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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Digital Collections at Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. It has been accepted for inclusion in NCAT Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A THI4-5 REGISTER "COMPLETE AWARENESS FOR COMPLETE COMMITMENT" VOLUME LH NUMBER 2 NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL & TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY, GREENSBORO, NC Friday, September 5, 1980

SGA Meeting Addresses Visitation Rights Policy

By Richard B. Steele wishing to state that the The Student Government existing problem was not a Association staged a meeting misunderstanding of the last night at 7:30 p.m. in policies Harrison Auditorium "We have read the policies; concerning the termination of the point is what is going to coed visitation. Dr. Jesse be done about termination of Marshall, vice chancellor for coed visitation?" said one student affairs,discussed to a female resident. three-fourth filled auditorium reasons leading up to the "Two people have an action taken against the entire argument; why punish the student body because of an remaining 3,998 students for alleged incident that recently their actions?" questioned occurred. "I had to put a stop another student. Clarke Baldwin, SGA vice president, Dr. Marshall and SGA members entertain students' questions concerning suspension of to chaos," stated Marshall, co-ed visitation in Harrison Auditorium Thursday night.(Photo by Tyson) attempting to answer said that not only should the questions raised as to why students receive respect as students were given notices students but also as adults. It and not consulted. Marshall was revealed during discussion stumbled through the coed and debate that the students McCorkle Battles 'Sexism' visitation policy which was had no warning that coed adopted "7 years ago, but By only to the extent that the visitation was terminated Andrew McCorkle "Yes I am a woman," she and numerous; one of the university wanted it." indefinitely. Again, the In her first semester as said emphatically; "but, basic dilemmas concerning "There have been flagrant student requested to know Student Government when I get down to business, students living on campus is abuses of the policy," said what was being done to reverse Association president Pam I'm serious." the upgrading of the Marshall to a disbelieving this decision made by the vice McCorkle spoke candidly "But can she be an effective dormitories. crowd chancellor. about problems facing the leader?" her critics have Amid cries of "There have been flagrant university, goals of the SGA asked. discrimination last year by abuses of student funds," said Using Curtis Hall as a and her personal battle against "Is she strong enough to cope Black college officials in the one Aggie during the question defense, or model, Marshall sexism - with the pressures the SGA University of North Carolina and answer session. suggested that each dorm elect The SGA office is hot and president has to deal with?" ystejn, Applause and ovation were the its residence hall officials if humid. Phones ring The sen jor accounting representatives from the support of the some 300 sporadically as people wander major said she also faces Department of Health, not already. officials students. These in and out of the front office, barriers put up by members of Education and Welfare visited meet dorm A somewhat nervous should with McCorkle finds herself A&T's administration, the five predominately Black supervisors up with Marshall said that there was and come having many problems simply "They are constantly universities and ultimately better procedures that abide "more heat and less light on because she is a woman. reminding you you're a allocated $40 million to be by the existing university the subject...I'm committed to However, she is no novice woman," she said. "They targeted for general policies on coed visitation. doing a professional job; I when it comes to student want you to lose your trainof renovation and updating of don't hesitate to look at the government work. thought," and, then she the campuses proposals added, right and wrong and how it Those are to be in After spending three years" as if to make certain her point A&T State University, the by Tuesday affects other people Marshall's hands under previous SGA wasclear,"Theydidn't:ome up largest of the other Black (students?). and, if all the dormitories co- administrations in various and kiss Kelvin Buncom's schools, is slated toreceive $14 Marshall began to quote operate; the coed visitation ban capacities, she has gained first hand." million, said McCorkle. from the policies of coed- experience realizing will be lifted on Thursday, hand the McCorkle said she has The monies will be spent on visitation when he was problems according to Marshall. ofthe university and encountered administrators "the renovation of the library, interrupted by students avenues to go about solving that openly wince once they the classroom buildings, (See Procedures, Page 2) them find out she is head of the educational equipment and SGA other major projects." It's frustrating,-" but At least $1.2 million will be McCorkle shrugs the sexism spent on the revamping of University Takes Broad View off as a strategic ploy designed Scott Hall,_- an almost to cause her to "lose the legendary structure that battle." houses nearly 1000 male A&T State University's and director of international train paraprofessionals to The university is always residents increased involvement in programs. "We have assist farmers there. plotting and scheming to stop McCorkle wants a "unified international programs is established linkages, contracts ￿Three A&T faculty anyone who is getting close to student body." paying rich dividends for the and relationships with a members will be leaving next uncovering wrongdoings going "It's pretty hard fighting univeristy's development, number of developing nations. week for a second tour in on within the university. The for students when you don't according to the "professor These are mutually Tanzania to assist small administration is not beyond know what they want," she who heads that program. beneficial." fafmers with technology and covert activity, she said. said. "We feel that a university is Among the recent marketing problems. "They look at your September 29th will be supposed to take a broad view international activity The university recently weakness," McCorkle nationally recognized as Black of the world," said Dr. sponsored by the university developed a new program in explained, "and then devise College Day and McCorkle is William Reed, associate dean Two A&T faculty members the master's program in different tacticsto stop you." issuing a plea to all instructors of. the School of Agriculture left for Tanzania last month to (See 400, Page 2) A&T's problems are diverse (See Black, Page 5) Page 2 The A&T Register Friday September 5, 1980

