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October 28, 2004 www.ncatregister.org Volume lxxix, Issue 8 Inside Heated Debates Stir Up Before Election Day

Journalism students attend Howard career fair vs.

Nikki Giovanni Photo by Erika Goodrich Photo by Erika Goodrich brings message of empowerment to A&T women Mel Watt Dr. Ada Fisher Patrice By Withers of the series, 12*° congressional School of Hygiene and president since this has not Layout and Design "Conversations district about the since 1992. He received a Public Health. been a priority of the cur- Black Community." B.S. Both natives of North rent administration. Six-term Both degree in business Democrat Mel candidates are run- administration and a Carolina discussed with a Although the total dollar Watt of the 12th ning for die 12th district juris congres- docrorate degree from Yale room full of students why amount for Pell Grants has sional district of North of North Carolina, whicn they should be their next increased, the amount of Carolina is is composed of Davidson, University Law School. currendy being Fisher, who unsuccess- congressman or congress- students going to college challenged by Republican Forsyth, Guilford, woman. Some of the and the total cost of edu- Dr. Ada Fisher. Fisher's and fully challenged Elizabeth Mecklenburg Rowan Dole in 2002 for the GOP major issues that stand out cation has increased more experience in medicine, counties. This is North for college students are dramatically. The actual anti-tetrorism Carolina's U.S. Senate nomination, per training and most urban con- has stated her education and economic student amount for Pell her nine years living in campaign gressional district. When it slogan as Doctor security. Grants is less than it was Salisbury makes her feel comes to the "Get a in issues, the the House!" Although Since 2001, students before the current admin- she can replace Watt. Watt two couldn't be more dif- Fisher have seen a steady decline istration. has served/as the congress- ferent than alike. is not a known th political figure she believes of money being funded to "We need a new demo- man of the 12 district Watt is a native of she has the support Pell Grants and cratic majority in the house for 12 years and a experience that believes Charlotte and has wealth really matters since are very concerned about and senate," Watt said. his as a of about she has experience politi- experience con- worked across North money available to assist . "This will be the first step cian separates him from gress. He practiced law for Carolina them with their tuition in increasing money for his who more than and trained in 9 opponentFisher, two decades homeland security. The fees. Each of the candi- Pell Grants is a medical physician. and was the campaign dates was able to give three Fisher proposed the idea The heated debate of Durham native received a manager Harvey B.A. degree in biology and minute responses from of giving free'tuition to between Watt and Fisher Gantts campaigns for city a secondary questions collected from students who scored a was held on the of council, teacher educa- campus mayor of tion certificate from UNC- students. 1,000 or more on the SAT Aggies snap the N.C. A&T on Oct. 26 in Charlotte and the United Greensboro. She pursued Watt explained that he or a 25 or more on the Stallings Ballroom of the States Senate. Watt served has been fighting ACT. Students three-game losing Memorial her passion for medicine vigorous- graduating Student Union. one term in the North by M.D ly to get more funding for from high school in the The debate was Carolina receiving an streak with sponsored Senate. degree from the University Pell Grants along with the top 10 percent of their by the speech division of Congressman Watt has CongressionalBlack class would also get free overtime win journalism and of Wisconsin-Madison and mass com- served as a representative, an M.PH degree from Caucus but emphasized against which is apart from North Carolina's The Howard munication, John Hopkins University that we first need a new see Watt page 5

Friday Saturday Greensboro Man Gets Life For Cloudy Partly Cloudy Murder of A&T Student Hi 65°F Hi 72°F Lo 52°F Lo 52°F By Julius McKinley, Jr. Wayland Cooke and Walt of officers who arrived "He was a dark male authorities that he asked Senior Writer Jones based the case on first on the scene, and the about 5'9-6'0 and weighed the females to ignore Sunday Monday and identification and tried to calling of key witnesses. between 150-200 pounds Champion, who was Denada Jackson prove that the District Gary Champion, a for- and also had long nair," drunk. Contributor Attorney Howard mer A&T student and Champion said. He also "I put Gary into the car Newman's witnesses were friend of Harmon, took stated that he did not see and then I heard the BryantLamont Bowens, under the influence of the stand first for the pros- the shooter and he heard shots," Bishop said. "I a 28-year-old Greensboro alcohol and wrongly identi- ecution. According to this from people in die was in shock of what had Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy resident, was charged with fied the suspect. Champion the night was a vicinity of the incident. happened," Bishop also Hi 72°F Hi 72°F murder of NC A&T stu- The prosecution used normal night ana the club Larry Bishop (LJ) took added. Lo Lo 52°F 52°F dent, Christopher Jerome five key witnesses to prove was crowded as usual. the stand next for die Harmon. Witnesses claimed that a Compiled from www.noaa.gov that the suspect was in fact "The club was packed prosecution. He stated to light-colored SUV pulled Along with first-degree the individual thatkilled and alot of people were the jury that Harmon was up in front of the victim's murder, Bowens was also Christopher Jerome drunk," Champion said. his cousin and also a vale- green Dodge Intrepid. charged with being a habit- Harmon in a parking lot "LT (Larry Bishop) was dictorian of his high Many believed that they ual felon and possession of near the Enigma nightclub helping me walk to the car school. When asked if he saw the shooter wearing a News 1-3. 5-7 a firearm as a felon. The on Patterson Avenue on because I was drunk and had consumed any alcohol red leather coat with NBA trail began on Oct. 25 in 26, 2003. when I got into the nion Jan. seat, before goingto the club, team logos. the Guilford County The jurywas selected on shots were fired." Bishop responded by say- After the tragic incident, Entertainment 8-9 Courthouse. Monday. The jury consist- The defense countered ing, "I had a couple of authorities were searching oris 10-11 This was a non-capital ed of one black, eleven Champion's statement by drinks before the club, but for answers and leads to case meaning that if con- whites, six women and six reiterating his state of I wasn't drunk." catch the suspected mur- victed, Bowens would face men. Two of the jurors drunkenness. Champion According to Bishop, derer of Harmon. While life in prison as opposed to had ties to A&T. did give a description of diey exited the club and authorities investigated, North Carolina A&T facing the death penalty. Monday consisted of the suspected shooter to saw two females standing State University Defense attorneys jury selection, questioning authorities. near their car. Bishop told see Harmon page 5 NEWS October 28, 2004 A&T Journalism Students Travel to Howard University For Job Fair

By Crystal Williams dents from all classifies learned from the panels experience work. Contributor tions and concentrations experiences of the does T learned tricks about The first day was full of and don'ts of being a jour- interviewing and what North CarolinaA&T workshops designed to nalists, especially an employers looked for in students showed up in motivate and guide stu- african-american journal- resumes," Rowls, said. large numbers on Oct. 21- dents along their various ists." Megan Rowles, soph- There were other work- 22 in Washington, DC career paths. omore electronic media shops for students interest- along with students from There was a workshop and journalism major said. ed in radio, newspapers, 36 colleges across the headed by Time Warner Nell Bradley, president television, film, ancf gradu- United States for Howard executives. The panel con- of the Howard University ate school. University's 2004 sisted of Venus Bivins, School of After the workshops Communications Job Fair. senior manager in the sales Communications, Public started, the recruitment Carol Dudley of Howard departmentFor AOL Relations Student Society and exhibit booths opened. University has coordinated media networks, Natasha of America, moderated the There were recruiters from the job fair since 1987. Haynes-Smith, executive workshop about careers in the top television and "I start recruiting facili- producer for NYlNews; public relations. radio networks, public rela- ties in January and hegin Michael Powe, associate " From the workshop I tions and advertising firms working on applications in editor for Money saw the field of public and newspapers from May. The process starts in Magazine, and Fredricka relations in a different per around the world. Some of Julyand August, and I Whitfield, moderator and spective. My questions the companies represented work everyday in news anchor on CNN/U.S. were answered by profes- were Saatchi & Saatchi, September until the job ThrougRout the workshop sional in the business," MTV, the Wall Street Caption fair including Saturdays students learned to never Ashley Shepherd, sopho- Journal, National and Sundays," said Dudley get discouraged, enjoy ever more public relations Basketball Association, Students from colleges experience they embark major, said Foote Cone & Belding, the and universities all across upon and the importance Another workshop was Washington Post, and the United States attended of dedication and persist- about careers and intern- many others. with students at the fair. they secure internships and the job fair. "We couldn't ence in the field or com- ships offered at FOX. "As an A&T student, it "During the pre-sched- former applicants to the get recruiters, but because munications. Angela McGlowan was the was very convenient to uled interviews I talked to job fair and former it's a large pool of appli- Natasha Haynes-Smith moderator and director of have every booth at the recruiters about their Howard and non-Howard cants the recruiters come, of NY 1 News, advised government affairs and job fair catering to you," internships and was able to students come back as and love it," said Dudley. students to "trust your diversity development of Lindsay Bowen, a senior tell them a few things recruiters," said Dudley. The N.C. A&T depart- instincts vs. seniors in the the FOX news corpora- public relations major, said about myself." Rowls said. ment of journalism and field" and to "get seasoned tion. McGlowan explained Various companies con- "I get inspired when stu- mass communication was advice". that an internship is a stu- ducted pre-scheduled inter- dents are excited when well represented with stu- "From the workshop I dent's time to explore and views and open interviews Aggie oastmasters Club: One Of World's Elite

