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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]. North Carolina A&T State University THE REGISTER www.ncatregister.com VOLUME 78, NO. 13 Thursday, January 22, 2004 COPYRIGHT© 2004 Nursing Annual receives sleep-out grant draws crowd despite cold By Sharonda Eggleton ByKarema Hardy RegisterPhoto Editor News Reporter/Online Editor On Saturday, 16, while most people N.C. Jan. A&Ts School of Nursingrecently were at home in a warm house the men of received a grant from the department of the Eta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Health and Human Services Center for Fraternity Inc. chose one of the coldest Medicare and Medicaid services to go nights of the year to serve others. towards the cardiovascular research pro- "We want to show that we are not just sit- gram. ting back and watching, but as African- The total amount of the two-year grant American men we are up holding our received was $249,341. The grant will be motto, culture for service and service for dispersed to the program in two segments. humanity and making a difference." said For year, $124,898 of the grant will be Alex Miller the, second international vice- given towards the school of nursing and president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. the second year the remanding $124,443 The fraternity was founded on the cam- will be given towards the school. pus of Howard University on Jan. 9, 1914. "The focus of this program is to prevent Just one year later on the campus of A&T cardiovascular problems amongst African College, the fraternity was chartered as the American," said Dr. Lorna Harris, a pro- first Greek organization on A&T's campus. fessor at the school of nursing. The Sleep Outfor the Homeless is a serv- The program plans to work with parish ice project that was started in 1989 by the nurses and three African American Eta chapter. What started out as a simple churches in the Guilford County commu- project to raise awareness in the communi- nity. ty would in 2000 bring the chapter national "We willbe working with GenesisBaptist recognition, and would become a national- Church, Gethsemane Baptist Church and ly mandated program throughout the fra- Bethel A.M.E church. We will work with ternity the Sharonda Eggleton/Photo church membership as wellas the com- This year's Sleep Out for the Homeless editor munity to inform Members of Phi help them about cardio- went from 10pm Friday until 7 the next Beta Sigma Fraternity collect vascular disease and its causes," Harris items during their annual sleep said. Please see Page out for the home- According to Dr. Harris many health COLD, 2 less. problems are often aggravated through stress. "Stress triggers other mechanisms within your body which can lead to health prob- lems A&T senior including cardiovascular problems. copes with hearing Stress management is necessary to help us to deal with stress and reduce the risk of health problems," Harris said. loss, helping others Dean Patricia Price Lea feels like the understand grant is very important to the school. By Tornetha Baldwin Though Hobbs is deaf she "This grantwik help the school Special to The Register had college to mainstream of nurs- never had any college was dif- ing to increase our research encounters with deaf ferent because every and provide Almeda Hobbs spends her days like culture until university is dif- opportunity for ferent," the A&T senior community outreach," Lea most college students, going to class she was journalism said. and mass communication and working. But the one thing that offered a major said. "Itis a part of our "After being at a mission and will help makes her different is that she goes scholarship university for the us to have a positive effect deaf, I realized that there health services through her day learning and observ- to attend are some locaky changes that to and across the state,"Lea added. ing without hearing. Gallaudet need be made to fur- One of the ther accomodate deaf programs within the school Hobbs was born able to hear things University, a students of nursing that wik the around attending mainstream benefit from grant her, but at the age of 4, things private uni- universities, is the HBCU Health particularly here at A&T," she Promote Alliance. changed when she developed yellow versity for said. The When asked what she Historically Black Cokeges and fever and was diagnosed adventitious- the deaf. would recom- Universities mend for a more (HBCU) Health Promotion ly deaf, which means that she was Hobbs, comfortable env- Alliance Project has a iornment here at A&T Hobbs partnership with born hearing but lost her hearing due described her said, "I N.C. A&T, St. Augustine's Cokege, to medical illness. Hobbs would recommend that all lectures'be Fayetteville State experience as video taped and close University and NCCU Hobbs has always went to pubkc "culture shock." captioned tele- along with the three state visions be used in every class agencies in schools and has always been around "I had never ever been room North Carolina. The Division of "The around deaf because when a video is Medical Mainstream," a word used by people so it was somewhat played I feel Assistance is one of the state weird for offended because I can't agencies that deaf people to describe people that me to start understand are a part of the learning sign language, but what the video is about. project can hear, Hobbs said. it was I also feel "This grantis a of wonderful to be among other that front row part many health serv- "I went to elmentary school and people like me." seating should be avail- ices grants that we sponsor," said high school able in every class and at every uni- Donna with kids that were not After graduating from Gallaudet Robertson, program assistant in deaf. versity event such as plays con- the School It was never hard for me to fit in Hobbs attended S.C. State and of Nursing. with people University certs. I would also appreciate it if because I liked school," before transferring to N.C. Hobbs said. A&T. some professors don't walk behind "Basically coming back from a deaf Please see HOBBS, Page 2 INDEX Hip-Hop fashion Take an early News 2-3 E-Vibes 8-9 earns positive sales. look at A&T Opinion 4-5 Sports 10-11 Page 8 baseball Page 10 2 Campus News January 22. 