace Specal Merit' speculation on the 1994 elections begins. because life has unexpected turns," said "It's hard to get the same kind of sense longtime dream become reality - at least for Graham interested in a longer stay up north. shed and was awarded all "Al-bArmerican" raing "wth five marks of us down enough, why must we continue to scenario has U.S. Sen. Bob longtime aide and political strategist Jay had as governor, in part because of the a brief time - with an appointment by Chiles In vain' then even the monsters we defy distifction in 1992 from the Assoc ated colleg ate One bold you do this to ourselves as well? Press THE FAMUAN was aso awarded the Ratter Pride Graham leaving Washington to run for Hakes. "He felt the remote possibility that if gridlock that existed," concedes Hakes, to succeed Graham in Washington. to honor us though award for the 1990, 1989 ard 1988 academic years. THE Brent Kallestad provided this analysis aa a Shall be constrained FAMUAN aso receved four nantcnal ftirst place awards by governor again. The former two-term chief something came along..." noting that Democrats will become MacKay would have to go before voters dead! writerfor the Associated Press Empish J. Thomas the Aercan Sholastic Associaon in 197. THE FAMUAN would not only return to his first And Graham has been careful not to box accountable now with the incoming Clinton in the general election to keep the seat, we must meet the common aas osc'der to 1ie College Press Sevce. executive FAMU student O kingsmen! foe! OR. GALE WORKMAN ...... _ _...... Advser'...... PROF. ROOSEVELT WILSON...... Associae Advser Though far outnumbered let us show us brave, And for their thousand blows deal one Question of the Week death blow! What though before us lies the open grave? Do you believe police brutality has subsided or risen in recent years? Are the incidents isolated? Like men we'll face the murderous, cowardly pack, Matthew Kenyarta Pressed to the wall, dying but fighting Shafiyq Clorissti Coleman Sonya Garvin Johnny L. Edwards back!" (Shannon) Johnson Business i~ Psychology Grandison Jr. Political --- Claude McKay Boggan Political Administration oFreshman Civil Engineering Science/ Political Science S Science/English Junior Columbia, S.C. Senior Psychology Inspiration

Sophomore Senior SCalifornia City, Mobile, Ala. Junior "Every joy is gain W illingboro, N.J. Pensacola Calif. Pensacola And every gain is gain, however small." "I believe it has risen. You have to go back to the "I think the number of cases reported has increased. "It's risen. Everyone makes it look like race relations --Robert Browning "It's risen. Being as how I'm from California, I know Reagan administration, when so many things But it's been goine on for a long time. Not until now are getting better; Rodnev King shows you tat they "It's stayed constant, but now it happens with "I don't necessarily believe it's subsided. It's just that happened with the it had about police brutality - as far as what I've seen. I racists; and much of it went have a lot of peop'le been outspoken about it and it's are not - and that's just because it was made public. judicial ruling, too. Before they were just doing it; the media has been reporting it more now than unnoticed. Then people got comfortable with their now, it's become an issue of constitutional rights. in the past. And as far as racism and police brutality, don't believe the incidents are isolated, based on what come to the forefront. It's very recurring, it even It happens in so many other places. The judicial I hear from students from other places and seeing that predjudiced attitudes and-thepolice felt as though they happened to my uncle, who lives in L.A. The same system isn't much oft a help because officers know the And it happens everywhere. Rodney King's was not we on ly know about more things because of Rodney could do King. Racism is truly going on strong in society. But FAMU has such a diversified body. I don't think it's what they wanted. And society agreed thing that happened to Rodney King happened to him; inequalities in the system and how to get around it." an isolated case. I'm from Jersey and they stop you becaus it said, and believed, that racism was dead." on the turnpike and you're sure to be hassled.' people just aren't as scared to speak out as they were." just classified in L.A. or N.Y.; it's everywhere." there just was no videotape, so they brushed it off." SThe Famuan / November 19, I99 Iaat's ea.U.U.r f/larr a3app fl

