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DECEMBER 8, 1994 The Voice of Florida A&M University - Tallahassee, Fla. Vol. 80-No. 12 Group boycotts mall after Classic
who just "wanted to be seen" after the breakdown. The concerned African- By Nia Jones game. American Citizen's Inc. started the boy- Staff Writer "This decision may have caused cott which Patty said is being met with A Tampa-based, African-American regrettable social problems, but I respect great success, Patty said. citizens group is leading a boycott against it though I may not agree with it," "This is not just a black issue. We a Tampa mall for closing early during last Thompson said. have support from the white and Hispanic month's Florida Classic, saying the deci- Ken Riley, FAMU athletic director, communities as well. Not only do we sion to close early was based on race. said the schools picked 5 p.m. because it want a formal apology from the mall, but The Tampa Bay Center Mall paid was a happy medium for fans. we want a written assurance that this will Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M "The early afternoon would have never happen again." University $25,000 to move the starting been too hot and the evening, too late. Patty said the situation was brought time of the game from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., We had no idea they were closing the to her attention by a local black paper, according to Michael Berry, Tampa Bay mall," he said. which reported on the morning of the Center manager. Michelle Patty, president of the game that the mall would be closed early. Lynn Thompson, athletic director at Tampa-based Concerned African- "Some people knew about the clos- B-CC, said he would like to believe that American Citizen's Inc., is incensed ing of the mall before hand, but it was not the mall made a business decision by because a similar situation occurred last related to the masses. The colleges are requesting the game time to be changed. year. denying their knowledge, and mall offi- Thompson said that to his under- She said escalators, elevators and cials are saying the colleges were aware. standing, mall managers wanted a later air-conditioning were shut off forcing the Someone is lying, but I'm not sure who," starting time that would allow fans to crowd to leave. The mall managers See Mall page 2 shop before the game, and leave out those blamed this closing on a mechanical Pe F=" ua- SCOTT PRICE Rappin about film Edward Potts sifts through Studenta p i' remains of charred room William Packer (I) actress Tyra Ferrell (m) her ' Stereo cord husband, civil-- rights activist __-- Don Jackson suspected 1 discuss ', , t. "Chocolate of starting City" Saturday * after Ferrell's dorm fire lecture at the Charles .4'I NO one was hurt, smoke Winterwood damaged the room Theatre. The Farnuan/ SCOTT By Jacqueline Love and Kinisha Murphy News Editor and Correspondent An electrical fire on the second floor of Paddyfote Complex B destroyed the belongings of two stu- dents Tuesday. "The cord of the stereo was most likely pinched or bruised," said Antonio M. Samper, law enforcement investiga- AIDS Day panel left several disappointed tor with the bureau of fire and arson investigations. 'The fire appears to be By ShaQuetta Harden tion. makes it evident that HIV causes AIDS," accidental in nature." Correspondent "I thought the panelists were going to Philpott said. The fire was still being investigated Students exited the FAMU Grand give me more insight on AIDS," she Ingram followed his colleague by at press time. Ballroom with looks of great disappoint- added. "I got absolutely nothing out of the explaining information given in a packet There was a lot of smoke damage, ment after the World AIDS Day town meeting, and I would have liked to hear they were handing out. said Tyler Combs, housing director. meeting last Thursday. The theme for the more about the theory that Paul (Philpott) Lynn Vinson, town meeting chairper- "We'll have to redo the room," he seventh annual event was "AIDS and and Jesse (Ingram) were discussing." son and health educator, asked Ingram to said. "We'll place (the residents) in Families: Protect and Care for the Ones Philpott, a pre-med graduate student, sit down after he had taken too long to get spaces throughout the dormitories." We Love!" In commemoration of this and Ingram, a mechanical engineering into his question. Izell Booth, one of the residents of year's theme, an informational table was grad student, are members of the The issue of AIDS and race was also room 201-B, said he was coming from set up in the Student Union Lobby fol- Rethinking AIDS organization, a group of raised. the lab when someone said the room on lowed by the town meeting. scientists convinced AIDS is a nonconta- Panelist, Dr. Rudolph E. Jackson, the corner was on fire. Vonswelia McLain, an occupational gious disease and curable. chairman of the Association of Minority "I didn't really lose anything valu- therapy student, said this was her first "I came here to see if the so-called Health Professions School (AIDS time coming to a World AIDS Day func- experts brought any medical facts that See AIDS Day page 2 See Fire page 2 2 The Famuan I December 8, 1994 Police warn: secure dorm room for vacation By Adrianne Gaines Correspondent * Notify your newspaper and postal carrier to hold your deliveria. For most students living on campus, " Move valuables so they cannot be seen from windows. dorm security during the Christmas holi- * Make sure any needed repairs are made to outdoor lighting. windows. & doors. day is a big concern. In the past three or four years, there Things * You may want to make use of a separate storage facility. have been fewer than 10 burglaries during *Have an updated list of valuables with serial numbers, in the event ora burglary. the holidays, and they usually occur on the " Turn down the volume on your phone so it cant be heard from outside. men's side of campus said Charles E. To Do * Use an answering machine. Hobbs Sr., FAMU campus police director. "The girls have a bigger problem with "Unpiug all electrical appliances theft," Hobbs said. Before *Make sure the last person out locks the door. Burglary is when someone forcibly elf leaving a car, make sure it is locked. enters a room and takes a students belong- You * In case of a break-in, someone should know how to reach you ings; thefts often occur when one student leaves the room and the remaining student Source: Taiahassee Police Deoartmnent takes the other's belongings, said Hobbs. Leave Tyler Combs, acting housing direc- The Famuan/ HEATHER MALONE tor, said there is probably more burglary on the men's side of campus because the the Thanksgiving break-three at the when the last student leaves. "Don't leave valuables out....make it police are "on the top of campus" more Paddyfote Complex and one at Sampson "Anyone who wants to break into a very difficult for the person bent on steal- often because there is more action up Hall. dorm will need a ladder to do so," said ing," he said. He strongly suggests stu- there. One of the burglary victims, who did- Hobbs. dents take jewelry and money home as "It's impossible for [police] to make n't want his name revealed to protect his Security will be guarding the dorms well as "hot stuff' (fashionable) type sure that all areas are secure," said fresh- privacy, suggests students take everything 24 hours a day. In addition to regular items. man Cropper Hall resident Stephanie out of their dorm. FAMU police officers, security officers Jefferson Walker, chief of housing Clarke. "Someone's dorm is bound to get "Everybody take your stuff out," he from Maxwell Security will be hired. security and crime prevention officer, also broken into." said. "The dorms aren't secure." There will be three guards at Palmetto advises students to secure their belong- Crystal Brooks, a sophomore Truth Combs said housing is taking precau- North, Palmetto South and the ings. Hall resident, said, "I generally assume tions to secure the dorms. The windows Polkinghorne Village Apartments, "Security [is] not omnipresent. that anything can happen, so I take pre- on the ground floor of Gibbs Hall, patrolling on foot all night. Thieves usually find a way to commit cautions." Sampson Hall, Young Hall and the Still, Hobbs cautions students to criminal acts when they intend to do so," Four dorms were burglarized during Paddyfote Complex will be boarded up secure their belongings. said Walker.