2004 NEWS BRIEFS Gerima brings COLD Continuedfrom page 1 Bush lays out morning. "This year's sleep out was very suc- campaign Sankofa to A&T cessful. More people stayed through out the night, as well as we also had WASHINGTON out cam- - Laying more support from various organiza- paign themes, President Bush is tions." said Larry Person a member of hailing progress fighting terrorism, the Eta chapter. the economy and recharging helping The men collected non-perishable care. Americans afford health But food items, clothing and monetary Democrats say his election-year State donations before the event, as well as of the Union address underscores how that night. paltry his achievements have been. Person said, "We collected more The morning after he addressed a clothes and food then we normally national television audience and a joint have. This was one of the more suc- session of Congress, Bush was cessful sleep outs that we have had embarking Wednesday on a two-day since I have been a member." swing through Ohio, Arizona and Clothing, food and monetary dona- New Mexico to highlight his job train- tions were distributed to the Urban and ing counterterrorism proposals. Ministries and the battered woman's shelter. Israeli charged "People asked us, how are you going to deal with the weather, but we looked with bribery past that and saw the big picture." said Miller, "The big picture is that there are TEL AVIV, Israel An Israeli busi- - people less fortunate than we are, and nessman was indicted Wednesday on Sharonda Eggleton/Photo editor that we blessed to have what we do of Ariel Sharon with are charges bribing As part of A&T's Lyceum series Wednesday, Jan 14, the black film festival was have." hundreds of thousands of dollars, fur- kicked off with Hake Gerima's "Sankofa." ther compUcating the prime minister's Gerima's inspiration for "Sankofa" came whke in cokege at UCLA. Not wanting clouded legal situation. Analysts said anyone to dictate what he say'd or does Gerima founded Mypheduh Films In cre- the indictment against real-estate ating "Sankofa" Gerima wanted to capture what he felt was our story. developer David Appel increases the "Sankofa" is a moving piece which examines the time of slavery. "Sankofa" is an chances that Sharon may face charges, Akan word that means that one must return to the past in order to move forward. which the Supreme Court has ruled Gerima is. just one of the black film makers in which A&T wik host. The next would compel him to leave office filmmaker in the Lyceum series wik be Juka Dash with "Daughters of the Dust.". pending the outcome of a trial Kerry, Edwards A&T to sponsor rake in money WASHINGTON - The surprise top- two finishes by John Kerry and John Sit-in Breakfast Edwards in Iowa are already paying press senior Sharonda Eggleton/Photoeditor off: Each took in tens of thousands of From a release a fellow at N.C. Central dollars in campaign contributions over On Friday, Jan. 3.0, N.C. A&T wik University. Members of Phi Beta Sigma their Web sites within hours of the sponsor its annual Sit-in Breakfast in For additional information, call (336) braved cold conditions to collect Iowa caucuses. Kerry, Edwards and honor of the four A&T freshmen 334-7800. donations for the homeless. third-place finisher Howard Dean all whose courageous act on February 1, tried to capitalize on Monday's events 1960, enhanced the quakty of kfe for with fund-raising e-mails. They urged minorities in this country. The 44th Sit- donors to give in time to make a dif- in Anniversary Celebration wik be held 6:30 ference in the next big test, New at a.m. in Wilkams Cafeteria. Hampshire's primary next Tuesday The A&T Four/Greensboro Four members, Jibreel Khazan (formerly known as Ezek Blair), Frankkn McCain U.N. may return and Joseph McNek and the late David Richmond son, David Richmond, Jr., to Baghdad wik attend the Sit-in Breakfast. UNITED NATIONS The United At the breakfast, A&T Chancekor Nations is close to backing an James C. Renick wik present the Human American and Iraqi request to deploy Rights Medal winner. This medal is experts who would assess whether Iraq awarded annuaky to recognize an indi- could hold elections by May for a tran- vidual who has endeavored to correct sitional government, UN. diplomats socialinjustice and has significantly con- told The Associated Press. U.N. tributed to the betterment of the world. Secretary-General Kofi Annan received The keynote speaker for the Sit-in the request during a Monday meeting Breakfast wik be Dr. Tyrone R. Baines, with leaders of the U.S.-picked Iraqi Governing Council and the U.S.-led Coalition Provisional Authority. He HOBBS said he supported the idea but reiterat- Continuedfrom page 1 ed that security was a key concern. me or turn their backs to me to write stuff on the board and talk while they Mr. Bill helping are facing the board," she said. In most classes, Hobbs says profes- save swamps sors who are aware that she is hearing impaired take extra measures to make ORLEANS Mr. NEW Bill, the sure that she is properly getting what "Saturday Live" character Night clay she needs to know out of their class from the 1970s whose misadventures by maybe giving her extra time on left be usually him squished, will part tests and also giving her note takers of a campaign aimed at teaching peo- during a lecture. ple how Louisiana is losing its coastal But Hobbs feels that time should be marshesand wish had swamps. "I I a taken out to learn more about her for other quick three-word synopsis it culture as well. than maybe Bill 'Ohh, nooo!!! Mr. says "As a young woman who is hearing - the coastal erosion,'" said Walter impaired I feel very strongly about Williams, Mr. Bill's creator and a native educating others about how to handle of New Orleans. themselves in the presence of a deaf From Associated Press reports. person," she said. January 22, 2004 Campus News 3 Paul Robeson Honor society stamp unveiled accepts inductees By Tamara J. Giles Special to The Register On Nov. 21,2003, more than 300 faculty and students were inducted into the first chapter of PhiKappa Phi Honor Society at N.C. A&T. Students selected to membership include the upper 7.5 percent of last-term jun- iors arid upper 10percent of seniors, along with outstanding graduate students, fac- ulty, professional staff, and alumni. Family, friends and other Aggies gathered in Stallings Ballroom to support their loved ones in this occasion. Dr. Wendell McKenzie, national president of Phi Kappa Phi, gave the installation of the A&T charter and charged all of the inductees with the Phi Kappa Phi mis- sion. "It is a true honor to have Phi Kappa Phi estabkshed on North Carolina A&T's campus and I look to see this program grow every year," said Dr. Peter Meyers, president elect and honors program coordinator. With the help of six charter officers and 18 charter members, A&T has now established the 291 rst chapter of Phi Kappa Phi on its campus. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 and is the nation's oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society. Sharonda Eggleton/Photo editor The new Paul Robeson stamp was unveiled Jan. 21 at A&T in Stallings Ballroom making it the 27th stamp in the Black Heritage Series. Al Sharpton A&T to honor McNair with to visit Greensboro commemorative breakfast From a press release From a press release Humphries, chief executive officer of the The Rev. Alfred "Al" Charles Sharpton Jr.., 2004 presidential candidate will N.C. A&T will sponsor a commemora- National Association for Equal be the recipient of the Alston-Jones International Civil and Human Rights tive celebration in honor of the late astro- Opportunity Award at The Sit-in Movement Inc. 10th Annual Banquet. The banquet will be naut, Dr. Ronald E. McNair. Humphries, a chemist by training, has held 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in the Koury Convention Center. The event is being The commemorative breakfast wik be achieved a distinguished 27 year career as held in celebration of the 44th anniversary of the Sit-in Movement. held 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the president of Florida A&M and Tennessee Active in the civil rights movement since 1970, Sharpton is the founder of Memorial Union - Stalkngs Balkoom. State Universities. the National Youth Movement. In 2001, the human rights activist Jed a hunger This event is free and open to the public. During his nearly 17 year tenure at strike protest after his arrest at the Vieques, Puerto Rico bombing range. The theme of the celebration is The FAMU, he more than doubled enrollment Other award winners include Lt. John Withers, an A&T alumn and a leader Role of HBCUs in Shaping Intellectual while simultaneously raising academic of an all-black convoy in World War II, who violated Army orders to h r Capital by Advancing Women and standards. For additional information young holocaust survivors in his trucking company.He will receive tl Trail /Enorities in Higher Education." The regarding the McNair commemorative Blazer's Award. eynote speaker will -be Dr. Frederick breakfast,- call (336) 334-7792. For additional information, call (336) 274-9199

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Tarah Holland, H±Ltar-in-dhief Chris Wallace, Sports editor Trina Logan, E-Vibes editor Sharonda Eggleton, Photo editor Tiffany S. Jones, Reporter Guest Karina Hardy, Cnline editcar/reporter Kunle Oluwadiya, Business manager Commentary James "Tre" Harris III, Cartoonist Contributors: Patrice Withers, Natasha Rogers, Gregory Bond, Chad Roberts, Brett Harrington, Julius McKinley, Tiffany Poindexter, LaToya Matthews, Adrina Greenlee, Maria Robertson and Najla Lisa Norwood. Cell phone hated, Valerie Nieman,faculty adviser Editorial Policy Editorials reflect the opinions of the A&T Register needed modernism but not necessarily those of the university. Views in guest commentaries and letters to the editor are those of the writer. By Theo Emery veyed felt that inventions had improved Associated Press Writer the quality of their lives. The A&T Register BOSTON Love it. Hate it. Need it. A handy invention _ a two-wayradio _ Box 1601 Market St. - E-25, E. are about their allowed Bob Dillon, 51, and his com- Greensboro, NC 27411 Americans ambivalent sets and the like. They panion Deborah Bleau, 44, to keep tabs E-mail [email protected] cell phones, TV on but it on Bleau's 12-year-old daughter, Kate, Telephone (336) 334-7700 rely such everyday technology, drives them nuts. At the top of the list? and Kate's two friends, as all five The cell phone. strolled through downtown Boston on a An annual Massachusetts Institute of recent visit. Technology survey, known as the Bleau said it was hard to find fault College 101: It's Lemelson-MIT Invention Index, found with the technology keeping her in con- that among adults asked what invention stant touch with her daughter, and they hate most but can't kve without, 30 Dillon did not find much to criticize percent said the cek phone. about cell phones, other than their who you know Alarm clocks were a close second, pesky habit of going off in public with 25 percent, followed by the televi- places, But Dikon said he had a love-hate By Christopher Rhoads thing substantial with their lives sion with 23 percent and razors with 14 relationship with television. Black College Wire increases the likelihood that you percent. Microwave ovens, computers and He ditched his television years ago. Ask anyone the purpose of col- will end up doing the same. answering machines also earned spots Now, he, Bleau, and Bleau's daughter lege and you are sure to get answers If you have old friends who don't as detested technology. have a TV in their Latham, NY, home, ranging from scholastic advance- seem to have a purpose in life, The survey has been conducted for but it is used only for watching movies. ment to preparation to enter the incorporate them into your new cir- the past eight years to gauge pubkc "It's not hooked into any kind of career market, i 1 cle. toward inventions, inventors broadcast or anything like that, primari- The real pur- Chances are, their attitudes will opinion and technology. ly because it's so invasive, and can take pose is net- start to shift as welk If they don't, "The interconnectedness from over your kfe," he said. "But it's a dou- working. ditch them. The last thing you need you get the cek phone is a very positive thing, ble-edged sword. I miss the History The ties you is more dead weight. and I think that's one of the most Channel." make in school Far too many students don't net- the Wasserman, 26, of Boston, will more than work with others who have some- important things, bringing together Jaime of people. The downside of that is walked through Quincy Market with her likely be life- thing to offer simply because of the want to alone," cek to her ear. long. image those others have on campus. that you sometimes be phone pressed said Lemelson Center Director Merton "I love technology. There's really So not only There may be a rumor that some- that irritates me. I love it ak. should one is gay or something along those C. Flemings. nothing you television," she said. "An value those Christopher lines The random telephone survey of Computers, adults and 500 was con- alarm clock? have net- Rhoads But that doesn't mean that one 1,023 teenagers you You need an alarm clock. who worked with. day that same person won't be able ducted Nov. 12-19 by Princeton, N.J.