Parential Concern Bans Coed Visitation Rights

By Andrew McCorkle listened closely as he spoke Women being physically "One girl was on the hall of abused, and men taking her dorm," he explained,"A showers in female dorms are a group of men entered on the few of the reasons coed hall and one of them said visitation has been indefinitely something to her." suspended said Dr. Jesse E. A verbal argument ensued Marshall Wednesday night in and ended in the girl's being Curtis Hall. injured. Marshall told a jammed "The man struck her in the lobby that a crackdown was mouth," said Marshall, "and essential and that many knocked out three of her parents were concerned about teeth." the safety of their daughters He said coed visitation will be on campus. abolished until "halls can couple of Aggiettes a tree game of backgammon.(Photo by Jackie) In what he called an provide proof that coed A relax under with a "emergency" situation, visitation can be carried out Marshall pleaded for the with violation." cooperation of male students "If we have problems on to stamp out the "physical campus, let them be in other abuse" of their female areas not coed visitation." 400Foreign Students On Campus counterparts Student Government If dorm counselors or other Association vice president (Continued From Page 1) technology Right now A&T officials establish "physical Clarke Baldwin accompanied is also agricultural economics and at A&T have involved in a Title presence" of the opposite sex Marshall on his tour. ￿Officials had XII rural sociology to improve the recent program to an a dorm room then both Baldwin chastized students discussions with anti-famine in university's strength in program designed parties will be suspended from for the practice of leaving officials of Southern Africa to assist development economics. and the developing the university. If one of the trays on cafeteria tables. He Carribean about nations in ￿Three educational becoming more parties "is not a student on also asked for greater student international involvement. self-sufficient specialists spent much of the in then he will be concern and empathy for the Reed said A&T is also feeding themselves and to campus, past summer in two improve trespassing," cafeteria workers. providing education for many their overall quality charged with African nations, familiarizing "There are people's mothers students and faculty members warned Marshall. themselves with manpower of life. "One of our goals, there be in there bussing tables," he from developing nations. Marshall said will and research needs. said Reed, "is to enhance our agents not said. "We graduated from "We have approximately capability to to who are recently conducted a be able high school physically but ￿A&T 400 international students on necessarily dorm officials special two-year program to transfer technology to the of mentally our minds are still the campus now," he said, who will have the task train 15 Nigerians in building developing countries." enforcing the no coed there." "including a large contingent Reed to visitation policy. from the Middle East." himself came A&T from Coed visitation will resume He noted that Dr. Abeodu a career in international development on an individual dorm basis Yearbook Staff Holds Jones, a sociologist and with the U.S. specialist, State Department. He when a viable coed policy, educational spent serve of written by students and their Interest Meeting last year on the A&T campus as dean the School of First visiting Agriculture, going on dorm counselors, is approved as a teacher, and the before leave with of Men, Col.William past summer, an agricultural the U.S. Assistance by Dean The Goode.said Marshall. By Trudy Johnson first Ayantee Yearbook economist from St. Lucia in Program in Ghana. staff meeting was held the Carribean taught Marshall cited an array of "I'm glad to see all of you here. He returned to A&T in Tuesday, August 26, at 8 p.m. According to policy violations and gross interested in working with the Reed, A&T 1959, then left two years at the yearbook office in the faculty members misconduct by "either 1980-81 Ayantee, but keep in have been later to serve Togo. He Student Union Room 210. in later students or nonstudents" mind that producing a involved in international served in Nigeria for many projects since occurring in both male and yearbook requires Along with the executive the 1950s. More years before retiring form staff, than a dozen of had female dorms. hardwork...yet attendance of approximately 75 them have government service four years this experience Marshall had been traveling the first meeting is no students attended this ago to assume the position at introductory meeting. "I think that the reason around campus to various indication of who is actually for A&T. His wife, Mattye, is According this international dormsand his voice was weak, willing to work with us," said to Snow, involvement director of the African prospective members be is the fact that we have persons he said. However the crowd Shelia Snow, editor-in-chief. will Heritage Center at A&T. interviewed at a later meeting. on our faculty who can Letters will be sent to all about contribute and who are Correction upcoming sessions or notices interested," he said will be posted throughout the COLLEGE Because of circumstances beyond our control pictures of Dr. campus Procedures Henry Cameron and Boyd S. Taylor appeared incorrectly in the A