By Tiffany Tinsley Toastmasters being an Toastmasters is divided Contributor assistant professor of into two tracks —a com- Business Communications, munication track and a Do you need improve- while I bring personal leadership track. Most peo- ment on your leadership experience being member ple are more interested in and communications skill? of Toastmasters," said the communication track. The A&T Toastmasters Morgan. Morgan is a It is possible to engage in provides the opportunity member of Sunrise both tracks at the same to improve both leadership Toastmasters Club in time and communications skills. Greensboro which meets Each new member is Toastmasters is an inter- at Moses Cone Hospital given a Toastmasters kit national organization with every Friday at 7a.m. which consists of a copy over 3,000 member clubs, "American adults' num- of die basic communica- including the A&T club. ber one fear is speaking in tion and leadership manu- According to the website, front of an audience. al, general orientation the mission of toastmas- Toastmasters helps build materials and information ters is to make effective your confidence. If you regarding skill improve- oral communication a don't have it, we can teach ment in areas such as worldwide reality. you to fake it," said speech evaluation and the There are 18 member Gueldenzoph. use of gestures. The man- clubs of Toastmasters in The club s mission is tar- ual includes speeches that Greensboro. N.C A&T's geted at providing a help develop competency Aggie Toastmasters 'mutually supportive and in areas such as organiza- (District 37 Division B, positive learning environ- tion, voice inflection and Club Number 4183) is the ment in which every mem- persuasiveness. Members only student chapter in ber has the opportunity to choose the areas in which Greensboro and one of develop communication they want to speak, such as few internationally. Aggies and leadership skills, which speeches by management Toastmasters was chartered in turn foster self-confi- or technical presentations. photo by Tiffany Tinsley April 18, 1980, and cur- dence and personal Toastmasters accepts The Aggies Toastmasters club officers and faculty advisors. The club is rently has about 25 mem- growth." members throughout die the only student chapter in Greensboro. bers. This club meets every Hargess, President of year. New members pay Monday in Room B414 Aggies Toastmasters, who $37 for the year, which (Quiester Craig Hall) at 4 is a senior, joined the club includes a $16 new mem- p.m. The officers are three years ago because ber fee, $18 international Deverly Hargess, presi- "its fun and you learn fee and $3 club fee. dent; Christa Newkirk, vice about issues and get to Returning members pay Register president of education; know other people." She $21 for the year which Join The Annick Tyler, vice presi- also felt that "Toastmasters includes the international dent of membership; is a tool to help you in and club fee. Membership Robert Foster, vice presi- interviewing and it helps is open to all undergradu- dent of public relations; you grow." ate and graduate students Terri Reid, treasurer; The members of of any major and to any- Brandy Matthews, secre- Toastmasters practice pub- one interested who can Build your RESUME' experience tary; and LaKenya lic speaking skills during adhere to the meeting McClure, sergeant-at-arms. meetings and are offered time Lisa Gueldenzoph and constructive criticism in a in SALES, MARKETING, Shona Morgan have been non-defensive manner. For more information visit advisers for Aggies The ultimate goal of the Toastmasters website at Toastmasters for three Toastmasters is to help www.toastmasters.org or ADVERTISING, ACCOUNTING years. members become better send Aggies Toastmasters an "Gueldenzoph brings communicators. To help e-mail at aggiestoast- and BUSINESS the applications towards members achieve this goal masts@yahoo. com.

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By Angela Harris NAACP chapter, Griffin There are several ways effort is paying off. The replied, "In 2000, a woman being prevented from vot- Contributor has a front seat to the that tlie local chapter of local NAACP alone had went to vote at the in£ ... needs of blacks in the the NAACP is making this 10,000 applications for Meadowood precinct and Griffin joined the The United States of Triad. She sees people happen. The first step that voter registration and they she was told that she could N AACP as a college stu- America has never been fearing being laid off, if they are taking is getting have delivered all of them. not vote, because she did dent and 18 years later she this divided in an election they are not already unem- rid of misconceptions Also, according to George not have her license. This feels that diis is the most year since the 1960 ployed. Jobs that helped to about die voting process. Gilbert of die Guilford was illegal in 2000." Also important election in her Presidential Election. In create the black middle In the black community County Board of when Griffin recently lifetime. Whoever wins this 1960, a northern, Catholic, class in Greensboro are there is a belief diat if you Elections, there are 13,641 came to the NC A&T election will determine die senator ran for president getting outsourced. Young have been to prison you newly registered black vot- campus for the John direction that this country during the turbulent civil black males view selling can not vote. This is not ers in Guilford County this Edwards rally, a white will go. This president will rights era. In a divid- as a career 2004, drugs viable true in North Carolina. If year Wake Forest University place judges in courts that ed nation is fighting a war choice. The justice system you have served your time The next step for Griffin student told her that he will determine her civil and on terrorism and lack of does not rehabilitate them and are not currendy on is to make sure that diese was not allowed to register constitutional rights and jobs. because once out, they parole, you can vote. newly registered voters get as a Democrat at his uni- the fights of her children In the black community have a hard time becoming The black vote does not to the polls. She is encour- versity. Griffin said, "I was and fuhire grandchildren. there is a feeling of disen- gainfully employed. count some people say. aging early voting, particu- more than happy to regis- She says that the local elec- franchisement and anger. Therefore, theyreturn to This is because 'of die larly for newly registered ter him and I found it tions are extremely impor- They are complaining the lifestyle that sent them 2000 election and the voters. The organization ironic that he had to come tant also, because of the about healthcare to in the first layoffs, prison place. Florida recount. Blacks also has a phone bank to a black university to reg- outsourcing issues in a In 2000, and education. Every problem in the voted in greatnumbers, reminding people to vote. ister to vote as a manufacturing town and Vice-President Gore won black community can't be but the Supreme Court The bank is calling to see Democrat. This just the the blamed educational issues. popular vote and still on the Bush chose the president. who needs a ride to the shows how divided diis Griffin wants everyone lost the election to George Administration, but Griffin Griffin states, "Politicians polls and making sure that is." Bush because country to look at the overall pic- of the feels that this administra- ignore people who do not the voters know where It does not matter if you ture and says, "Think Electoral College system tion has made a bad situa- vote, but they listen to the diey need to go to vote, are black or white to feel about jobs, healthcare, and After the 2000 election tion worse ones who do vote." The NAACP is also disenfranchised during this the system." These some blacks "It justice felt that their is politically incorrect Politicians also choose seeking to keep voter election and the NAACP is are issues that affect the vote did not count, so why for this administration to who will sit on the intimidation to a mini- here to help everyone. But black community and the bodier voting this year? be concerned about black Supreme Court. So yes, mum. If diere is an issue the organization needs working class. Shalane Griffin of the issues and the working your vote does count. of voting intimidation, your help also. Call She would like to leave Greensboro chapter of the class," she said. She con- The Greensboro branch Griffin said to call 1-866- between the hours of everyone widi this lasting NAACP wants the black tinues, "We need an is aggressively working to OURVOTE to report the 10a.m.-12 p.m and they picture, "Bush won the community to know that administration that is con- get eligible voters regis- incident. Lawyers will be will let you know where election by only 535 votes their vote does matter and cerned about all of tered. They are working answering the phones and you are needed. If you in Florida, but more than to stop complaining about America and not just the with Unity 2004. This is a will be at the polls if there have a laptop computer go 2000 and 10 million blacks nationally vote President middle class and the sub- nonpartisan organization is a problem. to your precinct. If there is did not vote that year. So out of office 2004 Bush in urbs and the only way that composed of groups that When asked if this is a a voter dispute you can go stop complaining and vote, As the chief fundraiser can happen is to vote for came together after the litde extreme for online to check if that darn it." of the Greensboro John Kerry." 2000 election and their Greensboro Griffin voter is registered or is just