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Can Food Drive Ambassador Club\ Happy Birthday Malcolm X Jam The Student government The. SGA Ambassador Club The Venom Club Be Out at the Malcolm X Jam Association is supporting. the will hold its first meeting celebrated its birthday in the Grand Ballroom efforts of FAMU Caring in today, November 19, at 7:30 November 14 at the Saturday, November 21. their can food dive. Their is a P.M. in the Embassy Room. Grambling football game. Doors will open at 10: P.M. drop off box at the entrance of For more information contact Congratulations Gang! !!! Proceeds will go to Spring the SGA officeThe last day Keasia Murray at 599-3624. Scholarship Book Fund. For for donations is November more information contact your 24. Your support will be very Student Government appreciated. STUDENT GOVENMI MANT ASSOCIEAT]IOH Association at 599-3624. The Famuan / November 19, 1992 9 beating wife of beating Two officers indicted in Detroit titn files $61 group's Detroit chapter that quick action By Ron Lesko 5100,000 each for Budzyn and Nevers, for officials headed off violence like Associated Press Writer S25,000 for Douglas and S10,000 by city Lessnau. All stood mute and innocent that which rocked Los Angeles after million lawsuit a some police officers were acquitted of DETROIT (AP) - Two Detroit pleas were entered for them pending beating motorist Rodney King. against city officers were charged Monday with Dec. 14 preliminary examination. police "What is different in Detroit is the murder in the Nov. 5 fatal O'Hair said if defense attorneys later second-degree Gravely said. "When we By Ron Lesko Malice Green on a try to move the trial out of Wayne leadership," beating of motorist with Associated Press Writer County, his office will object. compare what happened in Detroit Detroit street. it does charged in saying that I what happened on the other coast, A total of four officers were "I have no hesitancy make a difference. Without it, this city DETROIT (AP) - An attorney felonies in the case; three other believe that the trial in this case . . . with probably would still be burning at its representing the wife of Malice Green, a police officers were not should occur in a venue where the alleged suspended walls today." black man beaten to death by Detroit Wayne County Prosecutor John offenses occurred," he said. charged, About a dozen people gathered at the police officers Nov. 5, filed a S61 D. O'Hair said. Officers Paul Gotelacre, James Kijek of Green's beating after the charges million lawsuit on Nov. 5 in Wayne Larry Nevers and Walter and Karl Gunther were on the scene site Officers were announced, urging justice. Some County Circuit Court. with second-degree during Green's beating, O'Hair said. But In her suit, Rose Mary Budzyn were charged threatened violence if the justice system Green names murder, O'Hair said at a news conference. he said there was insufficient evidence to is deemed unfair. as defendants nine officers, Police Chief They face up to life in prison if convicted charge them with a crime. "The citizens will give a chance for Stanley Knox, and the city. as charged. "Though they were physically work. But if the The lawsuit claims the officers 35, was beaten to death after present at some point in time after the the judicial system to and with Green, said involved acted "maliciously his car stopped near a initial detention of Malice Green, ... system fails, the city will erupt," officers approached Tye Hull of Detroit. "This is a pressure callous and reckless indifference." It also crack house. Police Chief there is insufficient evidence to conclude suspected cooker." accuses the officers of assault and Stanley Knox suspended seven officers that they participated in the beating of Edward Collins of God's conspiracy. It seeks S27 million in without pay the next day. Mr. Green or could have reasonably The Rev. in Detroit said the damages for the estate, plus S34 million In addition to Nevers and Budzyn, interceded in any manner to prevent Word Tabernacle charges were too lax, but urged continued in punitive damages. Sgt. Freddie Douglas and Officer Robert assault on Mr. Green or his death," Two officers named in the lawsuit Lessnau were charged. Douglas was O'Hair said. calm. he said. were not among those suspended, and the involuntary manslaughter, a The Detroit Police Department did "There will be no violence," charged with "'We're not looking for violence. We're suit marks the first time their names 15-year felony, and with willful neglect not immediately return a call Monday on not burning our businesses, we're not have