workshop is scheduled for STUDENTS "Dowdy Appoints New Administrators" story published Saturday, September 6, from Request More August 26, 1980. We are sorry for any inconvience that may 9-12 a.m. and the final Improve your occured. Security have selection of staff members will Measures grades! be notified. (Continued From Page l) "You don't need a lot of The improved Send $1.00 for your experience work with us, procedures to suggested 306-page, research paper I'm not knocking it-but it briefly were requests for ;more catalog. All academic (previous experience) will not security, a subjects. check-iri system, help you if you not willing no illegal are trespassing to work," said Robert Clark, and so forth. Collegiate Research Other items of associate editor. interest were P.O. Box 25097H the discussion Other executive staff of Homecoming Los Angeles, Ca. 90025 shows which members are Sibon Cherry, were still in the making; managing editor; Carolyn fall break has been I changed but a date has not Enclosed is $1.00. Coble, head typist; Vera | Please rush the catalog. been set as of yet; Hatfield, business manager; and Name admission to Anthony Johnson, the Winston- Address_ Salem State | photographer; and Ms Game is free with an Dorothy Bailey, faculty activity sticker on the Dr. Henry Cameron Boyd S. Taylor j State Zip advisor student I.D. card. Friday September 5, 1980 The A&T Register Page 3

Journal Entry By Tony Moore

Cross-country touring appears to have been the summer's Past-time, or at least as has been exhibited by many of the Atlantic Records' recording artists. The Spinners, who are celebrating twenty-five years of making music, are currently in the midst of a massive headlining U.S. tour and also enjoying phenomenal success with the hit single, "Cupid Medley." It was taken from the LP, "Love Trippin" which was produced by Michael Zaeger for Love- Zaeger Productions. The Spinners consist of Henry Fambrough, Billy Henderson, Pervis Jackson, Bobbie Smith and John Gil Scott-Heron Edwards (the newest member who has filled in for ill members since 1975 and replaced Philipe Wynn in 1977). They have been with Atlantic since 1972, having been awarded by the Record Industry To Open GSO Association of America (RIAA) five gold albums and Hinderas Season seven gold singles including the recent "Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl." By Tony just eight years Fellowships Another Michael production, Moore old. By the Zaeger "Working," When the Greensboro time she was twelve, she had Twice the State Department which was written by Denny Rendell and Sandy Symphony Orchestra opens performed with the Grieg has selected her to act as an Linzer (of "Native New Yorker" fame), was recently for its 1980-81 season later this Concerto with the Cleveland American Cultural certified gold by the RIAA for U.S. sales in excess of month, it will be joined by the Women's Symphony. Since 1,000,000 (one million) units. internationally acclaimed that time, she has performed pianist The Manhattan Transfer began a mammoth Natalie Hinderas. with virtually every major She will be featured in the symphony through out headlining U.S. tour schedule on August 6 in the San opening concert of the United States. She has Diego, California. It is scheduled to run until early Symphony's new season on appeared in recitals September. The group's current album on the Tuesday, September 23, at through out the World and Atlantic label, "Extensions," which was released in 8:15 p.m. in the Greensboro with orchestras. Her concert November 1979, yielded the hit singles "Twilight Coliseum War Memorial tours include Europe, Asia Zone" and "Nothin' you can do about It." Auditorium. and Africa. The graduate Thirteen-year-old angelic Stacy Lattisaw's album, A&T Music She is a of the Department and its chairman, Oberlin Conservatory of "Let me be your angel," j talked s a much about (and Dr. Ted McDaniel, will host a Music and has studied at the bought ) item in R&B and pop circles. reception in honor of Julliard School of Music in Released on the Cotillion label (an Atlantic Hinderas. It will be held in the New York and the Natalie Hinderas Records distribution), the first single from the LP, commons area of Williams Philadelphia Conservatory. "Dynamite!" faired well on R&B and Disco listings. Cafeteria. The reception is by Hinderas has traveled under Ambassador A second single from the "Angel" album, the title invitation only. the Leventritt banner She is a professor of piano Natalie Hinderas, a native performing with major U.S. Temple University in track, is also fairing well on national surveys. of Oberlin, Ohio, was born symphonies and was a Philadelphia, where she The album was produced under the care and into a gifted and musical recipient of the John Hay currently resides. She serves •genius of Atlantic recording artist, Narada Michael family. She was a child Whitney, Julius Rosenwald on the Pennsylvania Council Walden, who co-wrote all the songs on the LP. prodigy offering her first full and Martha Baired on the Arts, the Music length recital when she was Rockefeller Scholarships and (See Hinderas, Page 6) Gil Scott-Heron, Articulate Black Spokesman

Ever since the early 1970's, biggest hit single, the committed to having us trust "The poetry included Featured are performances of when Gil Scott-Heron, with cautionary "Angel Dust." Gil our instincts and take lessons represents the most requested, such classic Scott-Heron collaborator Brian Jackson, feels so strongly about the from history. He asks us to best received and most pieces as "Bicentennial Blues" first started to put his song- dangers of the drug that he see." This is a very special appropriate selections for this and "We Beg Your Pardon," poems on record, he has been also recorded public service album. Ballard continues, time in all our lives." (See Gil, Page 6) recognized as one of the most messages on the topic for significant and articulate radio Black spokesmen to emerge in No matter what the political WELCOM SCHOOL SPECIAL this decade. Angry when and social climate of the times, circumstances demand anger, there is always need for the sensitive and compassionate, outspoken voice. For an artist with