AIDS Day from page I be for college students to have a free Philpott) have no willingness to have a pointed when the panelists didn't answer exchange of ideas, and people are unwill- reasonable conversation about this issue." questions that were asked and interrupted Research Consortium), showed the audi- ing to talk about such controversial issues Other panelists included Barbara students while they were discussing their ence a slide that was sent to him by the Ku when there may be another view." Barrett, director of the FAMU Counseling point." Klux Klan. The slide was titled, "Praise Later, when a comment was directed Center, and Dr. Scott Folk, an adult infec- Ingram and Philpott challenged the God for AIDS and stated AIDS was a toward Ingram and he tried to defend his tious disease control specialist in panelists to a debate anytime and any- racial disease and whites are mostly position, he was again cut short. Tallahassee in the area of HIV/AIDS place, but no one accepted. immune to it. However, panelist Charlie Clark, on therapy. Pharmacy student Shounda "Everybody gets so emotional, "He (Jackson) can address this slide, the Board of Directors of Big Bend Taylor said, "I came here to learn more because we don't have all of the answers," but not the information on the theory I CARES, said, "They (Ingram and about AIDS, but I became very disap- Jackson said. have," Ingram said. "This is supposed to 0 THIS IS THE LAST ISSUE OF THE FAMUAN FOR Alumni named president THIS SEMESTER. PLEASE HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY! of College of Surgeons
professor of vocational agriculture at By Crystal German Fire from page I There were still students in the build-. Correspondent Florida A&M College and his mother but no able," he said as he called home to his ing when he went door to door, graduated from FAMU. family. Booth, a freshman criminal jus- one was hurt. In New Orleans "My mother and father had a great tice student, was not sure if he had insur- "Probably only about eight students next year, LaSalle influence on me," Leffall said. "I cannot said. ance. stayed in their rooms.," McIntosh Leffall Jr., a 1948 emphasize enough the influence of my When FAMUWhen FAMUPolice Department "Most students are pretty cooperative FAMU biology grad- parents. They used to say with good edu- Officer Dennis McIntosh arrived at the about leaving their rooms." uate, will become the - cation and hard work, there are no bound- second floor smoke was pouring onto the Paddyfote complex has a history of first black president of ares." for catwalk and it was nearly roof high. prank fire alarms and it is not unusual the American College Currently, a collection of memorabil- "Mr. (Willie) Fraiser (Paddyfote some students to ignore the alarms. of Surgeons. ia is on exhibit at the Black Archives the dorm director) was already at the door In the past, the alarm systems in The ACS is the donated by Leffall Jr. and his sister, connect- extinguishing the fire when I arrived," he four Paddyfote complexes were largest international Leffall Delores Leffall. The collection, which pulled in said. "I brought two fire extinguishers up ed so when the alarms would be association of sur- includes dolls, bells and pictures, gives there and evacuated the building and one building, students in all four building geons. As a professional organization, the insight into the rural black family home. checked all the rooms." had to evacuate. ACS sets standards for surgical practices "The collection and success of alarm to Fraiser said there was no one in the "The guys would pull the around the world and highlights continu- Leffall is proof that we produce many seethgiscoeot"Mntssidsaid. room when he opened it with this mastersee the girls come out, Mcintosh ing education. black geniuses," Murell Dawson, senior as of key and extinguished the fire. "Now the two systems are separated "It is quite a distinction," Sally archivist at the Black Archives, said. this year." Gneski, from the college of communica- Leffall, born in Quincy, attended FAMU tion department for the ACS, said. High School before attending FAMU. He Mall from page I closing was not discussed at the meeting. Leffall, whose election was graduated from high school at 15 as class Jackson said FAMU President Frederick announced at the annual Chicago meeting valedictorian. He finished his undergrad- she said. Humphries is concerned that fans be Oct. 13, is known for performing colon uate education in three years, graduating Berry said the decision to close the treated with dignity and respect. cancer surgery on former President summrna cum laude at 18. Four years later, mall at 9 p.m. instead of 10 p.m. was "We are planning to play in Tampa Ronald Reagan. He is also an oncologist, Leffall graduated at the top of his Howard purely a business decision. next year, but we want it to be known educator and leader in both professional University College of Medicine class. "Thanksgiving weekend is the most that this type of behavior may cause the and civic organizations. As ACS president, Leffall looks for- critical time for merchandising. Had the Classic to be moved," Jackson said. As chief spokesperson for the ACS, ward to returning to FAMU to talk with game been early as planned, the after- Hiram Green, executive director for Leffall will preside over meetings and students interested in the medical field. noon and evening the crowds would have the Florida Classic Association, said that represent the interests of surgeons of this "I look upon this opportunity to stim- discouraged local shoppers from spend- attendance and corporate sponsorship country and Canada before conferences ulate young people into the medical ing their money on the weekend that were up 200 percent from last year. and meetings. field," Leffall said. "This gives me the kicks off the Christmas season." "It is unfortunate that the Tampa Born to LaSalle Leffall Sr. and chance to impress young people with Eddie Jackson, public relations Bay Center issue has overshadowed an Martha Jordan Leffall, he was exposed to their value of a medical education." director at FAMU, said the mall's early otherwise successful weekend." FAMU at an early age. His father was a The Famuan /December 8, 1994 3 ATTENTION STUDENTS! Over $5 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Dy-i Brooklyn, N.Y. 11230. CLASSIFIED Billion in private sector grants & scholar- Greencard Program, by U.S. Immigration. ships is now available. All students are eli- Greencards provide U.S. permanent resi- ALASKA EMPLOYMENT - Students ADS gible. Let us help. For more info, call: 1- dent status. Citizens of almost all countries Needed! Fishing Industry. Earn up to STUDENT STORAGE SPACE avtail- 800-959-1605 ext. F54111 are allowed. For info. Legal Services, 20231 $3,000-$6,000+ per month. Room and able-Low monthly rates. 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Each song represents an underground gun clap/ Underground where you need The album's chief shortcoming is 4V2ou of 5 C level of Redman's "Darkside." flashlights and hard hats/ My mind is 10 that the Eric Sermon produced beats tend The album's overall feel is excitingly levels deeper than Jacob's ladder/ I recite to sound similar at first. For all the atten- Never let it be said that Redman is evil, because of its thorough production. paragraphs after your gall bladder I shat- tion Sermon paid to embellishing the one to ignore doctors' orders. Producers Redman and Eric Sermon see ter." beats, George Clinton's "Atomic Dog" On the opening skit to Red's new to it that each song transcends just making The other contributor to the album's was sampled three times on three separate album, "Dare IZ A Darkside," the fiction- the listener's head bob, but evokes haunting feel is Redman himself. As songs. Devoted listeners will find the al Dr. Trevis tells a weary Redman "take macabre thoughts, appealing to the dark- always, Red's lyrics showcase his offbeat unique production qualities inherent in this LP to where no other LP has risen." side in everyone. It's not just the beats sense of humor, but this album finds him each song, but one must wonder when Redman does just that, with hauntingly that sound evil, but the attention to detail reciting lyrics with a surly, gritty, dirty Sermon plans to change his formula. funky production and unique lyrics that with which they were recorded. delivery. On "Noorotic," the Funkadelic At any rate, "Dare IZ A Darkside" is come together in a mad celebration of "Da Journee," for example, is where One sounds as though he's straining his a satisfying 65-minute package of mean- urban rawness. the listener first boards the darkside ele- last functioning vocal chord to spit out his ingless hostility, vulgarity, misogyny and "Dare IZ A Darkside" picks up where vator; its throbbing bassline is punctuated insane lyrics. Six songs later, on mayhem. It's $12.99 well spent. 