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&T graduate died in 1986 s ace shuttle exvlosion For 11th time, Aggies honor McNair's memory: He reached for the stars

By JaimeeCanty man who dabbled in various arts. He StaffWriter wasa karate teacher with a fifth degree black belt, and was awarded the AAU Karate Gold Medal in 1976,along with Years after the tragic acci- five other regional championships. At dent that took his life, Aggies gath- onepoint in his life, he almost decided ered together to pay tribute to to turn his skills as a jazz saxophonist Ronald McNair in the building into his career. He also enjoyed cook- named after him. Before an overflow ing, boxing and football. Not surpris- crowd of students and faculty, ingly, wasmany things to many people. Cheryl McNair, his widow, spoke He married Cheryl Moore McNair and about the astronaut on January 28, fathered two children, Reginald and the anniversary of the space shuttle Joy Eleven years afterhis death,Cheryl Challenger's ill-fated ending. still travels the country, spreading her Ronald McNair was born to husband's message of determination. Carl and Pearl McNair on October On January 28, the anniversary 21,1950 in Lake City S.C. As a child, of McNair's death in the explosion of he excelled in school and had a thirst the space shuttle Challenger, North for learning. CarolinaA&T took the timeto celebrate McNair graduated from his accomplishments. It was the 11th A&T in 1971 with a B.S. in Physics, service of its kind, and was held in the and was awarded an honorary auditorium of McNairHall. His former doctorate in 1978. After finishing as professors, North Carolina state legis- an undergraduate at A&T, he earned lator William Martin and Greensboro a doctorate at Massachusetts city councilwoman Yvonne Johnson Institute of Technology. At MIT, his were among those paying tribute. experimentation with laserradiation Martin left listeners with this and molecular gases was helpful to thought: "Itis not acalamity to die with understanding the molecule. dreams unfulfilled; it is a calamity to When NASA was looking die without dreams." for astronauts, McNair took the Even before his death, McNair challenge/After a year of training had received one of thehighest honors and evaluation, he was given the a citizen can receive. He was awarded duty of mission specialist for future with a key to the city. space flights. He and a crew spent In McNair's absence, his name eight days in space in February of still lives on. The Ronald E. McNair 1984 on his first mission as a flight program helps low-income minority specialist. see McNair, page 3 McNair was a Renaissance Ronald McNair graduatedfrom North Carolina A&T in 1971

Freedom rings again on King day Campus News 2-3 By Kevin Sturdivant means something more than a day off bring us as a nation closer to- toAfrican-Americans. Editorials 4-5 Features and Entertainment Editor JasonL. Powell, gether to examine our differ- a 20-year-old sophomore from Laurel ences and find solutions to Features 2-3,6 Hill, said, "Itis a dayof peace and har- those, oris it another excuse to Letter to the Editor If someone wereto tellyou that mony. A day you should get toknow our differences you had a polarize and Sports paid vacation day, would somebody that you never met before, build more fences between us? over you gripe the name of the day? no matter whatrace they are." New Most people would Hampshire, readily take a day For most African-Americans known as the Granite State, Editorials/Columns off from work without thinking twice the very nature of the day is a time for does not observe about the of now Dr. David Gaines name the day. If fact, it all tounify. A timewhen everyone can as such. New stands to reason that King's holiday Brian Holloway many Americans come to together on one accord and, as the sate in don't Hampshire is only know the importance of most of Dr. King said, "Let freedom ring." the country that does not ob- the holidays that NOTE: Since the December 12th issue the nation observes. In 1986, when the day was serve Dr. King Day. Instead Veterans Day means something special a was delivered after the majority of the made federal holiday, many Ameri- New Hampshire observes, left for to veterans that most Americans can't students the holiday break, we cans had mixed feelings. But inher- "Civil Rights Day." Some resi- are distributing thatissue aswell as this understand. The same could be said ently the message of thecountry'slaw- dents of the state feel that issue together. with Memorial Labor no Day, Day and makers wasthat we should finally pay one person is big enough to en- most especially Martin Luther King homage to not only the man, but also Be sure topick up your copy of the De- compass civil rights. Joseph cember 12th Day. his message of peace and unity. issue, too. But The A&T Register Staff Martin Luther King Day does the celebration of Dr. King Day see King, page 3 Aggie wants to make his mark world-wide

By Nichole Rose munity by teaching less fortunate Staff Writer Malik is a Southeastern five semesters children and the homeless. The idea, Transportation Center Scholarship Graduate school is just one he says, is to expose those people to recipient and a student research as- of Malik's future plans. He also opportunities that they don't have Khalid Malik was named sistant at North Carolina A&T. He would like to own and operatea glo- everyday access to. after the great Muslim general also received the 1993-94 Gate City bal distribution center, and ulti- Malik born in Elmira, Khalid was Ibn Walid, and his future Alumni Chapter Scholarship, and mately retire from that industry and N.Y., and spent his formative years plans are worthy of his name has made theDean's List forthe past giveback tohis family and his com- in New Orleans before moving to Greensboro five years ago. He is the fourth oldest child ofa family of 12,and draws much of Murphy's 'Metro' continues his his motivation fromhis family. Serv- ing as a role model for his brothers and sistersis crucial, he said,because resurrection on the silver screen if they see how farhe has come, and where he is going, they may do the with a By Kevin Sturdivant was in full same - little patience. makeup for the role of Murphy says ofhis attraction to the Malik plans to graduate Feature and Entertainment Editor Sherman director Klump," Carter