been connected with the case. The of duty, a one-year misdemeanor. whether the three officers who were not Detroit News reported Nov.11 that the Lessnau was charged with assault with burning our stores." charged would be returned to duty. Young issued a statement, saying officers drove to the scene as Green's intent to do great bodily harm less than O'Hair had said Friday he received good body was lying on the street, then drove murder, a 10-year felony. reports from the police department in the that investigators had moved with speed to bring charges. away without reporting what they saw. Douglas, a supervisor on the scene, death on Tuesday, but he said his office Bob Berg, spokesman for Mayor intentionally failed to take appropriate wanted more interviews with witnesses "I think that the fact we have moved that the system is Coleman Young, and a spokesman for action to stop or try to stop Green's before filing charges. in this manner proves said. "I have utmost faith the Detroit Police Department knew beating, O'Hair said. Knox's quick action in suspending working," he in the poeple of this city that they will nothing of the suit and had no comment. "Although there is probable cause to the officers and investigating Green's Venessa Brooks is waiting. And so guarantee that the system will continue conclude that Officer Lessnau assaulted death and Mayor Coleman Young's officials continue to to work." is her city, as Mr. Green, no evidence was presented or public outrage at Green's death won them investigate the death of a motorist beaten developed to support a finding that the accolades from a national NAACP by police on the dreary streets of a west- blows struck by Officer Lessnau caused official. side neighborhood. or contributed to the death of Mr. Grebn," Jack Gravely, national director of The FAMUAN "I think we can take care of this if O'Hair said. special projects for the National YOUR Campus we act rational," said 34-year-old Detroit The four officers were arraigned Association for the Advancement of resident Venessa Brooks. Brooks, along Monday before Detroit District Judge Colored People, told about 200 people Newspaper Willie G. Lipscomb Jr. Bond was set at Sunday at a meeting of the civil rights See SUIT, page 10

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By Rodney Godfrey by a trademark cane-twirling routine. royal blue and white, with a sash of State University, said "He was glad that FAMUAN Staff Writer Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., was kente cloth for an accent. there were no fights, or other next, lighting the darkened gym with The Sigma's routine consisted of disturbances. Just a good show." The audience at this year's Pan- blue flashlights. doing an "intricate" step forward and The judges, who were graduate Hellenic council "Meet the Greek Dressed in black uniforms, the Zetas backwards, and an authentic African members of the eight organizations, had Stepdown" were part of history in the dedicated their show to black women all step, the land from which modern the unenviable task of choosing the making.' over the world. stepping originated. winners. They chose Delta Sigma Theta This marked the first time in more Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. The step was accompanied by real and Alpha Phi Alpha. than five years that all eight of the black entered the gym clad in their colors of African drums played by members of greek-lettered organizations participated black and gold, and proceeded to show local band Phoenix Uprising. in Florida A&M University's annual the crowd their "Alpha Train," a The women of Alpha Kappa Alpha step-show event. traditional step unique to the Alphas. Sorority, Inc. were next and came out in Stepping is a complex mix of Along with the "Alpha Train," the black jeans, boots, and T-shirts. military drill techniques and dance steps. Alpha's show had a lot of theatrics and a The AKAs did a routine which was a Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., routine that was vaguely reminiscence change in style from their previous was the first to appear in front of the of high school football drills, of which shows, because this one was more packed Gaither Gymnasium audience, the crowd showed its approval. "hard" and intense, instead of the marking the return of an organization Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., traditional "feminine" style of step. that had been inactive for more than which has a reputation for stepping Last but not least, were ,-I.