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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]. Volleyball looks to HHHHHHHHHHH ' get on track HmSBbUmmmSmm The A&T REGISTER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY VOLUME LXXXI, NO. 6

Students THE RETURN OF NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL 27 NORTH CAROLINA A&T 22 THE BLOTTER don't mind Crime happens all the time, see whafs happening in and around potty-mouth Aggieland . PAGE 2 AGGIES PAYTHEIR professors LAST RESPECTS By STAGE BAILEY CONTRIBUTOR Many people attended thefuneral services for the "N-Word" last Must be easy to work with, week off campus. PAGE 4 should enjoy working with the youth, be able to play the role of a leader, must be dedicated to their job. These are common requirements for a teacher. Re- SOUTHERNERS gardless of whether there's a stated rule, is it okay for profes- CANT DRIVE sors to use profanity in class? It's not just a bad habit, ev- One Aggie complains about South- eryone swears at one point or erners driving skills or the lack another. The question is, how- thereof.PAGE 5 ever, is when is it appropriate. Many might say that swear- I DON'T NEED ing in general is neither neces- PHOTO BY MICHAELSIMMONS sary nor appropriate under any circumstance. As an individual THE ATTITUDE SHATTERED HOPES OneA&Tfans looks on as NCCU players celebratean interception that sealeda 22-27 winfor theEagles. Saturday was thefirst time North Carolina Central has with a head position or leader- played on theyard since 1991and a near selloutcrowd witnessed theAggiesflirt withending thenation's longestlosing streak. Just because you hate your job shiprole, is itokay? in- doesn't mean you have to make Individuals such as those everyone elses' day as miserable clude teachers. Webster states as yours. PAGE 5 that a teacher is a person who "teaches or instructs, especially as a profession." But wait a minute; very few people use the HEARTBREAKER term "teacher" in college. For the most part, they are referred to as professors. That leads us to our next question; what is a pro- fessor? According to Webster's , a professor is "a teacher ofthe highest academic rank in a col- lege or university, who has been a Morgan and returned for touchdowns. awarded the title Professor in Br MALCOLM S. EUSTACHE particular branch oflearning." SPORTS EDITOR "You've got to take care ofthe ball," said Fobbs. Of the highest academic seconds remaining on the "We were able to do things that we rank...that denotes two things: thought we could do against them, but they went through a lot to gain Eagles' 6-yard line. their position and they are ones It would mark the first time in 23 when it counted, we didn'tget it done. But our kids fought hard and we were right to provide instruction to those Fourteenmonths that Aggie players, coaches, below them. on the tips oftheir there with a chance to win the ball game." and fans tasted victory we tongues. The ensuing play, however, would Under an atmosphere that rivaled At this point, must ques- homecoming, the Eagles wasted no time in tion the meaning of profanity: turnthat sweet taste into a bitter swallow as "Abusive, vulgar, or irreverent forced to stomach an emotional silencing Aggie hopefuls by striking early RAPPERS SPEAK A&T was or a lack 22-27 loss at Aggie Stadium on Saturday on a 44-yard pass by quarterback Stadford [Lacking exhibiting Brown of reverence; disrespectful] TO CONGRESS night. definitions Aggie quarterback Herbert Miller- The Aggie defense, led by defensive language." Do these player ofthe week Ishan Shaheed, tight- go hand in hand? Professor and David Banner and Master P spoke marched the Aggies down the field on a Profanity? 10-play, 74-yard driveand after spiking the ened up over the course ofthe gameallow- on Capitol Hill about sex, violence I some students how surrounding hip- was ing NCCU a total of 199yards and forced asked and otherissues ball to stop the clock it 2nd-and-goal they felt about professors curs- hop. PAGE 6 with one timeout remaining. one fumble thatresulted in a safety. Capitalizing offofthe safety-punt, A&T ing. Two of them said that it On the very next play Miller was inter- unprofessional and inap- cepted by Eagles linebacker Eric Ray near running back Michael Ferguson, who tal- was goal line. lied an amazing 113 yards on 13 carries propriate. The other six said that the was okay long it not "The kid made a great play on it," said including a 74-yard game breaker, scored it as as was one-yardrun. directed towards them or the AGGIE LEGENDS head coach Lee Fobbs. on a that "We a The Aggies took a 9-7 lead, marking class. Can we not all agree thought we had good play called professors are human as well? it was a play by the de- their first time going ahead since Oct. 26, HONORED there but just great course, you are fender to step into the passing lane to make 2006, versus Bethune-Cookman. Of if the head of a group ofyoung individuals, The Aggie Club held a ceremony the pick." The Eagles left little time to celebrate responded convincingly on a drive that you should set a good example honoring A&T legends past and That interception toss by Miller, who dialogue clean. present last Friday at the Alumni did not play the home opener against PHOTO BY MICHAELAEDWARDS • THE A&T REGISTER took over five minutes closing the first half and keep your in An occasional curse out offrus- Foundation Center. PAGE 7 Hampton due to injury, was the third one HELPFROM ABOVE OneA&T football player called on a 14-9. of the night for the Aggies. The previous higher power late in thefourth quarter oftheAggies 22-27 two were thrown by quarterback Shelton loss to NCCU on Saturday night. SEE FOOTBALL ON PAGE 7 SEE CURSING ON PAGE 2

Campus News 2, 4 National News 3 Opinion Tavis Smiley reaches out to Arts & Life Sports ' Aggies protest injustice in Jena 'Talented Tenth'at A&T

By T.SHAV0NNE F0RDHAM By MICHAEL J. McCRAY just going for CONTRIBUTOR INTERIM EDITOR IN CHIEF a walk," said Smiley. Every person in Jena, La., Syndicated radio host and He also heard the echo of the words TV personality Tavis Smiley examined "we shall overcome someday" came to Aggieland with his the traits of as more than 50,000 people "2007 Talented Tenth HBCU leader during marched through Jena, a town Tour" and hoped to "unapolo- his hour long of 3,000, on Sept. 20. getically unsettle" students in speech in Har- 41 of the people who attendance. Smiley rison Audito- marched were A&T students, Smiley spoke to an audience num standing and fighting on behalf ofstudents, fans and older mem- "You can't lead people if of Bryant Purvis, Jesse Beard, bers ofthe community who were you don't love people and you Carwin Jones, Mychal Bell, familiar with his NPR show and can't save people if you don't Theodoore Shaw and Rovert also his former late night talk serve them," said Smiley, citing Bailey, the Jena, Lousiana "6." show that aired on BET. figures in the African-Amer- The story of the A&T stu- The soon to be moderate of ican community like Harriet dents, and the experience they the live Republican debates on Tubman, Muhammad Ali and faced on their quest to "Free PBS addressed effective means Martin Luther King Jr. as lead- the Jena 6" began at 3 p.m. of leadership and what it meant ers who showed great courage, SUNNY on Sept. 19. The 41 students, to be a leader. conviction and commitment in and their adult chaperons piled PHOTO BY T.SHAVONNE FORDHAM • THE A&T REGISTER "Ifyou call yourself a leader helping Black people. HIGH: 88°F onto a charterbus to begin their you look behind and no- "To be a black leader you Ayinde Purnell, an student, holdsup apiece of art depicting his feelings and LOW: 63°F AGGIES IN JENA A&T body is following you, you're THURSDAY: H: 87°F/ L: 61°F SEE PROTEST ON PAGE 2 of theJenaSix situation. Purnell was one ofthousands who went to Jenainprotest last week. SEE SMILEY ON PAGE 4 CAMPUS NEWS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 THE A&T REGISTER