an alert sense of history with the courage of principle, Ccuu/e£ and immediate experience, with the command of language Scott-Heron, with Jackson and creative integrity to write and the Midnight Band, has boldly andperform his work FRESHEST ICE CREAM made music that explodes with with the passion that the energy and feeling. His most words deserve. Gil Scott- recent Arista album, "Secrets" Heron is such a voice. As The Ice Cream Factory® continued in that tradition, Audreen Ballard writes in the 4520 West Market St. exploring issues and emotions notes to The Mind of Gil ARSHMELLOW Greensboro, N.C. 27407 that confirmed his reputation Scott-Heron, "Gil has spent SUNOAES -with coupon- 852-6404 as a major composer- most of his life unmasking the coupon expires 9/30/80 musician, and yielding his Lone Ranger...he is Poge 4 The A&T Register Friday September 5, 1980 Write A Little Letter For the "mad-as-hell, ain't-gonna-take-it-no more" crowd, this plea is just for you. Many times one submits an article to The Register and wonders why it never made print. The most frequent form is that of the 'letter to-the-editor.' There are certain formalities that govern the acceptance of these letters. In accordance with ou policies and the updated model taken from the Scholastic Editor Magazine there are certain guideline for letters. Because the main objective of The A&T Register is to serve the campus and community with current issues, it is our policy to promptly publish all letters to the editor. Priority will be given to those letters received by the Monday and Thursday 5 p.m. deadline and letters written by students and employees of the university or outsiders who address issues that directly concern the university. There are no limitations on subject matter. However, priority will be given to letters dealing with Not Sufficient Grounds current issues and campus developments. It is also preferred that letters be oriented to issues as opposed to personalities. The editor has the right to reject letters that border By Michael Fairley on being libelous, obscene or in extreme poor taste. Many students are unhappy about gie men are not stricken by this The staff will not alter the wording or meaning of a the edict handed down by the ad- sickness, but as a result, the majority letter. However, it reserves the right to correct abolishing errors spelling,Punctuation, grammar and edit the letter ministration co-ed visita- has to suffer because of the of tion until further notice. though a errors according to news style. Even the of the unconcerned. young lady was brutally problems afflicting Most importantly, all letters should be signed and beaten in her The our academic dormitory, some students feel this survival should be foremost on our the authorship known to the editors. If the writer assault was not sufficient grounds to agenda. There is no need to create wishes his/her name be left off upon publication and warrant cancellation of this privilege. our ills. inscription inserted such as "name withheld at the other crises to accent current No matter how cruel or harsh the ad- Hopefully, a system of visitation be request of the writer" or "name on file at the will ministration's position may seem, it please newspaper office." All information is considered devised that will the administra- was necessary and certainly a long time But confidential and will not be disclosed without the tion. until certain members of the coming. When young ladies permission of the author-provided that the letter is in cannot campus community learn to respect take a shower without being watched by not libelousnorjeopardizes the newspaper. their neighbors, the administration will males, something is dreadfully wrong monitor us with hawkish Editors have the final authority to determine which continue to with that man's mentality. and how many letters to publish. eyes. None of our action will go uncen- It is comforting know that all Ag- sored So Aggies, let's hear from you!! to The A&TRegister Save Black Colleges Published twice weekly during the school year by students of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. To receive The A&T Register, please send $8.50f or one year or Bv Trudy Johnson $16 for two years to The A&T Register, Box E-25 Greensboro, North Carolina, 27411 to cover mailing and handling costs. Black colleges need to be saved from the following address: Black College merging the of the Black institution Day '80, 1501 Broadway, Suite 2014, Editor-in-Chief ...Richard B. Steele into the white institution. New York, New York 10036. The News Editor Michael Fairley Debbie an Allen, actress who was T-shirts are $5.00 plus .50 with three Associate News Editor Trudy Johnson featured in the Broadway hit show . weeks allowed for delivery. Managing Editor ; .Thomas Harris "West Side Story" has been promoting Order Business/Ad Manager William J. Love Black hair care products-Dark and blanks may be obtained fom Sports Editor Raymond Moody Lovely brand. the August-September edition of the Black Collegian Production Manager Eric Ireland She supports the Project '80 Magazine, on page thirty-eight. Head Typist Tracey Galmon Coalition For Black Colleges also Entertainment Editor Tony Moore The offical day for Black College '80 You do not have to purchase a Chief Photographer Harold Tyson is Monday, September 29 which entails T-shirt to join the cause to save Black Circulation Manager Alice Wall a march and rally in Washington, DC. colleges but what you do today affects Distribution Manager Howard Love III To further emphasize interest, Black the future of the black college [Advisor % Mrs. Loreno M. Marrow College '80 T-shirts may be ordered at tomorrow