--the brothersI-r-I~ ------~~-- three years on FAMU's campus. "hard,"lived up to it this night. of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The blue-and-gold clad, four-woman Dressed in black mechanic's They came out in purple shirts, army step team used canes in their routine, jumpsuits with the sorority letters and pants, and gold boots. The Omegas, or beating out rhythms on the raised stage. colors, crimson and cream, and numbers "Ques" as they are called, put on a Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., traditionally energetic show which on their backsides, the Deltas welcomed also made a return to consisted of many stomps and the spotlight after everyone to the "Delta Zone." spins. their recent suspension. They also showed their love for their Members of the Pershing Rifles were Clad in crimson-and-cream costumes organization in song, praising Omega's on hand to "clear the area" before the that resembled jail virtues. uniforms, the Deltas performed. Kappas went "on trial" on stage, being Student reception to the Their routine was so taxing that a show was "accused" of, among other things, favorable. couple of the members of the step team "satisfying all the women on FAMU's needed medical attention after leaving "This was one of the better step campus." the stage. shows I've seen since I've been here" The routine continued with elaborate said Karen Davis, a junior Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., psychology steps set to the music of "Deep Cover," major. traditionally known for doing steps by rapper Dr. Dre, which was Frank Medina, followed blindfolded, came out in their colors of a senior at Florida r . SUIT A PHYSICAL Continued from page 9 pTHERAPISTS suspected crack cocaine from him. The source said the account was the with more than 200 people, gathered for officers' version of the confrontation. a candlelight vigil at the spot where "Whether he fought with them or he

Malice Green, 35, was killed. didn't, does that justify his death??" asked Plan a future thatL1 soars. ' f tf~ "I think justice will be served," Virgil Evans, a 42-year-old autoworker Take your science-related degree Brooks said. "If it's not, we'll have who attended the vigil. into the Air Force, and becomean trouble, I would say. That's what "We don't want to see the city get ,y ,. J, bffitfnlVt&Blitneksl Sdences happened in Los Angeles, isn't it?"' tore up," said 56-year-old Earl Shelton, a Corps. Vou'll learn more, you'll grow Knox suspended without pay seven pharmaceutical salesman. "But it'sgcigzq faster-you'll work with other dei- officers, including a supervisor, for to get tore up if these men. don't get cated professionals in a quality envi- allegedly watching or taking part in the prosecuted to the full extent of the law." ronment where your contributions beating. Wayne County prosecutors say On the curb stood a mound of are needed. warrants could be issued this week flowers intermingled with candles, a pair: In short, against all or some of the officers. of white dress shoes said to haveat,. you'll gain more of every- belonged to Green and an anonymously thing that matters most to you. You Also Nov. 10, the City Council and the Air Force. Launch now-call struck down a call for the Detroit Board written epitaph. Overlooking the USAF HEALTH of Police Commissioners to investigate monument, on the front of a ramshackle PROFESSIONS the beating and department policy building, was a painting of Green's face. TOLL FREE "If something is not done, and soon regarding the use of force. ______ALr80-423+USAF..... C-B: ,: :: __.- : The resolution would have given the ..." Brooks.said, her voice trailing off commission 30 days to report the as the crowd broke into song. "All I circumstantes that led to Green's death know is that this man didn't have to die." and to clarify police policy on training procedures and psychological evaluations. "I think we're jumping the gun here," council member Gil Hill said. "You acknowledge that Knox has acted WHERE IN THE WORLD, promptly and forthrightly. I don't see a need for the resolution." WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO ? The Board of Police Commissioners is a civilian review board which investigates citizen complaints against UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA OVERSEAS STUDIES officers and sets and reviews department A simple solution to the summer school problem - The University of Florida Overseas Studies program. Our office policy. The five-member board is offers study abroad programs to more than 40 cities in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Financial