before they got off the bus "The focus wasn't there, FOCUS LEROY "We're going to keep on you were just thereto be seen," The A&T IN I MIKELL PROTEST coming, no justice, no peace." said senior Jessica Hope Mur- Continued from Page 1 "When you say Jim Crow, rell. REGISTER we say hell no." "A lot of people weren't Box E-25, 1601E. Market Street journey. "We shall overcome some- taking it seriously," said senior Greensboro, NC 27411 "I have a little brother day." Derrick Beasley. www.ncatregister.com and he's my heart and soul. If Thousands of voices echoed "I saw a girl with some Gu- If some- MICHAEL McCRAY something happened to him songs and chants in support of cci shades and a dog. I. we Interim Editor in Chief I would hope that everyone the Jena6. thing had really happened [email protected] would come out for him," said That is what the A&T stu- would have been out of luck." stu- went to to Olu Beveridge said, KERI MILLER Brianna Taylor, one of the dents Jena do, and Jumoke Business Manager dents who set foot on this his- that is whatthey did. "it almost felt like a family re- [email protected] torical journey. Although the students dis- union, we supposed to be fight- That was with the fight, and we are look- NYKKIAOUTLAW the attitude persed into smaller groups ing most Jena, ing Business Manager which every student upon arriving in every retarded." [email protected] chose to embark upon the 18- student showed their support One of the chaperons, Eng- bus ride to Jena. Most in a unique way. Crowder, lish professor Brian Turman, EMILY HARRIS hour a to and Tur'rayn brought many of the students Faculty Advisor students expressed desire Sa'Toya Truss and"do Sharpe into large comments together by saying, emily@ncatregister. com "fight for what'sright" jumped whatthey hope someone would crowds of people chanting and "this was put together by the roots CONTACTINFORMATION do for them." singing in order to join in the serious grass organiza- Newsroom Although an 18-hour bus "active protest." tions, so there wasn't as much Office hours: Monday — Friday ride would be challenging for Starkeisha Connor and Ke- organization as it would be if 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. many, the students seemed to shia Williams filmed a docu- a bigger more established or- NCB 328A enjoy themselves. "The ride mentary of the event. There ganization had been in charge. (336)334-7700 wasn't that bad at all," said were also various students who Whenever there are that many News Tips Ashley Crowder, as the A&T began conversations with in- people, they aren't all going to [email protected] areas down cause, so you Corrections students pulled into their final dividuals of other about be for the out- at the [email protected] stop at a gas station right racism in the world large. have to take the good and Letters to theEditor side of Jena. "This town re- The representation of dif- bad." [email protected] minds you of something from ferent races was an enlighten- "I'm a freshmen, to me I'm Business off a movie, and my grandpar- ing experience to a number of not used to going all the way [email protected] ents are talking about 'go sup- students. somewhere and fighting," said Photography Department port the movement' just like While many students had Lakisha J. Womack. [email protected] they did." positive experiences, there "I think we did pretty good. Arts &Life Section "We are here for a reason, were also those who were If anyone else tries the same [email protected] said disheartened by what thing [the Jena6], they'll know Editorial Page remember what that is," slightly SGA David Street, they saw. that we're coming." [email protected] President SportsSection [email protected]

EDITORIAL STAFF Malcolm S. Eustache The Red Cross helda blood driveSept. 20. Countless lives are saved daily using donor CURSING Sports Editor blood. Justthink AggiePride will touch the lives of patients all over the country. This [email protected] from Page 1 ofa stranger are IN FOCUS. Continued AasiyaTownsell week all the volunteers who took a needle to save the life News frusTtration is natural. In fact, blank Editor This [email protected] most students find it funny Tia Norrington when their professors swear. Arts & Life Editor The "F" word, however, holds [email protected] CAMPUS POLICE BLOTTER a stronger denotation and Candace L.Hackney shouldn't leave a professors Associate Arts& Life Editor space could Larceny mouth. [email protected] Leroy Mikell Aggie Stadium The six students who Photo Editor claimed that the swearing [email protected] 9/24/2007 didn't bother them also said LaShawn Parker At 9:00 a.m. a male staffmember reported that someonehad that it makes the professor Managing Editor more one ofthe stu- yours. seem like be stolen state equipment. The estimated total loss is $535.00. There [email protected] dents and more approachable. TorellTaylor were no signs of forced entry. There are no witnesses or suspects. They agreed that it's not the OnlineEditor words so much as the context, [email protected] and towards Jeuron Dove Assault how it's used, is my belief that CopyDesk Chief Village 3 whom. It [email protected] professors should not swear at 9/24/2007 their students, but we should The A&T is everyWednesday meetings Register published At 5:00 p.m. a female student reported being assaulted by a male be mature enough to handle Contributors during the fall and spring semestersby students them cursing around us. at North Carolina A&T State University. student.There were no injuries. Thereare no criminal charges at We're not little kids and One copy is available free of to allread- Wednesday at p.m. charge time. further we can get over small mat- every 5 ers. Additional copies may be picked up The A&T this There is information. such as that. Once college Register newsroom for 50C. ters no tell- Accident is complete, there's in NCB 328A. The A&T Register circulates 5,000 copies weekly ing what will be heard on the on campus and is a member of the Associated Benbow Road bus, or in the office, or even Collegiate Press and the Black College Commu- 9/24/2007 athome. nication Association. inter- Here are a few direct opin- At 10:55p.m. a non university related male was killed at the ions from the students that re- section of Benbow Rd. and Washington St. The GreensboroPolice sponded: Department is investigating. There isfurther information. "Sometimes it takes that [swearing] to get a point through. This is the real world Drug Violation so things aren't sugar-coat- Morrow Hall ed." What's up? A&T is hosting the third "I feel they shouldnot do it 9/20/2007 because they represent them- annual ConvergeSouth At 8:55p.m. a female student (RA) reported the odor ofmarijuana selves, and their respective coming from a residence's room. Upon further investigation and departments." blogging conference. "Itshows that the teacher is interview ofthe occupants, it wasused in the room but only mari- not above us. If anything, they The A&T Register is the press sponsor juanaresidue was discovered. There were no criminal charges. The are one of us, and they are hu- incident has been toStudent Affairs and Residence Life. man." and we invite you to attend. It's free. referred "Most teachers that curse, I notice, are doctors. I think it's There's an amateur short film festi- Disturbance because they've actually gone Cooper Hall through the hoops so they can val, too. Check it out: do whatever they want, in- 9/24/2007 cluding come to class late." www.convergesouth.com a? At 7:55 p.m. a male student reported having a disturbance with The student to teacher ratio ASSOCIATED http://myspace.com/convergesouth another male student.There were no injuries. The incidentwas at A&T is approximately 15:1. COLLEGIATE Therefore, I'msure professors resolved. There is further information. have to put up with much more PRESS profanity than we do. We are Compiled by Amya Tarpley all human and we all - slip up sometimes. If the The A&T professor is doing his or her BLACK COLLEGE WIRE job, their language should not REGISTER distract the students' learning experience. The Newspaper Advisory Board seeks a student at-large for the board. Applications can be picked up in NCB A328E. Deadline is Oct. 1 WORLD NEWS THE A&T REGISTER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 Police find gunmen in Delaware shooting

By CHASE Braden is a freshman at treated for abdominal wounds at shattering two bones, said his fight Tuesday between Braden ry between students from Wash- RANDALL New Jersey, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER Delaware State, according to a Christiana Hospital in Newark, mother, Michelle Blackwell, in and one ofthe victims in a uni- ington, D.C, and man at Braden's home in East Del. University spokesman Car- an interview from Kent General versity parking lot, according to although university police have DOVER, Del. (AP) Police ar- Orange who identified himself los Holmes said Middleton had Hospital in Dover. an affidavit by Lt. Donald Bay- said the investigation has not rested an 18-year-old-- man in only as a family member. not been questioned and "will "He didn't see who shot him, nard ofthe Delaware State Uni- led them to believe there was a the shooting of two students at University officials, who not be questioned until we get but there were several students versity police department. The "turfbattle." Others have said a Delaware State University, au- had assured the campus com- clearance from the physicians." gathered there on the campus heavily redacted document said dispute followed a card game. thorities said Monday. As they munity over the weekend that The other wounded student who could have seen who shot the victim involved was male, Dover police spokesman led him into a courthouse, he the gunman was not on campus, has been talking with police, him," Pugh's mother, Michelle but did not say whether he was Capt. Lester Boney referred told reporters: "I'm sorry." could not explain how or when officials said, but that student's Blackwell, told The Washington Pugh orRichmond. questions to university officials. Loyer D. Braden, arrested Braden returned to his dorm mother said the 17-year-old Post. The person involved in the DSU president Allen Ses- about 3:30 a.m. in his dorm room. freshman didn't know who the "He was in the wrong place fight received a small cut under soms indicated that Braden's ar- room, was