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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Digital Collections at Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. It has been accepted for inclusion in NCAT Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. For more information, please contact [email protected]. North Carolina A&T State University REGISTER www.ncatregister.com THEVOLUME 78, 6 NO. Thursday, October 9, 2003 COPYRIGHT© 2003 Canada appointed dean

Waltrene M. Canada has Bluford library staff in 1980. appealing to non- been named the new In 1994, she was appointed the direc- traditional stu- dean of library sciences tor of library services. dents and sup- The upgrade of dean from director is porting interdisci- By Maria Robertson the first in the history of A&T. plinary tactics for Register Contributor "My number one goal is to service the students. N.C. A&T has appointed Waltrene M. students and the university and possibly Canada said that make Bluford the number one library in the Frankie Day Canada as the new dean of library serv- distribution of ices. the UNC system," Canada said. laptops for stu- The Exclusive Canada is a Spring Hope, N.C. native Canada has been currendy holding dents to usein the interviews to fill Canada with Patrice Withers and she received her B.S. from A&T. in vacant positions. library has been After working in library services at She is determined to get more individu- very successful. The library has 100 als to help with supporting the academ- The Department Visual and Performing Winston-Salem State University and available laptops for library use in con- of ic circulation of the university. junction Arts includes theater, dance, music and art. Bennett College and also teacning in with ITT and is planning to Some other Canada sets Frankie Day, interim assistant chair the Newark, N.J., Canada joined the F.D. goals along receive more of with the "Futures" document are Department of VisualandPerforming Artsand Please see CANADA, Page 2 Executive Director of Theatre, Frankie Day provides an outlook on objectives for the 2003- 2004 schoolyear. SGA Q: What is the mission of the theater department? Mr. Aggie holds first A: The mission of the theatre program is to provide educational opportunities to our students and culture and entertain- meeting ment from a diverse and multicultural 2003 perspective to our campus and to the crowned city By Tiffany S. Jones of Greensboro. Toward this end the the- News Reporter atre serves as a laboratory for develop- ment of excellence in pre-professional "Believe the Hype" is the motto for training in acting and theatre technology. the 2003-2004 Student Government Association. Q: What type of funcling or assistance This year's SGA has already is available for students? announced a series of personal victo- A: We presendy offer the Donald ries that have made the hype believ- Eugene Coffey theatre scholarship in the able. amount of $1000 yearly to a deserving "Our enrollment has crossed the theatre student interested in costuming. 10,000 mark," SGA President We also give out several small scholar- Terrence Jenkins said Oct. 1 in the ships ranging from $200 to $500 to assist first full-body SGA meeting of the students with their books and tuition and year. the Dean's office gives us one tuition "Our football team is 3-1 (now 4-1), remission award for an out-of-state stu- Miss A&T placed in the top 10 of all dent. So as you can see we don't have very the black college queens down in much assistance available to our students. Adanta, and Ty Juan (Turner) has We are working towards finding corpo- pulled off the biggest homecoming in rate sponsorship and raising more schol- the country," he said. arship money for our theatre students. Each membet of the SGA executive Theatre students are in dire need of board had their opportunity to address financial assistance because they are not Sharonda Eggleton/Photo Editor the full body and to explain their able to work and participate in shows. Dennis McCamery was crowned A&T's Mr. Aggie 2003- duties and their plans for the year in Rehearsals are the in evenings and usually 2004 on Oct. 6 by Mr. Aggie 2002-2003 Derrell Young. their respected offices. start around 6 p.m. In his State of the Campus address, By Tiffany N. Richardson "Right now I feel relief," Jenkins welcomed the freshmen and Register Q: Since the Paul Robeson Theatre is Contributor McCamery said after being welcomed back all the upperclassmen being renovated, has this caused any Hundreds of N.C. A&T students crowned. "But at the same time, it's and told them this academic year was problems? crowded into Harrison Auditorium a wake up call. I have a major going to be outstanding. A: Yes, some problems. It has required Monday night anticipating the responsibility to carry myself Jenkins also warned the students to considerable planning on our part crowning of Mr. Aggie 2003-2004. accordingly, which isn't a problem be careful. because we are performing our plays in This year marked the Student [laughing]. I'm just ready to show "HIV and AIDS is running rampant three very different venues, such as the Union Advisory Board's 2nd everyone what Aggie Pride is all in this community," he said. "We StaUings Ballroom, Triad Stage and the Annual Mr. Aggie Pageant. The about." should be concerned because we are Carolina Theatre. We do not have the board holds the competition to The doors at Harrison apart of this community." flexibility of scheduling our own times to choose a candidate to represent the Auditorium opened at 6:15 p.m. and While explaining to the students how be the in space. We are literally at the male population of the student the show kicked off at 7 p.m.. The much they affect the community, he mercy of someone else. So we have to body. Six men took to the stage, but auditorium buzzed with conversa- also stressed the importance of regis- contend with that. The three venues that only one could prevail. That one tion as students filled the entire tering to vote in Guilford County. we are using all have different seating was Dennis McCamery, a senior lower level. A sense of excitement "Every year, thousands of students capacities, so we are losing out on ticket journalism and mass communica- saturated the air, as well as, the come to this area to go to the different sales for some of the shows. We also will aons major. colleges, yet there are so many of us Please see AGGIE, Page 3 Please see Q&A, Page 3 Please see SGA, Page 2

