Fare free zone is An open letter to Find out how to 'Little Gerald' back at FAMU President Ilumphries cure midterm madness supports women's intramurals News 2 Opinion 6 &7 Features 9 Sports II The Famnan OCTOBER 20, 1994 The Voice of Florida A&M University - Tallahassee, Fla. Vol. 80 -No. 6 Delayed SGA confirmations Tait and cause confusion, debate Humphrries By Tacuma Roeback meet over Staff Writer Elections and Appointments Committee Conflict and controversy continued to demands blur the Student Government Evaluation Questions of tranquillity By Ingrid Middleton and Association's vision * Knowledge of Job Description/Job Area Skills Tacuma Roeback between the Senate and executive branch, *Experience Related To and/or Can Be Used Staff Writers which some say is a power struggle between them. *Teamwork Skills *Commitment To the Job Student Government Association At issue are three cabinet members *Quality of Programs Planned To Implement president Larry Tait is calling for the res- who have not been confirmed by the sen- *Ability to Conceptualize/Creativity*Special Skills ignation of several university officials, ate. *Performance Under Stress/Performance saying, among other "Confirmations take two weeks. But things, that he was mis- since the third week of school confirma- * Communication Skills*Problem solving Skills treated by FAMU tions have been dragged on," said William "Assertiveness police. Ashanti Hobbs, nominee for SGA secre- 49.5 points and above (90%+):Highly Qualified Tait called for the tary of communications, who was not con- 44 points and above (80%+):Qualified resignation of Richard firmed. Flamer, vice president However, sophomore senator Joseph Less than 44 points:Unqualified of Student Affairs; Brown sees it differently. Charles E. Hobbs, act- "We have to finish all Senate busi- The Famuan/ HEATHER MALONE ing director of the ness before we can get down to confirma- Law They are then evaluated and given a tion after the E&A interview." department of tions," he said. Enforcement; Moses Tait Hobbs had received score based on various criteria. Lewis notified Tait, Hobbs and Paul a favorable rec- McFadden, FAMU ommendation by the Elections and After the E&A interviews, nominees Williams, SGA comptroller, about the line of questioning. Police Department sergeant; and Dolores Appointments Committee, but was turned are brought up for confirmation during the They then approached Broderick D. Randolph, SGA office manager. down for confirmation earlier in the next Senate meeting. stu- McKinney, chair of the E&A committee, Hobbs, McFadden and Randolph semester. "Students should not be grilling dents," said SGA president Larry Tait, to raise ethical questions about the inter- refused to comment. Flamer could not be "Thoughts [Magazine] has a lot to do reached by press time for comment. with it," said Carlton Worthen, a sopho- who nominated the cabinet members. view, Hobbs said. also has been controversy sur- "But after the uproar over the hair These resignations highlighted the more senator who opposed Hobbs' nomi- There by question, my recommendation was demands Tait made of FAMU President nation. rounding the questioning of nominees switched to a favorable one," Lewis said. Frederick Humphries at a meeting Sunday Hobbs was a writer for the controver- the E&A committee. Senate President Pro Tempore night. In a statement issued to The sial magazine. The other two executive The newly confirmed Deputy Douglas Kelly disagreed, citing a miscal- Famuan, Humphries said that he informed branch positions that have not been con- Secretary of Communications, Rana culation in the grading process of the eval- Tait that "personnel matters are the firmed are Taqwanya Smith for attorney Lewis, was at the center of this controver- uation sheet. purview of the administration and would general and Courtney Astin for secretary sy. her E&A interview, Lewis At press time, McKinney could not remain so." of state. During which is blond and be contacted for comment. The focus of his demands centered Two associate justice positions are was asked if her hair, would present a problem Despite the controversy surrounding around his claims to being abused by also unconfirmed. closely cropped, entering a press conference. confirmations, a tri-branch meeting was members of the FAMU police during the These positions were to be filled by in "Itwas a hypothetical situation, it held on Sunday to "air out" difficulties. protest over the towing of cars at the Sonia Patrice Davis and Felicia Jones. measure her problem solving "I hope we can air out our differ- Sanchez lecture Oct. 11. The E&A Committee, comprised of was used to skills," said Brown. ences," said Davin Suggs, a junior sena- Tait said Hobbs, grabbed him by the at least five senators one from each clas- question was not fair. tor. "This is business never personal. We neck and choked him with both hands, sification, is supposed to conduct nominee Lewis said the line," she said. all need to be on one accord." interviews over the spread of two "I think it was out of See Tait page 2 "I was given an unfavorable recommenda- Sundays. Prominent blacks agree to lecture at FAMU By Zeron Turlington for certain lecturers to help empower stu- "We had to find speakers v, ithin our Correspondent dents," Bresean Jenkins, assistant to the price range and bargain as much as possi- BLACK HISTORY YEAR vice president on the lecture series com- ble," Opal McKinney, assistant to the vice LECTURE SERIES [JJ11 The "Black History Year Lecture mittee, said. president for the lecture series committee, Series" is bringing prominent African "We are trying to set a precedent that said. November Americans to FAMU with specific goals SGA is about enlightening students and "We cut a lot of internal extravagant in mind. not just throwing parties and cook-outs," spending," Williams said. "Nyesha and Haki Madhubuti _ "Our focus is on educating FAMU Paul Williams, SGA comptroller, said. Larry (Tait, SGA president) go to the foot- students and community about accom- There is a $3 general admission fee ball games instead of the entire student Creative Arts VrT plishments of and for the public to help off-set the cost of government cabinet, we used money that 16 developing solutions for the betterment of bringing the lecturers to FAMU. would have been spent