aid and appointed by the mayor. scholarships may be available for some programs. The council revised the resolution to extend condolences to Green's family and SUMMER 93 ACADEMIC YEAR 93-94 decide later if they are satisfied with the pace and outcome of the police chiefs Beijing, China Poznan, Poland Athens, Greece Manchester, investigation. England Copenhagen, Denmark Rio De Jainero, Brazil Bonn, Germany Milan, Italy Wayne County Prosecutor John Innsbruck, Austria Salamanca, Spain Copenhagen, Denmark O'Hair's office said Nov. 10 the Osaka, Japan Jerusalem, Israel Taipei, Taiwan Dar department had received some police Es Salaam,Tanzania Poznan, Poland reports the night before and was London, England Tel Aviv, Israel Haifa,Jerusalem- Salamanca,Spain, reviewing them. Merida, Mexico Utrecht, The Netherlands Tel Aviv, Israel Sydney Australia Carol May, an administrative Moscow, Russia Vicenza, Italy Ile-Ife, Nigeria St. Andrews Scotland assistant to O'Hair, said warrants might Paris, France Lancaster, England Utrecht, The Netherlands be issued, but would not be more London, England Taipei,Taiwan specific. Reports have conflicted on whether Green resisted arrest as officers For more information contact .investigated why his car was parked near a suspected crck house. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA OVERSEAS STUDIES Civilian witnesses have said Green 123 Tigert-Haill, Gainesville. Fl 32611 did not resist, but the Detroit Free Press quoted an anonymous source claiming or call (9()4)39-5206. Fax (90-4) 392-5575. email o\rfsCas@lervlB Green struggled while two plainclothes officers tried to take a package of The Famuan / November 19, 1992 11 Features Troupe models hot new fashions with 'Audacity'

By Sharla D. Head FAMUAN Features Editor

Hot! Bold! Elegant! Sassy! These are all words to describe the Images Modeling Troupe's fall 1992 fashion show-Audacity. The fashion show consisted of more than five scenes where the models displayed the new fall fashions at its best. If you are one who tends to worry about which colors and styles will be popular from season to season, don't worry because "anything goes" this fall. There will be many colors contributing to this years fall fashions including white. Yes, a new look in white with a dash of color will be stylish. Also, the colors, red, blue, green, gold and your basic black are all white complements for this years' fashions. And for those who like the wild and exciting look, leopard prints will be another complement for the white fashions. In addition to the popular colors, there are new trendy looks for women and men. The style of "the men's tailored suit look" will be a hot number among women's fashion. It will be featured in Photo by Amy Lewes/The FAMUAN the traditionally conservative colors of Members of Image modeling Troupe pause to vogue. The fashion show was held Sunday in the black, brown, gray, and navy blue. Grand Ballroom. Print patterns for the suits jackets coupled with solid pants, will be an eye- will be popular. catcher. irrestible. Silk will also be a popular and navy blue. The traditional fall fabrics of cotton, fabric for pajamas and neglige's. In addition to Images modeling the The style for men, on the other wool and rayon are hand, featured, but silk will In addition, silk will also be popular fall and winter fashions, the modeling will be finer than ever with the be a fabric for new popular various fashions, too. for men's boxers, robes and pajamas. also gave the audience a Datoyna Beach leather look in stylish Fashions such as silk jackets jackets, hats and pants. pants, Flannel, the old-time favorite, will also men and women's swimsuit preview. The shirts and skirts. Silk will be seen in For those who like the corporate be fashionable again this fall in colorful women modelled bright colored bikinis colors of cream, burgundy, olive green, prints. and one piece swimsuits. This beach "SBI" look, suits will be very stylish brown and black. Keeping on the line of staying- attire will surely catch the sheik's eye. this fall for not only men but for In addition to modeling the soft sexy warm-fashions, Images also modeled this women, also. look of silk, Images also displayed The men modeled G-string bikinis The the years fall coats for the cold months fall 1992 women suits will be cozy, night-owl fashion which will allure young ladies for miles. usual skirt suits but, also, pants suits of new fall ahead. Fashionable coats to look for are the sleepwear for those Audacity was one show "NO" by-the-fireplace- the 