INDEX Londell McMillan A&T Aggies talks big business defeat Norfolk News 2-3 E-Vibes 7 with Trina. State Spartans Opinion 4 Sports 8 Page 6 Page 7 2 Campus News October 9, 2003 NEWS BRIEFS An evening fit for a queen Court rules no visitation Zeta Phi Beta, Delta Sigma Theta hold their annual coronations By TiffanyS. Jones any way she can. for homecoming," she said News Reporter "Miss Z PhiB has the privilege to choose She is a senior marketing major and said DES MOINES, Iowa The Iowa - The time of year has come when organi- who she wants to be Miss Blue and Miss to being crowned Miss DST Supreme Court on Wednesday struck her journey zations on N.C. A&Ts campus hold their White and when Gwenasked meto be Miss was hard down a state law guaranteeing visitation annual coronations to recognize their White I was very excited," Waddell said "My line sisters and I were there for each rights to grandparents, ruling it an queens The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, other and we have supported each other unconstimtional intrusion on the rights The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Inc. rolled out the red carpet in honor of through everything," Worth said of parents, began the round of Greek-letter organiza- thek queen on Oct 3. Standing with Worth on the royal court The court saidit's unconstitutional for tion coronations. The Deltas crowned Kimbedye N. Worth was Miss Crimson Davida Robinson, Miss judges to question a parent's decisions The Zetas crowned Gwenetta Flowers as Miss Delta Sigma Theta 2003-2004. Cream Donetta Floyd and Miss Alpha Mu unless the health or safety of the child Miss Z Phi B 2003-2004 on Sept Worth is a 2003 initiate of the and is in danger. 28. sorority LaKeesha Wilson. Flowers is a 2002 initiate to the organization said she was happy to be crowned Wilson said Worth's dedication to her The ruling prevents the state from and said this experience was different for "It is an honor,itis a privilege to represent organization is part of what got her elected in the case of Arnie and intervening her. Alpha Mu and it is important to be named as the representative. Lucille Lamberts, who wanted to use "First of all, I have never been a queen of the representative," she said "She's one of those people who doesn't the law to assure visitation with their anything," Dowers said "So I was really Worth's duties include being the royal rep- stop until the job gets done. She exemplifies granddaughter. The couple's daughter excited about being elected as the represen- resentative for the organization and also the all qualities of a Delta Woman, and that is died during childbirth, and said they tative for my organization." chairwoman of hospitality. why she got elected," Wilson said. their relationship with their former son- Flowers, a junior food science major, is the "I will have a lot to do with our activities in-law had deteriorated. chairperson of community service and has The Iowa ruling is the third time the already begun her duties. state court has considered the law, "I initiated the first visitto Crossroads, an which Sorority let grandparents sue for visitation elderiy daycare, wherewe diddifferent activ- Queens rights. The court struck down various ities with the clients such as arts and crafts, of the law each aspects time. bingo and we adopted a first grade class at Rankin Elementary," she said. NBC to merge In that class, the members go weekly to assist the teacher, who does not have a with Vivendi teacher's assistant, in helping the children with theirreading and alphabets. NEW YORK months of Flowers was escorted by her brother negotiations, NBC is getting its prize Lawrence Flowers and attributes the com- Membership in the Big Media Club. munity service and sisterhood aspect of the NBC, a unit of General Electric Co., organization as her reasons for her initial sealed a deal to merge with the enter- interest in the sorority. tainment businesses of Vivendi Flowers' court included Miss Blue Renae Universal, the companies announced Kinsey and Miss White JanelleWaddelL Wednesday, a media creating conglom- Waddell said that she is honored to repre- Photos by Sharonda Eggleton erate in the same class as giants like senther organization and since her Z Phi B (left) was Viacom Inc. and Walt Disney Co. family has taken it upon themselves to help Gwenetta Flowers crowned Miss Z Phi B and Kimberlye Worth (right) The new company, to be called NBC her out,she is goingto help Miss ZPhi B in N. was crowned Miss Delta. Universal, will have a leading broadcast network, the Universal movie and tele- direction of academics here at A&T." vision stadios, 14 local TV an stations, Canada accredits the success of the array of cable networks SGA CANADA including USA, to the CNBC and Continued library committed staff and Bravo, and interests in five frompage 1 Continuedfrom page 1 Carolyn W Meyers, theme parks. provost and vice who do not vote here, where we will One thing Canada says that the library chancellor for academic affairs. With $13 billion in annual revenues, a have direct impact," Jenkins said. could always use more of is money. Even with the increase in technology NBC Universal will still be small com- "It is that we vote important here "We need money to support the and the easy online access to informa- pared to the largest media conglomer- where the people here can see that we school in academic pursuits," tion, Canada sees the library being ates like AOL Time Warner Inc., which Canada just care about this community and where said. as successful in the future. had revenues of $41 billion in revenues we make such a difference." Canada sees her position as dean of "We will continually provide resources last year or Walt Disney Co.'s $25 bil- In his conclusion, Jenkins told stu- lion. library services to be permanent and a and services that support the missions dents to enjoy their time spent at good to become of the But the deal gives NBC way more apart of the university," she said. something it A&T. university. has long desired: more clout with com- To find out more information about "The tide dean just an