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Disco in Moore Gym Friday, Sept. 5, from 9:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. Sponsored by A&T's sophomore class to raise funds for the coming year. $.75 with an A&T ID and $1.00 for other students. Tutoring Sessions for the National Teacher Exam and the Graduate Record Exam will oe held twice every week throughout the academic year on Monday and Tuesday from 5 - 6 p.m. in Crosby Hall, Room 201. The sessions began Tuesday, September 2. These tutoring sessions are sponsored by the English Department and are conducted by Prof. Robert' Billy Higgins, Jr. (manager of Campus Cleaners) returns an article of clothing to Connie Levine (Mondays) and Prof. Marquerite Porter Ferguson. (Photo by Tyson) (Tuesdays). For further information, call Prof. Levine or Prof. Porter at 379-7485. There will be a meeting for persons interested in joining the A&T Register Staff at 8:30 p.m. Mon., SGA, Students Support Rally Sept. 8. The meeting will be held in the Register office located on Nocho Street. There will be a meeting concerning Freshman class By Tony Moore N.O.B.U.C.S. Historian, Band. Three winners will be elections and Sophomore and Junior class positions SGA members an interested Preston Barnes; and WNAA chosen students appeared in front of personality, Ron that need to be filled. The meeting will be held on radio "Miss Black College Day Williams Cafeteria Thursday Pinchback who announced 'oO" and her court will be Mon., Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union, evening, Sept. 4, in an effort that on his program selected from the pool of Room 218. The campaign begins at midnight on to evoke interest and support "Kaleidoscope". a Black College Queens. Sept. 8. All interested persons are encouraged to for the Black College Day "N.O.B.U.C.S. Update" According to an article attend. March and Rally. would be featured. The show appearing in the Any student interested in the Prosecution or the The event will take place in airs at 9:00 a.m. Mon. through August/September issue of Monday, Fri. Defensive Councils that have not been interviewed Wash., D.C. on Black Collegian by renown, Sept. 29. Eacher speaker chose to journalist, Tony Brown, "the please by the Attorney General's office, come Room Introductory inspiration emphasize the, importance of rally will feature scholars, civil 216 Memorial Student Union before 5:00 p.m. was spawned by SGA the preservation of the 107 rights leaders, students and Tuesday, Sept. 9. president, Pam McCorkle. predominately Black opinion leaders who are Gil Scott-Heron will appear in Harrison Also endeavoring to induce the institutions in the U.S.; the experts on the historical value Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. students on Black College Day revitalization of interest in the of Black colleges and th° Secretary, traditionally According to members of the SGA, student tickets were SGA Press Black Schools; details of the respective Aubrey Eatmon; Special and the need to draw attention and exceed desegregation plans should not 50 cents. assistant to the president, to the threat to theircontinued governmental funding.." All ladies interested in competing for the crown of Bobby Hopkins; acting existence Miss Alpha Phi Alpha are asked to contact any president of the National At the march and rally to be Black College member Fraternity. Organization of Black held during Black College Day Unify All members of the Judicial Branch of the Student University and College Month (September)' marching To Government please be present at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Students (N.O.B.U.C.S.), bands from the 107 Campuses Kenny Miller; last year's predominately Black colleges Room of the Memorial (Continued From Page 1) Sept. 9, in 212 Student Union Secretary of Male Housing, will be competing for the title organizational structure meeting. to "cancel classes on that for an Promptness Norman Jones; last year's of Black College Day '80 Monday" and then she added is highly recommended!!! "at least not give any tests." All members of the three Student Courts "Black College Day is an (Residence Hall Council, Student Judiciary Council, Disc Promotes Rice effort to unify the campus for and The Student Supreme Court) please be present one common goal: 'the and on time Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 8:00 p,m. in Room preservation of Black US Air Force Captain Colleges.' 212 of the Memorial Union. The activation of the " She is appealing to the Black year Student Courts for the 1980-81 school will be the George M. Rice the Captain Rice received a businesses in the area for degree central topic son of Mr. & Mrs. Rice of 209 Bachelor of Science in financial support in sending a Burtner Street in Greensboro, Business Adminstration from caravan of busses to There will be a meeting for all men and women has been promoted to the North Carolina Agricultural Washington, D.C. for the interested in' pledging Pershing Rifles/Pershing Captain in the U.S. and Technical State University rally. Force at a special 1975 Angels Thursday night at 8 o'clock in Campbell Hall. Air in and has earned a "If a church wants to ceremony by Brigadier Supply of Science degree Master in donate a bus or two, that Center (DISCi in Northeast Management from Central would be fine," she laughed Philadelphia, where Rice is a Michigan University. while fanning herself with a MILLS BARBEQUE branch chief in the Center's He was commissioned in the yellow legal pad. Contracting & CAFETERIA Directorate of United States Air Force in Only the fourth female and Production. 1975 and has served in a president SGA history, the 1905 East Market St. in DISC is a key field activity variety of interesting Mt. Holly, NC native said she Greensboro. N.C. 27406 of the Defense Logistics assignments at Williams AFB, did learn some things from her 275-8975,373-9997 Agency and purchases, some Arizona, Wright Patterson male predecessors. 