Tues., Nov. This Week ft.* A&T History VV0T

Oct. 30, 1964 their posts and join the "Paine College President protest. Vission reported Talks About Civil Rights" that had protestors been Reverend Dr. E. Clayton prepared for the cold Calhoun, president of weather, they could have •E y Paine College in Augusta, shut down the Pentagon Ga., addressed a full audi- and forced leaders to speak ence of A & T Aggies on widi them on several issues civil rights. His speech particularly the war in Viet entitled, "This Side of the Nam Wall" encompassed the Civil Rights Movement as a Other Bits of History whole and the movement "Dudley High Students started by Aggies on A & Protest Competency Tests" T's campus. Rev. Calhoun Thirty Dudley High emphasized that Christ was Schools students protest C *tvV - « O <5 reconciling on both sides of the new mandatory compe- ' the Civil Rights Movement, tency test outside "The Wall, and in order of the high school. A for The Movement to con- spokesperson for the tinue moving progressively protest said that the test forward, hate must not be would create a low-income apart of it. labor force for those who did not pass the test. The Oct. 31,1978 two-part test was adminis- "A & T Board of Trustees tered to juniors in high Agree to Ph.D. Programs" school. Those who passed The A & T Board of received their diploma. Trustees decided to ask the Those who failedreceived a Board of Governors for A certificate of attendance. & T to offer Ph.D. programs in engineering and "Flo Kennedy Addresses vocational technical educa- \&T" tion. The program would Attorney and "Founder of >3r *"*"•<'\ ' allow A & T to expand the Feminist Movement" • agriculture, engineering, Florynce Kennedy came to science and technology A & T to empower A&T fields. Aggies. She urged students to use their "voting power, Nov. 2,1967 dollar power, and body "Vission Describes Teace power" by putting pressure March' and Night Vigil at on parts of society that the Pentagon" need change. Pushing the Associate Professor of students to vote, Kennedy English at A & T, Richard spoke against President Vission, participated in the Ford ana stated that her March on the Pentagon. intent was to Protestors sat peacefully on vote for Carter. the ground, toe to toe with armed military troops pointing at their heads with Compiled by Shevaun J. Lassiter yguns. Protestors chanted 'Jom us" and "We love you" to troops persuading three troops to abandon OPINION October 28, 2004

Chad Roberts, Editor in Chief mm,He wo f)K&> Patrice Withers, Layout and Design Editor ® « wmmwim-fi mst> m. wns mid hold op man Brett Harrington, News Editor and Online Assistant Editor Erika Goodrich, Arts and Entertainment Editor Gregory Bond, Sports Editor 16 VGCO Karina Hardy, Online Editor if you vote, Erica Franklin, Senior Writer Julius McKinley, wmt f mum Senior Writer Nathan Click, Business Manager C3 C3 Brandon Dillahunt, Advertising Representative //» C=P ■Mm Valerie Nieman, Faculty Advisor

The A&T Register Box E-25, 1601 E. Market St ten oct 9i Greensboro, NC 27411 eawsn E-mail: [email protected] WVuTEOF "lie- Telephone: 336.334.7700 SKAN6STC ww> wto yor iiiiimiiiiiniiiiiiniiiwiwP mjessyoowee/pssi Last Home Game Is Oct. 30; Will There Be 'Any Aggies In the House? "

By Chad Roberts on a Theron Thomas Editor-in-Chief erception. Until then, it SB[ft s everything you could ask *3 OF When the announcer at in a championship game - Aggie Stadium utters the plays, momentum swings popular phrase, "Are there d guys giving 110%per- any Aggies in the house?" nt on every play. But alot that is usually the time when people chose to stay everybody gets "crunk" and oors and listen to the makes noise, which is sup- me on the radio, I guess. posed to boost the team up vs football not popular this and help them make a play r? Is the team only giving Only that phrase has not 9 percent this year, thus Vote Die! been potent Or as as to this year it leading fan disinterest? has been in the past. For one, with the The home opener of the 2004 season exception of Homecoming, there have came Sept. 25 against Elon University, not been big crowds at football games which is about 20 minutes east on this year. And the phrase doesn't seem to Interstate 40. If this 1-40 matchup is be helping the Aggie football team make becoming a rivalry you wouldn't know it Why? plays this year, but that is mainly because by at the attendance figures. looking we are not a very good football team. Crowd noise was not a factor in A&T's Getting back to the issue of attendance at football games, it makes me wonder if With the exception of Homecoming, By Brett Harrington people to vote think about how you are the attendance would be there is single News Editor going to be involved after the election. better it the team no game that draws a big was still in the running for a conference crowd to Greensboro. Surely ticket rev- How are you going to involve yourself after the championship. Everybody loves a winner, enue is on the minds A&T athletic admin- Vote or Die! tee-shirt is right? istrators. Here are some suggestions I I "so last week" — damn that The only problem with that theory is have for boosting attendance: n\ a n j i ■ \ i sounded gay - but what tee last year's game against Hampton A) Drop the game against North Carolina What good is a Vote or isavoteor Did - University It was mid-November and Central University and start playing shirt after you vote, bet you both the Pirates and the Aggies were Winston-Salem State again. They are both Die! tee-shirt after you vote, undefeated in the MEAC. A spot in the Div. II schools, so there is not much dif- playoffs was on the line. The sky was ference. your overcast and temperatures were some- B) Drop the game against NCCU (I'm bet you didn't think of that **J25!Z *S where in the 50's, with a slight, cool repeating this for emphasis) and play #■ about how you plan to stay ■ t i a t aaaii breeze. another big white school like m politics. The Wake Forest before you wasted that $30 It was perfect drinking, uh, I mean, or Duke. That would have an out- government you to game elect has football weather. side shot at being televised locally. answer to you if theywant Everywhere look Despite what was at stake, Aggie Everybody knows we love to be on televi- you to keep their job. Stadium was far from packed to capacity. sion. someone is promoting voter If Bush wins what The announced crowd, which was only And finally, registration or voting or issue are you going to push 18,000, the related to for to around had thinned to about C) Keep game against NCCU (I something voting. him address. Are you 12,000 after halftime. reconsider) and just play the daggone It has become cool to be a to call, write and email going Even more astonishing, the game was game here in GreensDoro! registered voter and even your congressman to bring not decided until late in the fourth quar- cooler to actually vote. up stem cell research, gay Every campus marriage and employment? organization is promoting If Kerry wins are you going voting. The Alphas say vote, to hound your senator to The Omegas say vote, The introduce military determi- AKAs say vote, and Deltas nation in Iraq, halts on free say vote and every organiza- trade that are sending jobs tion has held a voter regis- overseas, and guest-worker tration drive. Some clubs immigration. and parties give you dis- Harrington Thomas Jefferson counts for showingyou voter stated in the Declaration of card. registration H Independence "Governments are institut- (O 5 Hell, you are more likely to drink ed among Men, deriving their just powers free with a voter registration card than from the consent of the governed. That \|oT,W6 with identification indicating that you're whenever any Form of Government actually old enough to drink. becomes destructive of these ends, it is What's next, post-game party fly- the Right of the People to alter or to ers that say "discount for Greeks with abolish it, and to institute new nalia (paraphernalia) and people with Government." Today the Declaration has voter nalia." So, now not only do you litde bearing on our government's struc- drink free with your voterregistration ture or laws but the sentiment of the card but you also get a discount on the words should resonate. entrance fee for wearing a Vote or Die! or The government can only govern Why? tee-shirt. at the consent of the governed, while an Since I'm ranting, what is with the attempt to overthrow the United States Vote or Die! tee-shirt. I am not discourag- government will be viewed as treason and ing anyone from voting, but out of probably land you in prison the right to curiosity if you decide to forgo your vote affords you the chance to replace responsibility and not vote exactly what those put in charge. are you going to die of? The voting fad has passed, it is At any rate Vote or Die! tee-shirts time to get serious and make some deci- are being sold on a non-partisan, non- sions. Your chance to overdirow, or profit website. If the site is non-profit, restructure the government comes only where is the revenue made from the $30 a once every four years, don't let the oppor- pop shirts going to? tunity pass. Disregard the disillusioned rant of If you are happy with the admin- a 20-somethingkid with too much free istration show your support and vote. If time. "A man left to his own devices is a you are unhappy with the current admin- danger to himself"-1 have no clue who istration, voice your opinion and vote and said that but I put it in quotes because I after the vote stay involved. know it is not an original thought. Don't let voting become a fad; don't get wrapped up in the hype. Voting is very serious and your vote counts. For all those who are so involved with getting October 28, 2004 NEWS