petitors, audiences and advertisers. gives elevation the SGA, visit the www.ncat-sga.com of the library," Canada said. "I am website or call the SGA office at 334- now apart of the Dean's Council HOUSE FOR SALE 7820. McDonald's which allows me to be involved in the 3 bdrms, 2 bths, 2 car gar. goes Like new. Bright and airy. healthier theme to demonstrate his "Aggie HOA dues include pool AGGIE Pride". With the help of A&T's own, and outside ROSELAND, N.J. - McDonald's '"Cold Steel," the REAL #1 drumline," maintenance. Continued page 1 Corp. Wednesday said it plans to from Stephon wowed the audience with $148,000. launch a program to attract people fol- sounds of today's hottest songs as they familiar cadences. Call Dorothy, Century 21 lowing a low-fat, or low-calorie, low- blasted from the DJ's turntables. The talent segment of the show gave ElliottProperties, carbohydrate diet. As the house lights dimmed, the pro- the challengers time to show off their 854-3071 X The Oak Brook, 111., fast-food chain gram began with a word of prayer from hidden and not-so-hidden talents. 3026 said it plans to launch the Real Life SUAB president, Reginald Watson and Among the group, Gary Champion or 299-7685 Choices program in January at restau- the singing of A&T's alma mater. broke the crowd off with an original rants the New York in region. Afterwards, the master and mistress of verse of spoken word to encourage and Nutritionist and best-selling author ceremonies, Derrell Young (Mr. Aggie uplift the crowd's spirits. He also exhib- Pamela Smith is working with the 2002-2003) and Nicole Murphy (Miss ited his modeling skills, entertaining the LOSE 2-8 LBS hamburger chain to create the pro- SUAB 2003-2004) took the stage. crowd with a one-man performance. gram. One by one, Brian M. Todd, Stephon Dennis McCamery went an alternate The EVERY WEEK! move is the latest in a string of Chaney, Dennis McCamery, Gary route by reciting a poem/song about McDonald's initiatives aimed at reviv- Champion, Charles Darden and the "special woman in his life," or his ing sales growth by offering meals Nathaniel Lewis II appeared on the mother, who was in attendance. He also Eat the Foods you Love * more suited to an increasingly health- stage to introduce themselves to the used props.The crowd responded with Have More conscious public. Energy! audience and judges. The contestants cheers and a standing ovation. Guaranteed Natural On Sunday, the Chicago Tribune were judged on casual wear, Aggie * * During breaks between segments of Safe* reported that McDonald's plans to Pride, talent and business wear. The the pageant, members of Alpha Phi introduce a leaner white-meat version Aggie Pride segment measured the con- Alpha Fraternity, Inc. stepped. Doctor Recommended of its Chicken McNugget this fall. testant's ability to get the crowd hype AfterYoung gave his farewell the win- You will have a personal and ability to encourage crowd involve- ners were announced. Dennis coach to help you achieve Briefs arefromAssociated Press reports. merit. McCamery was awarded Mr. Aggie, your weight Brian M. Todd put an Aggie spin on loss goals. Gary Champion, first runner up, Call Today: Sleek Louch's "D-Block" chorus, while Stephon Chaney second runner up and 336-656-3932 Stephon Chaney used the "Drumline'' Charles Darden, third runner up. October 9, 2003 Campus News 3 AGGIE Continuedfrom page 1 A&T, Norfolk State have to find transportation back and forth from the various venues for the student actors and technology students during rehearsals and the building of the sets. bands off Notto face mention the A& T students want- ing to attend the performances. We are hoping to work out an arrangement with N.C. A&T, Norfolk the A & T shuttle service as well as secur- State bands battle ing two 15 passenger University vans to during a game Oct. 4 transport the theatre students. Allin allwe By Andrea M. are excited about venturing out into the James community. It will be a valuable experi- Register Contributor ence for our students and it gives the Scores of fans packed into Greensboro community an opportunity William "Dick" Price Stadium at to sample the work of our talented stu- Norfolk State University on Oct. 4 dents and faculty. to see the N.C. A&T Aggies take on the NSU Spartans. Q: How are theatre students adjusting Although many spectators enjoyed to the play rehearsal locations? the grid-iron action of both foot- A: They are adjusting fine. Students ball teams, most people said the practice in the studio theatre on campus truest competition was between the and move into the actual location three to Blue and Gold Marching Machine four days prior to the opening of the and the Spartan Legion. show. It's good ttaining for our students "It's like a tradition," said to be able to adjust to the various spaces. Christopher Jones, a senior elec- tronic computer technology major Q: How is the theatre department and cymbal player. "In the past, the enjoying new housing in the New we've had a lot of competition with Sharonda Eggleton/Photo editor Classroom Building A? Norfolk State, from the drum line A: "We love it and we are excited about down to the trombones." The marching bands of N.C. A&T and Norfolk State University having a costume area, studio theatre, The crowd was filled with antici- battle during half-time of an Oct. 4 football game in Norfolk. classroom, as movement/dance make-up pation the Aggies took the field "Virginia State University Band junior biology major and trombone rooms and sound design studio." at halftime, to provide what Videographer. "I can't give a win, player Kenneth Ruff, N.C. A&T Band because I love both schools. There Q: Has the theatre departmentreceived Director, described as "pure excite- was a great performance from both any awards or national recognition from ment." sides." pastperformances? Known as "the small band with To the surprise of many, A&T left A: Our production of "Blues for An the big sound," the Marching the fifth quarter after only a few Alabama Sky" in 2001 was invited to the Machine brought spectators to their selections Kennedy Center American College feet as they gave their rendition of "We had to leave because Golden Theatre Festival Region IV competition. "The way you move" by Outkast, Coral closes at 9 pm, or at least Several of our students in the