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The A&T Register Serving North Carolina A&T State University since 1893 Wednesday,March 28,2007 Volume Ixxx, Issue 20 Colleges take V stronger stand against alcohol and drugs MaraRose Williams McClatchyNewspapers KANSAS CITY, MO.—Areport on college student alcohol and drug abuse released Thursday calls on administrators to take a stronger stance against drinking and drug use on campuses. Thereport, "WastingtheBest and the Brightest: Substance Abuse at America's Colleges," lays out a 10-point plan of ac- tion administrators can follow to prevent and reduce student substance abuse. The report by the National Center on Addiction and Sub- stance Abuse, at Columbia Uni- versity, says excessive drinking in college is not arite ofpassage but rather aculture that has been allowed on many campuses. It suggests that alcohol-free and drug-free campuses should be the rule, not the exception, and that universities do such things as set substance abuse policies with real consequences for violators and ban smoking and drinking at sporting events. It also calls on communities and parents to get involved. Stopping college student drinking "is not solely the re- sponsibility of administrators," said Kim Dude, director of the University of Missouri-Colum- bia Wellness Resource Center. "Administrators can pro- 2007 SGA Elections vide part of the solution, but a campus is not an island," Dude said. "It is the responsibility, too, Voting families, enforcement, Guide of law alumni and local businesses. Part of the problem is the ON PAGES 4,5 & 8 See ALCOHOL on Page 2 Design by Mike McCraj Ladies night done right SUAB takes time to cater to the women on campus Mike McCray sion from academics and long Ladies weren'tthe only ones "It was nice," said junior Sports Editor days. enjoying the spoils of paradise Jennifer N. Young. "I enjoyed Limbo contests soon fol- that evening. the fondue, the limbo and the you don't lowed the massages as all the Men in attendance, includ- back message." have to go to the club women tried to see who could ing many brothers of Omega The event was one of the Apparentlyto get the ladies night get the lowest. Psi Phi, Fraternity Inc. were in projects ofMiss SUAB, Nailah experience. Fondue and other healthy attendance to show their love Hatten. She helped organize all SUAB had Ladies Night selections were served at the for the women atA&T. the things offered that night. out in Paradise Wednesday in event, along with a representa- "Seeing how Mike Mackey "It was a great event," Hat- the Memorial Student Union in tives from the Sebastian Health is the SUAB president and a ten said. "It was a time for the Stallings Ballroom, and the Center that were distributing member of Omega Psi Phi, we young ladies to come together ladies in Aggieland had a night information on dieting, stress just wanted to come out and and have fun." catered just for them. management and other com- support all the lovely ofA&T's Basking in the glory of a Paradise included massages mon problems with collegiate campus," Alex Brown said. successful event, SUAB public Lady Aggies win six by Kneaded Energy theraputic women The women were serenaded relations chair Victor Davidson message and bodywork, which The pampered women had with karaoke versions of Boyz simply said, "through SUAB, gave the ladies an opportunity a chance to wrap up the night II Men's "I'll Make Love to anything can be done." games last week to let a professional masseuse with group tai chi to help them You," Michael Jackson's "Beat No drink specials but para- rub away all the stress and ten- wind down andrelax. It" and otherkaraoke classics. dise was still pretty good. More on Sports, page 7 Are you going to vote in the SGA elections? BET's Spring Bling draws a crowd Ivette M. Yee from all parts Friday afternoon, rapper 21, from Oglethorpe Univer- South Florida Sun-Sentinel BET officials estimated the MMS took the stage and per- sity in Atlanta, who came with first day's audience at 1,438. formed "This Is Why I'mHot," three girlfriends. The women, RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. - They estimate at least 3,000 on his current single that is No. clad in colorful bikinis, fended High heels and sandy beaches today and Sunday as the event 2 on Billboard Music's Hot offseveral hellos from men. usually don't mix, but atBET's continues. 