1992's platinum selling "Whut? Thee by the sound of rusty pulleys, the painful "Basically," his words sound as if they FAMU author captures a historical journey in second book By Melanee C. Hill his early twenties, he has the soul and cocts such a fateful and seemingly impos- Hobbs definitely has something to say Correspondent masterful writing style of someone much sible journey through time for his people. in The Chosen People. Through several of older and seasoned in his craft. The other Watchmen respond to his story its characters, the book points out the need The Chosen People: Africa's Lost In this his second book, Hobbs with awe, anger, disgust and suspicion. and advantages of having an Afrocentric Tale of Meroe, should come with a warn- attempts to unveil the mystery behind his Thus, the wheels of historical, religious education, as well as vehicles that symbol- ing label. Do not take lightly or place on lost tale. and cultural oppression are set in motion. ize dissension. shelf to collect dust. Book should be stud- The writer opens with a preface enti- Hobbs then takes the reader into the Any one who reads The Chosen ied, analyzed and questioned for there are tled "Genesis," which includes a group of future of many African Americans or People must realize the writer has taken a tales within the tales. Watchmen discussing the fate of mankind. 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Graduate students in the journalism school won't Accounting, have to worry about their money problems for the Spring semester any longer. The original 1994-95 allocation of financial support and take home for student assistantships was $5,800, half of the 1993-94 allocation for assistantships. This was not enough for all graduate students for the year. "Every year we have a crisis of some sort and its this souvenit getting tired and old." said Robert M. Ruggles, dean of The Bentley College MumnrtvScholars the School of Journalism Media and Graphic Arts. "Last Summer countancv. year w~e had a shortfall of student tuition and fees and it Institute in Aceti(1t _--' ac 'is Iuiii/iinUl(IIi cost us several thousands of dollars." rk\)e ( k-. r t ~ .\\ C UILC \ Now that problem has been solved. Ruggles said FAMLI President Frederick S. p1 ginc' 'h P!( gmnlt.I I1/800 -*2-23 Humphries has assured him that at least w~hat wsas given gars - l . i I for the wshole years allocation for graduate students will deJoig.nud nt o iJ ukS Qfl be matched. Ruggles said the problem stemmed from a misunderstanding betwseen his school and the school of LI)l)t~ti\ C hitil IIt\ _-- " - -I'irt'&. nd miw~rc -iflt( rli (iII in d .andpjliCdi inIi r graduate studies wshich gives out the money. I -nk' (Colk'gc Slinorjt sAhtoor',Suonw'r I Charles Smith. dean of the School of Graduate and tid lftiitN). \\ il [Lix Continuing Studies, said that he and Ruggles agreed that n o )i J( o( 1 o tin.. \tutlC I I )IIItiiL ~ I I $5,000 w~ould be enough money for the entire year for ' It 0 oipt('U.[InI..I d1 ip allocated money for assis tantships. 1l.iI)e .t \ ) ilIn c)lpeticip.intt I\ix o "1 followed it up with a letter in wshich I indicated run ii. III'i )\F I the amount of money that w~e were able to allocate to I hn'- intL-Ocltdrinn them for assistantships this year.' Smith said. t !I >1 iii iOi .i- j ( uliiJiid lf l l' 1 I uhI iiij thiit ntit L) i li r Ruggles said he thought the money was to be used 1 p Ifriti 10" dilL I s---I only for the first semester and distributed to the six grad "r'I 'I ,'01)bu students. 'We try to make the money go as far as possible to ~BENTLEY help as many students as possible." Smith said. Ruggles said he has no doubt that H-umphries will deliver on his pledge to get the graduates students money. 6 h a unIDcme ,19 The /ecemeramun , 194 OPINION CongratulationS i"i .i Senator defends actions FAMUAN EDITORIAL BOARD ~a "A 5'I In a Dec. 1 Famuan story ("Hobbs Dana Thompson, Editor In Chief Rashida M.Clendening, Associate Editor to the 199) Question of Receives New Hearing But Declines"), Peter McKay, Opinion Editor Inan Hulin, Assistant Opinion Editor Failmuan Stall reported by Tacuma Roberts (editor's note: The reporter's name is Tacuma Roeback), I ASSOCIATE EDITOR/ the week was misquoted. DESIGN TEAM MANAGER: My statement was, "The S.O.B. does- Rashida Clendening Tallahassee s Public 4Agenda Project has n't even know how to use a computer." This OPINION PAGE EDITOR: been conducting community forums and Peter McKay statement was preceded by a brief enuncia- encouraging dialogue among citizens rI THE EI)ITORI tion of my personal sentiments of President NEWS EDITOR: Larry Tait, his presidential campaign and his Lawrence Patrick, Ill about a variet)y of local issues. More administration. ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR: than 300 people attended the project's AIDS package positive I simply said that when Tait ran for Michael Lee firstforum on Nov 16 at the Capitol, president, he ran on the premise of making Thank you for presenting a massive FEATURES EDITOR: and the most recent dialogue was at student government open to all students. amount of information about AIDS in the Jeneen Surrency Bethel A.M.E. Church Monday. The However, this is not what has happened. past issue of The Famuan. I would like to ASST. FEATURES EDITOR WRITING Famuan asks: Tait's cabinet appointments were COACH: Elysia Richardson thank you for not following the path of other noticeably slanted towards people he associ- SPORTS EDITOR: newspapers who constantly attack my ated with before he became SGA president THE hometown, Belle Erika Coachman Do YOU THINK Glade, as being the (i.e.: Thoughts Magazine). Is this a positive "Capital City of AIDS." change from past Student Government ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR: RECENT PUBLIC This ignorant and indolent thinking Bernice Young Association presidents that gave fraternity AGENDA MEETING WILL promoted by journalists who do not know brothers and sorority sisters cabinet posi- PHOTOGRAPHERS: Noelle Wright- the facts Famuan/SCOTT P. IE1 has created a stereotypical view tions over more qualified persons? Young, Kali Meeks, Sune Woods about people from Belle Glade. The Famuan/ SCOTT P. PRICE The Farnuanl SCOTT P. PRICE CREATE CHANGE IN THE Hobbs stated in his confirmation hear- WIRE EDITOR: How would you feel when you tell a ing that he really wasn't familiar with com- Lisa Marie Vilardi COMMUNITY? person that you are from Belle Glade and puters. Wow, he was appointed to a job that COPY DESK CHIEF: their first response is, "Don't ya'll have requires computer knowledge! Ingrid Middleton AIDS?" or, "Do you have AIDS?" That looks like a hook-up to me. BRIAN BRADFORD Can you feel the pain when someone COPY EDITORS: I said all of that to say this, "Larry, at Jose Germosen, Eunice Matthews, Washington responds to you in that fashion when they do Semester shows students' resilience the very least, I'm watching you. So, if Natasha Jackson not know anything about Broadcast journalism your personality? you're shady, I'll see the shadows, and, like- GRAPHICS EDITOR: The stereotype is evaporating, but it is wise, if you're brilliant, I'll see the sun." The presentations were superb as orga- Heather Malone Sophomore still present. Thank you for not increasing In closing, I would like to apologize to ' ignorance. ing to an end, some nizers were able to attract some excellent GRAPHICS DESIGNERS: "Yes, because when- Mr. Hobbs for referring to him as an S.O.B. Student Government Association held the Black History Kamisha Matthews, Joy McKinney Sherrial Clark of us are preparing to speakers, including Sanchez, former ever a group of citi- However, I stand firm in my belief that he is Year