past two "Ridin' Spinners" by Project Pat that's the excuse they (band staff) years have made it to the finals of the and "Thoi Thoing" by R. Kelly. gave us, but we wanted to stay, they KC/ACTF Irene Ryan Acting awards "A&T's halftime performance was told us to leave," said Ricky Davis, a competition. We also have had several spectacular, they were energetic the students to receive full scholarships to entire show, they were very togeth- attend graduate programs across the er, it was tight!" said Anthony country. Our students are doing extreme- Holloway Jr., a former Norfolk ly well. State tuba player. The Spartan Legion graced the Q: What artist orresidence do you have audience with a soulful interpreta- corning to work as guest directors, pro- tion of Floetry's "Say Yes." Hot ducers or actors? Ice, Norfolk State's dance team, A: "On Oct. 17 and Oct 18, Nate grooved to the sounds of Patti Bynum, film-television actor and profes- Labelle's "New Attitude." sor at the University of Las Vegas Nevada The Legion also pleased the crowd will conduct a two-day Acting for the with Beyonce's "Baby Boy," Camera workshop, as well as, audition Elephant Man's "Pon de River" and theatre seniors interested in attending "Damn" by the Young Bloodz. UNLVs Actor graduate MFA program. "Both bands lived up to expecta- and directorJeromePreston Bates will be tions. A&T brought the power, but the director guest for Seven Guitars the they were a little smaller than they third show of our theatre season. He were at the beginning of the school originated the role of the character of year," said Darnell Spicely, the will Virginia Floyd in play. He come to our State University Band campus as guest director in February Videographer. 2004. He is currendy appearing in the "Norfolk State was clean and pre- HBO Oz." series, cise as usual, however the dance routine was slightly off during the For more information about special ticket hip-hop section, but overall A&T's they packages for productions of theater gave a great show," Spicely said. department call (336) 334-7852.

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Sponsored by the Creative Writing Planning and Programming committee. For further information, contact Dr. Anjail R. Ahmad, Director of Creative Writing, [email protected] or Dept. phone: 334- 4 Opinion October 9, 2003 Tarah Holland, Editor-in-chief Chris Wallace, Sports editor Trina Logan, E- Vibes editor SharondaEggleton, Photo editor Karina Hardy, Online editor/reporter AGGIES TALK Tiffany S. Jones, Reporter Kunle Oluwadiya, Business manager James "Trey" Harris III, Cartoonist Contributors: Patrice Withers, Natasha Rogers, Gregory Bond, Andrea James, Erika BACK!!! Goodrich,, Tornetha Baldwin, Chad Roberts, Brett Harrington, JuwannaJessup, Natalya Monah, Harold Chairs, Tiffany N. Richardson and Chanel How do you feel about Homecoming events coming back Valerie Niemaa,faculty adviser to campus? Editorial Policy Editorials reflect the opinions of the A&T Register but not necessarily those of the university. Views in guest commentaries and letters to the editor are those of the writer. "I think its good thing because it brings the spirit back home to A&T. It seems like students The A&T Register are lacking spirit and it brings that back to Box E-25, 1601 E. Market St. them." Greensboro, NC 27411 Omar McKnight, sophomore, nursing E-mail [email protected] major Telephone (336) 334-7700 World Web Ghetto not "Bringing the activities back to campus, might bring back the spirit of the original Aggie Rest." World Wide Web Aaron Jordan, sophomore, architectural engineering major I am sure we have all visited the vari- pimps on the Internet are a part of the ous websites where people have latter group. I have seen thugs and they designed their own web page or we have barely read, much less use computers. I been into a chat room and some don't know any pimps, but I hardly "bright" person believe they are computer kterate. I has decided to believe they are all illiterate using uneth- put thug or ical and unlawful means to make their pimp-some- money. "I'm excited because I wasn't into thing is his homecoming Granted, technology is increasing but last year. This year I can get the whole screen name. campus I seriously doubt that real thugs or experience with Am I the Homecoming." only pimps are faithfully logging on to Crisp, sophomore, journalism/mass one who sees Jessica BlackPlanet, College Club or Yahoo communications major something Chat to keep track of all their "thug" or wrong with "pimp" business. this? If you are one of these so-called thugs "Thug life" Tiffany S. Jones reading this commentary, you further has been glam- prove my point in that you have read orized since the 1980s when N.WA. thus far. I am not suggesting that thugs burst onto the music scene or creating pimps do not possess the mental "I love having Homecoming events back what is now known as "Gangsta Rap." capacity to know how to operate com- on campus; it's the only place for them." As the 80s marched on and the 1990s puters. I am simply saying that they Kyle Hardrict, junior, architectural were ushered in, "Gangsta Rap" became don't. more engineering major accepted by "mainstream" When is the last time you heard a thug America and was blamed for a lot of say he had to go check his email? You violence and other crimes. have not and you will not. I am simply has been Pimping glamorized since suggesting that if you are going to use the 1970s during the Blaxplotation film an alias, use one that is somewhat era. Films like Supafly, The Mack and believable. The internet is a place for any Rudy Ray Moore movie made somewhat goofy people to live out their pimping look like an art form and a way fantasies. I do not know any sane peo- to make money by exploiting and disre- ple who fantasize about being a thug or spectrng women a pimp. "It's a good idea because it involves making the Making a long story short, many peo- If you do, I suggest you seek psychi- campus a unified community and an overall good ple who rap about this life and write atric evaluation and watch an episode of experience" these screenplays have without a doubt Hookers at the Point, Maury Povich, the Belinda Ofordire, junior, broadcast produc- lived it and they know of what they HBO series' The Wire and then OZ tion