- People based Taylor Nelson Sofres Intersearch hate it are probably lazy people who just you should be more attentive to to provide you an opportunity to and was released Wednesday. don't feel kke getting up in the morn- who they are. better yourself in the job market. percent of the adults sur- ing." Many students talk to others only Don't others form your Ninety-five for superficial reasons. Maybe it's impressions for you because this girl is pretty, or maybe This is probably the biggest Briefly this guy has a lot of money. Or bet- opportunity for you to network stated. .. ter yet, because that person has the with someone who down the road books to the class and you don't. could give you the chance to be A march in honor of Dr. Martin ried meaningful signs or played an Good try, but you're wrong filthy rich. Luther King, Jr. was held Monday audio tape of a King speech, but except for the "books" reason. If you don't believe me, look at in Greensboro on Martin Luther there were many who seemed to be Network to improve yourself and the current president of our free King Drive (where else?). taking part in the march for the sole your conditions world Several groups and organizations purpose of advertising their busi- For instance, put yourself around He's a great example of "it's not participated, including area high ness or just to be seen by the pub- focused people, and soon you are what you know, it's who you know." school bands and several youth lic. sure to see a change in your own Christopher Rhoads, a student at groups. Members of Alpha Phi It would have been nice to see the attitude and behavior. Being with North Carolina Central University, is Alpha from N.C. A&T were there in crowds lining the street passing out those who have plans to do some- opinions editor of The Campus Echo. honor of King, who was also an books about King or discussing Alpha. many of the issues that blacks face The "march" was really more of a today that King faced during his parade. There were some who car- era, rather than passing out candy. Letters to the editor are welcomed by Interested in writing for e-mail at [email protected] The Register? or by mail to N.C. A&T State University, Box E-25, 1601 E. Market St., Anyone interested in writing news, Greensboro, NC 27411 features or sports, please visit our Letters must be signed and offices are located in the New should include an address Classroom Building room 328A. and telephone number. For all other questions call 334-7700. anuary 22, 2004 Op-Ed 5

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revival A V By Tamara Giles Special to The Register I remember when I was younger, I used to get so excited about all the great things that our church had to offer. Looking back, our teen ministry had Hi a ton of things for the youth to do on Friday and Saturday nights. Now we are lucky to get a whole three days of "Teen Revival." Where has our "Teen High-Scene gone? Many youth dread going to church, due to the lack of enthused teachers. They have now created an agenda of their own that does not involve Sunday school Destiny Gray, a sophomore at Deep Creek High School, is always com- menting on her Sunday school classes. "Our teachers in Sunday school are so boring," says Gray. "My friends and I Commentary don't even go anymore; we justroam Guest the haks during church." Many young people say that church has become so boring now that they're older. Kisha Davis, a third-place runner-up Why do students for her church's Teen of the Year in 1996 says, "I just don't see the young people getting excited about church anymore." -The focus of our youth has been lost fail to honor King? and we as a church need to get it back. Besides, is itreally our teen's fault that By Marcus Calhoun dent government position. they have lost the enthusiasm? Black College Wire This may seem egotistical, but it's true. If I were Unfortunately, we are failing at the I recently declared that I would celebrate the your student government president, we would have a church missions, "... to educate, "observed" birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day extravaganza. nature, and equip qualified servants." It Since one of my class assignments coincided with this Recently, I found myself moved by Dr. King's legacy should be our goal to equip our young are event, I decided to attend the "I Dream a World: A of nonviolence. When an argument broke out at a people because they the future of Celebration of Diversity" event on the Florida State party, a friend who was the catalyst walked away from not only Our church, but of society. University campus. the incident. Failing to do so could create a bad From previous years, I knew that FAMU would have Later that evening, I questioned him about it and he atmosphere in our church, and also a nothing to do with the "observed" birthday of Dr. told me, "I've got Martin on my wall for a reason." lifetime of hurt for each young person King. He was referring to a poster of Dr. King that he had who comes through those doors. It's funny how during Homecoming, every club and displayed. If you think you are qualified to organization on campus holds some sort of event. But It was an epiphany. I felt enlightened. I had finally make a difference come and see if you during the only black holiday, campus will be barren. understood the full extent of King's message. It was are what we are looking for? It is so Where are all the fraternities and sororities? What not all about black vs. white; it was more about a easy to sit back and criticize, but who is to jump on board for an awe- happened to all this supposed brotherhood and sister- peace of mind. willing hood? Don't let FAMU's lack of celebration discourage some TEEN EXPLOSION! Dr. King was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Why you. Don't let MLK Day disappear completely. We need people who have a love for haven't the brothers shown any appreciation? Marcus Calhoun, a seniorpublic relations student at Florida youth to become involved in our teen You may ask, why doesn't the largest HBCU in A.&M. University from Birmingham, A.la., is an assistant ministry. If you have a love for youth, Florida have any student-organized events for the opinions editor at The Tamuan. He can be reached at mar- a servant's heart, or just a desire to King holiday? [email protected]. help, we need you. The answer is because I am too lazy to run for a stu-

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Moments In History Remembered As A&T celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., stu- dents remembered King's dream through songs and skits. Members of the Beta Epsifon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity reinacted The March on Washington, and King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Taking part in the celebration was King's nephew, the Rev. Vernon C. King is pictured below with participants of the observance. All photos by Sharonda Eggleton, photo editor, except top left and bottom right, courtesy of the Library of Congress. January 22, 2004 Campus News 7