charged with at- "I'm not clear on that mat- gunman was or what triggered at the wrong time. Period," she his lip, and he spit saliva and rest does not mark the end ofthe tempted murder, assault and ter," Delaware State Univer- the shooting at the Village Cafe, said. blood on Braden's face, the af- investigation. reckless endangerment, as well sity Police Chief James Overton a campus dining hall that stays Braden was also accused of fidavit said. The dispute boiled "Something happened here as a gun charge, according to said. "I can't get into that." open until 3 a.m. firing at a third student, James over again Thursday night when that we've eot to «<*t our arms court documents. Overton did say that students Nathaniel Pugh III, a fresh- Richmond, according to the the tworan into each other at the around," Sessoms said Ajustice ofthe peace set bail returning to campus for Mon- man biology major, told his documents describing the reck- Village Cafe, but that argument The family member at for the East Orange, N.J., teen- day classes were not subject to mother he had left the cafe when less endangerment charge. A was defused and both left, the Braden's New Jersey home said agerat $75,000 and ordered him checks. he heard two gunshots about 1 preliminary hearing was sched- affidavit said. Braden's mother went to Dela- to stay away from the victims One ofthe wounded students, a.m. and started running. A third uled for Friday. Some students have said the ware to get more information on and Delaware State. ShalitaMiddleton, 17, wasbeing shot caught him in the ankle, The shootings followed a shootings stemmed from arival- the charges. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks on Holocaust Master P By NASSER KARIMI disappearance ofIsrael tile U.S. press and politicians. visit ground zero to express Institution, said Ahmadine- ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER "Mr. President, you exhibit "I should not begin by being sympathy with the victims of jad's softer tone on Israel in says sorry all the signs ofa petty and cruel affected by this unfriendly treat- the Sept. 11 attacks, but then this speech may reflect back- ment." lash in his country. NEW YORK(AP) Iranian Presi- dictator,"Bollinger said, to loud appeared to question whether own dent Mahmoud-- Ahmadinejad applause. During a question and answer al-Qaida was responsible. "There's been widespread for songs' He said Ahmadinejad's de- session, Ahmadinejad appeared "Why did this happen? commentary in Iran, even on questioned the official version caused it? What condi- the far-right, that Ahmadine- of the Sept. 11 attacks and de- nial ofthe Holocaust might fool tense and unsmiling, in contrast What fended the right to cast doubt the illiterate and ignorant. to more relaxed interviews and tions led to it?" he said. "Who jad's position on Israel has appearances the diplomatic on the Holocaust in a tense ap- "When you come to a place earlier in the day. truly was involved? Who was hurt country's portrayal like this it makes you simply ri- In response to one audience, really involved and put it all relations," said Maloney. "The pearance Monday at Columbia frankly diculous," Bollinger said. "The Ahmadinejad denied he was together?" fact that he was un- ByJIMABRAMS University, whose president willing to far as he has accused the hard-line leader of truth is that the Holocaust is the questioning the existence ofthe Asked about executions go as ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER most documented event in hu- Holocaust: "Granted this hap- of homosexuals in Iran, Ah- in the past suggests there may behaving like "a petty and cruel consequences dictator." man history." pened, what does it have to do madinejad said the judicia- have been some (AP) Two Ahmadinejad smiled at first Ahmadinejad rose, also to with the Palestinian people?" ry system executed violent for him at home." WASHINGTON rap- applause, and after a religious But then he said he was de- criminals and high-level drug President Bush said Ah- pers, sitting side-by-side-- in an but appeared increasingly agi- hearing decrying the "insults" and invocation, said Bollinger's fending the rights of European dealers, comparing them to madinejad's appearance at ornate House room, tated, through Columbia "speaks volumes went in different directions "unfriendly treatment." opening was "an insult to infor- scholars, an apparent reference microbes eliminated mation and the knowledge of to a small number who have medical treatment. Pressed about really the greatness of Monday .on the need for hip hop Columbia President Lee Bol- America." artists to expunge their work of linger and audience members the audience here." been prosecuted under national specifically about punishment "There were many insults laws for denying or minimizing of homosexuals, he said: "In He told Fox News Chan- sexist and violent language. took him to task over Iran's hu- apologized and foreign and claims that were incorrect, the Holocaust. Iran we don't have homosexu- nel that if Bollinger considers One, Master P, man-rights record Ahmadinejad's visit an educa- to women for past songs that policy, as well as Ahmadine- regretfully," Ahmadinejad said, "There's nothing known as als like in your country." the accusing Bollinger of falling absolute," he said. With the audience laughing tional experience for Colum- demeaned them, while another Jad's statements denying guess was defiant. 'Holocaust and calling for the under the influence of the hos- He reiterated his desire to derisively, he continued: "In bia students, "I it's OK Iran we do not have this phe- with me." Former gangsta rapper Mas- nomenon. I don't know who's Other American officials ter P, whose real name is Percy told you that we have this." were less sympathetic. Miller, told a House Energy and Bollinger was strongly crit- On Capitol Hill, conserva- Commerce subcommittee hear- icized for inviting Ahmadine- tives said Columbia should ing that he is now committed jad to Columbia, and had not have invited Ahmadinejad to producing clean lyrics. The promised tough questions in to speak. Senate Republican angry music ofhis past, he said, his introduction to Ahmadine- Leader Mitch McConnell, came from seeing .relatives and jad's talk. But the strident and R-Ky., said "there is a world friends shot and killed. personal nature of his attack of difference between not pre- But he said now that he on the president of Iran was venting Ahmadinejad from doesn't want his own children startling. speaking and handing a mega- to listen to his music, "so if I "You are either brazenly lomaniac a megaphone and a can do anything to change this, provocative or astonishingly stage to use it." I'm going to take a stand and do uneducated," Bollinger told Sen. loseph Lieberman, I- that." Ahmadinejad about the lead- Conn., said he thought Colum- "I want to apolog to all er's Holocaust denial. bia's invitation to Ahmadine- the women out there," he said During his prepared re- jad was a mistake "because he "I was honestly wrong marks, the Iranian president comes literally with blood on But rapper and record pro- did not address Bollinger's ac- his hands." ducer Levell Crump, known as cusations directly. Thousands jammed two David Banner, was defiant as Suzanne Maloney, aforeign blocks of47th Streetto protest lawmakers pressed him on his policy fellow at the Brookings Ahmadinejad's visit. use of offensive language. "I'm like Stephen King: horror music is what I do," he said in testi- mony laced with swear words. "Change the situation in my neighborhood and maybe I'll Iraq suicide bombing get better," he told one member ofCongress. The two rappers were joined raises security fears by music industry executives and scholars. They disagreed By ROBERT H.REID were found tied to the steering over who was to blame for sex- ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER wheel — clearly an attempt by ist and degrading language in the attack's planners toprevent hip-hop music but were united the driver from running away. in opposing government censor- BAGHDAD (AP) ~ A suicide car Khalaf blamed al-Qaida ship as a solution. bomber Tuesday attacked a in Iraq for the attack, even "If by some stroke ofthe pen police headquarters in Basra, though the terror movement hip-hop was silenced, the issues killing at least three police- was believed to have virtually would still be present in our men, wounding 20 people and no presence inthe Basra area. communities," Crump said. raising fears about security in The attack occurred about At the hearing, music videos the oil-rich southern city now 8 a.m. when the driver, wear- showing scantily clad women that British forces have with- ing a traditionalArab robe and were played; music executives drawn. headgear, tried to steer his ex- in dark suits testified on the uses It was the second major plosives-laden sedan into the of the "B," H" and "N" words, suicide attack to kill Iraqi downtown police headquarters and black civil rights leaders police in as many days. The building but was blocked by talked ofcorporate exploitation. police chief of Baqouba was concrete barriers, Khalaf said. "We have allowed greedy killed and