major but some Speak, have not lived these because that is as close to "thuglife" or lives and do not know what they are pimping as you have ever been and as talking about. close as you will get. I bekeve these so-called thugs and Briefly stated... Aren't the Letters to the editor right and left turn signals is requesting you to yield to supposed to be used when want to you The yield sign does not mean to switch lanes? are welcomed by come to a complete stop, holding up Orfor that matter whenever you are traffic especially when there is no traf- e-mail at [email protected] making moves in your car that will fic in the merging lane. effect the of those driving around For those drivers who drive in the or by to you? It's just common mail N.C. A&T State University, courtesy, right? left lane going about five to 10 miles Road rage is a problem, but do some per hour under the speed limit, would- Box E-25, 1601 E. Market St., people have an exuse? n't it be polite for you to move over? Most are at Greensboro, people guilty times for That lane is designed for motorists NC 27411 speeding around campus and for mak- who have somewhere to go and who ing silly mistakes Letters must be signed and while driving, but the are not afraid of the cars around them. I am people speaking about are those For drivers who fall into the should include an who know what catego- address they are doing and ry of an unsafe driver, please don't get mad when honk get and telephone you your horn at mad the next time someone honk's number. them or throw them a dirty look. there horn at you, or gives you a dirty A yield sign is just that, to yield to on look. corning traffic or to whatever the sign 5 Push to re-name Atlanta's Remember 20 airport Questions? simmers tensions Would you like to ATLANTA (AP) A push to add the - minority contractors _ a move credited Jackson are the two mayors who made write them? name of former Mayor Maynard with helping create Atianta's sizable the most significant to the tide of this city's contributions to The Jackson sprawl- black middle and upper classes. aviation in Adanta," she said. Register is ing airport pits the legacy of two "Without popu- A petition in favor of putting their leadership, Adanta would lar mayors against each other and has not be looking for a 20 Jackson's name on the airport received home to the busiest airport in the world, reignited simmering tensions of new more than 50,000 signatures. nor would Adanta be the economic Questions writer. If Adanta vs. old, black vs. white. "This has never been justabout The what I engine of the Southeast." change seems almost certain. wanted," said widow Valerie you're interested, Jackson. Name changes have actually not been Two-thirds of Atianta's 15 city council "This has been about Atlanta and anything new to Atlanta's airport, which visit our newsroom members gave tentative approval earlier Maynard's legacy." currently ranks behind Chicago's this month to a moniker that may be as But some Jackson supporters drew O'Hare among the world's busiest, in the New busy as the air hub itself _ Hartsfield- criticism for briefly pushing to scrap bringing in 77 milkon travelers and Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Hartsfield's name Classroom entirely and framing nearly $19 bilUon in business to the Much of the opposition leading up to the issue in overflyracial terms. region each year. the Oct. 20 vote is coming from the Building 328A. "This really shouldn't be about what The was heirs of current airport originally called airport namesake the white business estabUshment would Candler Field in 1925 William B. Hartsfield, the city's longest- allow," because the site state Rep. "Able" Mable was leased from Coca-Cola owner Asa serving mayor who as a councilman in Thomas, a former city council member, Candler. Eventually it became Adanta the 1920s was instrumental in selecting said at a • pubkc forum. "It's really what a blackberry Municipal Airport. Hartsfield, who patch south of town as the the strength of the African-American served from original site for the airport. 1937 to 1940, and again community will allow. What will' we from 1942 to "Plain and simple, Mayor Hartsfield 1961, ended his reign in stand for?" office by what fathered aviation in Atlanta," said opening was at the time dis- Mayor Shirley Franklin, responding to the largest tant cousin Dale Hartsfield, single terminal in the nation. who has one of the first pubkc controversies of After served as Hartsfield's death in 1971, the family's spokesman. her nearly two years in office, appointed Mayor Sam Massell pushed to rename "A hyphenated name will water down a commission to study the best ways to the airport for him. It was the honor for both men," he said. "The honor officially Jackson. dubbed William B. Hartsfield Adanta Hartsfield family does not have a prob- The 17-member commission recom- International Airport in 1980. lem with honoring Mayor mended Jackson. keeping the airport's current University of Georgia political scien- Atlanta should honor him. But why take but name, naming a new, $982 million tist Charles Bullock said such incarna- away an honor that was bestowed on terminal for Jackson. tions should be expected as politicians Mayor Hartsfield?" But Franklin, who is black and once drop homages to the heroes of The effort to put Jackson's name on served in yester- the Jackson's administration, year to honor new generations of lead- airport began almost immediately opted to break with the commission, ers. after his death in June. becoming one of the first elected offi- He noted a batch of Adanta Jackson, who became the first black streets cials to push for the hyphenated that bore the names of RARE BLACK GREEK BOOKS mayor of a major Southern city in 1973, Confederate Hartsfield-Jackson name. generals before being renamed _ some- Unauthorized histories of AKA, oversaw a $500 million expansion of the She said the name times for civil rights era leaders _ ZETA, airport that was completed both on time Atlanta "Hartsfield-Jackson and KAPPA, DELTA, OMEGA, International Airport" would be the declining attention to and under budget. 