Lecture series that featured :A.) Former NAACP PAGE DESIGNERS: FAMU Student not qualified for his favored position. If graduate while others NAACP Executive Director Ben Chavis Kamisha Matthews, Theo Caviness, zens voices its opin- there are any questions, please feel free to the semester com- Executive Director, Ben Chavis B.) Poet, Sonia Sanchez and publisher Haki Madhubuti that could Ramona Franklin, Lisza Rawlins, Jason ions, it can only go are preparing for the Pritchett call me at 599-3624, extension 105. With broaden all of our perspectives. unnoticed for so Student confronts Kirby Oliver Gilbert grind of next semester. C.) Publisher of The Third Word Press, Haki Madhubuti SENIOR REPORTERS: SGA Senator However, we should all take time to Also, Humphries was appointed to Jacqueline Love, Tacuma Roeback long." In your article on Paul Philpott President Bill Clinton's advisory panel ("Protect Free Speech or Risk Losing It," reflect upon the events of the year so far. STAFF WRITERS: Victoria Brown, Dec. 1), I was shocked to read that Dean Greeks reflect tradition This semester has taken us on an emo- spected by having our cars towed as we Student Government Association has on black colleges, and the university Natasha Jackson, Nia Jones DERRICK HENRY Henry Kirby claims to have never told Paul tional roller coaster of incredible failures, gathered to hear a profound woman. been conducting its business with con- received a $3.8 million grant from the BEAT REPORTERS: New York not to speak about AIDS at any FAMU- A response to "History of Greek stant bickering and complication. U.S. Department of Energy to start an Jose Germosen, Leslie Steele ' Electrical engineer- sponsored events ant that he merely asked tragedies and accomplishments. Then, tragedy struck over Organizations Steeped in Racism and We had lessons in courage by Sonia Homecoming weekend. Shootings Executive branch cabinet confirmations, environmental biotechnology program. CIRCULATION MANAGER: ing Junior Paul not to interrupt speakers. Division (Jimmie Davis Jr., Dec. 1): Omari Gardner "It's a start, but peo- A few weeks ago, I heard that Kirby There must be made a distinction Sanchez. She taught us how to take a allegedly committed by FAMU students usually a fairly routine measure in any In sports, the football team's record had banned Paul. Finding this very hard to between white Greek organizations and governmental body, took ridiculously under new coach Billy Joe improved, the pie like to talk about believe, I went to his office to ask him per- stand that many of us believe in but are resulted in a death and the paralyzing of African-American Greek letter organiza- a Florida State University student. We long, and during a Supreme Court hear- FAMU Sports Hall of Fame inducted 11 problems and not sonally. tions. There are significant differences. too afraid to speak out about. And for EDITORIAL PoucY OF THE FAttuAv commit time needed He told me, "Paul is not to speak about White Greek organizations may idolize tho@ of us who are more radical than must realize that one man's life was ing stemming from those proceedings, new members and 1994 graduate AIDS at any university-sponsored to solve the events." and uphold the ideas and philosophies of the others, her lesson was more of style than turned upside down and another's taken, the Senate exhibited healthy amounts of Alliniece Taylor was among 10 finalists Unsigned editorials o(inThe Fanuan opinion page express Although we talked for about 10 minutes, he positions tken by the paper editorial board on behalf of Greek culture, but the eight organizations while ours go on now with many not unprofessionalism and disrespect for the for NCAA Woman of the Year. problems." never mentioned anything about Paul inter- which compose the National Pan-Hellenic instruction about how to make a peace- The Famuan. Columns and letters with bylines or names rep- rupting speakers. He merely repeated over Council clearly have a different purpose and ful, nondestructive stance. She marched even pondering what we might have lost. other branches. With the new semester quickly resent the opinions of the wnters and do not necessanly and over, "Paul is not to speak about AIDS focus. There is also another side. Now there But the semester also had its positive approaching, we must remember the reflect the views of The Famuan or its staff The Famuan wel- at any university-sponsored us calmly to FAMU President Frederick CHUCK HOLMES events." They are distinctly African-American, comes submission of columns, letters and ideas from any I have read articles by Nobel chemist Humphries' house. She told us to wait four young men from our community elements. events of this semester and learn from and this is reflected in our community ser- member of the FAMU community Letters should be concise Atlanta Kary Mullis and Cal-Berkley biology pro- that face many wasted years in prison. SGA's Black History Year Lecture them. From taking a stance to putting vice efforts that are focused on the black patiently for answers to why students at (no more than 250 words) and include the wnter's name., SPharmacy fessor Peter Duesberg. They say the same community. It is also reflected in our tradi- dire note, another low point Series represented something of our own SGA officials on alert, this semester has thing Paul says: AIDS is a non-contagious this black university, supposedly a nur- On a less signature and phone number Unsigned letters will not be - Junior tions, such as stepping. of the semester would have to be the way that we do not have to share with FSU. provided plenty of foresight. accepted We reserve the nrightto edit all submissions disease caused by drug use, and HIV is a Stepping is a directly descended from turing environment, were being disre- , -- i"No. Politicians harmless germ that is not sexually-transmit- African ritualistic dance. The act of brand- ted. They show that the level of HIV-infect- ; - actually control ing one's body can also be traced to African ed Americans has remained constant even as activity incommuni- traditions. L AIDS has grown into an epidemic. Western culture has taught us that only ty and big business If HIV causes AIDS, and AIDS is an animals and slaves are branded, but this is - i controls them.They epidemic, then shouldn't HIV also be an epi- untrue. Surviving the finals crunch takes focus and strength couldn't care less about the prob- demic? Meanwhile, they show that the rise African tribes used brands to distin- of AIDS not only coincides with the rise of guish themselves just as fraternities do trying to keep their heads above water. find themselves facing a real obstacle; that well in life. Most of all, believe in yourself. It's true lems in the community" the drug use, but the people with AIDS are today. In fact, slave masters adopted brand- But when your body gives in to tiredness real obstacle being lack of preparation. Be strong. When you feel like you can't if you do not believe in yourself, no one will. same people taking psychoactive drugs. DEIDRA L. ing as a form of identification after observ- and your legs fail to stand straight, don't give "In the future, students should study go on, be strong enough to keep on moving. Other individuals may think you'll never be According to Mullis and Duesberg, ing brands on Africans. EVA RICE up, because the end is very near. early and regularly to prepare themselves for When you don't want to open that book or this or you'll never accomplish that; but if these drugs cause severe immune suppres- The reason why I joined a Greek letter JONES Chicago sion, cancer and dementia - in other words, is not for status or to be con- '"I feel stressed out, there are so many the demands they will experience during the start that 15-page report, be strong enough to you believe in your abilities and your desire organization 5' Psychology AIDS. sidered above others; it was to experience a things I have to turn in, and I also have to final weeks of school," Brown said. go on and start it. to improve yourself, then you can accomplish Senior Cases of AIDS in the mainstream pop- special fraternal bond with other black men Has the toll of the semester got you feel- start studying for finals," said Notcha One of the key elements in successfully Business administration