role. with honors in International Affairs explains. "It to was very odd say the "I thought it was a fantastic and Transportation/Logistics Man- Eddie Murphy is Scott least, seeing him dressed as a 400- idea. The character is somebody agement. He would like to land a Roper, a fast talking, wise-cracking pound man,replete with a few extra who by the very nature ofhis job has challenging position with the oppor- hostage negotiator whose unortho- chins. His transformation was un- to adapt himself to different situa- tunity for career advancement, uti- dox but winning ways make him the cannybut once I sawhis eyes, I knew tions. Each time he's in a different lize his education experience San Francisco Police Department's it was him. and top arbitrator. predicament, in very subtle ways communication skills in the field of "After my initial shock," he's sort of a different character, in international But even his silver tongue Carter continues, "we went transportation. on to the sense that he's trying to connect International economic can'tchange his fortune when heand have a great meeting, sharing a lot rookie SWAT team with the person he's negotiating principles are similar to domestic sharp-shooter of the same ideas about the 'Metro' with." Kevin McCall, played by Michael forms of carriage, he said, but its script. I also discovered that Eddie In addition to ob- Rapaport, come face to face with a Murphy's ownership patterns, processes and is a very sensitive, very thoughtful vious and comic psychotic killer in a lethal renowned gifts, di- procedures and governmentpolicies game of man who has a very strong sense of rector Carter hadalways cat and mouse, in sensed that are often different. Touchstone Pic- himself and a deep perspective on had tures latest release "Metro." Murphy the makings of a good The need forpeople withhis life in general. I was excited at the dramatic actor. When "Metro" director Tho- skills, he says, can only increase. prospect of working with Eddie on "This seemed to be a script mas Carterfirst metwith Murphy to this subject." Businesses today view markets as discuss the that would allowEddie to exhibithis global rather than domestic, he says, possibility of working One of themost popular ac- dramatic together, the skills as well as his come- and the international transportation two-timeEmmy Award tors on the planet, Murphy was in- dic skills," winning director hardly recognized Carter says. system is being called upon to move terested in doing a film that was a "It's astory about a the actor who had gainedworldwide cop who ever increasing quantities of goods little edgier and at the same timehad is constantly put situations where popularity for his performances on in among the countries of the world. humorlike some ofhis earlier action he has to on "Saturday Night Live" and be fast his feet in order More and more businesses in some movies to crisis of the most avert situations. Mix that up are expanding their operations into successful films of the "I'ma comedian at the core, with Eddie's past decade. quick wit and sharp the international sector,he said, and so I try to interject humor into ev- tongue, and you've a this "I went tomeet Eddie on the that got fast-paced requires them to establish logis- erything I'm doing - even ifit's cop drama that takes the audience tics systems set of "The Nutty Professor/ and he something that's kind toprovide the products of serious," on a great ride." and services demanded. A&T students take the time to lend a hand, show they care

By Toy Parker lies in the Piedmont. Sylvia Akers, another A&T fice worthwhile Writer Staff senior, works with the Greensboro Urban Minis- "Sure, I lose a lot of sleep staying up late, try. trying to finish homework on the days I spend Urban Moreand more North Carolina Ministry's stated mission is to "ex- my afternoons with the Ministry," Akers said. A&T stu- press God's love for brothers dents are doingmore community hurting and sisters "But it's worth seeing families get back on their service through- in the Greater Greensboro area." out the Piedmont this school year. Through finan- feet and hearing how appreciative they are for a cial support and donations of time and other re- second Sharon Brown, a senior communications chance on life." major, is just sources, the Ministry provides food, shelter and Brown agrees one example. She works with chil- clothing to needy families. dren and adolescents at the Black Child Develop- "I know the importance and need for "It's a greatprogram," Akers said. "It of- more black role models in our ment Institute in Greensboro through a program fers communities," called Each One, Reach hopeand the opportunity for spiritual growth Brown said. "I am helping children believe in One. and God's love to bless The program is a multifaceted fortunate families that themselves and their dreams." academic need help the most." and cultural enrichment program designed to im- Students interested in serving their com- prove the academic performance and Community involvement takes a lot of munities through other programs can contact skills of chil- time from students' schedules. dren who are considered academically at risk. But knowing that James Toon at Room 105 of the Student Union or they are helping others with life makes the sacri- "I love working with the children in the by calling 334-7777. program," Brown said. "Each One, Reach One is designed toimprove the self-esteem ofparticipat- ing children through role models like myself, Agriculture neglected in technical world other mentors and cultural enrichment activities. By Schwanda "It gives these children the hope that Rountree it even originates. Food is YJriter shipped from all over someone really cares." Staff the world, not even going to the wholesalers, he "There are also programs for adoles- said. cents," Brown continued. "The Adolescent Con- "You cannot eat a microchip," said As the world grows from Dr. nection is a peer leadership, street outreach pro- technological Muhammad about this new technological future. gram that gives a comprehensive training pro- advances, oneman reminds Aggies that this isalso "The web is a trap." an agricultural university. gram for adolescents. We help mold the minds of Dr. Muhammad said there will be a cash- Dr. Ridgely Abdul Mu'minMuhammad, the young andredirect theminds of the olderchil- less