the head of security The blast damaged near- corporate executives — espe- for the surrounding province by buildings and set several cially those inthe entertainment was wounded when a suicide parked cars ablaze. industry — to lead many ofour bomber attacked a Sunni-Shi- Fears about security in young people to believe that it ite reconciliation meeting late Basra have been mounting is OK to entertain themselves Monday in the city 35 miles since the British army left its by destroying the culture of northeast ofBaghdad. last position withinthe city on our people," E. Faye Williams, Maj. Gen. Abdul-Jalil Sept. 2 and redeployed to the chair of the National Congress Khalaf, Basra's police chief, municipal airport, about 12 ofBlack Women, said. said the suicide bomber's legs miles to the north. "From Imus to Industry: The business ofstereotypes and de- grading images" was the title of WARNING!!!!!! the hearing, referring to former radio host Don Imus, who lost DO NOT FACE THE CRIMINALPROCESS ALONE his job after making deroga- "When Bad thingshappen to Good Students" tory comments about the Rut- the ofLarry L. Archie gers women's basketball team. Contact Law Office The Imus incident has sparked Office: (336) 254-6283 debate within the music indus- E-mail: lar7727262(S>aol.com try about black artists using of- DWI Misdemeanors fensive, misogynist and violent Felonies • • language. Drug Offense • TrafficOffenses • Assault CAMPUS NEWS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 THE A&T REGISTER Campus poets perform in Harrison Mourners bid farewell to BvASHELEYMcBRIDE past not make us any less but we still CONTRIBUTOR These powerful messages carry on these kinds ofmentali- along with their blend of hip ties. "Blackness is the story my hop spoken word poetry had We need to truly learn the the 'N' Word in ceremony skin tells. My skin is of this Harrison Auditorium on its toes. struggles that our ancestors pigmentation because someone They effectively delivered these have endured to get us to a in my family was captured from messages while grasping the place where we are allowed to Africa, and brought to this land. attention of the audience with be educated. We are allowed to Many still struggling to bury the word Black is my story." every beat ofrhyme they spoke. eat and sit wherever we chose, "Black is strength—the abil- The way they spoke transferred but we take advantage ofit. Just ByAASIYATOWNSELL sharing their experiences with The use ofthe word seems ity to walk with my head high their passionate feelings from knowing that slavery existed NEWS EDITOR the "N-word." to be more prevalent among regardless of my surroundings". within them, out of their lips, and that itis over is not enough. "A white elderly man gave black men and is something These are the responses A&T and truly into the audience's It is even really over? Look at When loved ones pass on, me a $20 dollar tip and I asked that most admit but hard to students gave when the Poetry hearts. the Jena 6 and get your answer. funerals are held in remem- why, hereplied 'you'rethe cut- give up Troupe Righteous AIM opened Many people left with a feel- The spoken word show was brance of them. In this case, est little nigger I've seen," said A member ofHip Hop Pro- the floor and asked them: What ing of motivation. Just hearing a much needed event, and there it was the controversial word freshmen engineering major ductions also expressed his is blackness? these gifted poets made you should be more like it on this that triggers a wide range of Annete Sparks. feelings on the issue during the On Sept. 19, a group ofA&T want to go home, get out a pen campus. Amaris, one of the emotions, the word "Nigga." Hearing her story was a re- ceremony acknowledging that students and the public gath- and paper and write about your Righteous AIM poets, who was On Sept. 19th at Perry J. minder to everyone that white he was also guilty ofusing that ered in Harrison Auditorium own feelings. small in stature but expressed Brown Funeral Home services people also use the word just as word and that burying it would as A&T's Lyceum Series and Ebony Golden, Righteous great verboseness said, "Spoken were heldfor the "N-word." comfortably as black people. be something he would have to the Creative Writing Program AIM spoken word poet, are Everything was set up as People may ask why, and work on consciously... said words powerful instruments . J. hosted "Sankofa: Secure Your she wants her poetry to moti- of change." The poetry show if someone has died. A casket one would simply answer as At the end of the funeral Future—Culturally Engage vate people to speak for them- was the beginning of a change was laid out, with speakers, a long as black people continue everyone was given a wooden Your Past." selves. She said, "I want people of mindset. music selection and even obit- to use the word freely with no heart and asked to break it in This spoken word poetry to see through us that they have It motivated, encouraged, and uaries. Aggies from different care, other people will do the half. One half was for the re- show was opened by the Don- a voice and they can speak out inspired. Our black community backgrounds came together to same. membrance of ancestors who foli Dancers and A&T's Poetic about whatever they want to has come along way, but there bury all the negative connota- "They do need to change fought and died in the struggle Insurgents and starred Righ- speak about, and people will is much space for improvement. tions that tie in with the "N- that word .in the community," for racial equality. The other teous AIM, a three member po- listen." We have to continue the legacy word." said sophomore social work half was for thepeople to keep etry troupe: Amaris, D. Noble, The young poets were ex- of our former great leaders. If "Make a conscious effort major Octavia Caldwell. as areminder ofthe "N-Word" and Ebony Golden. The three tremely excited about what they we do not, history has a way of everyday to say something "What everybody was say- burial young adults were highly mo- were trying to achieve: black repeating itself, hence Jena 6. positive to one another," said ing was true." High DefProductions orga- tivated and extremely talented people being proud of black- The show was closed with a Michel Legrand, the funeral Numerous people came up nized the event together with educators and advocators of ness, celebrating blackness, and standing ovation from the audi- home's manager. to share their stories along- help from NextUp Productions, black awareness, black unity, not allowing others to forget ence. Specifically,A&T students Towards the end ofthe pro- side other people throughout Black Pages USA, Dimensions and black empowerment. what we have endured and sur- responded well. The questions gram, students were openly Greensboro community. and several Aggies. Dr. Anjail Ahmad, Director passed. and comments that were given of the Creative Writing Program "Students are hurting. showed how intrigued the stu- chose the group to perform at Schools have engineered us to dents were. Many of the stu- A&T because she believes that not know about ourselves and dents even stayed after to speak they bring has a strong message our history; society has engi- to the powerful poets. of black group empowerment neered us to hate ourselves. "The show was powerful, en- She said, "This is the kind of Righteous AIM's goal is to give lightening and life changing. I poetry that I celebrate. When back and to plant seeds in those left with strength, growth, hope students hear Righteous AIM minds of the hurting hearts," and most of all...pride," said speak, it inspires students that said D. Noble, Righteous AIM Aries Brinson, a junior English they can write about things that poet. major. uplift them and encourage them Often students have more "The poetry show was an to know more." knowledge of European history enlightening experience and an Encouragement to know than they do of their own his- inspirational one," said Kenny more, is exactly what Righteous tory as AfricanAmericans. The Esho, a senior biology major. Aim delivered as their spoken effects of slavery are still pres- From these responses, it is word poetry tackled subjects ent in our modern society and obvious thatRighteous AIM did Tike Jim Crow, the concept of we see it every day; from black their jobs of intriguing and mo- absolute freedom, the celebra- people associating dark skin tivating but now it is our turn. tion of the motherland, the pres- with ugliness to the association Hopefully the messages will (Iv M (X I ent day affects of slavery, and of course hair with nappiness. stick in the minds of all who October 1 10am-4pm remembering and honoring our Because we do not look like heard it. African American heritage and our former slave masters, does I heard it, did you? \TE UuiUUv! (L IIMIWCDGITV www.ncatregister.com UmVundll I IV ul 11 vtww y\ I1 THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORE IU dill 4 pm WEBSITE OF - THE A&T REGISTER Graduate Package $88.65 Deluxe Package $185.00