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By Trina Logan have to worry about comparing them to E-Vibes Editor R&B crooners B2K. Just when you thought Atlanta could- "We definitely don't have a fear about n't get any hotter, the music industry's that (being compared to B2K)," Danger hottest new bachelors are ready to add said. "We know that when we are hip-hop and R&B to the roster. No, this exposed to the pubkc, people are defi- is not an article about B2K or Jagged nitely not going to make that compari- Edge. I'm talking about Tre, Danger, L- son." Rock and Will, also known as ATL. The ATL just completed a 26-city tour first single, "Calling All Gkls," is con- with radio personakty Russ Parr. stantly sliding down BET's 106 & Park "It was a great experience we got to countdown. R&B legend R. Kelly pro- meet Russ Parr. He's a great guy and the duced the first single and So So Def fact that he gave us an opportunity to do CEO Jermaine Dupri produced the something like that," Tre said. "We were remix the only act to actually do every city on The Noontime Inc./Sony Urban the tour." Music group recording artists are quick However, Tre's perspective on tours is to let everyone know where they're extremely different from Danger's. "I think it might have been Cleveland from. Photo by Trina Logan Eighteen-year-old Will is from the and we went through the mall and did a streets of Cincinnati. "Cincinnati is From left to right, Will, L-Rock, Danger and Tre form the walk through," Danger said. "I think straight hood," Will said. "It's truly all group ATL. Their first album will debut Nov. 11. everybody was exiting and fans just us. fell and of over the place and I'm blessed to be said. "I am pretty sure that I can count of the hottest clubs in Atlanta." started mobbing I some focused." on one hand how many people come Their debut album, "ATL Projects," is us got tackled, but it was all good." Danger grew up near Yankee Stadium. out of Gastonia and do what I'm sure to gain respect from the guys and Nineteen-year-old Bronx native He expressed that it's not one of the doing." love from the ladies. Danger, the only rapper of the group, brightest areas but there are stars in the L-Rock, the youngest member of the "It's an album from start to finish, that says ATL has a brand-new style for to feel. hood. group, was born in Decatur, Ga., and you just let bump. It's not one of those everyone Lead singer Tre is from the country tutors three hours a day. Apparendy, he joints where the single is hot and every- "We're trying to follow the blueprint of Both Worlds.' side of Gastonia, N.C. The 18-year-old still has a ktde time to enjoy himself thing else falls off," Danger said. "Some from the album, 'Best crooner says that it's definitely a blessing between touring and tutoring sessions. people may rap on a song and that's it. We're trying to make a true blend of to try and gain success. "Gastonia is def- "I love Adanta, it has a lot of hot I'm actually rapping on more than one hip-hop and R&B and trying to do a initely one place where you can go and spots," said L-Rock. "We actually shot song." whole new genre of music," Danger see like a mile and a half of cows," Tre 'Calling All Gkls' at Club Visions, one He also assured me that you don't said. Check out ATX Projects due Nov. 11

Money, power, respect with What's up on media attorney Londell McMillan campus?

If you ate going to talk about leg- McMillan ckents include Lil Kim, "The stars that they see on television Homecoming 2003 will kick- endary entertainment industry lawyer Scarface, Spike Lee, The Source maga- reflect nothing other than the stars that off Thursday, Oct. 16, with the Londell McMillan, zine and The New York Times. they can be on thek own walk of kfe." New York/New Jersey Club spon- you have to think His current case involves the late "It's important to be knowledgeable sored talent show in Harrison big business, Christopher Wallace a.k.a Notorious about artists and entertainers, but not a Auditorium at 7 p.m. money, power and BIG against the Los Angeles pokce fan," McMillan said. "Most of them do BET's Black College Tour respect. department. His firm is also seeking to not want a cult-like fan as their lawyer in will begin Friday, Oct. 17, in the He best bring onmore entertainment,intellectu- the business environment. They do Holland Bowl at noon. The tour describes his suc- al property and civil rights lawsuits. want someone with a calming disposi- will feature tents, games and free to cess with a famous Justin case, you are just as lost as I am tion and an abikty negotiate the best prizes. quote from rap about the term, "intellectual property," deal." For more information about group and client McMillan took the time out to explain. If you want to know how McMillan Homecoming 2003 events and a The Lox. "An intellectual property has different tells his ckents how to cut the check, it's complete schedule contact the "It's about classifications such as copyrights, trade- simple. Student Government Association Money, Power and marks and patents," McMillan said. "An "If I'm ungating, I'm charging $350- at 334-7820 or www.ncat-sga.com. Respect, and it's Big Business intellectual property is somediing that's 400 an hour," McMillan said. "If I'm With not a game." created from your mind and your soul. negotiating, I'm charging a bigger per- Trina McMillan grew Logan It's a piece of property and asset that centage of the dealbecause I make deals up in Tompkins Projects ckrectly across you own that starts with your mind as happen." Brandi Griffin from Marcy Projects (home of rap star opposed to a car, a house or jeweky that "Don't just call me an entertainment Specializing in Maintaining JayZ). His late mother was a beautician you physically own." attorney anymore," McMillan said. "I'm Natural Healthy Hair from and his father is He's also very involved The Artist a media and entertainment attorney and Milledgeville, Ga., in Call for your from a Utde town called Rosehill, N.C. Empowerment Coalition. I do big business." appointment Today!! L ° CS He received his undergraduate degree "The first priority of The Artist Shop: 336 621-3611 \ Double Strand Cell: 404 392-4004 Twist at Cornell University. Even then, he was Empowerment Coalition is to use 4S»*\ ft representing major sports athletes in the music, art and culture to improve the game. After graduating from NYU's law quality of life for our young people," ■ ■ ; Basic school, he began estabkshing