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I they produce annually suggests other- know its a little cliche and last year's res- wise, olution didn't make it past the fifth of The NPD Group, a New York-based January, but I know we all have some market information company, reports things about ourselves that need (since sales of hip-hop clothing for 2002 at $2 some people don't like the word billion. This estimate includes not only change').. .improve- apparel, but footwear and accessories. ment. Jennifer Lopez's line, J.Lo, racked up The biggest prob- $130 milkon in sales last year, according lem we have with to news reports. Rocawear, founded by New Year's resolu- Jay-Z and entrepreneur and music pro- tions is sticking to ducer Damon Dash, and Baby Phat, them. Most don't founded by Russek Simmons, each even know how to earned $300 milkon. P. Diddy's Sean set one, let alone fol- John line brought in $450 milkon last lowing through with year. Sharonda Eggleton/Photo editor one. The first thing Erika Simmons' Phat Farms was sold to the we must do is learn Goodrich Kekwood Co. for an estimated $140 mk- Sophmores Darus Cobb, Tiffany Jackson, and Kourtney to set reasonable res- kon in cash and a share of future rev- Bunson realx between classes in the lastest fashions. olutions, things we can actually start enue, it was announced Jan. 8. More hip-hop clothing lines are Still, some do not believe that a true now. Most of us set our- doing right "It is a growing industry because so appearing every day. Eve released her sense of fashion is behind hip-hop selves for failure by setting our goals up many differentrappers and celebrities are Fetish line this fall, clothing described as artists' clothing lines. too high. How be a mil- are you gonna coming out with lines, and street wear is sophisticated and urban. Beverly Ramsey, who has been design- lionaire by July if don't learn the you very popular," said an NPD Group rep- Beyonce Knowles, who has gained ing formal wear since 1998, said that importance of saving the $50 you have resentative. much acclaim in the hip-hop world with Sean is closer to couture than oth- in your now? Or better John pocket right yet, Up Against The Wak, a 16-unit urban- her solo album, "Dangerously in Love," ers because of its collection of men's how can you lose that 50 pounds by wear chain based in Washington, D.C., is starting a line with her mother, who suits, if you don't your eating April change carries many of the popular hip-hop designs most of her wardrobe. Hip-hop is also affecting the styles of habits, and feel the need to take the ele- artists' clothing knes, including Jamie Ross, creative director of the luxury designers. "A lot of 'ghetto' peo- vator to the second floor? Sean Rocawear, John, J. Lo, Phat Farm youth division at Donegar Group, a New ple had never heard of Moskino until We all fall under one of three cate- Baby and Phat. York-based fashion consulting firm, said Lil' Kim or Biggie Smalls," explained gories. We set resolutions that are either ... Izzy Ezrakson, president of the chain, that hip-hop is making an impact on Bonney-Kwawu. "Chanel and these luxu- 1) too vague 2) too easy to keep or 3) said that Rocawear the brings in store's mainstream clothing lines. ry designers are now having to make since we won't keep them anyway don't highest with than $2 milkon sales, more "Many mainstream clothing lines look clothing to suit this new, black customer set any at all annuaky. Sean John comes in second, to street fashion for ideas, such as Dolce who maybe wasn't raised on it, but Personally, since this is between me with about $1 milkon in annual sales. & Gabana. Gap has joinedMadonna and they're O.D.-ing on itright now." and I fall under number you, category Yet Ezrailson said he believes many of Missy Elliot," explained Ross, "The sub- Ashley Kelly, a studentat Howard University, one. the hip-hop lines willnot be around long. culture has become the main culture." writesfor The Hilltop. My New Year's resolution has been "There are about 40 or 50 (clothing lines) the same ever since my freshman in total and they will not all last. I don't year.... EXERCISE!! Every year I start think people wik always foUow what off with that burst of motivation that some entertainer teks them to wear as a From the director of LEGALLY BLONDE many of us get in the beginning of the general rule," explained Ezrakson. He year, and I'm buying "Abs of Steel" said he does see longevity in Rocawear KateBosworth TopherGrace tapes, taking a few aerobics classes at and Sean John, however. JoshDuhamel the YMCA, and eating celery and baby Some do not share Ezrakson's senti- In every love story, carrots, but come February, and I'm ment. back to sitting on the couch with my Aba Bonney-Kwawu, founder of the there's only room girls watching "Young & The Aba Agency, a D.C. company whose for one leading man Restless".. .that Victor!! services include image development and But I think I've found a way to suc- fashion consulting, said hip-hop artists' ceed. A way to finally follow through clothing lines are not a fad. "It's going to with my resolution, and hopefully these be a mainstay. It's like their music and tips will help you, too. fashion go hand in hand, but it's just - Don't try to do everything at one going to evolve depending on the way time. In the beginning of the year we the rap and the music evolve." tend to do a rundown of all the things Some Howard University students say we've ever wanted to change about our- theywill eventually grow out of this style selves. IT'S A DEAD END!! It's more of dress, realistic that you'll accomplish two or "Ten years from now, we will not be three goals than you whole list of 100. wearing them," said Brandon Brice, a You can always add more, but take one junior international business major. Lines at a time. You'll eventually feel over- such as Sean John and Rocawear are too whelmed, frustrated, then there goes trendy and do not have the universal yourresolution. appeal of such mainstream clothinglines - Beware of your words. Word your as Ralph Lauren, he said. goals very carefuky. If your goal is to Many enjoy the fashion of hip-hop lose weight, try not to think of it as, artists, but believe that they should not WINi "This year I'm going to lose weight." be worn exclusively. That's a kttle too harsh. This sounds "There's nothing wrong with wearing DATE with m more kke something you have to, not clothing lines that are based on hip-hop something you want to do. Try saying, artists, but you should not be limited to "This year I'm going to exercise at least them just because he or she is your two a week." Or "This I'm TAD times year favorite artist," said Kwame Mbalia, a HAMILTON f going to eat healthier meals." This junior "I biology major. think you should TOMB GRACE JOSHDUHAME Willi SEAN HAKES AM MATHANLANE mSLAURA WASSfflMANAM)DARRENHIGMAN "S sounds more kke a to reach ou< EDWARD SHEARMUR plan your not fokow the trend. If you see some- PG-i3|p»BaiTs STia,mLYc*aTi„ fflSllilAM S.BEASLEK GAILLYON ™ b¥DOUGLAS