CAMPUS Watt, Fisher Stand By Convictions BRIEFS tuition. She also mentioned not a good thing. can start by solving this lenged them to come up for students who did Poetry Read-Out sponsored by the Department of not Another major concern with incentives of different wim their own jobs. meet that criteria but grad- for college students is the kinds to attract businesses. Watt's plan to creale English and the Creative Writing Program. University uated from college with, a stability of the economy We need a jobrace that more jobs in the 12th dis- Day, Sat, Oct. 30 at 9 a.m. Students and faculty readers 3.0 or higher could have since the country has expe- looks at infrastructure trict is to stop entering needed listeners welcome. Deadline to sign up to read their loans forgiven. rienced a tremendous repair, historic restoration into unfair trading agree- However, when Fisher was growth in the outsourcing and agriculture. We have ments because it is the is Oct. 25 Mon., asked how she would be of jobs. In North Carolina enough land in North only way to keep jobs in able to fund this plan she alone, several plants and Carolina to feed the diis country as opposed to The Division of Speech will hold a speech contest on couldn't say exactly where manufacturers have closed world." outsourcing. There are cur- the money would be allo- and eliminated several job Fisher also talked about rently tax incentives that lat 7 first floor room Nov. p.m. in the library/reading cated from. opportunities. Students are an experience she had at encourage companies to of NCB. The topic is Politics 2004 and the format is There was not much that very much concerned UNC-Chapel Hill, when go offshore. open - anything from a persuasive speech to poetry. A the two candidates seem to about their odds of find- she asked students about "We have got to provide on during the debate. ing a job upon graduation their oudook after gradua- incentives right here in our reception will follow the speeches and all contestants agree However, at time they did T believe that we need tion. Her results concluded own neighborhood," Watt wil receive a prize for participating. admit they agreed with to seriously take a look at that white students wanted said. "If we provide the their opponents views. the trade agreement to own their own business right type of education that the No because this nation is and black students wanted and Fashion Show sponsored by Couture Productions They agreed training needed to Child Left Behind Act has being unfairly-penalized," good-paying jobs. She attract jobs here dien we Thurs., Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium. too much emphasis on Fisher said. "This is a very urged A&T students to can keep jobs right here in testing, which they said is complex problem but we think differently and chal- the United States." Casino Night sponsored by the Student Union Advisory Board. Thurs., Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in Stallings Ballroom. Desmond Harmon: Orientation Counselors (preferably upperclassmen) are needed to help new students make the transition to college life. The Orientation Counselors will help plan, "Justice Was Served" implement and evaluate all university orientation ses- family and friends helped Harmon tried to break up was,," Edwards replied glad that it's over with," sions. Interested students should apply at the secure key information. an argument between the Other officers, experts, said Desmond Harmon Orientation and First Year Experience office in "I saw the van that was females and Champion and representatives testi- father of Christopher parked next to Chris' car at outside the club. fied on the prosecutions' Harmon. "Justice was Murphy Hall room 112 or call (336)256-2212. the club. I got a partial "Chris tried to diffuse an behalf. Bowens chose not served," he also added. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 12. license plate number and argument and then three to testify for the defense, "I feel great," says Ralph gave it to Detective shots were fired," says which produced no evi- Boston, grandfather of Rankin," says Bishop. Gainer. "I tried to go the dence or witnesses Christopher Harmon. Attention all graphic communications majors and stu- "There were more than opposite direction of the Instead of plea bargaining, "My grandson is gone and dents, The Media Network Club is hosting a contest three people in the van shots and once I got up, I Bowens chose to go all or I can't get him back. I'm for the design of the club's t-shirt and logo for the and some of them were saw Chris had been shot in none, meaning the jury glad Bowens is off the females," Bishop added. the head," Gainer added. had to find him guilty of street before he harms 2004-2005 academic school year. The first winner place Lance Gainer then took Mario Edwards, another first-degree murder or not another individual," he also gets to place name and logo on t-shirt. The deadline is the stand and was asked if key prosecution witness, guilty. added. Nov. 30. For more information pich up forms from the gendemanwho shot picked Bowens out of a On Wednesday at 3:35 Lisa Harmon, the moth- Harmon was the court- the delivered NCB, Room A322 in photo line-up. p.m. jury a er of Christopher room and if so to identify "When I picked up that verdict of guilty of all Harmon, declined to com- him. Gainer then pointed paper I recognized him charges and a sentence of ment. out Bowens, and also stat- automatically," says life without parole. The ed that he was the man Edwards. The defense jury deliberated for Chandre Dean contributed wearing the leather coat then asked if the witnesses approximately one and a to this report. widi NBA logos on it as had discussed the case. half hours before reaching well. "We talk about how a decision. r vote ; Gainer stated that unnecessary the situation "I feel good and I'm Tues., Nov. Go here Police Blotter www.fordvehicles.com/collegegrad All suspects are innocent until proven guilty