society coming. This new world order is just dren who may have gone astray. national farm directorof Islam, spoke to students another way to track where at people are and what "It's a good feeling." North Carolina A&T State University on Jan. they do. Microchips are even in 16in McNair Auditorium. automobiles now The adolescent training addresses sub- for satellites to keep an eye on for "Big Brother," stance abuse prevention, teen pregnancy preven- "Do for selfor die a slave," a popular say- he said. tion, sexually ing around A&T, was said by Dr. Muhammad as transmitted diseases such as AIDS Providing the essentials for oneself is a and HIV, negotiation skills, decision-making he stressed the need forAfrican Americans topro- necessity to survive in the duce for future and A&T can skills,conflict resolution and skills to modify and themselves. help with its agricultural programs. In the past, farmers own eliminate risky behavior. grew their food The lecture was part of the Third Thurs- Other students are and traded with their friends and neighbors; to- reaching out to fami- day Lecture Series and was supported by the Pan day, people purchase foodand donotknow where Hellenic Council. Working hard, looking good and growing, A&T models set their sights on Spring fashion show By Kia Hale for the spring fashion show, and is in the Staff Writer process Members practice Mondays and Wednes- of putting out its second annual Men & Women days from 9 to 11p.m. of and Saturdays from 10a.m. Mo-Del Unique calendars. until 2 p.m., and no practice is The spring semester is off complete without and running. The group performs two big fashion pushups, sit-ups and a brisk mile run. As students tryto getback intothe swing of shows each one things year at Homecoming and one Mo-Del Unique has had success - not to mention their classes campus the - some tak- - organiza- during spring and both have been big hits ing its shows to another level. The last show, tions are recruiting old and new members for withstudents. There- for is, however, more to Mo-Del starters, was held at Carolina Theater rather than upcoming activities. Unique than meets the eye. its usual site at Harrison Auditorium on the cam- North Carolina A&T State University's The group traveled to an annual model- modeling pus ofA&T for Homecoming. troupe,Mo-Del Unique, may have got- ing competition last year at Shaw University, tak- Wintry ten the jump on everyone special effects enhanced the fur else. By having open ing second place behind the host school. It also scene, and a auditions for new fun-filled after party capped things members at the end of last se- will participate in designers' shows and will be off.The left mester, the only question unanswered is: Can this group came back raring to go. featured in hair showsheld in Durham. be topped? Mo-Del Unique, headed by president Behind the bodies that Mo-Del Shannon Unique Ask any member and you'll get a unani- Godfrey, already has begun practicing finds worth showing off lies rigorous training. mous YES! King fromfront McQuaid, editor-in-chief of The county offices were still open and is "intentional,racist and Union Leader of separatist." Manchester, said, "I conducted business as usual on the On A&T's campus, some think Civil students Rights Day is bigger than holiday. This fact got some state and have similar sentiments. Martin Luther I King. And think local members of the NAACP in- "Itreally makes you wonder there's been a strong sentiment in volved to find out why. The results why," said Erica Adams, this state since presidents a 21-year- of the stat- of their findings are not known at old senior from Greensboro. "It al- ure of George time. What's Washington and this most makes it seem like nothing's a FREE Abraham Lincoln have been rel- This fact brings interesting changed." T-shirt? egated to President's Day which feelings to - is light about the entire sub- Maybe, as the saying goes, atrumped-up, maae-up holiday we ject. Dr. King's daughter Bernice, "the more things A FREE T-shirt and don't see - change, the more why one individual in civil said the rejection oftheKing holiday they stay the same." rights deserves a day unto himself." $1000 Some African-Americans feel McNair the exact opposite. Don Wilson, fromfront Credit Card fund-raisersfor a 20-year-old junior from studentsattend graduate school.The to achieve." fraternities, sororities & groups Del., Wilmington, said that King McNair Doctoral Program gives stu- Any campus organization can "wasn't just Civil McNair's wife, Cheryl, was Rights - he was dents financial support for tuition, the speaker raise up to $1000 by earning also represented the for the event. She shared nonviolent travel and academic research, and with the audience a whopping movement. He started a speech that her something benefits mechanical and chemical husband intended A&T $5.00A/ISA bigger than the U.S. for students, and the Civil engineering students as well as but did not live to Rights movement." read. In that application. NASA. speech, McNair warned: "The Isn't it interesting how calm Sidney Bryson, a McNair winds of comfort don't always blow Call 1-800-932-0528 people can see the same thing two Ph.D. fellow, thanked McNair for your way. You'll sometimes find ext. 65 differentways (just like Veterans and "daring to be different and for set- Veteran's yourself engulfed in turbulence and Day)? ting the standard beyond the stars." confusion." this Qualified callers receive FREE Though problem may Dr. Gilbert Casterlow, a The seem to be one that doesn't speech went on to dis- T-shirt affect this friend and classmate of McNair, cuss the other hurdles that region, we need to take acloser look. McNair spoke about McNair as a person. He faced on his way to greatness. There are counties within North remembered McNair's dreams and Carolina that don't Through it all, again and again, came observe Martin "his desire to achieve beyond all lev- the point that one know Luther King Day. Davidson must that County els ofachievement." He and McNair he or she is "good enough." and Randolph County are two. Good practiced karate together, and he enough to take on Although these challenges and counties ad- said thatMcNair "was blazing a trail, good enough to see them here to the name ofthe holiday, both through. and doing everything that he could Good enough to aim for the stars.