WKK AND LUCY RSHER"VICTOR LEVIN goal, you'k lose weight if you exercise thing you like that might be Kenneth "™ROBERT LUKETIC ™**»**-™. <*?H B EM^e Cole or Tommy Hkfiger . then you Coming soon to theatres everywhere see Page should wear it.". . . Please NEW YEAR, 9 . . January 22, 2004 E-VIBES 9 'Polly' marks What another win for Ben topped A Review By Whitney Mack-Obi the Register Contributor One of this year's funniest comedies was released the weekend of January 16th. "Along Came Poky," starring Ben charts? Stiker and Jennifer Aniston did not fak to keep movie goers laughing as it kved up to Stiker's previous comedies kke Making up the "Meet the Parents" and "Something Top 10 of Billboard's About Mary." R&B/Hip-Hop chart are: "Along Came Poky" begins as a sweet 1) Alicia Keys, The Diary Of love story as newlyweds Reuben Feffer Alicia Keys (Ben Stiller) and his wife Lisa Kramer 2) Ruben Studdard, Soulful (Debra Messing) go to the islands for a 3) Jay-Z, The Black Album dream honeymoon that turns into a dis- 4) OutKast, Speakerboxxx/ aster. It ends with him returning back to The Love Below New York City alone to sort out his kfe. 5) Juvenile, Juve The Great Reuben is an uptight and overly safe 6)Westside Connection, risk assessor for a big insurance firm, Terrorists Threats who's an expert on rninimizing danger. 7) Musiq, soulstar (CQ) Back in the city, Reuben runs into a 8) G-Unit, BegFor Mercy former classmate, Polly (Jennifer 9) Memphis Bleek, MAD.E. Aniston). Polly, who used to be just as 10) Beyonce, Dangerously square as Reuben in junior high school, In Love has transformed a great deal from the way he remembers her. Reuben's best friend, Sandy Lyle (Philkp Seymour Hoffman), a loud, crude, and obnoxious ex-movie star Do you have an keeps the audience rolkng with his Photo courtesy of Universal Studios crass comments. interest in writing The story unfolds as Reuben decides Reuben Feffer (Ben Stiller, at left) plays an unforgettable entertainment news? to change his kfe by taking a risk with game of shirts and skins. He begins to kfe and real- Poky. enjoy that the characters find themselves in also makes this movie appeakng to the Visit The Register in izes that taking a risk is sometimes nec- keep the storyline moving. fekas. I would definitely recommend essary to make kfe interesting and get the New Classroom Along Came Poky is a cute movie and this movie to anyone that enjoys a good what you want. has many characteristics of a "chick laugh. Building room 328A. The vulgar yet humorous situations flick," but it's rude and crude humor "Wooden Leather" NEWYEAR Continuedfrom page 8 and eat healthier meals, - Make a plan. Once you set your goal, think of ways to help you reach them. could be a classic? Make a plan. Break it down. What's the first step in reaching your goal? Nobody accompkshes anything of importance by trying to do it ak at once- This step does- By Gabrielle Finley n't have to be compkcated just give yourself enough to start with. For losing weight, Black College Wire start buying fruit instead of potato chips and take a piece with you to school. If you The Nappy Roots sophomore album, and a friend have the same goal support each other. You've justfound your work- "Wooden Leather," serves up the same out buddy. trademark sound found in the group's And most importantiy debut, "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz." -Put it on paper. Write down your goals and plan of action. Put it in a place where stick on The Kentucky-based group sticks to you wik see it every day. I suggest that if your goal is to lose weight, it up the That time the be reminded of your its country roots and creatively com- refrigerator. way every you go in fridge you'k bined hard-hitting lyrics with "Dirty goal. South" bass lines. Hopefully, these tips wik help you in your quest for the ultimate start to the new want if With songs like "Leave This year. Don't get frustrated if your plan doesn't work out how you it, or you Morning," featuring Raphael Saadiq, just need to take a break. There's nothing in the "New Year's Resolution Rule Book" middle of the Do it at and "What Cha' Gonna Do? (The that says you can't pick your goal back up in the year. Anthem)," produced by the king of _ g» your own pace, but never quit. crunk, lil' Jon, this album wik please complete with the devastated crowd's Good luck! is music lovers. screams in reaction, will almost move Erika Goodrich the E-Vibes editor. A Few Questions for Nappy Roots you to tears, The tracks Nappy Roots Day"; And, of course, the CD contains the Back to the future for UFO festival "Roun* The Globe"; "War/Peace," a one club song that every hip-hop album rocked-out track similar to the work of must have. ROSWELL, N.M. - Visitors to this year's UFO Festival in this eastern New Outkast; and "These Walls" are high- "Twang" talks of an exchange that a Mexico community will have a chance to step back in time - six decades, to be lights of an album that could become a male and female might have in a club. exact, classic. The chorus teks it ak: The annual event, celebrating the tale of a purported alien spacecraft crash- "Nappy Roots Day" has a tight bass What is it thatyou tryin' to hide off in them landing on a Roswell farm in 1947,will have a 1940s theme. line and lyrics. The words demonstrate pockets gurl?I This year's festival is scheduled for July 1 to July 4 and the committee in charge the group's uniqueness and each mem- Them jeans so tightyou know ain't nothin' of the event plans to "bring Roswell back to the 1940s," said David Baumann, ber's individuality. in thempockets guri/ the operator of Aken Encounter, the aken-themed haunted house on Roswek's "These Walls" features tight, con- The way you workin' em, he hurtin 'em you main street scious lyrics that investigate the mean- oughta stop it gurl. The committee wants to get the whole town involved in the '40s theme. Plans ing of fife. The chorus is easy for hip- You betta watch it gurlj cak for employees at motels and restaurants to wear clothing from that era. Radio hop music lovers to digest: You know Igotyou girl stations wik be asked to play music from the '40s, and the committee is looking at These walls are closing in/ This album includes a variety of songs the downtown historic district for a block to use as a model for a 1940s How long I'm sposed' to grinI with different messages. However, it is neighborhood. I lost my will to win/ not ckched. Instead, it has the makings This year's festival also will include presentations by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgai Forgive my sins/ of a classic hip-hop album. J. Mitchell and noted UFO researcher Stanton Friedman. At the end of the track, the original, Gabrielle Finley, a student at Florida Organizers said they