student Greg anything. ulation always involve healthy people who idea for while serving the needs of my community. ing tired, weak or drained? Lockett, a political science student. finishing the semester is to stay focused. Walker said he prepared early and often so Remember to, stay focused, be strong "It's a good test positive for HIV, and then get sick only We are misunderstood because most of our Even though the number of assignments Raeford Brown, that he would the people to come after taking AZT, a drug prescribed for traditions are practiced in secret and are associate professor of There will be times when other individuals not have to worry during the and believe in yourself. are high, do you feel like your determination together, but politi- AIDS patients that actually destroys the misconstrued by those who may see or hear psychology, offers this advice to students will try and distract you, causing you to go last weeks of the semester. Good luck on your finals and other immune system and causes cancer; an only glimpses. and motivation are low? who may feel stressed out: astray, but stay focused. Stay focused on your "When I know that a test is coming up exams. You can do it. cians aren't really example of such a case is described in the The community service that the eight As the semester comes to an end, many "Stress is a response to a real or imag- desire to do extremely well in all your class- two weeks in advance, I start studying early going to listen." cover story of this month's Essence maga- organizations of the Pan-Hellenic provide students may feel they are running on empty, ined threat," Brown said. "Many students es and the greater goal of doing extremely so that I'll be prepared for it," said Walker. zine. surely attests to their true purpose of uniting Sashenne Courseault the black community. FAMU Student Charles Ali Everage Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Christianity takes ideas from other faiths, promotes slavery for blacks Fshui. ST.AFF The Famuan Virgin Birth and the Resurrection. Horns, then there's Krishna of India. The believe in a story about a irgin birth I would hard for Christians to know what to believe. used the Bible to justifyt slaer. Colossians Managing Editor: Psuc, McGREGioR Vol. 80- No.12 News Editor JAiCQiUELOVE THE FAMUAN is published weekly on Thursdays dunng the fall and Only 49 percent believed in the Virgin Hindu trinity which developed from that reli- be inclined to believe the story that existed According to the Hebrews, Jesus was not 3:22 states 'Serv ants, obey in all things your Asst. News/ Lifestyles Editor spng sementers. except for holidays, by students at Flonda A&M JIMMIE University. We welcome the views and opinions of our readers, but Birth and 52 percent in the Resurrection. I'm gion consists of Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. first, which is the Egyptian religion. his name, his name was Yashua. Then again masters..." Since the Bible justifies slavery, CnRIDMDLDOTO' reserve the right to edit all matenrial Deadline for submitting opinimon not at all surprised with this poll, because Buddha was born of a virgin named So it seems apparent that these legends of how could it be either when there were not then it does not make any sense for blacks to Entertainment Editor J \c._SRRLR. 5. articles and letters to THE FAMUAN is 2 p.m. Monday for the follow- DAVIS JR. ing week of publication. Submit matenals to THE FAMUAN, Flonrida many religions besides Christianity believe in Maya, and strange as it may seem the Aztecs a virgin birth and a resurrection of Horus, any vowels in the Hebrew language? The be affiliated with Christianity, because it con- Sports Editor ERiitCo.c'sL.s, A&MUniversity, Tallahassee, FL 32307; to THE FAMUAN office at Asst. Sports Editor BRas HLtEs 309 Tucker Hail 904) 599-3159; fax number 1904) 51-2570. a virgin birth, have gods who have died, been of ancient Mexico believed in Quetzal coat Krishna, Hindu, Buddha, Mithra, Adonis, vowels were placed in there when the Bible dones slavery. Photo Editor: Sou Pict THE FAMUAN is partially funded by revenues and by activities and If you ,ere arrested for Christianity, how resurrected and become the savior of the peo- who was born of a virgin and, after being cru- Attis and Quetzal coat were altered and inter- was translated from Hebrew to Greek to The Honorable Elijah Muhammad said, and administered through the WRIGr-YOUNGc service fees paid by all students Ass. Photo Editor NouI Student Government Association. THE FAMUAN was named an All- much evidence would there be? ple. Because these religions came first, their cified, rose from the dead and went into the polated into a biography of Jesus. Latin. Jesus was the name of the slave ship "Christianity is one of the most perfect black- Copy Desk ChiefM.. asiso American college newspaper by the Associated Collegate Press in Well, there wouldn't be a lot of people There are more reasons why an individ- that brought enslaved Africans GraphicwPage Designer [IFl.e tLnsE 1991-92 and 1992-93. THE FAMUAN is a member of the Associated stories are more believable than the Christian east. to America. slave-making religions... It has completely Press and subscribes to the Collegiate Press Service. being charged for Christianity, because a new Page Designer Ro.& F\sa All of these religions existed before Jesus ual could not be arrested for Christianity,. The slave masters were Christians and killed the so-called Negroes mentally." Wire Editor MAiCELNE(APai.. D a[Lou ER Rrc Harris poll found a significant number of so- The Egyptian religion was first with Christ set foot on this earth. So if I'm going to because there are other things that make it they sure believed in the Bible, because they Asst. Wire Editor Lms.M.'wk Vano Ao sEa called "Christians" reject such notions as the 8 The Famuan I December 8, 1994
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1 ~o11ege Student$1A The Famuan IDecember 3, I1994 9 QLIFESTYLES S FOREIGN STUDY NEED NOT BE A WR With a little planning, STUDY ABROAD) OPTIONS: Fellows program in Africa, Teachers preparation and for Africa program research, foreign study Dr. C T.Wright Executive Director can be a reality international Foundation for By Tracee N. Williams Education and Self-Help Staff Writer 504 East Shea Blvd. #260 . During his first week in Mexico City, Phoenix, AZ 8525544610 FAMU student Rene Rivera was approached by three clean-cut men in European Cultural History Tu dark suits who said they were secret ser- Asian Cultural History Tour. vice agents. They demanded to see his Eastern Michigan University's passport. Cultural History Tours But Rivena, interning for a certificate Continuing Education in Spanish translation, and another $21 Goodison Hail FAMU student were doubtful of the 4atemn Michigan University men's sincerity. They kept hold of their Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 passports and then signaled to a nearby police car. Study in Seville, Spain "People can smell foreigners," said The Center for Cross-Cultural Study Rivena, 23, a computer information sys- 219 Strong St. tems senior. "A foreign I.D. or passport is Amterst, MA 01002-1801 instant money to them, they can sell it." The cops came, the students kept Study in Germany, France, Israel, their passports and Rivera knew his two- Spain, Niger, England, Italy, month stay would be anything but dull. Ecuador Rivera and a group of FAMU stu- International Programs dents interned in Mexico as a part of one Boston University of the little-known opportunities for stu- 232 Bay State Road, " dents to study abroad through the FAMU Bdon, MA 0221$ : Translation and Critical Languages Phone: (617) 353-9888' Center. Students don't realize how important Study inIreland studying abroad is in gaining internation- Dr. Michael Currid al experience, said James Earl Norman, International Program Director director of the Translation and Critical North American Institute for Study Languages Center. Abroad: "Just look at NAFTA and GAT- P.O. Box 279 the economy is global and we have to pre- Riverside, PA 17868 pare ourselves to compete," said Norman, Phone: (717) 275-5099 who has traveled to Haiti, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, Study in Mexico, Norway, Namiibia, among otherplaces.