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Cokec offl YOUR 2550We: Tyvola Road, Charlotte, N( 282/7 SUCCESS Coltec Industries After the break-in: Thieves leave lessons, but never learn them

By Brian Holloway Editor-in-Chief Ebonics has dominated conversations throughout the United States. Mostblack people are disgusted with the whole notion, WE HfNE m while some whites and a few blacks keep telling us we are missing the true meaning. Saturday night someone was shot after CoMMl/NlCfflfe the Bethune-Cookman-N.C A&T game. Before the shooting incident a fight occurred which may have led to tragedy. But one of the oldest crimes ever is still robbery. There has been a rash ofrobberies around campus lately, butit really doesn't /a /|Y ffl'siet* LM&J&bE matter to most people unless it happens to them. Speaking of happening to them, I was one of those thems. As I left my apartment complex on Wednesday in November I still had friends, a loving family, and most of my possessions were in place. When I returned I was delighted to know that I still had friends and a loving family. Because my possessions within a span of six hours now belonged to someone else. As Students look for permanent respect my roommate approached me with a puzzled look on his face as if he had seen extra parking spaces on campus. Dear Student Body, NC 27411, no later than February 14,1997.The I started to ask him what was bothering The Psychology Club at North Carolina letters will then be forwarded to the NAACP him, but I just wanted torelax and play "NBA Agricultural and Technical State University is and the Charleston County School Board. You Shootout" on his Sony Playstation. He told me soliciting your participation in a letter writing may direct all questions or comments via e-mail something that might prohibit me from playing campaign in an effort to raise your conscious- to: [email protected]. Or you may "NBA Shootout." ness on the issue of intellectual, emotional and contact other members of ourSpecial Project According to Thomas, my roommate, social welfare of our children. Committee through correspondence c/o The we had been robbed. Not that I was doubting Recently, in Charleston, SC, a 46-year- Psychology Club. Additional correspondence him, but he had to be lying because my carhad old white, first-year kindergarten school teacher can be sent to Mary Ward c/o North Charleston just been broken intoin January. As I ignored wrote on the face of a black girl named Nina NAACP, 1454 Westway Drive, Charleston, SC his warning thatmost of our possessions had Campbell. The writing, "where are my glasses?" 29412. Tomorrow's leaders, our children, appreciate been stolen, I wrestled with mybooks and was done with a permanent marker. The your involvment. briefcase incident occured because the child had not As I stepped over the threshold there worn her glasses to school. The teacher in Thank you, was no stereo on the left side of the wall, the question, Ms. Adelsflugel, has been reinstated Latoya Williams, Darryl Hills, Joseph Rucker, Playstation was no longer on top of the televi- after a period of leave without pay and will Jr., Tami Graves Arnetra Shaw, Lavondra Pye sion, and also missing from the top of the undergo sensitivity training. In wake of this television set was his VCR. emotional issue, we must focus on the sense of In the kitchen the microwave had been security and stability in an environment condu- lifted from the position ithad occupied for six cive to learning for our children. In an effort to The A&T Register Staff months, but to my surprise they left the washer show our commitment, concern and expectation and dryer(don't get any ideas). Unfortunately for a standard of excellence as well as respect Edit Board formyself, Istill had to go upstairs and witness we deserve Editor-in-Chief ...Brian Holloway Editor. what evil deed they had done to me. We hope that you will take an active Managing Ronda White News Editor. VCR, alarm clock, television, and power part in his mission. We are asking that those Raychon Holt Features Editor. .Kevin Sturdivant cord gone, but that wasn't my biggest concern concerned parties express their feelings by Sports Editor. Wendy Wilson at the time.I usually keep my pants on of writing to the Charleston School Board top County Copy Editor. ....Towanda Leach the shelf closet, In an in my but when I looked up attempt to presenta united front, we ask Production Manager. David Gaines that you forward letters to The Psychology see Holloway, page 5 Art Director. Dameon Williams Club, NCA&TSU, 301 Gibbs Hall, Greensboro, Advertising Manager. Dorcia Kelley Business Manager. ...Chad McKelvey Photo Editor. ...Ariadne TheA&T Register University DeGarr Newspaper Distribution Manager. Archie Clark is a studentproduced publication under the Editorial Poll directionof the of Department Speech, Sta Writers Communications and Theatre Arts, Dr. Linda Editorialviews and letters submitted to the editor Canty, Tracey Clay, Kia Florence Callahan, Chairperson, and Mr. Brian expressed are those of the Jaimee Hale, respective writers and Josephine Kerr, Toy Parker, Tomlin, faculty advisor, at: do not reflect the of the North Nichole Rose, produced necessarily opinions Schwanda Rountree CarolinaA&T State University nor that of North Carolina Agricultural &Technical TheA&TRegister staffas a whole. State University Advisemen 1601 East MarketStreet Brian Tomlin Box E25 Polk Greensboro, NC 27411-1200 (910) 334-7700 The A&T Register staffclaims no responsibility for [email protected] informationin advertisements, nor does the staff endorse the advertisements found in this paper. It is distributed free to all students, faculty and staffmembers All offices are located within The" Register House located on Nocho Street. No Pains, No Gaines Reminiscing the sacrifices made for our existence today