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The Guilford County EMS three students were issued responded and transported citations and released. the victim to Wesley Long Hospital for treatment. The informationfor this October 20 report was gatheredby contributor Philip Larceny Morganfrompublic It's how you Brown Hall Bookstore records at the University -A staff member reported Police Department. get there! a student stole several books from the bookstore NEWS October 28, 2004 Kerry Yet to Lock Up Swing States Won by Gore, Survey Finds By Steven Thorn ma tium of news oudets consistent and cohesive they favor Bush by mar- there," said Carolyn White, "It's she said. KRT The people," including Miami alternative." of a litde better than 56, an author of children's "And Bush has done one Herald, and of New Kerry has failed so far to gins and Sen. books a Kerry sup- thine already in giving peo- John Kerry has not Mexico for the Santa Fe gain an edge in the batde- "They're doing a lot of from East Lansing, ple back the tax return yet locked up his base of New Mexican and KOB round states largely things right," said Marsha fich. has to swing Korter "Iraq nothing money. That's already states that voted . Television. fecause he hasn't con- Roland, 59, a homemaker do with the events of boosted the economy Democratic four years ago, Overall, the polls suggest vinced majorities that the in Aldenf Iowa, who sup- September 11." some." a new Knight Ridder- that Bush has an edge in Iraq war was a mistake or ports Bush. "The fact that Blue swing-state voters issues MSNBC poll Ultimately, and showed the batdeground states. that he would be a better there have been no more weren't optimistic about priorities all blend into a Thursday. Nearly 9 out of 10 Bush steward of the economy, 9-11 situations speaks for the economy, a sentiment gut feel for or against a Less than two weeks voters are motivated by the polls show. Kerry also itself." that could help as their Kerry, candidate. before Election Day, Kerry support for him hasn't motivated his politi- "Bush has a good plan, the challenger. A majority "He's an honest held a statistically insignifi- rather than opposition to cal base as well as Bush. but I think Kerry could do in Michigan, Oregon and Christian man," Louise cant 1 percentage-point Kerry. In Iowa, for example, justas well," saia Kerry Pennsylvania said jobs lead three of the Bush's Force, 66, a homemaker in in key key challenge is Kerry split support from supporterJoe Crivaro, 76, were hard to find in their Telford, Pa., said of Bush. batdeground states carried that he hasn't yet won over women with Bush, while in Pittsburgh. "The man's communities. More than "I don't think by Democrat Al that Senator Gore in a majority of likely voters Bush won men by a 53-41 got a head on his shoul- four in 10 said the same in Kerry has the vaguest idea 2000, was tied in a fourth in any swing states except margin. In Wisconsin, Hers. I don't think he'll put Iowa and Wisconsin. of what and Nevada. he's doing. He trailed President Bush Kerry* had the support of us in harm's way if it's not "The economy is suffer- flip-flops. says in two others. All were ... He what- "Key issues and qualities 82 percent of African- necessary." ing. There are a tremen- ever he thinks will get him within the poll's margin of of character currendy Americans, about 8 to 10 Bush has majorities in dous number of job loss- a vote." error and remained toss- favor Bush," said Mason- percentage points below the blue swing states es," said Joan Bailey, 57, a Dan Riley, a retired John ups. Dixon pollster Brad Coker. historic support for a accepting his linkage of teacher in Rochester Hills, Deere worker in Ottumwa, In Pennsylvania, Kerry "Terrorism and homeland Democrat, die Iraq war to the war on Mich., who supports Iowa, had the opposite led 46-45 percent. In securityrank as the top Concerns about national terror. Kerry. "I disagreed totally reaction. Michigan and Oregon, issues "I've lived he and the quality of security top the priority list "Mr. Bush says it the with the tax cuts." through every Republican led 47-46 percent. In leadership ranks highest among voters in the blue best: If we can fight it on Genevieve Sarder, 54, an president since Wisconsin, he was tied among voters. ... swing states, which bene- their land rather than our employment specialist in Eisenhower," said Riley. with Bush 45-45 percent. Throughout this election, fits Bush. A majority in land, I'm all for that," said East Troy, Wis., said she In "This is die worst one I've Iowa, he trailed 43-49 the Bush campaign has each state believes diatit Bush supporterDonald thought the president ever seen." percent. And in New focused on those two mes- makes no difference which Kochanowski, 59, a doesn't have that much Mexico, he trailed 44-49 sages, whde the Kerry man is president in pre- machine-tool salesman in power over the economy, percent. campaign has played venting terrorist attack Sterling Heights, Mich. but she did like what Bush The detailed look at the defense and not offered a But among those who do, "We should not be had done. political batdeground underscored the challenge Kerry faces as he enters the campaign's final days. The UNC Student Government Association named Alma Adams the "2003 Student Advocate of the Year" He likely nas to win all of the "blue" states, color coded on election maps for states that voted Democratic in 2000, AND pick up at least some electoral votes from "red" AN EXPERIENCED, CARING AND EFFECTIVE LEGISLATOR states carried by Bush four years ago. That's because COMMITTED EDUCATOR AND LEADER the blue states weren't enough for an Electoral A FIGHTER College victory in 2000, FOR STUDENTS and they have lost another seven electoral votes since then through post-2000 Alma Adams has represented the redisricting to reflect pop- 58th House District and North Carolina students ulation shifts to the South and Southwest. in the legislature since 1994 If Kerry doesn't hold all She on of the blue states, he has served eight years the to win even more red Greensboro City Council and two years on the Greensboro City states. That is also a challenge, as a second set of School board polls of seven red swing Representative states this week showea Alma Adams is a graduate Bush solidly ahead in one, twice of NC A&T State University Nevada, and leading in the (B.S. 1968/MS. 1972) rest Missouri, West Virginia, Colorado, Florida, She received the Ph.D. from New Hampshire, and Ohio. Ohio State University in 1981 Yet Kerry could still win almost all these red and Adams is a mother of blue batdeground states, two adult children the KR-MSNBC poll (her daughter is a graduate of A&T). showed. One big factor: At She has two grandsons Billy Eugene Adams least 6 percent of likely III and voters remain undecided in Aaron TyeLindsay each state. If they break primarily Kerry's way, they could tilt almost all of As a Bennett college professor of 33 years, Alma Adams has these states to him. Some successfully organized student voter education, voter analysts think any voter registration and Get-Out-The-Vote efforts to ensure that still undecided at this point students have is less likely to vote for a voice in local, state and national policy matters Bush, since they are more familiar with him as the A dedicatedalumna, Alma serves as a memberofthe Advisory Board forA&T State University School ofNursing incumbent and still reluc- tant to choose him. As a professional artist/educator, Adams co-founded Another factor: Fewer the African American Atelier gallery in 1990 with her than 50 percent of voters in these swing states A&T mentor/ professor, the late Eva Hamlin Miller. believe the country is The nonprofit gallery offers arts programs for youth, headed in the right direc- internships, volunteer opportunities and part-time tion, a danger signal for an incumbent seeking to stay employment for college and high school students. the course. Some 48 percent, on average, say the In 2004 the sophomore class at NC A&T State country is on the "wrong University named "The Alma Adams Community track," and only 44 percent ServiceAward" in Alma's honor say "right direction. for outstanding And a caveat: Polls leadership and support to A&T. themselves are but snap- shots in time, not predic- Gamma Beta Sigma Chapter of. Phi Beta Sigma tions of voting. Fraternity presented Alma with The 2000 Public The KR-MSNBC sur- Servant for Nort] veys of 625 likely voters in Award committed service to the state of each blue state were con- nne t Belles ducted Oct. 15-18 by In 2001, NC A&T presented Alma with the 2001 Legislative Awardfor Outstanding Community service, Mason-Dixon Polling & Research and had a margin The 2003 edition of A&TToda featured "Legislating Aggies" and highlightedAlma as an outstandingAggie in the legislature of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. Alma Adams supported and assisted with logistics/planning for A&T's first historic "Aggies in the Day." Separate simultaneous Capital Mason-Dixon polls also Alma Adams continues to be a frequent lecturer, panelist and supporter of student/college-wide programs and were conducted in Nevada at North Carolina in conjunction with the initiatives A&T, Bennett College, UNC-G, GTCC and campuses throughout the state. Las Vegas Review-Journal and Review-Journal.com, Paid for by the Alma Adams Campaign, Floyd Guidry, Treasurer NEWS October 28, 2004 Speech and Communications Hosts Candidate Meet & Greet By Shevaun J. Lassiter of N.C. A&T, Wright have allowed UNC col- issues like a predictable Contributor questioned if the current leges and universities, such economy and healthcare NC House representative, as A& T, to improve their reform Speech Professor and Alma Adams, was doing campuses with new dorms, Beverly Perdue, though Author, Dr. Myra Shird, anything to improve edu- parking lots, and classroom absent from the Candidate hosted the Candidate Meet cation in grade schools. buildings. She also initiat- Meet & Greet, pushed her & Greet Thursday, Oct. 21 Adams, NC House ed the SN-Bill," which campaign and mentioned in the Exhibit Hall of the Representative since 1994 changed the derogatory that if elected she would Student Union. ana Democrat, immediate- names of mountains, be "the first female "We've invited all nation- ly responded. rivers, towns, and other Lieutenant Governor." al and local candidates. "I am the only Aggie in landmarks in the United Other candidates who We've heard from 20," said the House working for States originallyagreed to be Shird. you," said Adams. Of the candidates who present attended the More than 10 local can- While in office, Adams, corresponded through let- UNCG Candidate Meet & didates for political office a professor at Bennett ter, Congressman Richard Greet which aired on were in attendance. College, has put 55 percent Burr's representative said Channel 8 on Monday, photo by Patrice Withers Congressman Richard Burr of the budget in education that Burr was running for Oct. 25. Local candidates listen to questions from the and Beverly Perdue, a for K-12 students. She "job creation and a safer audience during the Oct. 21 forum held at N.C. female candidate for ponsored several bills that nation." His letter covered A&T. Lieutenant Governor, had representatives in attendance Burr and also addressed the forum by way of personal letters. Among the other candidates were Alma Adams for the NC House and Loretta Jennings for the SchoolBoard. Candidates We were named one of Fortune® magazine's" 100Best Companies To Work For." were invited to talk about anything that was important to them and their And you can bet it wasn't because of the free coffee. campaigns. Nicole Mitchell, a marketing major at North Carolina A&T State University, opened the pro- Job perks are great.And at Ernst & Young we happen to think the most important ones are gram with a short speech, ffVote or Die." FORTUNE those that help our employees grow. That's why we've given them access to some of the best do not vote "If you your professional development programs in the country. As well as the opportunity to work on some voice is dead. Your vote is 100 BEST your voice," said Mitchell § the most prestigious brands in the world. In turn, Fortune magazine recognized us as one of from the podium. COMPANIES of Throughout her speech TO WORK FOR £3 the "100Best Companies To Work For" six years in a row. So if you're looking for a great place to she noted the historical changes that had to occur work, look for us on campus. Maybe we can grab a cup of coffee, ey.com/us/careers before African Americans gained the right to vote. In closing she said, "Let us remember the words of Martin, when he said 'Give us the ballot'. Let us remember the words of Malcolm, when he said 'Give us the bullet or the ballot'. Let us remember Diddy, when he said 'Vote or Die'." Loretta Jennings, a candidate for the county School Board District 9, spoke of implementing site-based teams, which are supposed to already exist in the school system, where parents get an opportunity to t>e involved with monitoring funds and the spending of funds. Jennings, a retired teacher with 38 years of experience, is a student advocate and mentors teachers currendy working in the school system. "We need to bring stability to the schools," said Jennings, when she addressed audience. The lack of time that a teacher stays at a school breaks down the lines of communication between parents and the school system. Candidates for the NC House Alma Adams, Olga M. Wright, and Rusty Sheridan spoke to the N.C. A&T community on their campaigns. Rusty Sheridan, a mas- ter's student at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, represented the Libertarian party of North Carolina. T got, frankly, pretty sick of the government strip- ping away my power," said Sheridan. As NC House Representative, Sheridan claimed that he would be "the voice of the students." The hard fight came between political rivals Olga M. Wright and Alma Adams. Wright, the Republican candidate for the NC House, has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans. "We as Blacks need to have a voice in both parties," said Wright. Her concern was K-12 education. Stating the QualityIn Everything We Do noticeable improvements taking place on the campus ©2004 Ernst & Young llp October 28. 2004 & ENTERTAINMEN T Pantene 'Total You 9 Tour Hits A&T's Campus Panelists: Nikki Giovanni, Tarralyn Ramsey, & Donna Richardson