15260 ity," Norman said. Pittsburg, PA "Students get an opportunity to see Phone: (800) 854-0195 the culture and speak the language; they hear it and they are immersed in it. Study in Greece, Austria, United Traveling abroad also improves a studen- Kingdom, Mexico, Ireland, Mexico t's cultural awareness," said Mary Diallo, or Germany an assistant professor of language and lit- The FamuanflRACEE N. WILLIAMS Center for Education Abroad erature. Beaver College FREE TRAVEL ABROAD The scholarships range from $500 to If you are interested in the FSU's Glenside, PA 19038-3295 Through the National Security $1,000. Study Abroad program, call 644-3272. Phone: (800)755-5607 Education Program, undergraduate and For more information on scholarships, graduate students can study in almost any write CIEE, Robert B. Bailey III BENEFITS OF TRAVEL Study in Italy, Austria or Russia country during any semester for free- Scholarship Committee, Attn: John Rivera said that Mexicans gathered on Dr. Antonio Massullo even the airline ticket is paid for. Meyers, 205 E. 42nd St., New York, NY the side of the road, some selling food European Heritage Institute Applications can be obtained from 10017-5706. while others talked about the culture, espe- 2708 E. Franklin St Norman in the Translation and Critical cially the famous Aztecs. Richmond, VA 23223 Languages Center. The center is in a OTHER OPTIONS "The Mexican culture is very rich," he Phone: (804) 648-0826 portable across the street from the FAMU Students who want to travel abroad said. "I learned a lot about working with police department. are not limited to options available at people. In the business world, a lot of peo- Work Study in Berlin, Rome, FAMU. ple are looking for bilingual people since Barcelona, Vienna, Paris CIEE OPPORTUNITIES All students in Florida's State international trade is so important." Rivera Accord Cultural Exchange The Council on International University System can participate in study will receive his translator's certificate this 750 La Plava Educational Exchange, a private organiza- abroad programs on any SUS campus. month. San Francisco, CA 94121 tion based in New York, offers year-long, For example, FAMU students can Although Rivera's overseas experi- summer and semester foreign study pro- apply to Florida State University's Study ence with the three men might have been Information on various programs grams for students in almost any country. Abroad program for the fail, spring or one frightful, he said that traveling is benefi- Institute of International Education Norman is also FAMU's liaison for of two six-week summer terms. FSU has cial. SAG!Coordinator this program. study centers in London, Florence and "It was something that everybody U.S. Student Programs The council offers some financial aid Costa Rica. should experience," he said. 809 United Nations Plaza options to students and up to 10 Robert B. The cost of the programs ranges from Norman can be contacted at 599- New York, NY 10017-3580 Bailey III Minority Student Scholarships. $1,500 to $4,650. 2482. I 10 The Famuan /December 8, 1994 LIFESTYLES Professor refreshed by blacks' status in Ghana By Victoria Brown in charge of everything," Stallworth s Stallworth said. "I had the opportunity to witness weddings Correspondent "It was like a shot of adrenaline." had my hair braided, while in Ghana. Yaw Owusu, associate professo: trying to assimilate. It Among the many places they visited When visiting a new place, people industrial engineering and native didn't work. They were the tomb of W.E.B. DuBois, the
Eexpect to experience a change in scenery Ghana, was planning the trip and as could tell. They University of Ghana, the Kente Center and a slight change in culture. However, Stallworth if she was interested. would exclaim, where cloth is still hand-made and the cul- tthose who have never left American August, Stallworth, Owusu and six ot 'Americans! tural center where they viewed relics of cshores might not expect to see a change in boarded Air Afrique from New York. Americans!'" Ghana's past. all the photographs ithe status of black folks. Before even leaving the United St While in Ghana, Stallworth After collecting Imagine a place where black people Stallworth got the impression that th Stallworth also visited villages including and absorbing as much of Ghana as possi- trun the country and own all the land. were changing. The pilot of the airline one where she stayed two nights in a ble in two weeks, Stallworth and her com- The place is Ghana, a West African black. All the flight attendants were b Salvation Army compound. panions returned home. Ccountry, and Frances Stallworth, associate and multi-lingual. "The children in the village would Some things that we saw were so gather and stare at you. They gathered beautiful but you wouldn't ever see them Fprofessor of English, had the opportunity "It really impressed me," Stallw to spend two weeks there. She kept a jour- around the van and we found something to on Western television," Stallworth said. nal of her expedition and presented an The group then flew to Accra, the give them," Stallworth said. "That's unfortunate." armchair lecture Tuesday in the media capital of Ghana, where they stayed for a The group was encouraged to learn a center. week. few words in Twi, the native language. "Itwas gratifying to see black people "The people were friendly," They learned a few other customs and FAMU organizations unite Recruiter seeks students for Kwanzaa celebration to work, travel in Africa By Elysia L. Richardson center has al ays celebrated its ovwn program, but because its cele- Staff Writer Kwanzaa By Ingrid Middleton Evans participated in the program on a bration fell on the same date as FAMU's, Lifestyles Editor construction project in Uganda. The eight It is one of those few and rare times they decided to co-sponsor it, "since During her junior year in college, people in the multiracial group built a black people can "come together unapolo- Kwanzaa is for children." school in a rural village. Janet A. Evans' life changed forever. getically," said Earl Graves, a senior psy- "Kwanzaa is a time for coming "I was so inspired by the trip, She took advantage of an opportunity I chology student and president of the together for the first fruits of our labor. to travel to Africa. returned the second year as a leader in Student Alliance for Cultural For us, the children are our labor," Myers Evans, now a part-time recruiter for Ghana," she said. "I love the group inter- Development. said. Operations Crossroads Africa, Inc., visit- action...We have become lifelong He wasn't talking about "Def Eason said the holiday also focuses ed FAMU recently to spread the word friends." Comedy Jam." on coopera- about the summer travel program. Crossroads was started by the Rev. A party at the tive econom- "It was a very different situation for James H. Robinson in 1958. The Peace local club Seven8ev moplies 'F Kwarszaa ics by chil- PRIFICpao~ me and to be able to live it changed my Corps, started in 1962, was modeled after Metropolis didn't a*Untrv dren making life," Evans said. "I want to give a mes- it. cross his mind. eLp erewcnano gifts to give The program costs $3,500 and KuiaCoLat*eciyzve to adults. She sage to students and the community about He was talk- meals, lodging and transporta- upwca*Collecnzve work and esponskiLiry said children my African experience and how they can includes ing about said those interested should UJamaa*Coopenarive ecc broaden their minds." tion. Evans Kwanzaa, the onomics and esponstilry get gifts they As a Crossroads volunteer, partici- start fundraising early; she suggested African - N Pupose need and can letters to churches and other za' a pants spend seven weeks as part of an writing American cele- *CReanvITy use, like readings Kuumba books. international team with projects such as groups, holding parties or poetry bration that unites Iman construction or archeological digs. and sending letters in Christmas and black people for a it.Fatrbh "Instead Evans, who travels to different col- Kwanzaa cards requesting assistance. She time of remem- of commer- like leges to talk about the program, said she also recommended collective projects brance, giving thanks, renewed strength cializing all of the gifts, they make them," has seen many students who are truly car washes and bake sales. and looking toward the future with hope. Eason said. interested in traveling and many who are Tentative countries for summer 1995 "The essence of Kwanzaa represents At the campus celebration the seven slowly accepting the idea. are: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, unity of black people. It is a holy day principles will be discussed, a brief syn- "They're slowly embracing Africa Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Cote d'Ivoire, The when people come together for one pur- opsis of the history will be given and the and the idea of going to Africa," she said. Gambia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone, pose, one cause," Graves said. different symbols associated with it will "We're definitely trying to get the South Africa, Uganda and others. SACD, the Psychology Club and Psi be explained. word out students," said Nyesha Cook, The application deadline is Feb. 15, Chi Honor Society will sponsor a cam- There are various symbols used in the Student Government Association vice 1995. puswide Kwanzaa