3/4 length coats with fur lapels in whether double- or single-breasted. All moments. fashion critic should have missed. colors burgundy wine, tan and The colors from the basic black and navy blue New women's audacious Image models deserve four lingerie styles of wintergreen. Others to look for are full to the daring red, teal green, and pink bright solid colors and prints will be stars, two snaps and a circle. b and half length coats of white, red, black Fragrances a plus to complete fashions By Sharla D. Head shouldn't smell it immediately because becomes more heavy not necessarily Eau de parfum is the next fragrance FAMUAN Features Editor fragrances go through three stages, smelling the way that it should," she on the list. It contains less water and according to Gardner. said. alcohol than eau de toillette but contains There are many ways to complete In the first stage, the fragrance "If you sweat a lot, you'll loose the more perfume oil lasting up to nine one's attire. However, choosing, buying, smells heavy with alcohol. The second scent just like you loose water," Gardner hours. applying and wearing the right fragrance stage of the fragrance occurs after thirty said. At the top of the list is parfum, will complete the pizzazz for any minutes of the application smelling more On the other hand, how to wear the which has the least amount of water and fashion. like the fragrance should. scent is another question. alcohol but the most oil content. Parfum European and American fragrance The third stage of the fragrance "If you use it everyday, go with the lasts from 12 to 24 hours. designers have just the scent for many occurs thirty minutes later and this is the eau de toilette kind of fragrance because it Parfum is best for all day occasions individuals who are looking for that smell the individual will wear the rest of is light," Gardner said. because you don't have to worry about perfect fragrance for attire complements. the day. There are four kinds of fragrances. reapplying it. "Joop, by the German designer Wolf Choosing the right fragrance also Cologne is at the bottom of the list Kim Derico, a junior pharmacy Gang Joop, is the number one fragrance depends on the individual's skin type and because it contains a lot of water and major, said her favorite perfume is Red in Europe and is now sold in the states," how much he or she will wear. alcohol with little perfume oil. Cologne Door by Elizabeth Arden. said Peggy Gardner the fragrance "If you have oily skin you shouldn't usually lasts up to three hours. "I don't wear it everyday, but at least specialist of the local Burdine's wear a heavy fragrance because oily skin Eau de toillette is next on the list four times a week," she said. "I don't department store. gets oilier and oilier causing the fragrance containing less water and alcohol with wear perfume when I'm just going to the Gardner also said Safari for Men by to seep into the pores," said Gardner. more perfume oil than cologne. It supermarket, but if I'm going to be out American designer, Ralph Lauren, is "When this happens, the fragrance normally lasts up to three hours, too. all day then I'll put it on." supposed to overtake the men's fragrances of Calvin Klein such as Obsession and Eternity. Safari for Men is predicted to I pncrGre become number one during the next two seasons. Knowing about a few popular designers fragrances is one thing, but choosing and wearing the right fragrance for the individual is another. "Most of the time, I may pick-up on a fragrance from friends or my mother wearing it," said Michelle Wynn a freshman general studies major. "But sometimes I will just go in the store and smell the perfume then choose the one I like best," she said. But when you apply a fragrance, you 12 The Famuan / November 19, 1992 Sports

,r .b R IAl . .'' <: Women's basketball set to tip off Dec. 1 By Kengi Suttles and one red-shirt freshman. FAMUAN Staff Writer And with this youth, they combine the leadership of the returning veterans. Yes, it's that time of the year folks. Among those veterans are Demetria The return of Florida A&M's women's McMillan and Sherrall Bass. AIM basketball team is at hand. Bass, a senior forward from Las Coach Sherrall The Rattlerettes will enter the 1992 Vegas, Nev., averaged 12.9 points last season with a combination of youth and season. McMillan, a senior guard and Claudette Bass crafty veterans that will try to bring the forward from Marianna, averaged 12.9 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference to its points last year and was