By David Gaines We have a rich history as African On Oct. 19,1973, five of nine dormito- Production Manager Americans. Here at North Carolina A&T State ries voted for the first time to allow coed University, our history is just as rich. visitation. There was a two-day secret ballot While some On the heels of Cosby's son's death, rummaging through old voting process held in which Aggies stormed A&T Register here in OJ's verdict, the controversy about the misun- newspapers the 100-year- the polling stations. old Register Housebegging for derstood Ebonics and that song called "Bill," we some attention The five lucky dormitories were Hol- and renovations like Old Bluford, I found an enter Black History Month almost on a sad note. land Hall, Morrison Hall, Scott Halls, Senior interesting storyI'm sure surprise of We have been through a lot as a people since will many Dormitory and Gibbs Hall. The remaining true shipped over here, but let us not allow the you Aggies. dormitories that didnot get coed was Cooper haunting past discourage us from progressing Hall, Curtis Hall, High Rise (later called Barbee Hall) and Vanstory Hall. into the future. In the Nov. 9,1968 issue, there read a The future offers great opportunities headline, "Dowdy Proposes Black Store, Stu- and expectations for our people. We just have to dent 'Blow' Money Needed." Apparently, Seriously, though, let's travel back to take advantage of them. Simultaneously, we President Lewis C. Dowdy met with the AOOP Feb. 1,1960, where freshmen Ezell Blair, David must latch on to our past, though. every month to "chat." On Oct. 24, he "pre- Richmond, Franklin McCain and Joseph McNeil Like televisions of the mid-century, the sented ideas and proposals for the beautifica- made history. I'm going to wrap-up my column Internet has taken households by storm. Isn't it tion of the campus, betterment of educational with an excerpt from the actual article written ironic how we can utilize this technological instruction for the students, and other specifics about the Woolworth Sit-in that Monday invention to learn more about our prehistoric concerned with the Aggie family," as writtenby morning. But first, I'd like to remind Aggies you past? Barbara Joyner. have to pay your dues to get anywhere in this "The Book," http://www.blackhistory.com, Continuing, Dowdy suggested some- world. You have to suffer defeat to understand is a web site that will take you through an thing I feel is still possible, but only if we can the sweetness of victory. You have to give to get. inspiring tour ofAfrican-American culture and pull together as that Aggie family. I mean, like my momma used to warn in history words, images and sounds. There's His first proposal was to ask students to me about this life, "No Pains, No Gaines." also "Boynton's Calender" for day-to-day black participate in investing some of the money they at history facts http://www.global-image.com/ "blow" in the construction of an all-black Blair: I'd like a cup of coffee, please boyn ton/calendar. grocery store in which blacks have sole owner- Waitress: I'm sorry. We don't serve Anthony Cohen, a black historian and ship and control. Now that's an ideaI welcome colored here author, has set up a website dedicated to the almost 30 years later. Harris Teeter just doesn't Blair: I beg to disagree with you. You paths of the underground railroad at http:// seem to be lookin' outfor me. justfinished serving me at a counter only two www.npca.org/walk.html. "Middle Passages Inc." But Dowdy wasn't finished. feet away from here. documents the journey of slavery to freedom He next suggested the poolbehind the Waitress: Negroes eat at the other end and the millions of lives lost in the process at Memorial Student Union be enlarged to 10 Blair: What do you mean? This is a http://middlepassages.com. times its size. This could provide "ice skating in public place, isn't it? If it isn't then why don't the winter." Interesting. you sell membership cards? If you do that, then He also Looking for something a bit more up- suggested finding a place for a I'll understand this is a private concern. hall accessible for to-date? No problem. Try "Netnoir," dining students going to Waitress: Well, you won't get any http:// classes near Barnes and www.netnoir.com, "The Black WorldToday," Merrick who do not servicehere! http://www.tbiot.com, or "AfricaOnline," have time to go to the dining facilities near After this conversation, said Blair, the http:// Graham and Hodgin Halls. Two cafes? www.africaonline.co.ke. And for the beautiful waitress left them and went to the other end of sisters: http://wwiv.netdiva.com/isisplus.html. Dowdy presented to the Board of the counter. Trustees what he Though trained by the colonel of the called "My Exciting Five Immediately