relation- McMillan said. "The second part, ( 'K \ // v Cornrolls ships with major entertainers by net- improves the business conditions upon working and dekvering results for cor- which artists, musicians and performers porate institations. do business with these music and enter- "I was an entertainment law prodigy tainment companies." early in the game. I was representing His advice to anyone trying to become superstars before I was 30 years old," an entertainment lawyer is to excel in McMiUan said. math because you are going to have to He's the genius behind giving some of know how to count money. the world's top entertainers thek respect He also states that it is very vital for with major record labels. He helped leg- someone to follow their own dreams, endary recording artist Prince exit from especially if they want to enter his field. his Warner Brothers, contract, Dru HiU "It's important for me to tell people Changing Faces Salon against Polygram records and Lauryn to dream and be motivated in what they Photo Courtesy of Tracey Walker 3107 SummitAve. Hill versus Sony Music. want to achieve in life," McMillan said. Londell McMillan Greensboro NC 27405 Wizar and Philadel hia 76er j The Washington rtiS in the Greensboro Coli n Oct. 10 October 9, 2003

A&T runs past Spartans 34-14 NFL's top five after week five By Gregory Bond After A&T star Curtis Deloatch made an 18-play, 68-yard drive which took up Register Contributor a critical mistake on a kickoff return, eight minutes and 26 seconds. Scriven NORFOLK, Va. - On Oct. 4, N.C. Norfolk State wide receiver Howard finished the drive with a two-yard 1. Kansas City Chiefs (5-0) ahead A&T used a tough defense to force Gilmore caught a 52-yard reception, set- touchdown run, puttingA&T 28- They look so impressive right now with Norfolk State into three turnovers en ting up a 3-yard touchdown reception to 14. Dante Hall returning kicks left and right, route to the 34-14 victory in the 56th cut A&T's lead to 21-14 late in the third "He (A&T head coach George Small) Priest Holmes rounding into form and the annual Fish Bowl Classic. quarter. was like you have to get your head in the defense playing well. You wouldn't even Spartans quarterback Wilke Mitchell "We were still in this game," said game," said wide receiver Brandon know that they have a mediocre quarter- of wisdom to threw an interception to defensive back Spartan linebacker Kevin TaUey, who Trusty. "After he said it a couple of back. Words opponents...DO NOT KICK THE BALL Charles Harper on the first drive of the led the game with 25 tackles and also times and finally setded in, we started to TO DANTE HALL!!! game, signaling things to come. leads the nation in tackles. "He (Head do our thing again." Coach Wilke GiUus) told us to keep our The Aggies will travel to Baltimore to A&T's offense drove down the short 2. Indianapolis Colts (5-0) field, setting up a one-yard touchdown heads in and focus and we could win face Morgan State on Oct. 11, a team Any team that comes from 21 down in run by running back Carl Scriven to lead this game." which humikated them 30-13 on the fourth quarter against Tampa's A&T finally settled down and went on Homecoming last season. 7-0 with 9:52 left in the first quarter. defense deserves respect. Tony Dungy "It feels great," said Scriven, who has these boys ready, and Peyton earned Most Valuable Player of the Manning may be the league's MVP right game, scoring four touchdowns. "We now. Marvin Harrison, not Terrell Owens worked hard through the week. or Randy Moss, is the the league's top Defense did a great job tonight." receiver. Edgerrin James will be healthy Norfolk State (1-4, 0-2 MEAC) full- soon, and when he does, the Colts will be back Martin Southerland fumbled and evenmore dangerous the Aggies (4-1, 1-0) recovered deep into Spartans territory on the next pos- 3. Denver Broncos (4-1) session Even with theloss to theChiefs, the A&T capped it off with another one- Broncos look about as good as anyone. Clinton Portis is on the verge of greatness yard touchdown by Scriven to lead 14-0 and JakePlummer will get better and bet- in the beginning of the second quarter. Late in the second quarter, Mitchell threw his second interception to line- 4. Tampa Bay Bucs (3-2) backer Herbert Dixon. Yeah they havetwo losses, but they are That set up a reverse by wide six-yard still the team to beat in the NFC because take a 21-0 half- receiver Jamal Jones to they are the defending champs. If they time lead can't avoid injuries, they couldbe in The Aggie defense shut down Norfolk trouble State by only allowing 49 total yards on offense in the first half. 5. Minnesota Vikings (5-0) The Spartans, whose offense strug- Randy Moss is the man in Minnesota. gled thoroughly, benched Mitchell and Daunte Culpepper is still hurt, but he'll put in junior quarterback Dontrell be back and make thisteam evenbetter. Leonard at the start of the second half. Check this out. I'm about to call a play Spartans running back Terrell Johnson Norfolk State Athletic Department for Moss. "Red 84, Z-out wide....Randy, scored on a 33-yard run to get Norfolk Norfolk State quarterback Dontrell Leonard (19) looked just go deep and look for theball! State on the scoreboard midway impressive at some points but was unable to overcome the through the third quarter. aggressive A&T defense in the 34-14 loss. Fish Bowl 2003: A view from the press box to thek story. As the posted Commentary By Chad Roberts Price Stadium, and as the blowout took into the game, Bond and I had to go working get Register Contributor place before our eyes we could only sit, through the A&T Sports Information signs state, there is NO CHEERING allowed in the press box. I bet SID It was good watch and hope for redemption the fol- Director's — dkector McNally wonders if I can to see the foot- lowing year. office. Anyone Jim has dealt read. team beat There was a near-victory in 1992, but who ball which dkecdy behind the Norfolk State a Hail Mary touchdown pass in the clos- with the SID My seat, was radio broadcasters, was last Saturday. ing seconds byNSU QB Aaron Sparrow office can Norfolk State j the worst possible place for someone When I was ended the dream of an ECSU victory. assure you, like who shows complete disre- up, the There was weeping in the stands, and nothing is guar- myself