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North Carolinians, learn how to drive After reading the first issues ofthe semester, I am very disheartened by the MANY, MANY er- ByTIFFANYRAMSEY of me, do not get mad at me. Why front of me? None of us are going must you ride my tail when I am rors I have found...all dealing with subject/verb CONTRIBUTOR must you come to a complete stop anywhere and no, I'm not letting speeding 'cuz you do not want the agreement. before making aright turn? you in front of me. police riding yours? For example, on page 3 ofthe September 12, Being a native Washingtonian, Why must you wait for the light Why mustyou turn leftfrom the Why would you visibly hit your 2007 issue, under the picture, the caption reads, I am used to people knowing how to turn green when making a right left lane and not the center lane? breaks while speeding so that the "The Blue and Gold Marching Machine have to drive in order to survive on the turn, especially when there is not a Isn't that what it is there for? Why police know, that you know you been a fan favorite for years but financial support treacherous roads. My biggest pet "NO TURN ONRED" sign? Why must you ride side-by-side next to were speeding? for the band is slow and numbers are dropping." peeve aboutmy new home, Greens- can you not stay in your own lane? me all the way down Wendover? Why must you sitbehind the line It should read, "The Blue and Gold Marching boro, is the way people drive. Why mustyou throw on your breaks Move, I do not want your car next at a green light when you are try- Maching HAS been a fan favorite for years, but It seems like many drivers have whenrounding a curve? to mine. Why mustyou jump across ing to make a left turn, but you do financial support for the band is slow and num- lost their drivers etiquette. I have a Why must you be the idiot sit- three lanes to take an exit? Didn't not pull out far enough to go and get bers are dropping." I have also seen a few mis- few questions to ask of the drivers ting at the front of the right lane you know your exitwascoming up? everybody stuck at the light, again? spelled words. in the area. If anyone can answer and your going straight, but block Why must you ride with your high- Worst of all, why must you ride in The newspaper is well organized with excel- them, please help me understand. everyone else behind you trying to beams on through the city? the fast lane on 1-40 doing five less lent articles. I was also editor ofmy college news- Why must you insist on making make a right turn? Why must you Stop blinding peopleriding down than the speed limit? Getout of the paper (back in the day). I is very important that a U-turn in front of Wachovia on wait until I get close to you and Market Street. Why must you ride way. your proofreaders possess a strong background Bessemer, when you know you are then turn out in front of me and go near Wendover and Cone and wait I lied. I have a lot of questions. both in writing and speaking. PLEASE have the not supposed to? Why mustyou not slow? until the emergency vehicle is right I'm not trying to pick on North Car- proofreaders DO BETTER. use your turn signal when making a Why mustyou stop in the middle behind you to try to get over to the olinians because a lot of the people I want to thank you for this opportunity. right turn at Sullivan and Park? of flowing traffic because you are right? When you saw it coming living here in Greensboro migrated James M. Foreman That is what they are there for. lost or looking at something, in- you should have moved then. Why from all over, but most of them - Why must you switch lanes and not stead of pulling over, out ofthe way must you wait at the end of the en- have North Carolina tags. So like use your turn signal? When I hit of others? Why must you ride the try ramp to the highway to merge, the old saying goes, if the shoe fits, you because you jumped in front shoulder intraffic and try to jump in insteadofriding the lane out? Why wear it. Baby blues or Attitude adjustment anyone? baby bliss? Bv ANDREA SOTO By ASHLEYREID because I was walking, but because she stopped! going through really rough times BLACK COLLEGE WIRE CONTRIBUTOR of the immaturity shown. I was extremely angered. My myself. That doesn't mean that I The next day I got on the same mother raised me to keep my atti- have permission to walk around Returning to the University of the Virgin Is- This past week I personally ex- shuttle with the same driver. Her tudes out of my work and outside acting sour to everyone because it lands atage 18with anewborn baby has certainly perienced a clash with a campus face was still balled up as if some- life, so why couldn't this woman do isn't going to fix my situation or been exhausting and challenging. shuttle bus driver, but witnessed one stomped her foot, and I just the same? make anyone else's better. I went from being the princess who never lift- the improper behavior of the same shook my head in disappointment. If she doesn't enjoy her job or is Even on a professional level she ed a finger to a full-time employee, student and driver and it sickened me. I know When she started her route she going through something inher per- set a bad example of how to act as mother, all inthe blink ofan eye. I was 17 when I this isn't the first time that con- stopped in front of the cafe on the sonal life, I suggest she pray. Taking a professional. How can you drive got pregnant and 18when I had my daughter, and frontations between students and side of the parking deck. About five it out on others isn't going to solve a shuttle named Aggie Pride when like every other teen mother, I had to dealwith the employees have occurred, but I am feet away from where she stopped anything. Sitting around whining you obviously don't take pride in social stigma that comes with teenage pregnancy. honestly fed up with the bad atti- there was a group ofpeople waiting and pouting on the job is not going yourjob While somepeople were disappointed and oth- tudes on the job. to board the shuttle. to change her situation. I just want the driverand others ers tried to put me down, it didn't matter because The first clash I experienced was In that group there was a blind She also disturbed me in a spiri- to see that life is what you make of from the day my daughter was born, I constantly near the Alma Circle. I was on my woman and her companion. Every- tual sense because I am a Christian. it, and what you allow God to mold reminded myself that she was reason enough to way to the shuttle when it pulled one on the shuttle saw this woman Because of that, we are supposed to it into. Stop taking your issues out pursue my career goals as an English major and off. My first thoughts were to try and some students waiting to get set the example. I understand that on others. Sometimes a smile or the subsequently as a prestigious attorney. and route. on the catch it on its When I did the shuttle, but driver drove times do get hard because we are smallest gesture can remind others Never did I imagine how strenuous it is to jug- try and ask for it to stop, the driver past them and didn't plan on stop- still flesh and bones, but what are that life isn't that bad. IfI can wake gle so many responsibilities at once. And the fact went crazy. Now I know I wasn'tat ping. When she did stop she looked you saying when you come to work up every morning in faith and hope thatI'm doingit all, despite all the difficulties, has the stop and so she didn't have to like she wanted to throw another with a nasty attitude everyday? of good things, there is no excuse given me an immense feeling ofmaturity, inde- pick me up, but all the attitude and tantrum. All of that happened be- God hasn't blessed you enough to that no else can't do the same. So pendence and motivation to do more. tantrum she gave was uncalled for. cause they were not standing di- be grateful for seeing another day? please leave the bad attitudes at Although the spring semester was the most ex- I walked to class angry that day, not rectly in front of the place where People go through all the time, I'm home. hausting, it was also the semester where I worked the hardest and applied myself the most. During the three years that I've been taking courses at UVI, I missed class from time to time simply because I was tired or just felt that I need- ed a break. Now, things are so much different. I try my Jo. 'N... JOIN... best to make itto every single class, even ifI have to take my daughter along! Unfortunately for me, there were days when I just-couldn't find a babysitter, so instead of using my problem as an excuse for not attending class, I just took her along with me. My professors are very understanding and have allowed me to take my daughter to class whenev- er ithas been necessary. At first I was amazed, but then I realized that most teachers are willing to help once they see their students are interested. Having a baby has not been an obstacle in purs- ing my goals, and it shouldn't be for anyone. The trick isto focus on your goal and to be determined and prepared to work hard to acquire it. LOSE YOUR LOSE YOUR Being a full-time mother, employee and stu- dent is definitely not an easy task. But with the VACATION/ REGULATIONS/ right vitamins, attitude and outlook on life, any- one can do it!

