The Register, 2006-09-13

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Today:Rain likely The A&T High: 67°F Low: 61 °F Register Serving NC A&J SU, since 1891 September 13, 2006 Former coach exposes possible NCAA violations AD Dee Todd confirms investigation has been launched By Darrick Ignasiak Sports Editor anything out ofthe norm," said A mentoring program for Associate Athletic Director young tennis players may have Wheeler Brown. "Whether the violated NCAA rules according coach is here or not, we will do to Athletic Director Dee Todd. our due diligence in terms of Former interim tennis coach investigating and see what we James Dunwoody saidhe has can find out. And thenwe will had members ofhis men's and make a decision to decide what women's tennis teams teach les- the next step will be." sons year-round. Todd and Brown said they Dunwoody said a mentoring were both unaware that the les- program has existed under his sons were being held. guidance for the past four years "Some of the student athletes The men's program was cut on in their classes required for them July 12 aftera fourth place finish to do some work in the commu- in the MEAC. Dunwoody ended nity," said Dunwoody. "And they his six-year reign as men's and used the community program as women's tennis coach on Aug. their voluntary program." Dunwoody - a part-time tennis The program, youth instructor Dunwoody said, for 12 years— for youths four to Coach unhappy over said a session 15 was held on wouldrun for 90 Thursdays and pay. Men's Tennis is minutes and Fridays. no more. See Page 7 would be held on Dunwoody said campus. In some ofthe chil- adverse weather dren are now playing in United conditions, the session wouldbe States Tennis Association tourna- moved to the Piedmont Tennis ments Center. "First of all we are talking "I thought thekids had been about the ages," said Todd about telling them about it," said the ages 14and 15. "There are Dunwoody, who began his colle- two ages that would be in viola- giate coaching career at Bennett tion." College in 1999. "Personally it's "We didn't have any knowl- not a problem ifthey're not edge ofit," she said. "We don't aware ofit. I am doing my thing know when the NCAA has its to help the young people." traditionaland non-traditional Dunwoody said he still uses seasons. We need to know when the A&T tennis facilities to teach itwas occurring." his lessons. He said he held one Todd — a former member of on Sept. 9 and a former men's NCAA committees—said there tennis player helped instruct. are certain timeperiods when a "He is not an employee of coach and athletes can hold a N.C.A&T and should not be camp or give lessons using the facilities," Todd said The athletic department plans "The university wouldbe liable." to matter. investigate the Todd Dunwoody said that his com- PHOTO CREDIT: MICHAEL MCCRAY said A&T is one of the few uni- mittee will look for another site Dunwoody versities in the MEAC to self- for the lessons. The committee Former men's tennis coach James atA&T tennis courts. report a violation is made up offive parents ofthe "We are responsible to report children. A&T recruits Jamaican students to become Aggies <■ "i By Kishaa Dosumnu m Contributor A&T embraces Jamaican stu- B dents inThe FourE's Scholar : Program. A&T partnered with The Eager for Education, i Employment, and Earnings ] Program to help sponsor Jamaicanhigh school graduates to attend A&T as full time students The Eager for Education, Employment & Earnings Program (The Four E's) is located in Kingston Jamaica and was discovered by Dr. Nigel Darmarine, (CEO). PHOTO CREDIT: WARREN FORT dormitory The mission of theprogram is Zoe P. Barbee Hall,an A&T constructed in 1970. to give Jamaican students an opportunity toattend universities RESIDENTS FORCED ofchoice outside of the BARBEE Caribbean. Mozell Weston senior associ- TO MOVE AND FIND HOUSING ate director of admissions,held a See Spring renovations residents presentation, in Kingston, to force Barbee to relocate ,Pg. 2 recruit Millenium Campus: A&T and UNCG partner in education By Ashley Johnson will be a part ofthe jointproject puses. The North campus part of program development and teach- gy, and the life and physical sci- percent complete; the main six Contributor between A&T and the University the project will be located off ing. Its areas of focus will be ences. buildings are back in operation. ofNorth Carolina at Greensboro Highway 29 at the former the social, behavioral, and com- The overall design ofSouth- There is $4 million left the On August 30, the A&T Board in (UNC-G). Central North Carolina School puter sciences. Education and Campus will, "foster intellectual budget for the North Campus. of Trustees met with the director According to staffat the for the Deaf. The South campus business will also be taught at exchange and creativity, flexibil- For South Campus there is $2 of the Millennium Campus, John Greensboro Center for will be located near Interstate 40 this location. ity growth, private planning process R. Merrill, to discuss theprogress and and million for the Innovative Development Site, and Lee Street on the A&T The South Campus site will be investment over time," Merrill Merrill predicts it will be 12 to of theproject. the Millennium Campus will Farm. a research park. The focal points said. 15 years before the Millennium Merrill presented the master consist ofNorth and South cam- The North campus will include will be in engineering, technolo- North Campus is already 90 Campus is entirely complete. plan for the South Campus. This INSIDE The A&T Register CAMPUS NEWS ARTS & LIFE EDITORIAL SPORTS Box E-25, 1601 E. Market St Campus News and Life.. Greensboro, NC 27411 Outkast puts Arts out two more con- Newsroom Barbee hall Gas prices Angry former ten- ft Editorial (336) 334-7700 undergoes reno- hits with the stantly on the nis coach com- E-mail: [email protected] vation; residents release of rise; driver voices plains thathe has Sports forced td move Idlewildand its her frustration not been paid ©2006 soundtrack News The A&T Register September 13, 2006 Spring renovations force Barbee residents to relocate By committed to Jeuron Dove accommodating residents. The meetings were Appointments were based on on funds to choose one ofthe services toany student who making News Editor them and sure that their held to address the issue of reas- the date the students applied for newer dorms. The estimated cost requires assistance moving their needs are met," said Leonard signments and inform them of housing during the summer. June per semester in Barbee is $1,478. things from one dorm to For the another. first time since its con- Jones, director of housing and the necessary process to obtain and July applicants were allowed Moving into an older dorm, Housing and residence life struction in Barbee is 1970, Hall residence life new housing for the spring. to report on Sept. 7, and August such as Vanstory, Cooper, Curtis, staffis convinced that are set to undergo they renovation. Jones addressed claims that During the meetings, applicants, on Sept. 8. Morrison, Morrow, Holland and doing the right thing and they renovation is to The scheduled housing andresidence life never Assignment Coordinator Prior to moving, students will Haley halls, would result in a aredetermined to make it work. begin 2007. As a result intended to in spring help current Barbee JermaineFloyd, stated that there have to pay any additional charge of an extra $100 for the "We are not going to rest until ofsaid renovation, current residents. will be enough space on campus charges, based on theresidence semester. However, moving into every student in Barbee is taken Barbee residents will be reas- "No students were assigned to to accommodate all students cur- they choose. Any student who one of the newer dorms like care of," said Jones. signed to asked other dorms or Barbee who did not agree to stay rentlyresiding in Barbee. fails to pay the charges, will not Aggie Village, Aggie Suites or A Barbee resident who wanted to find other housing. there," he said, "we (housing "Students will be allowed to be allowed to move in. Pride Hall, wouldresult in an their identity undisclosed, seems Barbee is fresh- occupiedby department) had informed stu- reside in any dorm, with the "Students who do not have the estimated $900 price difference to support thedecision. men, transfer and returning students and parents in advance that exception ofAggieTerrace and sufficient funds will be able to Students who do not apply "I think that what they did was dents. However, the department the dorm wouldbe closing down Riverwalk," Floyd said. apply for additional financial aid. early may not be accommodated, smart.

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