celebration Friday at 7 celebration. Graves said cornstalks repre- 870-2106 or president. She said SGA wants to clear its For details, call (212) p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. sent the children. A unity cup is used to write to: budget and plans to spearhead fundraisers Kwanzaa, which means the "first unite the community by each person tak- Operation Crossroads Africa, Inc. for students to travel. fruits festival," is celebrated from Dec. 26 ing a sip from it. Fruit represents the har- While a junior at Rutgers University, 475 Riverside Drive Suite 830 to Jan. 1. The holiday, which honors seven vest. A straw mat represents the founda- New York, NY 10027 African principles over seven days was tion. created by Maulana Karenga in 1966. Seven candles, three red, three green Tonya Eason, a graduate psychology and a black one that stands in the middle December graduates student, said Karenga developed "Nguzo sit in a kinara, or candleholder. Saba," or the seven principles of Kwanzaa "The candle is lit on the first day (of after he visited a variety of African vil- the celebration). It represents the unity of antsy over 'real world' black people. The red represents the work lages. "Having a relationship with your that and the labor of the people. The green rep- By Lisa Marie Vilardi "He (Karenga) saw the things instructors is important, White said. helped resents harvest and vegetation," Graves Contributing Editor were common in all villages that 'They are good references." said. For the 515 FAMU students who them get along and take care of each Brown also had some advice for seven Graves said a person would alternate have applied for graduation this fall, many other," Eason said. "He saw the undergraduates. back and forth between the candles, light- will take more than just a diploma with things necessary for their survival." "Be prepared for the unexpected," she ing the black one first, the red one second, them when they leave. Graves said the ceremony will be dif- said. "Make sure God's walking with you ones in that the psy- the green one third until all the candles are Many will take with them the fears of ferent from previous the whole way. Through Him all things lit. There is also a basket that holds fruit. getting out into the "real world." chology organizations will work with are possible." "It is a true growth process for some And despite the fact that FAMU does New Beginnings Child Development Brown, who plans to go to graduate and a reminder of others of what we need not have a December graduation, their Center to incorporate children into the school, said that even though she is a little to do," she said. fears still come into their minds. program. nervous, she feels as though she has been said the Senior social work students Angela Center director Reva M\ers adequately prepared during her time at White, 22, of Cottondale and Tonia FAMU and that she can handle new expe- NOTICE: Brown, 23, of Panama City, agree that riences. it in their field. Coleman Library's Group Study Room will operate on a their biggest fear is making "The students are invited to come "My greatest fear is having a degree 24-hour basis through December 15. After midnight, back and participate in the spring semester and not being able to find a job," said students may access the Group Study Room, in room commenc ment," said Lisa Grant, regis- White, who is applying for jobs. She said entrance on the second level. trar admisions officer who oversees grad- 211, through the west the most important thing an undergraduate uation. The rest of the library will maintain regular hours. can do to ease this fear is network. The Famuan /December 8, 1994 I I SPORTS BASKETBA S BEST Guard Byron Coast confident about Williams makes her presence known b-ball season, hopes to go pro as 'all-around player,' hard worker state title during his senior year. From By Arshun Jacobs By Robert Terrence Nunnery points a game. there he came to FAMU. Correspondent Correspondent "She is beginning to come into her But things did not go as Coast had own," Farmer said, adding that Williams From the looks of it, Byron Coast is hoped during his freshman year when he Monika Williams' achievements are might be the best penetrator and poses the your average basketball player. did not get much playing time. sometimes overlooked. biggest offensive threat for opposing Then again, "It was tough Her teammates' teams. looks can be mis- trying to stay achievements are often Robinson leading. caught up in class magnified by the pub- - , S agreed. Coast, a 5-foot- during the season lic, even though her S "She plays her l11-inch shooting " ) when we were tray- coach advocates team - role as a point guard for the FAMU eling so much," balance and unity. ___ 1 W guard and shoot- Rattlers, said he said. " 4Coast Coach Claudette er," Robinson expects to be one of "Everything was Farmer said, "She is a said. "She is a the team's leaders. . going wrong, we silent player. She is a - good passer. "I am not just a were losing and I person that is not get- f ti "She is an all- basketball player, % wasn't getting a fair ting a lot of publicity." "around player." I'm an athlete," ' opportunity to Williams, a senior But Williams Coast said. A - play." guard from Gainesville. Teammate , . does see weak- Billy But the oppor- ; took a back seat to her ' - ness in her McClammy agreed. tunity came during teammates most of the , games and is "Byron is one of the 4 his sophomore year. 1993-94 season. hoping to most athletic players Coast went on to But Williams improve them. that I've ever played "b lead his team in accepts her role well One of Williams' with." scoring in several and has no hard feel- goals is to be Coast explains Sgames. ings. " able to pattern that people take his "I enjoyed "I feel comfortable her shooting 165-pound frame for watching Byron being a role player," techniques after granted.* play last year and I Williams said. "I work Assistant Coach Last year The Farmuan/ SCOTT P. PS ICE hope he can better just as hard, not to The IFamuan/ SCOTT P. PRICE Beverly Burnette.Burnee. Bethune-Cookman receive recognition, Byron Coast the team's perfor- but Monik a Williams Farmer said, College underesti- mance this year," said to get the job done." Burnette was an mated Coast in a game in which Coast Roosevelt Oliver, a self-described, die- Williams is definitely getting the job outstanding shooter when she player exploded for a career-high 27 points. hard Rattler fan. done. under her (Farmer) and she knew when to "On the court, I try to model myself Coast agreed. She led the Rattlerettes in scoring do what. Farmer credits Burnette with after the greatest to play the game, "I knew it was only a matter of time," three times during the 1992-93 season, having a shooter's mentality. Michael Jordan," Coast said. Coast said. "I had to get coaches and my including a career high 20-point perfor- Williams said she feels that she has Coast said he relates to Jordan teammates to have confidence in me." mance in a losing effort against South matured over the years and is more com- because people told him he would never With their confidence, Coast said he Carolina State. fortable with pressure situations. She said make it past high school basketball, espe- hopes to help his team win a conference Last season she boosted her scoring she still doesn't feel like a leader, but is cially not to a Division I college. title. Then he plans to move to the next average into double figures, going from confident she can be an example to oth- "I had to prove them wrong," Coast level, professional basketball. 5.2 points per game to 12.9. ers. said. "I know people doubt my teammates Statistics like these aren't new to Coast began his career by leading his and I," Coast said, "but I will just have to Williams. high school team in Savannah, Ga., to a prove them wrong once again." In high school she averaged 30.2
The Rattlers were led by guard NFL SCHEDULE 4. Arnold Palmer ($13.6) Ricky Davis, who scored a game- 5. Gerhard Berger ($13.5) 6. Wayne Gretzky ($13.5) high 28 points. Byron Coast followed SATURDAY'S GAMES SPORTS with 24 points. 7. Michael Moorer ($12.1) through Detroit at N.Y. Jets 8. Evander Holyfield (12) The Rattlers now move to 2-1 in Cleveland at Dallas the season. 9. Andre Agassi ($11.4) BRIEFS 10. Jimmy Connors (na) SUNDAY'S GAMES RATTLERS TO HOST CLASSIC Chicago at Green Bay RATTLERETTES WIN ON The FAMU Rattlers will host the COLLEGE ROUNDUP Cincinnati at N.Y. Giants THE ROAD Capital City Classic Basketball Indianapolis at New England The FAMU Rattlerettes rebound- Tournament on Dec. 29 and 30 at the UCLA Los Angeles Rams at Kentucky ed from a disappointing loss by Leon County Civic Center. Tampa Bay defeating the University of Nevada- Competing in the tournament will Minnesota at Buffalo Florida Las Vegas 75-58 Sunday in the be Auburn University, Kansas State Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Wake Forest Boilermaker Classic. University and Tennessee State Denver at Los Angeles Raiders Cathy Robinson, a player named University. San Francisco at San Diego to the all-tournament team, led the New Mexico A slam dunk contest and 3-point Seattle at Houston Arizona St. Rattlerettes with 34 points. Freshman shoot-out will be held during half- Washington at Arizona through Shantel Jackson followed time of each game. New Orleans at Atlanta with 11 points, while Natalie White LSU "We're playing some good and Angela McPhaul each added 12. George Mason teams...Two teams that were probably MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL During Saturday's game, the [ranked] in top 50 last year," said Kansas City at Miami Temple Rattlerettes were routed 97-37 by Coach Ronald Brown. "It should be S.C. 13th-ranked Purdue. Monika FORBES MAGAZINE 10 HIGHEST an interesting tournament." Williams led the Rattlerettes with 12 PAID ATHLETES their Duke points. The Rattlers, who finished with a 2-24 record, will com- Illinois RATTLERS WIN AT HOME season 1. Michael Jordan against Aubumrn on Dec. 29 at The FAMU Rattlers defeated West pete ($30.01 million) 7:30 p.m. The Rattlers will face Michigan St. Florida 100-91 in Gaither Gym 2. Shaquille O'Neal ($16.7) Louisville Saturday night. Tennessee State on Dec. 30 at 9 p.m. 3. Jack Nicklaus ($14.8) -Jeneen Surrency 12 The Famuan 1 December 8, 1994 SPORTS