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Where something good is always cooking! I used to believe that some men could be easily BY MARVIN POWELL crinkle cut French fries were all the burgers and steak sand- der, French fries, cole slaw and pegged into two categories: CONTRIBUTOR WRITER cooked justright and were per- wiches are splendid and that hushpuppies. the ones who were open to fect for dunking ketchup, the fresh turkey and chicken Jake's desserts fulfills a and the ones in settling down mayonnaise, or whatever one sandwiches are scrumptious. customer's sweet tooth. Home- who weren't. However, a new Jake's Diner sits amid the hustle and bustle of Wendover desire. The dinner is delicious. It made pies include chocolate hybrid of boyfriend is on the Throughout the meal the offers steaks, chicken, chicken and coconut cream, apple, pe- rise: guys who prefer long- Avenue, at Big Tree Way and Wendover. Jake's, where the server continuously brings re- wings and pork chops. All the can, lemon meringue, and Ger- term relationships but still not motto is "where something fills and caters to our needs, a dinners are served with your man chocolate. It you are need an escape hatch out of lovely quality that keeps me choice of baked potato, French too full from your meal, they them. good is always cooking," is coming back. Another perk fries or hash browns and a also have Hershey's ice cream Such an annoying cop a 50s-style diner with a menu of old-fashioned Southern is all the different choices the toasted bun. and shakes. out, right? What about those menu offers. In my opinion, Customers may take one Jake's is the perfect setting "relationships" that hit an American menu. A waitress Jake's breakfast menu is bet- trip to the salad bar also. Con- for almost any occasion, except emotional plateau and never told me that the diner has been ter than both IHOP and Waffle veniently, customers have the maybe proposing unless that's progress? As women we will around for about six years and it is named after owner Mary House option to substitute the potato your spot. I have visited after forever remain perplexed on omelets, waffles, and salad for vegetables. the club, before school, after this issue or at least until we Blythe's son. It features Walking in, you can smell pancakes, steak, sausage pat- The vegetables options in- work, during lunch, in the mid- find the man that is willing to ties, ham, bacon, clude creamed potatoes, green dle of the night and I've even accept is." steak and eggs cooking. The scrambled us "as eggs, browns and more, beans, turnip greens, broccoli gone on a date there once. men are Sex and the scent is mouthwatering. A hash These considered with biscuits that could pos- casserole, black-eyed peas, The crowd is mixed and the a new hybrid of boyfriend. smiling waitress immediately greeted my friend and me. sible put Bojangles out ofbusi- pinto beans, homemade yams, ages vary, but this all depends They have the potential to be Gate City it is She provided us with menus ness. fried squash or okra, macaroni on what time you visit. If devoted partners, some even There are also breakfast and cheese, slaw and corn. Thursday night at 3 a.m., then but re HACKNEY and asked what we would like serialmonogamists, they' BY CANDACEL. sandwiches and a kid's menu, A combination of any two of there will be a few couples a terrified of becoming fiances ASSOCIATE ARTS&LIFE EDITOR to drink. The menu offers the choices, tea, coffee, hot choco- but you must be 12 and under. these takes the daily specials to few older men, and young peo- orhusbands. Oh how I love the What about us kids at the nextlevel. ple who are enjoying the night- that he'd pass them late, juices and soft drinks. heart? ones that are so deeply in love part was breakfast menu The Blue Plate Special is life ofGreensboro. with their exes, yet are so set offto his friends. Another red- After ordering my drink, I My favorite are the vegetarian om- Jake's daily special for $5.65. Jake's allows smoking in- to a In flag may not be ready studied the menu to find what I options pursue new catch. this that he elet (cheese, onion, peppers, You can get home-style cook- side, but the open atmosphere scenario they come find for a real commitment is a was in the mood for, breakfast, to out tomatoes mushrooms) and ing from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. doesn't allow others smoke to thatthey can'tlive withouther. constant push-pull. He gets lunch or dinner. That's a tough and a biscuit, or the chopped steak with two sides bread, tea or bother you during your meal. It one for few days or choice. Every time I eat here it Yep, that's right, the who super close a and eggs. This meal is served coffee. Monday offers beeftips is clean with a sanitation grade She's the ex that his weeks at a time and then pulls is dinner time and I like their got away. two or hash- over rice, Tuesday it's coun- of98 percent. Also, ifyou don't new beau never compare away. This leaves semi- burgers, so I ordered a burger with eggs, grits will him browns, toast and jelly. How- try fried steak, Wednesday it's want to eatin, you can carry out will never let go. connected but still emotionally and fries. to and he It's ever, before, I chicken, it's or carry out an order using the simple analyze why available tomove on should he The night was still young as I mentioned fried Thursday to over a hankering for a burger. meatloaf, Friday it's chopped drive through. get urge. and the late night crowd had had men do certain things, but the lunch menu All around Jake's is a good Co-habitation, restless not yet arrived so our orders The includes steak, Saturday it's pork chops, there are some reasons behind Jake's Deli Sandwiches, Jake's and Sunday it's fried chicken. place to go. So, if you're ever their three, can were brought to us in about 10 indecisiveness. reason number stall steak sandwiches, The fish fry on Friday is also in the mood for a good meal The first explanation of commitment. Just don't cook minutes. The burgers are juicy burgers, salads, and hot soup combos. served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. travel to Jake's "where some- clean for that you burger and served on a toast- this phenomenon is that it's or a man I know from experience that The fish fry offers fried floun- thing good is always cooking." hot to be a bachelor right now. are not married to. No matter ed bun. I soon devour it. The Watch out for your man's how much he thanks you, the "unattached friends." These extent of his appreciativeness are the guys that have the is not at its maximum degree. potential to get in your man's I gained this piece of advice Keeping your hair and makeup game tight head and ultimately affect from a former employer. relationship. They tendto wound making a lot of your It up By JANAY CHEEK the same way. with wearing weaves or exten- remind offreedoms thathe sense. I try my best to refrain him CONTRIBUTOR WRITER Things have gone too far sions but there is a line that has may have lost. That seems like from doing these things. She when women on campus are to be drawn when it comes to the biggest oxymoron though. didn't mean don't cook for seen with visible, hanging how we wearthem. I am specifically addressing your friends. It's just that men Ok ladies, this one is for weave tracks. Yes I have seen On to the next issue. Make- a heterosexual scenario. Isn't get complacent and sooner or you. I know this may be a little it. Also I have seen yellow up is an art and being a profes- the goal for a man to be with a later expect you to complete too much for you to handle. tracks on someone with natural make-upjrtisj: me woman? I sional makes So, ifthis is the case, these tasks all the time. Now, feel the same way. This subject black hair, missing extensions extremely critical ofwhat;:! see then why would his guy friend ifhe offers to do these things, may be a little touchy to some from micro braids and clip-on across the yard. Please ladies, attempt to keep him from his thenitmightmean thathe cares and a bithilarious to others, but ponytails that were not clipped see aprofessional to match your lady? That's a little suspect if about making your life a little itmust be addressed. The next all the way on. Half-wigs were skin color to your foundation. easier, It's you ask me. Never understood which is wonderful. time you look in the mirror, not made to wear with