800,000 different industrial AFB, Ohio, and aboard the f7-10 pm Discount To "I don't want to reveal what M-Th 10% hardware items at the rate of U.S. Coast Cutter Southwind. will make me explode," she Friday 7-2 am All Studepts $1 million Rice currently per day for all Captain said, referring to her dealings Sat. 8-12 ,. Circle' We... Deliver branches of the U.S. Armed resides at 198 Thunder with the administration. "I - Forces around the world. Bensalem, in Pennsylvania. have to remain monotone." Page 6 The A&T Register Friday September 5, 1980 Gil Scott-Heron Explores Outlet Thorugh Music (Continued From Page 3) and newer stories like "The Scott-Heron eventually finger on Black frustration "Lady Day and John Is," and South Carolina (including the New Deal" and "Jose went to Lincoln University, and fury, political corruption "The Bottle", which deals stunningly prophetic Campos Torres." where he met Brian Jackson. and repression, as well as on with alcoholism and became "Johannesburg", which he Although Scott-Heron They've been working the unity and heritage of his his first chart hit. It has since sang on Saturday Night, chooses to communicate together since 1969, and in people. On pieces like "The become the Midnight Band's hosted by Richard Pryor),."It's primarily through his music he 1970 were; the nucleus of a Revolution Will Not Be trademark performance in Your World" a double album has also explored, and group called Black & Blues. Televised" and "H20gate concert. that material, Bridges,"Secrets" continues to explore, other Within the next few years Blues" (on which he recounted Upon signing with Arista and The Mind of Gil Scott- media and educational outlets there came a series of albums five years of American crimes Records as one of the first acts Heron, which is both a to get his message across. At for Flying Dutchman and and called for Nixon's ouster; to be brought to the new label, departure—being his first age 19. he published his first Strata-East that called the piece is included also on Scott-Heron's music started to spoken-word LP for Arista— novel"TheVulture." Another attention to an important new The Mind ofGii Scott-Heron), reach a wide pop, jazz and and a continuation. novel followed, The Nigger clarion voice: Small Talk on he named names, got to the R&B' audience. To date, he Factory" and a volume of 125th and Lenox, Pieces of a nub of a problem directly and has recorded six albums for By making LPs like Secrets poems, Small Talk at 125th Man, Free Will, Winter in deloquently. Other songs Arista, First Minute of a New and The Mind of Gil Scott- and Lenox. America. Scott-Heron had his from this period included Day, From South Africa to Heron, Scott-Heron sees himself as continuing in the spirit of an ages-old Black heritage. "The African Griot was the person they put Alex Student Manages Cleaning Service Haley in contact with when he arrived in Gambia to find out about the history of that area By Michael Fairley need for this type service," cleaners days after deposit or they will A dry cleaners has recently ,"said Higgins. "Anywhere Higgins said he did not have to be claimed at the main and those people. That opened on campus to serve there is a demand there is an know how much business the office on 815 West Florida experience in terms of the oral entrepreneur Street students, faculty members and who will find a campus branch would receive tradition has transferred employees The way to supply that demand." through a lot of different of A&T. because many people wash In an attempt to acquaint is located on the first Higgins said prices ,at the times and spaces. It's a gift' in :leaners their own clothes. But he also the university with this campus branch are about 20 service, terms of way to floor of the student union, said summer is the slow season Higgins a use the per cent less at said the first 25 occupying the area once used than those the for dry cleaners and that ,an^ge. "In this case, it s a gift by the university print shop. main office. Despite the business would increase in customers on Tuesday, discount business that helps US a11 to- see The cleaners is the has been winter due to the type of September 9, will receive a contemP°>-ary society, its brainchild of Billy Higgins, a slow since the campus branch garments worn half-price discount on cleanins senior business administration opened on August 18, but campus The cleaners offers services. The cleaners is open dangers and possibilities, major from Hamlet, NC. Higgins attributes this to lack a two day service but clothes Monday through Friday through the very perceptive Higgins said the campus from of public knowledge about the must be picked up within ten 10 am to 5:30 pm. mind's eye of Gil Scott-Heron. :leaners is a branch of Florida Street Cleaners, which he currently manages. Having been interested in business since his youth, Higgins said a friend told him Florida Street Cleaners was for sale and he decided to see "I'm doubling if he could manage it and gain more experience. "Because I am a student, in addition to being a business major, I could easily see the mychances

Hinderas Oberlin for success." Trustee Adding Army ROTC to your college education can double your chances too. Regardless of your chosen major, Army ROTC training magnifies your (Continued From Page 3) total learning experience. -Training that helps you develop into Committee of the National a leader, as well as a manager of money Endowment for Arts, and a and materials. It develops your self- Trustee of Oberlin College. confidence and decision-malting abilities. Recently, she had conferred And gives you the skills and knowledge you can use anywhere. upon honorary In college. In the her an military. And in civilian life. Doctorate of Music by Army ROTC provides scholarship Swathmore College in opportunities and financial assistance Pennsylvania too. But, most importantly, Army ROTC Having built a reputation lets you graduate with both a college for pioneering the Music degree and a commission in today's of Army, including the Army Reserve and Black classical artists in this National Guard. country, Hinderas often So come out ahead by enrolling in. includes works of Black Army ROTC. For more information composers in her recital contact: programs Her record album, "Natalie Hinderas Plays Music by Black Composers", has been ARMY ROTC the object of critical acclaim for several years It is DOUBLES YOUR CHANCES FOR SUCCESS. available on Desto Records Friday September 5. 1980 The A&T Register Paqe The 7 Sports Report

By Raymond Moody

N.C.-A&T's football team has been practicing hard in preparation for its. 1980 opening game against Winston-Salem State. The contest is scheduled for September 13 in Winston-Salem. A&T head coach Jim McKinley would like to start the season off with a victory, especially since A&T hasn't won a game since the seventh game of the 1979 season, when it, trounced Howard University 29-0.