expect anywhere from 20,00C 40,000 chilling television announcement of Dr. A&M University, writesfor The Famuan. people to attend the festival Curtis Deloatch articipated in the 10 Sports 2004 Hula Bowl. January 22, 2004 A&T baseball on the rise Season opens Feb. 2 with Wofford University matchup By Gregory Bond year. Jeffery King, a fifth-year senior, comes back to Sports Editor the Aggies, bringing his 49 hits and 26 RBI's last year. After a down year from their 21-win season in 2000, Even with all of the seniors leaving, the Aggies have the 2004 A&T baseball team isready to make a run for all of their pitchers retarning to the team to help out the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) title the defense. A&T pitchers averaged 6.98 strikeouts this year. per game which was second in the conference. The Leading the way for the Aggies is eight-year head Aggies were fourth in the MEAC in ERA with a 7.21 coach Keith Shumate. Shumate guided the Aggies to and was third in strikeouts with 298. a 13-16-1 record including a third-place finish in the Returning to the team is junior Toby Middleton. Southern Division. Middleton, a Greensboro native, was third in the con- The Aggies lost six seniors last year to graduation. ference in strikeouts with 76. He led the team with an They include Quincy Jones, Eric Jones and Patrick ERA of 4.28. Battle. Quincy Jonesled the team with 56 hits and 83 "We have a young squad this year," said Middleton. total bases last year. Eric Jones was the power of the "We will need to focus and stay in the game." team. He was tied for third place in the conference Also returning is junior Clint Summers. Summers with nine homeruns. Battle had a team-high 41 RBI's tied with Middleton with four victories for the Aggies. in his senior season. He was also second on the team with 67 strikeouts. The Aggies also lost Price Stevens due to transfer- With ak of the losses during the offseason, the ring. He led the team with a batting average of .340 Aggies stillremain positive about their season. during the season and had 51 hits during the 2003 sea- "I think that we are going to finish first," said son Summers. Charles Watkins/A&T File Photo The Aggies lost a lot of their offense this year; they The Aggies will open up the baseball season on Feb. Pitching has been a strength for the will need to have some of their players to step up this 2 in Spartanburg, S.C, against Wofford University. Aggies baseball team. Aggies try to regroup Late hit? heading into conference play By Julius McKinley says Register Contributer League's top ref hit Heading into conference play, the N.C. A&T men s basketball is 0-15 overall and 0-6 in conference play. During nonconference play, when the Aggies played nation- on McNabb was legal al powers such as Charlotte, Saint Louis, East Carolina, Miami and Wake Forest, they struggled and had a hard time finding theirrhythm to get a win. Now as the CHARLOTTE (AP) The NFL's director of officiating says - Aggies head into conference play against teams on their same level, the Aggies have made the call when Carolina Panthers linebacker officials right had a better chance of winning and it showed in the six losses thf Aggies already Fields hit Donovan McNabb. Greg Philadelphia quarterback have in conference play There had been an outcry in Phkadelphia that Favors should have In losses to Hampton, South Carolina State, Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan been caked for a late hit that knocked McNabb out of the game with State and Coppin State, A&T has fought hard and almost pulled out six big wins. a rib injury The Aggies are forcing teams to make 20 to 25 turnovers a game, but defense does- Mike on the says officials were Pereira, speaking NFL Network, n't seem to be the problem. correct in not caking a penalty. He said McNabb first went down "Our defense isn't the problem," says Chris Ferguson, the team's toprebounder. because he tripped over running back Duce Staley and no whistle had "We just have to keep working hard and concentrate oh our free throws and layups. blown when Favors, hit McNabb. We stop the teams on the defensive end, but we do not have a lot of offensive pro- on Favors had been criticized for the hit McNabb. Pereka says duction right now," he also added. officials didn't rule down by and didn't think a contact, they Steven Koger, a junior guard/swingman agrees with Ferguson also. "We are penalty was warranted. going to keep working hard and we need to score," said Koger. "We have been missing easy layups and have had a lack of concentration, if we get those things right, then we wik win some games." "The kids are doing an outstanding job,we are starting three kids that are not on Lady Aggies win one, scholarship and pay $17,000 for tuition a year," says Head Coach Jerry Eaves of the Aggies. "We have five scholarship athletes which is less than any other team in the conference. We practice at 5 a.m. in the morning and they work kke dogs." lose one in Maryland With freshmen Sean Booker leading the Aggies on the offensive end in scoring, they areoking for others to help and take some of the scoring load off his shoul- ders. By Chad Roberts Aggies, who improved to 3-3 in the Staff Writer MEAC with the win. Jennyffer Vargas "We need to be productive on the offensive end," says Koger. "If we get a kttle more then we wik win more games and be The Lady Aggies went 1-1 over the scored 14 points and pulled down 11 offense, competitive in the conference." "We are having a hard time scoring," Eaves. "I can teach holiday weekend, dropping a contest at rebounds to pace the Lady Bears, who says defense, but I can't Coppin State 16 and then rally- fell to 1-6 in conference play. teach scoring. I must go out and recruit scorers for the upcoming season." on.Jan. Even before the reached conference the to defeat Morgan State two days A&T trailed 27-14 at halftime due to Aggies play, Aggies were playing great ing defense and later in Baltimore. 