untamed It is 2007, and wrong founda- that one, so I'll leave it alone. important to maintain your please do a weave and makeup or nappy hair. And those of us tion colors are not acceptable. Restless reason number own space and the key word check! who are daring enough to wear Neither is hanging false eye- two: option overload. There is complacency. No one wants Lately it seems as though all a whole wig should make sure lashes. New York from Flavor are just too many of us. Men that. rules about appearances have it is not sitting on our forehead. ofLove looked stupid whenher choices, have too many often The conversation with your gone out the window. The These sightings are not fashion lashes flew offand so will you. lining up the next one before partner addressing these issues ways you dress is important statements, they are embarrass- There is plenty of other properly ending their present can be uncomfortable and and, for the most part, people ing. makeup no no's that are wit- situation. Yep, they're still maybe even a little emotional, what they When I was first introduced nessed everyday, but to save is well worth it. The take pride in wear. doing that one too. So middle but it It is rare that you see someone to weave or "extensions" the some from embarrassment, I'll school. I had an ex that used possibility does exist that he wearing something that makes point was to make it look as keep the rest to myself. Just online communities like just doesn't wantto take things you think, "what the hell!" natural as possible. But the remember, if ever in doubt PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMI HERALD Facebook and Myspace to to the next level. At least Hair and makeup are just as stuff I've seen the last few just visit your local cosmetics meet girls. He hada calculated you'll know where he stands important to your overall ap- months is anything but believ- counter. Their suggestions are from television, but that's just system and even used the same and can start to move on with pearance and should be treated able. There is nothing wrong far better than what you'll get my two cents. generic message. The worst your life. House hearing criticizes sex and violence in hip-hop

By JIM ABRAMS At the hearing, music videos women's bas- do anything today to change scandalized by The Beatles and of songs before broadcasting ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER showing scantily clad women ketball team. this, I'm going to take a stand The Rolling Stones, said Edgar them and takes care to comply were played; music executives The Imus and do that." Bronfman Jr., chairman and with Federal Communications in dark suits testified on the uses incident has "This hearing is not anti-hip- CEO ofWarner Music Group. Commission guidelines. But WASHINGTON (AP) Lawmak- of the "B," H" and "N" words, sparked de- hop. I am a fan ofhip-hop," said "We have a responsibility to "Radio One is also not in charge ers, music industry-executives and black civil rights leaders bate within subcommittee chairman Bobby speakauthentically to our view- of creating content, or in the and rappers disagreed Tuesday talked ofcorporate exploitation. the music in- Rush, D-Ill., who gained na- ers," said Philippe Dauman, business ofcensorship or deter- over who was to blame for sex- "We have allowed greedy dustry about tional prominence in the 1960s president & CEO of Viacom mining what is in good or bad ist and degrading language in corporate executives — espe- black artists as the founder of the Illinois Inc., which owns such cable taste." hip-hop music but united in op- cially those in the entertainment using offen- MasterP chapter of the Black Panthers. networks as MTV, Comedy The hearing was reminiscent posing government censorship industry —to lead many ofour sive, misogy- But he said there was a need "to Central, Nickelodeon and BET. of, although tamer than, a simi- as a solution. young people to believe that it nist and violent language address the issue of violence, He said his company takes an lar event in 1985. "If by some stroke of the is OK to entertain themselves Former gangsta rapper Mas- hate and degradation that has active role in editing obscenities At the earlier hearing, law- pen hip-hop was silenced, the by destroying the culture of ter P, whose real name is Percy reduced too many ofouryoung- out of music videos and excis- makers where exposed to Van issues would still be present in our people," E. Faye Williams, Miller, told the panel he is now sters to automatons." ing gang symbols or portray- Halen's "Hot for Teacher" and our communities," rapper and chair of the National Congress committed to producing clean Record company executives als of violence, but "we also Twisted Sister's "We're Not record producer David Ban- of Black Women, said in pre- lyrics defended the parental guidance believe that it is not our role to Going to Take It," and the late ner, whose real name is Levell pared remarks. In the past, seeing his rela- labels and edited versions they censor the creative expression rocker Frank Zappa hurled in- Crump, said in prepared state- "From Imus to Industry: The tives and friends shot and killed, said keep the morecontroversial ofartists." sults at Tipper Gore, wife of ments to a House Energy and business ofstereotypes and de- "I just made the music that I materialaway from children and Alfred Liggins III, chief ex- then-Sen. Al Gore, and Susan Commerce subcommittee hear- grading images" was the title of feel, not realizing I'm affecting stressed that uniform standards ecutive officer of Radio One, Baker, wife of then Treasury ing. the hearing, referring to former kids for tomorrow." or censorship won't work. Inc., one of the largest media Secretary James Baker, who "Drugs, violence and the radio host Don Imus, who lost But he said he found he In the '50speople were deep- companies thatprimarily serves were urging the recording in- criminal element were around his jobafter making derogatory didn't want his own children to ly offended by Elvis Presley, African-Americans, said the dustry to voluntarily police it- long before hip-hop existed." comments about the Rutgers listen to his music. "So ifI can and a decade later many were company reviews the contents self on song lyrics. this week's hotlist ON STAGE ON SCREEN ON CAMPUS ON SHELVES Chicago rapper Common will be Jamie Foxx's new movie "The SUAB and S.W.I.M. join forc- Willi.Amreleased his third solo Register's performing in downtown greens- Kingdom" willbe intheatres on Fri- es to throw a listening party for J. album titled "SongsAbout Girls" on The A&T boro at the N Club (117 Elm St. day, Sept28th. In the movie, a team Holidays debut solo album on Fri- September 25th. The album is par- guide to what's going Greensboro, NC 27401) on Friday, ofU.S. investigators set out to find day, September 28th. There willl tially based the infidelities and the September 28th. Common recently the perpetrators behind a deadly at- be a live DJ, fun games, free food, break-up of a seven year relation- this week in arts and released a solo album titled "Find- tack in a Middle Eastern country. prizes, and giveaways! The album ship he experienced. ing Forever." will come out on October 2nd. THE A&T REGISTER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007