second in steals knees. Farmer on the team. She wants to do whatever ' The ladies open their season Dec. 1 she can to help the newcomers. against Alabama State at Gaither Athletic "(I would) provide what ever leadership I Center. can contribute to the young players," she This will be their first season in the Center/Forward said. Third year rr atFAMUPosition:atFAMUClass: Senior MEAC, so it's important that it be both Natalie White, a freshman stand1out a physically and mentally smooth last year, set two NCAA records in Home: Las Vegas, Nev. transition. And it seems that the steals. White, a guard, had a record 14 Rattlerettes are more than willing to steals in one game, and the best steal meet this new task, practicing from five average as a freshman with 5.1 steals per to seven in the morning on the game. weekdays. Their combination of "This season's going to be a lot of discipline and hard work is bound to get hard work, but adjustment to each other Natalie Demetria them far. will come," White said. "I am pushing "This new transition of changing for an even better performance than last White 71 McMillan conferences will be competitive," said year, and hopefully new records as well." head coach Claudette Farmer. "But, after But it's clear that this season won' playing a majority of last years season be easy. Yet, it's easy to see why this with seven players, four of them will be an exciting season. With the freshman, there's no telling what this proper combination of vibrant youth, Position: Guard Position: Guard/Forward team is capable of accomplishing." crafty experience, discipline and hard Class: Sophomore Class: Senior This season, the Rattlerettes are ripe work, they cannot help but do well -- Home: Ft. Valley, Ga. Home: Marianra, Fla. with new talent--six incoming freshmen new conference or not. DE CEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY

1 Alabama State (7:04)) 2 Tennessee State (12:30) Sout Carolina State WOMEN'S 3 Eckerd College 'Stets~on tUniversity (6:00) Bethune-Cookmran (6:00)* 5 Florida Memorial 9 Maryland-Eastern Shore (6:00) Morgan State (6:00) 1992-93 11-12 Tennessee Tech In'vitational 11 Delaware State (6:00) Coppin State (6:00) SCHEDULE 14 Tennessee State 16 -North Carolina A&T (6:00) Spelmnan 29-30 U. of Florida Inv itational 18 South Carolina State (6:00) 'Mary land-Eastern Shore 2 1 Morgan State Delaware State 23 Coppin State Bethune-Cookman 27 Florida State (7:00)* 30 North Carolina A&T

1 Georgia Tech Old Dominion (12:3{1)* Socuth Carolina State 5 Alabama State Alabama State (8:00') Bethune-Cookman (8:00)* 11-12 Illinois Classic Mar land-Eastern Shore (8:~O) Morgan State (8:00) MEN' S 16-17 Capital City Classic (TBA)* Delaware State (5:00) Coppin State (8:00) 1992-93 North Carolina A&T (8:00) Howard (7:30) South Carolina State (8.00) Maryland-Eastern Shore SCHEDULE Morgan State Delaware State Coppin State Edward Waters College (7:30)t Home Games in Bold Howard Betfrun-Ckman *Asterisk symbolizes games Okahoma at Talahassee-Leon County Civic Center North: Carolina A&T a

NFIWEE12, aC.T.s PICKS CHALLENG By Charles Trahan THIS WEEK'S PARTICIPANTS (Favorite Team) Angel Brooks Cowboys Malcolm-Jamal Lovett Lions Week 12 Julian Moreland II Redskins Michael Walker Cowboys S Kwesi Ayo Nantambu Saints Harold Watson Redskins John Lovett Eagles Last Week: 5-9 .357 To Date: 80-57 .584 LAST WEEK'S WINNER Kwesi Ayo Nantambu Atlanta Green Bay 17 San Francisco 28 Do you want to try your hand at picking football games? Well, C.T. has a deal for Buffalo Chicago 14 L.A. Ramns 17 you. All you have to do is pick all the games for Week 13 (Thanksgiving weekend) listed below. If you pick the most games right, you will win a Combo Cleveland 20 Houston 13 Tampa Bay 23 Meal from Rally's. You will also get to be the guest "picker" for the final issue of Minnesota 23 Miami 24 San Diego 14 The Famuan. Write down your picks, phone number, and favorite team and turn it in to Room 309 Tucker Hall. DEADLINE: Tuesday Nov. 24. Dallas Indianapolis 17 Kansas City 30 Phoenix Pittsburgh 21 Seattle 13 Giames in Week 1 3 Denver 27 N.Y Jets 20 Mon. Washington Houston at Detroit Miamiiat New Orleans Pittsburgh at Cincinnati L.A. Raiders 23 New England 10 New Orleans N.Y. Giants at Dallas Minnesesota at L.A. Rams Tampa Bay at Green Bay Buffalo at Indianapolis New FaEng land at Atlanta L.A. Raiders at San Diego Detroit 13 *Philadelphia 27 Chicago at Cleveland Philadelphia at San Francisco Denver at Seattle Cincinnati 17 N.Y Giants 26 *Games for this week's Challenge Kansas City at N.Y Jets Phoeniiix at Washington