For the first time in a number of A&T's A week before the big game and the Aggies appear "razor sharp." (Photo by Tyson) football team failed to win two games in a row. There were too many problems A&T had to adjust to. Injuries were occuring at least every game. MEAC And with its depth problem, A&T struggled and Promises Competition limped to a 4-6-1 record. fans are asking themselves this Many A&T By Raymond Moody juniors Archie Jones and Mike Aggie graduate Glen Inman. question: The season "How good is the team going to be this 1980 football in Solomon. Jones gained 813 If there's a weak spot in the year?" The question deserves a lot of considering. the MEAC promises to be the yards rushing, while Solomon lineup, it's in the secondary. But I'm an Aggie ton to the very end. I have most competive race in the picked up 685 yards. All-MEAC safety, Eric history of the conference. Defensively, confidence that J ,m McKinley and his staff the Rattlers are Westbrook is the only Coach In past years, S.C. State has hurting in the front line, will put together an impressive year. A&T may not returning starter in the dominated football play in the having lost two excellent defensive backfield. win the conference crown, but it will >rovide S.C. conference. A&T and Morgan players to graduation. The Bethune-Cookman is State and Florida A&M with some stiff competition. State have supplied the linebacking corps is strong and coming off a 6-5 season, but Bulldogs with the most the leader of the group is Tom the Wildcats have 17returning Whenever the San Francisco 49ers or the New competition although S.C. Childs, who had 70 tackles in starters along with some great York Giants are playing on television this year, State has won the 1979. depth. In 1979, the offense out watch for former Aggie football stars Dwaine Board championship five of the N.C. A&T will attempt to rushed for 2,059 yards and last six years. But with the after and George Small. regroup a 4-6-1- record in passed for 880 yards. addition of Florida A&M and 1979. The Aggies had injury The deep at Board is impressing West Coast fans with his Wildcats are so Bethune-Cookman to the problems and their lack of thequarterbackposition that San Francisco aggressive style of play. conference, S.C. State's depth was too much for Coach last year's starter Pete Lang management was so confident in Board that they chances ofwinning the title are Jim McKinley's club to will be moved to widereceiver, traded former All-Pro defensive end Cedrick slimmer overcome Tyrone Beverly has been the this writer Hardman. Barring injury, Board will become the This is way A&T's offense looks good switched to defense, and Herb sees the final season: 1. S.C. on paper. Roland Myers, leader of the 49ers defense in the future. who Wright will probably move to State 2. Florida A&M 3. N.C. is the leading candidate for the tight end. Kenny McMillan, a A&T 4. Bethune-Cookman 5. starting quarterback position, transfer from the University of as secure as Board's. George Small's status isn't Howard 6. Delaware St. threw for 499 yards on 26 Miami, is the leading He hasn't officially made the team, but things Now for a rundown on all completions and four candidate aquarterback.but good for the Raeford, N.C, native. six MEAC teams: S.C. State touchdowns, and also rushed will get a strong challenge Small, who originally tried out with the Pittsburgh'' is a solid, well-coached team. for an additional 242 yards, from David Jones. The entire It has been the most consistent scoring Steelers before going to the Giants, hai been three more offensive line returns along team in the history of the touchdowns last year. shifted from the offensive line to defensive tackle. with the three top receivers. MEAC. It has five ALL- William Watson will see plenty The Wildcats will score many Two Winston-Salem State former athletes have MEAC first team players back of action at quarterback,this points in 1980. been signed by their respective clubs. from an 8-3 season; offensive year. Watson went 23-50-4 for Defensively linemen Leroy Robinson (T), 389 yards and four the Wildcats return starting Runningback Timmy Newsome, according to Edwin Bailey (G), and Larry touchdowns. William Pitts all linebackers. They are Lem Perry (6-4,235), Dallas Cowboy epoch Tom Landry, has made the Warren (C), running back and Charlie Sutton give A&T Chris Ragland and linebacker Albert Washington, and Cowboys. The Cowboys cut six-year veteran the conference's best outside- Angelo King. inside rushing attack. Senior Curtis Norton. Charles Laidlaw which undoubtedly Riggins (6-5,250) fullback Scott means The Bulldogs were hit hard starters Billy Mims (6-5,225) at will lead a charge Newsome will be kept on the 1980 roster. by graduation in the defensive tight end, and wide receiver from the end spot but Reggie Gaines, a 6-8 forward whoaveragedover line, Coach Bill Davis has Frank Carr, tied for the team along with Rod McGahee, and enough good people to form 22 points a game during his college career, has leadership with 18 receptions. tackles Booler Reese (6-7,240), signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. Gaines will be another awesome line. S.C. On the Aggie offensive line, and Bobby Thomas. Gordon the 76ers' camp, which begins State's defensive front wall Mike West (6-5,260) returns as Sunken and Roger Jackson trying out at rookie will team consist of John Alford the Aggies only first return in the secondary, which September 8. (6-2,240) and Dwayne Jackson offensive player from 1979. appears to be the Wildcats' (6-5,250) at. the tackles and A&T's defense appears to only weak spot. Intramural football should be beginning soon. ends Zack Grate (6-3.220) and be in excellent shape, and it The intramural program is under the quidance of Robert Geathers (6-7,265). will be anchored by a huge Howard University may be William Sheffield, who has been dedicating his Florida A&M enters the front wall. Gerry Green the most improved football 1980 campaign with another (6-3,240), services to A&T's students for about six years. James Williams team in the MEAC. In 1979, outstanding football team. In (6-8,20), Leon Byrd (6-4,245) Howard had young Getting back to intramural football, students a team 1979, Florida A&M defeated and Randall Ponder (6-6,250) that lost some close games. If for this year. The should be preparing up-coming such prominent teams as form the A&T "fearsome its youngsters have matured, defending intramural football champions are'the' Grambling (25-7), Rhode foursome". The linebacking football coach Floyd Keith Kappas. Last year, the Kappas broke Son-of-Sam's Island (16-6), and Southern crew is small but aggressive. may have the Bison pulling four-year reign as champions. It's going to take a University (18-6). Charles Hester and Frankie some upsets in 1980. team The Rattlers will be led by Chesson return, but A&T good, well-organized to dethrone them. (See Wilson, Page 8) leading rushers in 1979 in must find someone to replace Page 8 The A&T Register Friday September 5, 1980 MEAC Draft To Produce Professionals