continue to run a two quarter- Lady Aggies Aggies seek win back attack. Defense FOOTBALL A&T's defense hopes to gain Continued from Page 1 looking to im- against Norfolk consistency after an outstand- ing performance in Saturday's The shootout continued into loss. the 3rd quarter with A&T fir- prove from State live Although the blue and gold ing back 10 unanswered points. exemplified the definition Three ofthem coming off a 27- on ESPNU of dominace Saturday, they yard field goal, the first since rough start will need the same fire power Oct. 29, 2005. ByDWIGHT MOORE II Br DANIEL HENDERSON against a much better quarter- "My team knows CONTRIBUTOR now that if CONTRIBUTOR back on the Spartans experi- they can't get it in [the touch- The Aggie football team is enced senior Casey Hansen. down] they know I can put itin. The 2007 volleyball season still in search oftheir first vic- The Aggies are last in the I think they feel more confident has not started well for the Lady tory in two years, and will host MEAC in total defense and in me now," said kicker Eric Aggies and first yearhead coach the Norfolk State Spartans this scoring allowing 435.7 yards Houston. Lyndsay Schmiedel. Thursday at Aggie Stadium. a game, and 61 touchdowns. Early in the 4th quarter, with The loss of seniors Lauren The game will be broadcasted If A&T can use the same the Aggies leading 19-16 and Walker, Arlene Mitchell, and live on ESPNU, with kickoff effort performed Saturday in an opportunity to create a cush- Darlene Mitchell, the loss ofall beginning at 7:30pm. holding North Carolina Cen- ion, Morgan, threw a pass in conference setterBrenden Chat- A&T leads the series 26-7 tral to under 200 yards total the flat that was intercepted by man, players having to adjust to all time, but fell short 42-20 offense against the Spartans, Eric Ray's twin brother Derrick new positions, and atough early last season inNorfolk, VA. spectators should expect a Ray andreturned 23-yards for a slate of games, have led the Ag- ; W jugg Offense very competitive game. touchdown. Morgan had been gies to an 0-16record. The Aggies are coming off Norfolk State perfect statistically up until that Despite the rough startthe girls of their best offensive perfor- The Spartans are coming off point going 13 for 13. are still confident about this sea- PHOTO BY MICHAELSIMMONS mance of the season after last of a 38-31 victory over Bet- Less than 5 minutes later, he son and feel like they can still JANAE MITCHELL andthe Lady Aggies arestill searching for theirfirst win oftheseason Saturday's loss. hune-Cookman College last threw another interception to accomplish their goal of win- Junior running back Michael Saturday. This game will mark Eagles defensive back Jeffrey ning a MEAC championship. The teamwas able to receive a but have not been able to turn Ferguson is having an excep- Norfolk State's fourth chal- Henderson that was returned This year's team is led by se- boost over the Labor Day week- that improvement into a win tional year as he reached the lenge of the year while they 72-yards givingthe Eagles a 27- niors Kaycee Anderson, Krys- end with the return ofChatman yet. 1,000yard mark inrushing this currently hold a2-1 record. 19 lead. tal Cooper, Brenden Chatman, to the lineup. Her return was "We justhave to close because season and is currently ranked Norfolk State is sixth among After a Houston field-goal, and Nyra Tabron. All four se- highlighted by atriple double ef- we have the lead and we don't 16th on A&T's all-time list. MEAC teams in total offense, making it 22-27,anda defensive niors are starting and have used fort in the home opener against close, so once we close we will Ferguson has while ranking third in their stand, theAggies went into their UNCG. 456 rushing their leadership to get the team be fine," said Cooper. yards for the year on 20 at- passing attack. 2-minute drill. Following an through the early season's strug- "She helps our offeiise so Thisis Coach Schmiedel's first tempts and one touchdown. Last season Hansen threw impressive drive, Miller had the gles. much when she is in the game season as head coach after serv- The offense is currently for 287 yards with one touch- entire stadiumholding itsbreath "I think we struggled because because she is confident and ing as an assistant coach for the ranked last in the Middle down against tne Aggies in the before throwing the interception we weren't playing as team, but takes control at her position on past two seasons. She feels that Eastern Atlantic Conference lopsided win. Hansen has not to seal the deal for the Eagles. now we are playing as a team," the court," said junior middle the difficult preseason schedule total yards averaging 215.9 thrown any touchdowns so far "I want to give credit where Avignon in Cooper said. hitter Williams. that they have played has pre- a game, and last in turnovers this season. itis due," said NC Central Head The rough start to the season Coach Schmiedel also saw pared her team for MEAC play. sumbmitting 28 on the The Aggies will have to find Coach Mose Rison. "I thought a season. can also be attributed to the fact difference in her team with "Even though we might not A&T hopes to carry momen- a way to keep senior running Coach Fobbs and his staff did Chatman on court. that some of the players were the have any wins on our record I tuminto Thursday's gameafter back Darryl Walker out ofthe a great job tonight in terms of playing new positions. "We look like a different team, think that the team is playing displaying their best offensive end zone. getting his team ready to play. "Even though we have a vet- we looked more confident and very well" said Coach Schmie- performance ofthe year. Walker rushed for four I tried to convince my team all we have eran squad, a lot ofthe players more stability on the del. ""As soon as we get into There is no indication of a touchdowns Saturday against week that this would be the best didn't play inthe previous years court with her out there," said MEAC playI don't expect us to starting quarterback heading the Wildcats. football team we have played. I or didn't have to assume as Coach Schmiedel. [have] any loses." into Thurday's action. Norfolk State's defense is thinkA&T by far proved that." much responsibility as they did Since Chatman's return to the The Lady Aggies open their Head Coach Lee Fobbs allowing 350.4 yards a game, The blue-and-gold have a this year," said Coach Schmie- lineup, the Lady Aggies have conference schedule September stated in the weekly Monday and has given up 35 touch- short week ahead of them as del. seen improvement in their play 25th at South Carolina State press conference thatthey will downs on the year. they prepare for a home game against Norfolk State on Thurs- day. The game will be aired on Aggie Club honors A&T Legends ESPNU live at 7:30 p.m. FOOTBALL STANDINGS By MALCOLM S.EUSTACHE football star and back here to A&T after all these that SPORTS EDITOR Pro Football attitude, self-commitment, "It's been 5 years since I was TEAM MEAC OVR, Hall ofFamer, Elvin Bethea. years and get the accolades that and toughness that he instilled here," said Bill Hayes. "It's Held inthe AlumniFoundation I received and the retirement of in you. He was the coach that been great for me and wife Hampton 3-0 A play usually lasts just sec- my South Carolina State 2-0 Center, the cordial event showed my jersey, it's amazing. That's made me into what I am today." to 2-2 onds. A career usually lasts un- come back here and interact NorfolkState 1-0 2-1 now dertenyears. But when aformer video ofBethea's highlights and right up there with the Hall of Coach Bill Hayes, the with everybody." Delaware State 1 -0 2-1 athletes name enters the Hall of his Pro Football Hall of Fame Fame." Athletic Director at North Caro- Irvin and Corbett, who had Winston-Salem 2-1 Fame, their legend semmingly induction. That was capped by Bethea played his years at lina Central University, was the the court in the Corbett Sports Florida A&M 1-1 lasts an eternity. him receiving a plaque as well A&T under head football coach head football coach at A&T for Center honored in their name, Bethune-Cookman 0-2 Last Friday, A&T's Aggie as his jersey number 75 being Hornsby Howell. 15 seasons closing out the last are the most esteemed names in Morgan State 0-2 Club sponsored a scholarship retired. Howell also coached success- decade. A&T basketball coaching his- Howard 0-2 banquet honoring four coaches: "This isreally big for me, be- ful Aggies Joe Crosby, George Not only is he the winningest tory. North CarolinaA&T 0-2 THIS WEEK'S GAMES: Bill Hayes, Hornsby Howell, lieve me from my heart," said Ragsdale, George Small, and football coach in Aggie history, Irvin, who is responsible for Bethea, who played his 16 sea- WheelerBrown. he is also the winningest college putting 18 players into the pro's Thursday Cal Irvin, and Don Corbett. vs. Norfolk State The headliner of the event, sons as a defensive end for the "Coach Howell was the driv- football coach in the entire state ranks including Al Arties and "To asked force for Aggie Stadium however, was former Aggie Houston Oilers. be ing everyone that ofNorth Carolina. Hugh Evans. 7:30 p.m. played under him," said Bethea. Hayes, who led A&T to their Corbett built the team of the "He would push you until you sole NCAA victory in 1999, 80's into a powerhouse compil- thought you couldn't go any was honored at the Aggie-Eagle ing 408 wins with a .659 from AP FCS (I-AA) TOP 25 POLL further. 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