FAMU since 1961. Since entering the ByTamara K.Taylor Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in 1981, Correspondent he legal name is 240.533 both men's and women's track teams have won 16 championships. Gender Equity in Mungen, on the other hand, has been Intercollegiate Athletics, coaching at FAMU for 29 years. Under his but to the FAMU women's leadership, the men's and women's tennis athletic program, it's sim- teams have brought home 11 conference ply known as Title IX. titles. Eight came from the Southern And after 22 years, Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Title IX is finally giving three came from the MEAC conference. the program equality. Experience and accomplishments However, there's a price to mean little, if nothing, when determining pay for this equality. the salary of a nonrevenue coaches when Coaches Bobby Lang and Robert IT it comes to Title IX. Lang and Mungen are Mungen are just two of many coaches at nonrevenue coaches. FAMU that are being hit hard by the Nonrevenue sports are activities that effects of Title IX. Eff women IA ~sin don't charge entrance fees, like tennis and "There's no anger toward the cotd s track and field. women's athletic program because we of The athletic department is working want them to get as much as they can," ebyca toward solving these disparities. Mungen said, "but there must be a line "The department allows the coaches drawn somewhere." to fill out the Title IX forms," Jones said. But just where to draw that line is "The forms address a wide array of con- hard to determine. cerns such as university housing and facil- Title IX is a Federal Civil Rights ities to voice their concerns." statute that was enacted in 1972 as a part Mungen added, "The athletic depart- of the Education Amendments. And as der equity in women's athletics. difference in salary compared to men who ment is listening but not hearing. I amended forms the basis upon which However, Cynthia Jones, senior coach both men and women's sports. believe SGA is responsible for the new appropriations are made. women's administrator, disagreed. "Coaching salaries have not been uniforms that we received." According to the legislative intent, "Title IX is a great thing that has sur- zeroed'in on," Jones said. "Title IX says Before, Mungen said, the students this statute was designed to enhance edu- faced," said Jones. "The state of Florida that the males have been given a chance to were responsible for their uniforms and cational opportunities for women athletes has taken the lead with respect to imple- name their salaries by getting a teaching equipment. by providing equal opportunities for menting this act and FAMU has taken job. Though this may seem like a small women to participate in intercollegiate major steps to achieve it." "To compare a coaching salary with step, Jones expects that all schools will be athletics. Under Title IX the women's program the combined salary of coaching and able to reach a compromise with their An equitable portion of all separate at FAMU benefits because women coach- teaching would not be fair." coaches. athletic fees are designated for women's es and administrator's salaries are Lang views things differently. "Yes it can and will be achieved," athletics. The level of funding and per- reviewed for equity against their male Lang, who coaches six sports, three Jones said, "because the state of Florida centage is determined by the Florida counterparts. In addition, they are given of which are womens', said he should has taken the approach that it is the law Board of Regents, in consultation with the the same budget in order to stay competi- receive the same pay as a woman who and we should be in compliance with that Council on Equity in Athletics. tive on the Division I level. coaches women's sports. law. In addition, the women's programs With this increase in funding, the "Head female coaches are paid at a "FAMU has taken major steps to receive an amount equal to the sales taxes availability of women athletic scholar- rate different from males who coach achieve that goal," Jones added. collected from admission to athletic ships increases. female sports," Lang said. "We all spend "Everything happens in phases in order to revents sponsored by the institution. Title IX also benefits women coaches the same amount of time planning, achieve the maximum benefit of Title IX." Both Lang and Mungen agree that of women's sports. recruiting, practicing and traveling." Sports Editor Erika Coachman taking from one program to build up Women coaches receive a substantial Lang has been the track coach for contributed to this report. another is not the solution to solving gen- Football '94: new records,. staff vs. old f 'Cs
rv~ By Bernice Young and FINAL 1994 FLORIDA A&M RATLER FOOTBALL STATISTICS Simpkins' 1,000-yard rushing season Robert Scott is the first 500-plus yard rushing perfor- Staff Writers Team Summary FAMU Opponents mance in three years. Chuck Duffey's 647 TotalNet Yard First DQ 191 175 yards in 1991, was the last 500-plus effort. Up, down, up, down, up, up, down, 17 . 1404 Wilson's assault on the 11-year-old, down, up, up and down. Net Vot single-season-receptions mark held by No, it isn't a new step-aerobic exer- 2037 Totalr .age 3441 Ray Alexander paid off against Bethune- cise to lose weight. It describes the Cookman College in the Florida Classic. Rattlers' 1994 football season. er Lost 23-14 Fume-lt,--YrdPn bltie les-N s-Ya u m rds b 5.i; 1.:!.iP Wilson's two receptions for 38-yards Senior place-kicker Tim Cameron 7 pushed him over the top. Wilson finished summarized the Rattlers' '94 football sea- Interceptions-Ya.,st.d the year with 58 catches for 857 yards and son best when he said, "We beat the teams " five touchdowns. we couldn't and lost to teams we should- Total Points Score0I.' 232 n't." Touchdowns Scored 29 Source: FAMU Sports Information Dept. RATTLER ROOKiES The Rattlers and first-year head coach +~vac~rr~l~rr)~n Billy Joe ended up with a sub-par (win- Two first-year performers who had ning) record of 6-5 overall and 2-4 in the It was apparent, after attending nine POSITIVES-UP major impact include hard-hitting defen- Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Which of the 11 games the Rattlers played, that There were some positive aspects of sive lineman Reggie Lee (101 tackles for only makes last year's record of 5-6 over- their record should be 10-I overall and 5- this season. Running back Sha-meil the year, 6.5 sacks) and punter Darrin all and 3-3 in the MEAC appear better in 1 in the MEAC. Simpkins and wide receiver Robert Ford, who averaged 36.1 yards per punt. comparison. The only game the Rattlers should Wilson broke records. Because-of Ford's talent, the Rattlers Why is that? Well, probably because have lost was the game against South Also, for the first time in school his- downed over a dozen kicks inside the last year the Rattlers began with a 3-0 Carolina State. tory, FAMU started a white quarterback. defense's 15-yard line this year. start. This year, they warmed up for the That's the game where Ray Domingo Simpkins completed his 1994 cam- season by winning their first game against sustained ______c paign with 1,102 OVERALL Tuskegee. Unfortunately, they began to his sea- "We yards on 210 carries Seemingly, the Rattlers had a decent son-end- beat the teams we couldn't cool down when they lost to Jackson State and six touchdowns. season considering a number of changes ing injury and lost to teamsa ' shouldn't." in their second game. A team, remind you, a n d Tim Cameir His 210 carries edges both evident and hidden. A new head on- out Amir Rasul that they walked all over last year. uncondi- place coach and staff bringing a new coaching Well, it was a close game (23-22) but kid (1990), who had 208 sirategy, combined with a new quarter- close doesn't put the "W" in the win col- - _carries during his back all added up to a new Rattler foot- umn does it? Ernest 1,012-yard season. ball team that, with time and effort, will one When the Rattlers finally got their Cooper couldn't pull out the victory; Simpkins also finished third on the single- challenge for the MEAC title and more in have been a miracle consid- adrenaline pumping, they bounced back which would season rushing list, behind Ike Williams' the seasons to come. against Howard and Tennessee State, only ering the number of reps he got in prac- 1,274 in 1978 and Willie Galimore's to stumble against North Carolina A&T. tice. 1,208 in 1954.