By Karina Hardy taining a healthy diet. ular, she does not deny her including volumes of poetry, illus- Contributor Her focus lately has been on Christian roots. trated children's books, and three college students. "I don't plan to leave gospel collections of essays. On Oct. 21, the Pantene "Total "In general, college students behind. I just decided to expand Giovanni spoke on race issues, You" Tour visited Harrison audi- don't eat as healthy as they should. my horizons," said Ramsey. \frican-American images in the torium on the campus of North Oodles of noodles, sodas and Ramsey feels that her decision media and the pertinence of the Carolina A&T. other junk food loiter the dorm to go secular will give her a chance black vote. The tour's goal is to help rooms of student across the coun- to sing about the things she was "People can't,complain about African-American women realize try," said Richardson. not able to singabout in the how things are going in the world their holistic beauty through posi- "College students can live gospel arena. if diey don't vote," said Giovanni. tive transformation of the mind, healthier lives by taking out just "Now I sing about life, what "Voting is not about just about Nikki Giovanni body and spirit; addressing issues five minutes every day to exercise everyday people experience," said deciding the future of the United such as self-image, self-esteem, in their rooms and eating less Ramsey. States concerning the economy, politics, health and fitness. carbs." "I want people to know that health care and jobs. It will also The event was hosted by fitness The event began with the soul- when I sing, I m singing from my decide the future of the entire expert Donna Robinson and fea- ful vocals of Universal recording heart. There's an emotion that you world," said Giovanni tured world-renowned poet Nikki artist Tarralyn Ramsey. feel, and it's real," added Ramsey. Giovanni believes that everyone Giovanni and winner of VHl's As many successful artists Tarralyn's recent self-tided can make a difference.. 2003 "Born to Diva," Tarralyn before her, Ramsey started out album is produced by record "If you think that one man can- Ramsey. singing in her church choir. She mogul Tommy Motolla and hit not make a difference think again. Donna Richardson, 42, has per- eventually landed a record deal producer Corey Rooney, both Look at Martin Luther King, Jr., sonally trained lobbyist, politicians, with Verity records and released credited for the careers of Mariah look at Rosa Parks, even look at and CEO's in corporate America. her first self tided gospel album in Carey, JenniferLopez, and the four men from Greensboro Her gospel video entided 2000. Destiny's Child. (The Greensboro four) who stood Tarralyn Ramsey "Sweating in the Spirit" has Several years later Ramsey felt it Ramsey performed three songs for what they believed in," said become the number one fitness was time to leave the gospel sector from her new album which includ- Giovanni video in the country. and try her hand in the secular ed "Remedy, "Going Crazy" and "This generation can make a dif- "The video is great because it has market, the hit song responsible for her ference in the world but it all a dual purpose Decause you can However, this decision did not win at VH1, "Up Against All starts by voting," added Giovanni. lose weight while getting your come without its repercussions Odds." After the program, attendees praise on to the latest gospel hits," "I received several rejections Ramsey's performance was fol- were given trie opportunity to said Richardson. from the people closest to me, but lowed by an address by Nikki meet the celebrity panelists, Richardson's goal is to motivate eventually they realized that in Giovanni. receive personal advice and auto- and educate people of all ages, order for me to attain my dreams Nikki Giov; anni, born Yolande graphs in the front lobby of shapes, sizes, races, and fitness I had to follow her heart and my Cornelia "Nik Jti" Giovanni in Harrison Auditorium. levels on the importance of main- gut feeling," said Ramsey Knoxville, Tei nnessee, has written Although Ramsey has gone sec- more than tw o dozen books, Donna Richardson Howard University *Music Releases This Week* Hair Natural Unfinished Business Not Wanted!! JayZ & R. Kelly By Shaleem Thompson "I see many of the beautiful black Black College Wire women on the HU campus rocking the Thug Matrimony: Married To The Streets natural look, and the style is so common Howard University's tryouts for cheer- it might be weird not to see that on the Trick Daddy leading, band and the Ohh-laa-laa dance squad." squad nave ended with allegations of dis- A current flag squad member who crimination based on hair, body type and requested anonymity said, "It was decided Legend of Wu-Tang Clan: criteria other than talent. that we should all have straight hair dur- "They wentaround basically telling ing performances and we don't have a Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hit's everyone their imperfections, saying you problem with it. It has nothing to do with would have to shave your legs, wax your changing your identity, but just being uni- eyebrows ." said one "flashy flags con- form in appearance." After Hours tender who allegedly received comments White, the coordinator, was asked about from the coordinator. . about her short, a heavy student who tried out for the Rahsaan Patterson natural hair. ' band and said she was shown a size "Hmm — I don't know what we would "large" that was too small for her. The do with your hair if you were chosen for student, Shalondra Gardner, said she was the team," coordinator Lauren White said, given the choice of wearing it or losing according to the trainee. Another leader weight. suggested an instant weave. "Being a full-figured woman, I know how 'The band has to be uniform in terms it feels to be stereotyped," White said. of looks as well as performance," said "I showed them all the three sizes of the band director John Newson. uniform, making it clear that itwas pre- Entertainment Sorority "It does not matter what they do with ordered and this was the requirement. I their hair all year round, but when it is would never pressure someone to lose time to perform," straight hair "is the weight. The decision was hers and she requirement." was welcome to come to practice." Founded For some students, such as band mem- White also said that her statements to ber Marcus Ware, assimilation is an the "flashy flags" contender about hair By Meridith Miller Diamond Dolls was founded in important part of the organization. were misinterpreted. She said she told try- Black College Wire Memphis on March 22, 1997, under the "The band requires unity in all aspects, outs that the band requires uniformity in management of Coats Enterprises, Inc. so if someone does not fit that require- all aspects, so that for performances Some 95 women auditioned when The organization has since grown to ment, they would just stand out," Ware everyone is required to have straight hair. Diamond Dolls Elite Entertainment include the Nashville chapter, based at said "If the tryout were chosen, she would Sorority Inc. held its first meeting to Tennessee State. However, the forced uniformity does have to put in an instant weave or a wig gauge interest and hold tryouts for its The Memphis chapter began with 10 not sit well with others. piece. It was not said in a downgrading Nashville chapter on the Tennessee Statt original members, the motto "We can do "This perpetuates stereotyping in our way," White said, maintaining that the University campus. all things," and such mechanics as a mas- society [for people] of the African school was not trying to influence person- Students soughtpositions as hip-hop cot, organizational colors and a detailed descent and we should allow all types of al hair choices. dancers, singers, rappers, actresses, shield. The shield includes the five petals persons to take part in this activity," said Newson denied size discrimination in majorettes, models and fashion designers of the pink wild rose, six points of the Debra Roberts, a psychology professor. the band's dance groups, saying the reality They were judgedby the founder of Star of David, a torch and the Diamond Band Director Newson's assertion that was that uniforms are French cut and Diamond Dolls, Corry D. Coats; Shayla Doll logo. "relaxed hair is my preference as well as must be worn tastefully. Ferrell, a Tennessee state alumna; and "I wanted to give young ladies the everyone else's" leaves many begging to Angela Thacker, adviser to the Memphis opportunity to express their talents differ, including acting major Atnce chapter and president of the Nashville through sisterhood," Coats said. "I want- Williams, a sophomore. chapter ed to prove that young ladies could work "I would think nodiing of seeing some- Shaleem Thompson is a student at Howard "I was very impressed with the (ladies) together without competing against one writes The Hilltop. one with natural hair actually performing University who for that came out at TSU," Coats said. "TSfJ another." on the flashy flag wavers," Williams said. has a lot of talent." The Nashville chapter of Diamond The hopefuls were required to prepare Dolls has included 12 Tennessee State specific pieces or routines. Singers were students, including Carla Stitt, a former judged on such elements as range, pitch Miss Tennessee State. ana voice control, while dancers, "The ladies who were interested last majorettes and models were evaluated on year were really pushing for the sorority energy, attitude and complication of rou- to become active on campus," said tine Perianne London, official adviser for the Members of Diamond Dolls are Tennessee State-based chapter. "The responsible for hosting and promoting sorority officially becomes active this fis- Vote!! year." concerts, special events, gospel shows and cal plays. The sorority gives the members "I'm not sure" about the sorority, said opportunities to showcase their talents at Erica Russell, a senior from Canton, the events they coordinate and sponsor. Ohio, and a member of Tennessee State's "We are currendy working on putting Tiger Gems dance squad. Tues., Nov. 2 together a show to present at TSU," Coats "But if the (women) who tried out for said. "However, we won't be hosting try- die sorority felt that no other organiza- outs again until sometime during the tions on campus could meet their needs, spring semester." then more power to them." October 28, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT a Gallery 20 Questions By Shevaun J. Lassiter "HBCU Enigmas" Contributor "Affirming a Legacy": Art Exhibit By Ms. Inquisitive B Featured in Dudley Building 1. Why does every HBCU campus have construction going on? Forty-four pieces of African-American art from the Robert E. Holmes Collection are being featured in the H.C. 2. What's with the registration and financial aid issues on HBCU Taylor Gallery of trie Dudley Building. campuses? Director of the art gallery, Snawnya Harris, went in search of an art collection that characterized the Black community 3. Why is homecoming like a holiday on every HBCU campus? and the history of African American art. "I was talking to a few [art] dealers and a woman from California said she knew of 4. Speaking of homecoming, why are there so many non-HBCU the collection", said Harris. alumni that love our homecoming? The Robert E. Holmes Collection has 400 pieces of art. Of the 400, 150are of Robert E. Holmes 5. why do these non-HBCU attending individuals try to treat us African American influence even though And all of the artists are not African American like we aren't good enough because we didn't go to a "white" explores Andy Warhol. themselves. The collection The Holmes Collection deals with a school? "how others interpret our history", said Harris larger issue in the art community, African American collectors. According to Harris, 6. How do other schools feel when they see HBCU marching bands, Holmes, a California attorney, loaned African American art collectors are con- the artwork to North Carolina A&T sidered a rarity. Holmes' collection con- especially the "Blue and Gold Marching Machine"? State University to celebrate tradicts the that African American Homecoming 2004. The University of myth art is not collected by the very people it 7. Speaking of the band, why did we not get some profits from North Carolina-Central also received depicts, African Americans. ~ of the collection to The Atlanta A&T? Yeah right!!! pieces display. Among the favorites in the H.C. Taylor "Drumline"? collection contains work from several David Hammon's "The African-American artists like Gallery is Jacob Couple". Hung on the front wall of the 8. When will HBCU's get the respect they deserve? Lawrence's "Workshop" and Dox "The of two Thrash's "Yellow Nude". The diverse gallery, Couple" is a portrait people delighting in a kiss. Created in the collection includes work from Mexican Hammon 9. Isn't it wonderful that everyone knows everyone on an HBCU Cuban artists well. The works of mid-1970's, used an interesting and as He oil on his to is Armando Marino and David Alfaro technique. put body campus? Or it? collec- make the impressions on the people. The Siquieros are showcased within the facial expressions, the creases in the tion. hands, the shade in the arms are all from 10. Did you know that almost every HBCU uses Sodexho as their Holmes has had a successful career. He Hammon's body. catering service? has worked with the recording and The collection will be on display until motion picture industries. Companies Dec. 13. Tours of the exhibit are avail- like Motown Record Company and 11. How many cafeteria workers across HBCU campuses remind you Columbia benefited from able upon request. Students tour the Pictures have exhibit weekly between Tuesday and of your grandmother? Holmes' experience. Holmes worked as an in the law firm Paul, Weiss, Saturday. attorney For more information please call (336) Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison. There 334- 3209. Why is that you can go to a party and see the security guards he provided services for legal matters from campus chillin? such as the Andy Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes) estate and the famous artist Why do dorms on HBCU campuses restrict the use of hotplates?