following this conversa- Years," a report which chicken industry in my fast food I do not showed the percentage of tion, however, he stated a Negro girl, a helper of days, Ph. D's on campus had claim to be a gourmet chef. When I do dabble increased from 25 % to the counter, confronted them, saying, "You are 40%. Copies of this was asked to be with arecipe or two, why not try out African report stupid, ignorant! You're dumb! That's why we recipes at http://www.sas.iipenn.edu/ placed in Bluford Library. can't get anywhere today. You know you are African__StudieslMiscellan\jlAfrican_Recipes.html. supposed to eat at the other end..." ...The next morning, Tuesday, a group Coming to town this month will be Kirk As I read on, I learned Dowdy had been of approximately 20 students- Franklin and his instant-recognizable gospel elected secretary of the Council ofPresidents, including the a freshmen initiators of the demonstration- music. For those who can't seem to get enough, group composed of the chief executives from 99 returned and took seats at the counter. try http://tnario.chaz.com/GMHF or http:// major state universities and land grant institu- They entered the store at www.gospelweb.com. tions in the United States and Puerto Rico. 10:30am and remained throughout the day. They were The Internet is endless! After a year as secretary, though, he had not served, the waitress that a The A&T Register Online is even coming! the honor of serving as the president of the stating "it's store regulation- a custom." Look for that in the next issue or flyers planned body, the first "Negro" to do so Blair stated that the demonstration was to be posted soon. Did I hear an Aggie Pride!? originally planned for two three weeks, My column has already found a home Moving along, let's visit 1973. Many of or but that now, "We're are to on the web. Want toread more "No Pains, No us were just years away from life. This next preparing continue to sit for as long as necessary- until we're Gaines" columns found in the A&T Register? Try piece of information may have helpedbrought served." http://w3.ncat.edu/~gainesd/npng.html. you here. I said, did I hear an Aggie Pride!?

Holloway from page 4 there were no pants there. My first reactionwas article of clothing they wanted was a $150 pieces (if they didn't take those also), and to throwmy hand on my chest like Redd Foxx; leather jacket. Boy, am I lucky ... the robbers of rebuild yourself bigger and better than you the only difference was I felt like I could have my car took everything that was not attached. were before. When it's done that way, the had a real heart attack. By the way they got all the phones as predators don't seem to come around as much so we I had to come to the realization thatI well, had to go to the store to call the Any suggestion, comments or story After the call I would have to come to A&T in the same black police. to the cops, had to call my ideas you have please E-Mail me: faded pants for weeks. Because I didn't have mother, whohad just gone through cancer [email protected]. classes on Tuesday and Thursday perhaps surgery. Then I called my minister, hoping he people would not notice that all my pants could pray for their souls, or pray that I don't seemed to look alike (Ya right, this is A&T we're gethold of them. Men/Women earn $480 weekly assem- Now that I have had two talking about). months to bling circuit boards/electronic I had felt forsaken in January after reflect, I hope robbing our apartment was worth being robbed, but in the spirit of Ebonics this it. We seem to be getting back on our feet, but components at home. time I felt forsooken. Why me? I'm sure the people like that seem to stay in the same Experience unnecessary, will train. thieves were saying: Why not you? situation they're in because they refuse to learn Immediate openings In my rage and anger I didnot notice anything. in your local area. the bottom of my closet, where my pants had So to all of you who have been robbed Call 1-520-680-7891 been thrown to thefloor. I was fortunate on campus lately, believe that me I understand your extension C200 the robbers didn't like Levis. The only nice pain. But the best solution is to pick up the comes Home Again, takes Coliseum crowd back to good old days

By Brian Holloway they were of the other two He has a number ofhits that he could not Editor-in-Chief Blackstreet, in their designer jackets and sing because the show belonged to the New Edi- shiny black shoes, seemed to have asmuch trouble tion reunion. It took the group about an hour to Since 1983 New Edition has been one of getting the crowd going as 702. get on the stage. When everyone woke they the up, most noticeable groups in rhythm & blues. Fortunately for Blackstreet they had more awoke to a big screen in front of the stage. Ronnie DeVoe, , , popular songs than 702, and eventually got the It showed snippets of the groups old vid- and Ricky Bell were a constant on crowd of 18,000 involved. Blackstreet did a good eos, videos like "Mr. Telephone Man," the "My Se- R&B billboard charts with hits like "Candy job of keeping Teddy Riley from singing, allow- cret," "," and "Candy Girl." The Girl," "Mr. Telephone Man," and "Is This The ing him to do what he does best and that is make group's backdrop, a one-sided house End." the music. complete with steps and a balcony, was a good In 1987 Bobby Brown left the group for a Riley, during the groups' song "Joy," did addition to their routine. solo career, but the group kept coming out with a tremendous job playing the keyboard. He liter- The group started out with a cut from hits. With the group down to four, they recorded ally made the keyboard talk. The groupconcluded their new album "Home Again." Their dance "Count Me Out," which continued to give the their performance with their No. 1 hit "No steps were great, and when the group broke up group his status as one of the top groups in the Diggity" to perform their own songs, it seemed as if BBD country. Itreally didn't get the reception at the had the biggest response. 