10turnovers and 5-of-26 shooting from forcing several teams to commit numerous turnovers. teams to turn Yanumbe Sherman scored 18 points the field. The Lady Aggies came alive in "We are forcing the ball over 24 times a game, that has to be one and grabbed six rebounds in Saturday's the second half, however, holding of the highest in the nation," says Eaves. "We force teams to commit a lot of turnovers, butwe must cut down onturnovers also game. Camille Akins and Tia Morgan State to a single point over the and convert on their turnovers." on Richardson poured in 13 points apiece, final six minutes of the game. The Aggies struggles the offensive end may come from their poor field goal from the field. In losses to State and but A&T could not overcome 24 A jumper from Dawn Newsome with percentage Coppin Morgan State, the Aggies shot a horrible 43.3 and 28 percent. turnovers and cold second-half shoot- less than two minutes remaining put percent not in the loss A&T ahead 48-47, its first lead of the "I'm disappointed that my team misses shots, I'm just disappointed that they ing can't The Lady Eagles were game, hit enough shots to win," Eaves also added. "If they continue to shoot, their paced by shots will Sherrie Tucker's 20 points and eight A&T closed the game on an 11-1 run, eventually begin to fall." rebounds. With the win Coppin State capped by a Renee Porter free throw Another statistic that stands out is the horrible free throw percentage that the Aggies are shooting. In a key conference game improved to 7-8 overall and 3-3 in the with 18 seconds left. Sharonda Watson's against Coppin State, the Aggies - shot a dismal 52.9 percent from the stripe. MEAC. three-pointer at the buzzer missed, "We need to concentrate on On Monday, the team traveled across dropping the Lady Bears to 1-14 on the just more our easy shots," says Koger. The Aggies began the season off a little but could town to take on the Morgan State Lady season. shaky, easily be 6-0 in the con- Bears. Led by Carnile Akins' 24 points, A&T is 6-10 heading into this week- ference instead of 0-6. With an excellent recruiting class slated for next year, the should have a the Lady Aggies overcame a poor first end's game against conference foe Aggies promising future ahead of them. "In two three we half to beat Morgan State 49-47. Florida A&M here at Corbett Sports or -years, will be running through the conference and become a major contender for Renee Porter and Yanumbe Sherman Center. Game time is set for 5:30 pm. the MEAC crown, this team I have right now is a great group added eight points apiece for the Lady of kids and I will cherish them forever," Eaves added. anuary 22, 2004 Sports 11 A&T men fall to Sports Briefs Coppin State Pistons seek waiver on Hubert Davis AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Pistons requested waivers on guard Hubert Davis on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5 Davis spent 37 games on the injured list with a strained left and Morgan State thumb. He played in three games this season, recording one assist in a season- high 11 minutes at New York on Dec. 1. Davis, who played college ball at North Carolina, was obtained from By Julius McKinley On the next possession, Morgan Washington along with Richard Hamilton and Bobby Simmons in exchange for Register Contributer State's Aaron Andrews threw a strike to Jerry Stackhouse on Sept. 2002. He played in 43 games in 2002-03, averaging midcourt to Chris Grant for an uncon- 11, On Saturday, Jan. 19, the Coppin State 1.8 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 7.6 minutes. Eagles handed tested layup and a four-point lead. On the N.C. A&T men's Davis' 3-point field of 44.1 is second all-time behind basketbak the ensuing possession, Andrews stole career goal percentage team its fifth straight loss in Steve Kerr in league history the conference and the 14th overak. the bak from Greg Roberts which even- The Eagles (7-10, 5-1) won the game tuaky lead to another Grant layup. 64-42, with a pressure defense that held Booth hit another three-pointer for the Hurricanes swap Markov for Williams the to 25 field with 14 seconds to but Aggies percent goal Aggies play, N.C. (AP) The struggling Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday Winkfield hit one of free RALEIGH, - shooting in the second half. Reggie two acquired right wing Williams from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for throws to close out the victory for Justin The Aggies (0-14, 0-5) were led by defenseman Danny Markov. freshman Sean Booker who had 14 Morgan State. Markov, who threatened to play in Russia before signing with the Hurricanes in points in 27 minutes of play. Booker The game's final minutes were a total August, was supposed to bolster Carolina's defense. was the only in double contrast to the overall contest. The Aggie figures. "I feel bad we had to add Danny Markov into this trade. He'sbeen a good play- Coppin was was played sloppily and fea- State led by Chad Yates game very er for us," general manager Rutherford said. who posted a double-double with 10 tured 64 turnovers and 50 fouls. Jim "Based on the way our team has played to this point, we have to do something points and 11 rebounds, and by Kelvin Morgan State led at the half 30-24 about changing the structure of our forwards." Green who also chipped in with despite shooting 9-of-23 from the field 16 Carolina is second to last in the Southeast Division and has scored just 86 goals points, and committing 20 turnovers. The this season, by far the lowest total in the NHL. The who only trailed nine Aggies shot 8-of-26 from the field and Aggies, by Wilkams, 22, was a first-round draft pick of the Flyers in 2000. He has six goals. at the half, were outscored 30 to 18 in committed 26 turnovers. 20 assists and a plus-10 rating while playing in ak 47 of the Flyers games this sea- the and up 26 off of Freshman Sean Booker led the Aggies paint gave points son turnovers to their 15. with 18 points while Morgan State (6-8, "We just have to keep working hard," 5-2) had three players in double figures Yankees, Soriano OK a one-year deal says Steve Koger ,a junior swingman for led by Chris Grant with 14 points and Ronald Timus and Sam Brand each the Aggies. "We need to concentrate NEW YORK (AP) -Star second baseman Alfonso Soriano agreed on our and free throws and added 12 points apiece. - more layups to a $5.4 million, one:-year contract with the New York Yankees on Tuesday, The now to 0-15 overall then we will have a chance to win," he Aggies drop avoiding salary arbitration and 0-6 in the conference. The added. Aggies Soriano was ekgible for arbitration for the first time. He made $800,000 last game the will play their next 9 of 11 games at In Monday's against Morgan year, when the Yankees renewed his contract. State the back home. Bears, Aggies fought Soriano's stats skpped somewhat last season, when he batted .290 with 38 a second-half deficit Their next home game is Saturday, from 16-point homers, 91 RBIs and 35 steals. In 2002, he hit .300 with 39 homers, 102 RBIs two 24, at the Corbett Center behind key three-pointers from Jan. Sports and 41 steals. Booker and Walter against conference rival Florida A&M freshman Sean A free swinger, he cut his strikeouts from 157 in 2002 to 135 last year, but he University. Game time is set for 7:30 Booth. The baskets cut the lead to 71- hit just .130 (4-for-30) in the AL championship series against Boston and .227 (5- with 32 seconds to play. p.m 69 for-22) in the World Series loss to Florida.

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