growing I for signs. All through the Fish Bowl was that '92 game left an emotional scar on anteed with gard posted afternoon, the kstening pubkc in the big rivalry many Viking fans in Ekzabeth City. them. On top had was treated to my sudden out- between l| A few years after 1992, Norfolk State of that, we Virginia game from bursts and vocal reactions from the the NSl left the CIAA for the MEAC. The rival- to get Greensboro to game. A few times the NSU broadcast- and ™ ry between the two schools died down Spartans Bond Norfolk using ers turned around and gave me an evil Elizabeth City Roberts because they no longer played each our own mode look, but I would simply point to the State, my other in football or basketball. There field or the scoreboard. hometown HBCU. was an occasional scuffle between the of transportation "Look at that," I told them one time. Throughout the 1980s and early '90s, Softball or volleyball teams, but mostly it I solved the transportationproblem by scoreboard is what you need to Norfolk State would beat up on ECSU was just a war of words. stealing my sister's car Thursday night. "That and I left for be worried about." pretty bad. When the game was in I got excited when I learned A&T Friday afternoon Greg City to at Despite the animosity between me and Elizabeth City, boys around my age would be traveling to Norfolk State this Ekzabeth crash my parents until the on When the local broadcasters, the press box whose parents worked on campus year because I figured it would be the house game Saturday. adventure was fun and enjoyable. I had have a game going on beside the only away game I would go to. The plan we got to NSU's campus I was surprised would a view of the field and stadium. stadium while the Fish Bowl was being was to use my position as a contributing to see how it had grown since the last great was Right before halftime, I got to see a played, and our game was usually much writer for the A&T student newspaper time I there. Dick Price stadium had seat Yonnick Matthews kick spkt the more competitive. When the game was to get in the game free, get on the side- been replaced by a 30,000- arena. In new stadium, and nail a NSU trombone play- in Norfolk, a group of us rode lines and talk unlimited trash to each order to get in this uprights played er on top of his stupid-looking with my dad, who was director of stu- and every NSU supporter in shouting Greg and I still needed passes. Luckily, right from the SID's office gold helmet. We also had a good view of dent housing at ECSU at the time. distance while I took pictures of A&T Lanier Long at with two passes the late hit by a Norfolk State player that Every year, it seemed NSU would running the score up on the over- showed up the gate started. We in for started a brief shoving match on the a touchdown within the first four matched Spartans. The plan also caked before the game got score A&T sidelines. To top it ak off, A&T of the game and the rout would be for Greg Bond, who also contributes to free, but instead of being on the side- plays with camera would be won the game AND the good folks at on from there. The Spartanswould keep the paper, to get in the press box and lines Greg's I stack the box with the NSU gave all of us in the press box free it up until late in the fourth quarter, report on the actual game story. in press along to other chicken and biscuits. I only wish I could boosting the team scoring average at the My plan almost worked perfection, reporters. those have been on the sidelines to participate expense of ECSU. Many of the Viking but there were several obstacles that had The press box is reaUy for keep- and in the shoving match. faithful would make the trip to old Dick to be overcome. In order to get passes ing stats of the game reporters 8 Campus News October 9, 2003 Changing the image of fashion N.C.A&T's faculty and staff hold their first fashion show on Appreciation Day By Juwanna Jessup to now the generation has changed, "I see the Victoria Secret commercials together. Register Contributor Campbell said she and her colleagues and see this generation of age is more "I've been doing fashion shows for 20 The faculty and staff will be present- wore heels, but fashion then was not as lenient with exposure." years. I am the main dkector for the ing a fashion show on Oct. 15 from 9 extreme as it is today. The Assistant Vice Chancellor for A&T Kappa fashion show week, so it's a.m. to 12p.m. Stallings Ballroom. "I've modeled locally at department University Relations, Mable Scott is nothing new," he said. University Guidance Counselor, stores with a modeling troop in encouraging students to come and sup- There will be three categories that Robin Campbell shares her insight on Greensboro, and I was a campus port the staff's appreciation day. evening. how time has changed since her days as model," Campbell said. "The staff and faculty are the first to First will be business for the sophisti- an Aggie. "So I volunteered to be in the show be seen by the students' parents when cated business ladies and gendeman "Students have changed and people and since I have experience." they start school, and it's their generous which is the post graduate look. Next are more expressive especially with the Victoria Daltan, the faculty advisor of smiles that make it worthwhile." will be the after six event, for late night hip-hop culture," she said. Couture, will also participate. Waymond Holt, Chairman for the formal events. Then there is game day, " The 90's were fun and exciting to "This will be my first time in a fash- Greensboro Art Council will be in which will present the sporty look, dress in attire of fashion, but compared ion show," she said. charge of of putting the fashion show bringing to the Aggies laid back attire. "It's going to be a big celebration," said Scott. "Contributors for the show will be Red Hanger Formal Wear and the A&T bookstore." Holt Said The event will be free of charge and it does not stop there. FoUowing the fash- ion show will be a series of events on Oct. 18. Appreciation day will be carried out for the rest of the week leading up to Aggie stadium, where A&T will play Florida A&M. Tickets are on sale. Reserved tickets are $20, adult tickets are $15 and outside students $10.

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