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Why is there at least one dorm on every HBCU campus that has Vintage Fashion With an roaches?

Urban Twist Are all HBCU's located on the "other side of the tracks"? By Dayna Lovelady Here are a few rules of thumb Black College Wire Is it me or is everyday a fashion show on HBCU campuses? Ladies School is back in session, and with it a Why is it that cutting and braiding hair is the major source of new wave in fall fashion for men and 1. Miniskirts are great for showing off women legs, but not other unmentionable income for HBCU students? Skirts are popular for ladies. Pleated assets. tennis skirts we wore when we were little Does every HBCU campus have "Cooper Troopers" and girls are back in style. The miniskirt is a 2. Always remember to keep the skin sexy number that can be paired with a moisturized when wearing skirts, shorts, "Scottie Hotties"? plain shirt to dress it down or with a silk sleeveless shirts or any other garments or satin shirt for a dressier look. A-line that show skin. 20 Why is every freshman dorm old, broke-down and at least six skirts with a fitted waist and flared bot- stories high one tom are also red-hot. A-line skirts provide 3. For important functions, such as job with elevator? a three-dimensional look that is flattering interviews, clothing should fit loosely for almost any figure. and fall at least one inch from your This is also a big season for vintage knees. fashion with an urban twist. Some popular items from the '50s and '60s, like 4. When wearing sandals, keep nails round-toe pumps paired with jeans and a freshly trimmed and polished, and save **BONUS Question of the Week*** funky urban T-shirt bring this look to life. sandals for 60-degree and warmer The hot look for men is the classic, weather. button-down dress shirt left unbuttoned, Aren't we glad that BET didn't bring back that HBCU reality show with a plain white T-shirt underneath, a Gendemen "College Hill"? pair or jeans and Air Force Ones or any plain white shoes to match the tee. 1. If you prefer the style of slighdy sag Blazers are becoming more and more ging your pants, be sure to wear under accepted for everyday wear, and is a more garments that are clean and in good popular choice among some men due to condition. such fashion trendsetters as Kanye West and Usher. Wearing blazers with jeans is 2. White T-shirts should not be worn too one of the top fashion trends for men tighdy, and should fall at least two this fall. inches past your lower back. Freshly cut Some people love to be different and hair, neat twists and braids, or a nicely push the fashion envelope, but some rules shaped Afro can enhance any look. are not meant to be broken. Dayna Lovelady is a student at Tennessee State University who writesfor The Meter, **Movies Opening This Week**

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Davalos winning season," Truesdale back coach David son 14-13 in overtime on missed his last field goal at said. Patterson said Saturday, Oct. 23, against the end of regulation Howard University. The which forced overtime win was the first for the In overtime, the Aggies Aggies after a disappoint- stuck first as Glenn com- ing three-game losing pleted a pass to Brandon streak Trusty for 13 yards for a The first possession of first down. Freshman run- the game belonged to the ning back Chaz Truesdale Bison (4-3, 1-2 MEAC) as led the rest of the way by they gained 41 yards on finally scoring on a 9-yard eight plays. The Bison run and a successful extra were forced to kick a 45- point attempt by Davalos yard field goal that was to put the Aggies up 14-7. missed by Justin Brandey. Howard answered in one The Aggies (3-5, 1-3)' play with a 25-yard pass first possession was also completed to Jarahn unsuccessful. Marshall Williams by Marcos Glenn completed a 9-yard Moreno for the touch- pass to Douglas Brown Photo by Charles Watkins down. The score was 14- and a first down. A few 13 as the Bison was Running back Chaz Truesdale (7) was named plays later, Glenn's pass depending on an extra MEAC Rookie Player Week 12 car- was Edwin of the with to send it into a sec- intercepted by ries for 48 yards and a point Piner at the 50-yard line. touchdown. ond overtime. Brandey first points on the board answer for A&T's defense Piner returned the inter- missed the extra point to Photo by Charles Watkins ception for 32 yards to put on a 5-yard pass to "I felt like the defense end Howard's chances to Running the Bison at the Aggies' Kenneth Perry from played extremely well for tie. back Jonathan Metcalf (20) was dragged down back 18-yardline Glenn for the touchdown us to win this game," "A lot of our success is by defensive Brian Howard scored easily in to tie the game at 7-7 Aggies head coach George thanks to Truesdale, who Johnson (29). The was well Small said. four plays with a 4-yard game very carried the ball very well," Truesdale's services were The Aggies last home as both The forced five- run by Roland Colbert and defensivelyplayed Aggies Small said. needed very much due to game is Saturday, Oct. 30, teams offensive- tournovers not a successful field goal struggled but could Truesdale earned the the chain of injuries to at Aggie Stadium against on them. attempt by Brandy for a 7- ly. capatilize After MEAC Rookie of the running backs Micheaux the Wildcats of Bethune- Howard was also an interception by 0 lead over the Bison. strug- James Week honors after he Hollingsworth, Cookman on Senior Day. gling, as they had no The Aggies put their McCoy, which he ran back rushed 12 times for 48 Christopher Jones and Game time is at 1:30. Lady Wildcats Edged A&T Bethune-Cookman Lady Aggies Preview Date: Saturday, Oct. 30 By Shevaun J. Lassiter errors in Game one Game five was went Contributor Aggies gave up 13 points back and forth. Time: 1:30 p.m to the Lady Wildcats An attack error by Twenty-one service through service and attack Cooper tied the game, 7-7 Place: Aggie Stadium, Greensboro, N.C errors helped Bethune- errors before tying the Three consecutive kills by Cookman edged N.C. game, 23-23. the Wildcats packed the Radio: 90.1 FM A&T 3-2 (30-28, 26-30, Lady Wildcat Melissa pressure on for the Lady 30-16, 30-28, 16-14) held Sanders made a key kill to Aggies. A&T last week: defeated Howard 14-13 OT at Corbett Sports Center give her team the lead but Cooper hit two kills back on Saturday, Oct. 23. a service error tied the to back, tying the game 10- Bethune-Cookman last week: lost to S.C. State 28-14 The loss to Bethune- game up again, 24-24. 10. With both teams play- Cookman ended theLady An attack error by ing hard the Aggies took a A&T key players: Wide receiver Kenney Perry (23 receptions, 291 yards three Aggies' five-game winning Cooper gave the Lady timeout to regroup while touchdowns) and defensive end Rickie Lewis (58 tackles, 2 sack, force fumble, fum- streak. Wildcats another point and they were trailing Bethune- ble recovery and a touchdown). Lady Wildcat Irie they won game one, 30-28. Cookman by one. Cormier led the way in the Game two was victori- An immediate kill by Bethune-Cookman key players: Kick returner/cornerback Ricky Williams (6 kick final with 14kills, includ- ous for the Lady Aggies Arlene Mitchell tied up for off returns 167 yard, touchdown; 11 tackles and two fumble recoveries) and line- ing the final two. with the 30-26 win. the third time, but two backer Andre Carter (41 tackles and 3.5 sacks). The Lady Aggies (9-14, Lady Aggie Lauren consecutive kills by 7-3 MEAC) were strong Walker started the game Cormier ended the game, A&T notes: Running back Chaz Truesdale was named MEAC Rookie of the Week with 26 lolls by Arlene off with two kills. 16-14. by running in the game-winning touchdown in overtime against Howard. The Mitchell and 14 digs. Teammate Arlene The Lady Aggies will Aggies snapped a three-game losing streak. The Aggies are 7-1 under head coach Krystal Cooper followed Mitchell followed up with face-off against Florida George Small at Aggie Stadium. The Aggies are ranked first in pass defense in the up with 16kills and 11 six kills in the game. A&M on Sunday, Oct. 31, MEAC with 128.5 per game. digs. The Lady Wildcats took at 7 p.m at Corbett Sports Bethune-Cookman (10- game three, 30-16, with 17 Center. Bethune-Cookman notes: The loss against South Carolina State snapped a three- 7, 7-3) gave away eight kills. But the Aggies game winning streak. Bethune-Cookman are ranked first in turnover margin in the points to the Aggies fought back winning game MEAC with 1.83 per game and ranked second in total defense in the MEAC with through service and attack four, 30-28, with 16kills. 298 per game. Sheridan Broadcasting Sports Network Division I-AA Poll