100. The audience waved their Come and talk to me," Lem- Spring Bling '07 beach party, "It took us 12 hours to get beach towels in the air as they uel Coleman, 20, called out to muscular men, babes in tiny bi- here and we've come to have bounced to the song. any pretty girlhe spotted kinis and sexy shoes are a com- fun," said Calvin Tate, 19, who "It was incredible out there. "I'm here for bikinis," he mon sight. traveled with five buddies from The energy is (crazy)!" said the said. This weekend, BET, the Southern University in Baton rapper, whose name is Shawn Though some residents and cable channel geared toward Rouge, La., for the party. "We Mims, moments after he fin- business owners expressed con- the black audience and known don't drink, we don't do drugs, ished. "I love the 561 (area cerns that Spring Bling could for delivering the hottest inrap so our mamas let us drive all code). This is one of the first bring traffic and crime because and R&B music, invited thou- the way here for this." places where they started play- of crowds, the city took safety sands of college students to Performers including Akon, ing my song so I have to show measures. Palm Beach County. They'll Young Jeezy, Ne-Yo and oth- them love." Riviera Beach police con- enjoy concerts, entertainment ers are scheduled to entertain And he got some love back ducted weapons checks at a and fun in the sun. The event at Spring Bling. BET is taping too. The audience cheered him. traffic on the way to the beach. YES 57% NO 29% WHAT ELECTIONS 14% kicked off Friday on Singer the event for broadcast the first "So far the concerts have Island and drew young people week ofApril. been great, said Akele Jeffers, See SPRING BUNG on Page 2 IN THIS ISSUE NEWS ARTS & LIFE SPORTS INDEX TheA&T Register John Edwards Campus News Box E-25,1601 E. Market Street • National News Greensboro, NC 27411 Marques Houston Elections Newsroom:(336) 334-7700 • Arts & Life E-mail: [email protected] • the Final Four Sports ©2007 • and more Elections (cont.) CAMPUS NEWS Page 2 The A&T Register Wednesday, March 28,2007 SPRING BLING issues that were corrected, he said.The biggest plus on Friday AGGIES COMMUNITY ON THE Continued from Page 1 was the sunny weather. IN THE Spring Bling guests walked "It's just perfect out here," through metal detectors and said Nahida Larrieux, 24, of were searched before they could New York, a dancer hired for enter the concertarea. the event for some booty-shak- YARD They also provided shuttles ing onstage. WEDNESDAY to get to and from the beach to Larrieux in tight jean shorts, SUAB Presents... help alleviate traffic. a string bikini and white peak- Anime Movie Night "Things are going well and toe heels, collected catcalls and Memorial Student Union according to plan," said Police glances as she walked. Commuter Lounge Chief Clarence Williams. While most ofher attire was 8:00 p.m. "It's been a very well-be- perfect for the beach, her shoes haved audience." were not. FRIDAY Williams said as of4 p.m. no "It's kind of hard to walk in Visualand Performing Arts arrests had been made. There the sand with heels," she said, AnnualSpring Student Art were a few "minor" parking slipping them off. Exhibition University Galleries Dudley Building ALCOHOL percent. The percentage of stu- through April dents who binge drink remained Now 21,2007 Continued from Page 1 steady percent.But the pro- Friday a.m. p.m. at 40 10:00 - 5 portion of students who binge Saturday— 1:00p.m. 5 p.m availability of alcohol, the price alcohol. All of those things drink frequently rose 16 percent FREE and —open to the-public of have an impact on whether a between 1993and 2001. student drinks." Andnearly 23 percent ofcol- Photo byBrittany Haney The 231-page report is billed lege students meet the medical Mike Ferguson from the football team, members ofAlpha Phi Alpha and Omega Psi Phi along as the most extensive examina- criteria for substance abuse or with several othercampus organizations participated in a school takeover at Aycock Middle OFFTHE tion ever of substance abuse on dependence, nearly triple the School onFriday.The kids were treated to games and entertainment including a step show.