1988 In New Edition added the silky start, but when the group went into the remix The groupreunited with the original five smooth voice of to the mix, and re- version, which is a re-make of Michael Jackson's members of the group sitting as if they were on corded one more album before the group split. song "Billie Jean," thecrowd got excited. Perhaps the Oprah Winfrey show. They reminisced on the With the solo careers high on the charts, because the group started to point at the crowd, "good old days," and then they sang old ballets the public awaited the reunion. In 1996the group and point their head towards the crowd with a from the past, giving the 21-30 year-olds a chance came back together, on and January 17they came rhythmic movement,reminiscent of the great MJ. torecollect on where they were when the songs to the Greensboro Coliseum totake us back to the The next act was Keith Sweat. As The were released days of "" and "Cool It Now." Coliseum became dark, Sweat yelled out The show also included Whitney Hous- New Edition brought along with them "GREENSBORO" - but he sounded like Jed ton, who came out and waved to the crowd. The Electra Sweat, artist Keith MCA's Blackstreet, and Clampett from the Beverly Hillbillies. exhausted began to walk outbefore New Edition 's 702. The concert started with702, which That was probably Sweat's only mistake finished their last song. Perhaps 2 took the a.m. time about 702 seconds for them to get off the of the evening. Sweat did an outstanding job of meant that the show had ran a little too long. stage. going back to his first album with the hit "Make Overall theNew Edition reunionconcert The 10 performed un- Biv group two It Last Forever," and he brought the crowd up to here in Greensboro went well. It gave people a known songs, and their hit "Steelo." The audience date with "Twisted." Sweat's show was excellent, chance to go back, and New Edition a chance re- seemed more acceptable of thepopular song than and he really deserves his own show. live the moments thatmade them successful. Aggie returning next ear with high ho es Beasley bides his time, waits to bounce back By Brian Holloway Mitchell a chance to gainexperience Beasley is lifting weights to Editor-in-Chief Despite the Aggies' depth, strengthen his leg and playing pick- Beasley was prepared to play this up games withhis teammates to im- season. He practiced with the team prove on his game. Like his other teammates for two weeks before deciding to sit "Tarik and some of these Credit Thursday night, TarikBeasley wasin Card fundraisers out. other guys went through some ad- for fraternities, Corbett Sports Center dribbling a sororities "Every time I worked outit versity last year," Thomas said. "It's & groups. Any campus basketball. Unlike his teammates, would me bother or begin to swell," good that we've gotten off toa good organization can however, in a raise Beasley was dressed he said. "Coach said it was up to me start this year, and he'shad a chance up to $1000 sweater, by earning burgundy jeans, and a gold to get a second opinion. to recover as well. a whopping $5.00/ a necklace with basketball halfway "I went back to my doctor "This time we'll give Tarik VISA application. through a net. in New Jersey, and he told me it an opportunity to learn how to get Call 1-800-932-0528 ext. 65 last lead- Beasley, season's would be better for me to take the othersinvolved. We really feel he can Qualified callers receive ing scorer, has not been able to play year off and give my leg a chance to become a better defensive FREE T-SHIRT. the player as entire season because of a non- heal properly. well as a good passer." athletic leg injury suffered over the "We wanted the decision to summer. be up to Tarik and his family," Tho- Beasley received a medical mas said. "It's going to work out for red-shirt and will return to the the best for Tarik if he takes advan- Aggies' lineup next season. tage. It gives him another year of "For Tarikitmight be a good school and a chance to get a degree thing he's not playing this year," at the end of next year. Aggie coach Roy Thomas said. "It "Also it gives us achance to might make him more focused. I have another senior on next year's think it's going to make him work a team. This year wealready have five little harder and make him not take seniors." life or basketball for granted." Without Beasley this season Beasley will return to be a theAggies are 9-6, 7-2 in theMEAC, leader for an Aggie team that will and they are tied with South Caro- lose five players. lina State for the conference