Network Black College (Eli Votes') Record Points 1. Southern Illinois Salukis (79) 2. Georgia Southern Eagles (17) Football Poll 3. Delaware Blue Hens (4) Grizzlies Team (First- lace votes') Record 4. Montana Points 5. Cal Poly Mustangs (1) Albany (17) 6. Fur man Paladins 1. State Rams 7. Western South Carolina State Kentucky Hilltoppers 2. Bulldogs (13) 8. Sam Houston State Bearkats 3. Hampton Pirates Southern 9. James Madison Dukes (1) 4. Jaguars 10. New Wildcats Alabama State Hornets Hampshire 5. 11. Wofford Terriers 6. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Mountain Hawks Arkansas Pine-Bluff Golden 12. Lehigh 7. Tigers 13. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 8. Tuskegee Golden Tigers Pirates 9. State Thorobreds 14. Hampton Kentucky 15. Northwestern State 10. Howard Bison Demons 16. William & Mary Tribe 17. Appalachian State Mountaineers Others receiving votes: Fayetteville State (25), North Carolina Central (23), Virginia 18. Colgate Raiders State (15), Tennessee State (14), Alcorn State (11). 19. Maine Black Bears 20. MEAC Teams Bold Jacksonville State Gamecocks in 21. Harvard Crimson 22. Penn Quakers 23. Villanova Wildcats 24. Montana State Bobcats 25. Eastern Washington Eagles MEAC Teams in Bold SPOR October 28, 2004 MEAC Football Volleyball Standings Sta tidings Teams MEAC Overall Hampton 'vera! Bethune-Cookman Nortl S.C. State Md.-I 14-13 Delaware State Mors 15-17 Morgan State Dela% Howard Howa 6-15 N.C. A&T Har 6-23 Norfolk State Cot 1-18

iv's Results fOct. 23^1 Morgan State 34, Delaware State 30 Flor 17-2 Hampton 52, S.C. State 36 N.C 9- 13 N.C. A&T 14, Howard 13 10-8 17-7 Thi Week's Schedule fOct. 30^ 0-24 S.C. State at Delaware State, 1 p.m. Norfolk State at Howard, 1 p.m. (Homecoming) Bethune-Cookman at N.C. A&T, 1:30p.m. luesdav Oct. '6 R, suit Hampton and Morgan State-open def Coppin State, 3-0 laware St, def Norfolk St. 3-0 Delaware def Howard 3-0 Hendrick's Family \merican def Morgan St. 3-0 act nville def Bethune-Cookman 3-0

Remembered After Thursday. Oct. 28 Maryland-Eastern Shore at Hampton 6 p.m c Plane Crash SC State at Clark-Atlanta 6 p.m. Trag Jacksonville at Floida A&M 7 p.m Commentary by and general manager of ishingly finished in second Del State at West Chester 7 p.m. Denada Jackson the organization; Randy place. Johnson, who won Contributor Dorton, the engine direc- the UAW-GM 500, had Friday. Oct. 29 tor; Joe Jackson, an execu- become the first driver to Coppin St. at Norfolk St. 6 p.m tive for DuPont; Scott sweep both races at LMS. Lathram, NASCAR Cup The Lowe's car finish Saturday. Oct. 30 racer Tony Stewart's pilot; was another addition to )rida Atlantic at Bethune-Cookman 1 p.m and the pilots flying that the great success the Delaware State at Hampton 2 p.m. day. Hendrick organization has Florida A&M at S.C. State 3 p.m. No matter what happens been receiving during their on race day, in the end 20th anniversary this year. Sunday. Oct. 31 everyone is still family. I I can remember watching Florida A&M at N.C. A&T 7 p.m used to think that the driv- Rick Hendrick hugging ers hated each other, but everyone in Victory Lane. My mother called me on after having an internship The entire family made its Sunday with some bad at a track I saw things way to the winner's circle news. She told me that much differendy. to congratulate Johnson members of Rick Most of the drivers are and take pictures Hendrick's family had been friends. Before races they When theyarrived in the killed in a plane crash. talk with one another, press box where I was I told her, "That's laughing, fellowshipping located, the smile on Rick's impossible. I just saw them and joking. It's like a big face was unforgettable. last Saturday. They are on family reunion at each He kept saying, "This is their way to Martinsville race. That's why I know so special because we did it for the race." the NASCAR community at home." She replied, "They didn't was affected just as much I wonder will he ever make it." as Hendrick. smile that way again. On Oct. 24, a plane I saw that most recendy Johnsonwon again the departing from Concord, on Oct. 16, the UAW-GM next weekend in N.C. to Martinsville, Va, 500 was ran at Lowe's Martinsville, Va. After the crashed in the Bull Motor Speedway (LMS) in race he was told about the Mountain area about seven Concord, N.C. I was invit- crash-he skipped all miles from its destination. ed back to work with the Victory Lane celebrations. It carried family members public relations representa- My heart goes out to and employees of Rick tives. Rick. It will be a long road Hendrick Motorsports, Many cup series and to recovery. I hate that this one of the world's premier Busch drivers were there tragedy happened during racing organizations. including Jimmy Johnson, the 20th anniversary, a year The crash killed all 10 who drives the No. 48 owed to a dynasty of people aboard. These peo- Lowe's car, along with Jeff champions. ple included Rick Gordon. Both are a part of Rick Hendrick's loss is Hendrick's brother, John the Hendrick Motorsports shared with everyone who Hendrick, who was presi- dynasty. They were two of loves NASCAR. We love dent of the company; his the three reasons for the you and you are in our son Ricky Hendrick, owner large celebration after the prayers. of the No. 5 Busch Series race on Saturday. car; Kimberly and Jennifer Gordon was wrecked Denada Jackson, a Public Hendrick, his twin nieces; twice during the race Relations major, interned at Jeff Turner, vice president falling near last, but aston- Lowes' Motor Speedway. Stallings and Tisdale Inducted into Hall of Fame By Gregory Bond speechless. I dream,but I Tisdale played football as Sports Editor never thought it would be the quarterback under for- a reality." mer head coach Bill Bell. Vernell Stallings and After Stallings graduated, Tisdale earned All-CIAA Charles Tinsdale were he earned the NACA&T honorable mention within enshrined into the North Athletic Lifetime the 16 school conference. Carolina A&T State Achievement Award in He also played track and University Sports Hall of 2003, Life time member- field. Tisdale held the Fame on Friday, Oct. 22 at ship in the ACUI CIAA record for the the Guilford Ballroom (Association of College Javelin throw. Sheraton Four Season Unions International), After A&T, he joined Hotel P.A.G.A. (Personal the Army and broke more Stallings, who graduated Association of Greater records. He was named in 1964, started the bowl- Greensboro) and All Army at quarterback in ing program at A&T in Distinguish Alumni Award 1958 which he set more 1979. He also coached the NAFEO (National football records. He also team from 1979-1999. Association for Equal held All-European records Stallings led the women's Opportunity). in the Javelin throw for the >Vha1 Allied Armed Forces. bowling team to back-to- Stallings was the :le