By Raymond Moody Delaware State has a speedy NFL. Eddrick Johnson is a outstanding blocker who scouts taking a second look at The Mid-Eastern Athletic runningback in Anthony massive 6-3, 265 pound native caught 18 passes for 190 yards him. Conference isn't famous for Beamon. Beamon gained 631 of Tampa, Florida. Johnson and four touchdowns in 1979, A&T receives the services of its production of professional yards on 157 carries and five may be big, but he usually while making the All-MEAC's Norton Majors (6-4, 250) this football players, but in 1980 touchdowns in 1979. The pros surprises the opposition with second team. Defensively, the year. Majors transferred from the conference has more love Beamon's speed, but his quickness and Aggies have three professional Maryland-Eastern Shore. He they're talented players, and the 1981 cautious about his size overpowering strength. Only candidates. Defensive back possesses good speed and his (5-11, 180). one professional football draft pro-prospect is on the Eric Westbrook was an All- size and experience make him The A&M should have numerous MEAC Florida Rattlers Rattler defense and that's MEAC performer in 1979. a prospect for some have four professional defensive stars being drafted. back Gifford Westbrook intercepted three professional team next yeai Bethune-Cookman, one of prospects on their team just Ramsey, who made one ofthe passes, while playing the run two new members to the waiting for the football draft. 1979 All-American teams. { from his safety spot to The S.C. State Bulldogs MEAC, has two linemen that Bobby Hawkins (WR) was the Ramsey was credited with 82, perfection. Gerry Green, a have a couple of offensive* professional scouts are Rattlers' top pass receiver in tackles, which was second best 6-3, 240 pound four-year linemen who are two-year drooling over. The Wildcats 1979 with 15 catches for 304 on a tough Florida A&M starter, has been a dependable MEAC first team performers.. yards. Sammy defense have two giants in the Quarterback defensive performer for A&T. Leroy Robinson (6-4, 240) is a Knight an N.C. offensive tackle Reggie Battles is all-round athlete A&T has one offensive; Green doesn't have the quick and mobile tackle who is not pro-material at performer and defensive end Booker his who may wind up overpowering strength or the capable of playing with any current position. But experts in 1981 Reese. Battles, a 6-7, 245 the NFL draft. At 6-5. exceptional quickness that college team in the country.' believe Knight 225 pounds pound native of Jacksonville, has the speed Billy Mims has the most professional linemen Edwin Bailey (6-4, 260) is the and to perfect Florida, is a big. man who has durability become a tools for a professional possess, but Green's desire MEAC's premier offensive top-flight excellent speed and great wide-receiver in the tight-end. He's an and attitude have many pro lineman. upper body strength. Reese, listed at 6-7, 240, is fast off the ball and is an excellent defender against the rush.

Wilson Lends Bison As Cut Cla Quarterback (Continued From Page 7) Ronald Wilson is the leader on offense at the quarterback slot. In 1979, Wilson completed 38 passes for 607 yards. The strongest unit on the team is the offensive line where four starters return. On defense, the Bison Traditional Colorado Seahawk lostsome "Classic I key personnel in the ■ I line, but three starters return J in the secondary, which should J give opposing quarterback headaches. Howard's kicking game should be the MEAC's best with Howard Wall performing all the duties. Last year Wall connected on 23 of 25 extra points, made 10 of 22 field ■ goals, and averaged 36.0 yards Starlight M Bouquet Petite Unique on 61 punts. J P 1 1 The Delaware State Hornets think they're ready to challenge for - the championship. Their strength Next Week will be in the running game, which produced 1,413 yards Pick your favorite ArtCarved class ring. Cut it out. CUT your ties with the past during our "Great Keep it with for a while. and 14 touchdowns last year. you Get an idea what it's Ring Exchange!" Trading your old 10K gold high like to own the ring that says, Anthony Beamon was the "I did it!" school ring for a new ArtCarved college ring could Then, next week, have the genuine article team's leader, gaining fitted save you as much as $90. 631 by. the ArtCarved representative visiting campus. yards o 157 catches and five CUT the cost of a or For one week only, you'll have our newest section traditional contemporary quarterback Siladium ring to just $74.95 a special touchdowns. The of ring styles to choose from and a specialist — ArtCarved "Ring Week" discount up $20. spot is being contested by Rod who will make sure the fit is perfect.— Plus, there to Lester and Sam Warren. will be some incredible ArtCarved offers to cut the CUT a smashing figure with a women's class ring Lester is the position's leading cost of your class ring . . from our exciting new "Designer Diamond Collec- candidate. In 1979 he threw . tion." for 365 yards on 26 Any way you completions cut it, next week is the best week to select your ArtCarved class ring! Defensively, the Hornets are hurting in the line. But their linebacking crew is so strong they may go into a 3-4 alignment. RINGS SYMBOLIZING The Hornets aren't ready . . . YOUR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE. for the MEAC championship, Sept. 10,11,12 10-3:30 Student Union but they may pull off an upset or two. Deposit required. MasterCharge or VISA accepted Lobby © ArtCarved College Rings