lead. "It's been rough for me sit- Beasley could return to an ting out," Beasley said. "I was sup- Aggie team coming off its 17thcon- posed to be a team leader this year, ference championship. With key but sitting out is just going to help pla rs like Jonathan Richmond, me Jame Urev and Dexter Cannon re I'm working with coacl urniner Beasl 11 be a great ac lifting weights and everything, sc dition :o the roster when I'm back next year I should be "I'm going to take this year healthy and use it to become stronger and a Thomas rotates about 11 better player," Beasley said. "I'm players, which means it would have watching the players on the court been tough to add an additional and imagining myself in the same player to the rotation. The absence situations. I'mlearning from some of gives players like Torrey Tucker, theirmistakes and ofcourse some of Maurice Chambers and Tony the good things they're doing." Powell Mclntvre sink key shots A&T takes pair of wild wins from Wildcats

By Wendy Wilson Vinek Blanding made a layup to bring Sports Editor Bethune within one with three minutes left. Af- ter several timeouts, turnovers and blocked shots, Mclntyre was fouled on the way to the basket. ATTENTION: The action in Corbett Sports Arena was With the pressure on, she hit both shots, more explosive than a Die Hard movie on Feb. 1. finishing with 17points. A last-ditch three-point Those in attendance were treated to a double attempt by the Wildcats went wild and the Lady header of buzzerbeaters, one competition climax- Aggies celebrated their second straight win at ing twice with two buzzer beaters. The Lady home. DOLEMITE Aggies defeated Bethune-Cookman 54-51. The Nisha Watson added 13 points and The Story of Rudy Ray Moore Aggie men defeated the Wildcats, 86-85. Halima Cotwright scored 12for the Lady Aggies. The hilarious new book "This defeat hurt them [Bethune- Nikisha Moffett led the Lady Wildcats Cookman] more than our defeat in Florida (81- with 12points and Cheryl Dickson and Blanding 61)," said head coach Roy Thompson. both scored 10points each. Both teams shot the lights out. Bethune shot 62 percent from behind the three point arc Free CatalogAvailable and A&T shot 44 percent. Bethune's total field COMING SOON: goal percentage was 60. Both teams shot 67 per- cent from the line. Awesome Records Alayup by Marcus Williams brought the Send your love an A&T Register PO Box 793 Aggies within one (74-73) with 23 seconds left in Valentine Dedication. Clinton, SC 29325 regulation. Lonnie Mincey's twofree throws with Do not let or her open the 10 seconds appeared to have sealed the victory him next for the Wildcats -butWilliams had other plans in issue and not see your dying love mind. displayed among the others!!! "The Blackest Record Company In The World" With four seconds left, he made one of thebiggest shots ofhis career, a three-pointerthat sent the game into overtime tied 76-76. "Percentage-wise, I am the one that you want to take the shot," Marcus said. The game had been tight from the open- ing toss, and the overtime period was no differ- ent. Both teams exchanged turnovers, three-point plays, field goals and fouls. The key point hi the game came when Johnathan Richmond was fouled on a three-point attempt. Richmond made all three free throws to put theAggies up 84-83 with 30 seconds left. Two Alistair Henry free throwsput the Wildcats back ontop 85-84,butRichmond pulled upfor another three with seconds left. His shot bounced off the front of therim. A Bethune player had it for a moment, but no longer. Derrick Powell ended up with the ball and put the game-winner on the glass as the buzzer sounded. "I just crashed the boards and was at the right place at the right time," Powell said. Bethune guard Roseki Jackson wasn't so sure Powell's shot beat the clock. "The buzzer call was very, very contro- versial," he said. The Wildcats came in without Mario Miller, who had pulled a hamstring in practice. And by the end of the night, they were without Freddie Cole, who poured in24 points before leav- ing with an ankle injury with eight minutes left in the second half. "I won't make excuses," Bethune coach Tony Shields said. "We came in playing without ourbestand fastest player, MarioMiller. We don't miss anyone. We have players that can play. We have enough talent. Our players must step up. "We came here prepared to play an ag- gressive team. When you come to Corbett, you are not only playing the team, you are playing thehome crowd, the 'Aggie Pride,' and theAggie tradition." Jackson had 21 points for Bediune, shoot- ing 5-for-9 from Wildcats, going five of nine from three-point range. Mincey followed with 15 and Reggie Bellamy and Henry had 10 each. Cannon led the Aggies with 18points, 12 from three-point range. Richmond and Kimani Stewarthad 16each, Shernord Knowlin added 13 and Williams had 10. "We tried to make a statement," Thomp- son said. "If weremain undefeated at home and steal what we can on the road, we will go on for the title. We still have to work hard and put to- gether 40-minute games. Our team is growing with each game. We may not always play smart, but we never quit." In women's action, Latania Mclntyre's two free throws with 20 seconds left sealed a 54- 51 win for A&T. . ft-s Easy .founds are

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