for cook-outs and Keith Clinkscale our community," Nyesha Cook, Student "The lecturers ranged from $2,000 to parties and we cut money for retreats." DistinguishedAlumniJ Government Association vice president $6,000. The entire lecture series cost more Department heads were urged to help and organizer of the lecture series, said. than $50,000," said Cook. fund the expenses of the speakers that will 18 Students are encouraged to support Some speakers were not able to com- directly benefit their departments,. Africa Bambatta l the lecture series. mit because of the amount of money stu- Creative Arts ___ "We are trying to organize workshops dent government offered. See Lecture page 4 2 The Famuan I October 20, 1994 Senate and executive branch find money for Fare Free Zone Wings of Gold By Anthony Treadvance "It's going to cost more," Berry said. Slice through the clouds at twice the Staff Writer They are still negotiating. speed of sound in an F/A-18 Hornet, The Fare Free Zone costs $36,592.52 track The Fare Free Zone is back at FAMU. and will run from today until April 17. an unidentified submarine from a Its return was spearheaded by the The Senate agreed by a two-thirds vote to Sea Hawk helicopter or monitor the executive branch and a group of con- pay $2000 per month for six months. The progress of an attack squadron from cerned students led by Skye Berry, difference will be paid by SGA for a total according to Student Government of $25, 207.52. an EA-6B Prowler. These are only a Association Comptroller Paul Williams. Williams said the executive branch few of the choices for you when you A team of student volunteers started a wants to make the Fare Free Zone an petition to get student backing to return Activities and Services organization qualify to be a U.S. Navy Aviator and the Fare Free Zone. A committee of 20 because it could receive more funds and it wear the treasured "Wings of Gold." students surveyed the best routes and won't drain the executive branch's budget How can you become a Naval Aviator? chose routes 11, 19, 22, 23 and 26. which currently includes the service. Berry said they tried to get route 14, The comptrollers office is currently Call 1-800-USA-NAVY for information. which runs every 20 minutes between the investigating using parking ticket revenue bus station and FAMU, on the Fare Free to pay for the service. YOU AND THE NAVY. 7 NAVY FULL SPEED AHEAD. See Tait from page I 4d ertise inthe pushed him down and slammed him against the wall while he was in police cus- FIII tody. In an official statement from FAMU's Public Relations Department, police denied any mistreatment of Tait. "If Lari'.s been mistreated we will take action against those who mistreated him," Humphries said. "I don't want the police department to mistreat any student on campus." In the statement released to The Famuan, Humphries announced the appointment of a committee to investigate College Tait's claims concerning the police depart- ment and the events on evening of Oct. 11. The members of the committee are: Reverend A.J. Richardson, committee chairman; Dr. Barbara Barrett, professor just became and director of the University Counseling Center; Dr. Verian Lamikanra, assistant dean of the College of Engineering Sciences; Dr. Thomas Mason, professor of Mathematics and Dr. Franklin Hamilton, a little more director of Sponsored Research. "This committee will make recom- mendations to me and Dr. Flamer regard- ing its findings," Humphries said. "There's other evidence that what you're saying isn't exactly what hap- affordable. pened," Humphries said to Tait Sunday night. "The police complaint doesn't square with what you're saying." The meeting was attended by University Attorneys Bishop Holifield and Avery McKnight, Flamer, SGA Vice President Nyesha Cook, Junior Senator Shiwana Davis, SGA Attorney General Taqwanya Smith. Tait's list of demands * Monthly student forum *National search for student activities director *Control of student union- a board consisting of 2/3 students *Internal audit of financial aid by 1/2 students & 1/2 faculty *Keys given to cabinet members, including himself *Conversion of new police facility into classroom space Rallyburger® *Sensitivity training for police 89¢ *Foot patrol for Palmetto and Polkinghorn When you're living on a college budget, it's good "Appeal parking violations; to know that 89c will get you a Rallyburger-a more parking over the entire 100% USDA beef pattie fully dressed with crispy campus leaf lettuce, fresh tomato and ringed 'onion- *Ubrary hours extended *More student judicial made fresh to order for you. Now, if only the cost violations before student of tuition would drop. supreme court *Break all ties with Hobkirk Hey TCC, FSU, and A&M students, stop at any one towing company of Rally's nine convenient Tallahassee locations. You stopped at the right place. *Humphries to halt classes for workshops for faculty, staff, maintenance, students, conflict resolution, & interpersonal resoiutions The Famuan lOctober 20, 1994 3 Professor threatens protest over parking problems

By Lakina C. Freeman "The parking people were in no rush $~7 "When the 'impor- Staff Writer to help the faculty," said Sabrina tant' faculty are not on Thompson, a secretary in the physical campus, A FAMU professor, who complained the 'unimpor- therapy department. who also stood in the to administrators about FAMU's "horrible tn'faculty can't park four hours. "I arrived intose spaces because parking situation," said if problems are not line for more than at 7 am., they arrived at 10 am., and I they are reserved." solved, faculty and staff would march on didn't leave until about 11:30-12." I She also said that the president's office. Thompson, Brooks-Coats and 66 is In September, Juanita Brooks-Coats, Y.the administration other faculty and staff members, signed Spart of the parking a biology professor, hand-delivered 300 the petition in protest of their long wait problem, is aware of the copies of a letter to Richard flamer, vice and the reserved parking spaces in Ware- problem, but chooses to president of student affairs, protesting lim- Rhaney parking lot. ignore it. ited parking spaces for faculty. In the letter, Brooks-Coats accused In her letter, Brooks-Coats demanded 'In the letter, the administration of overselling 35 to 50 Brooks-Coats said "For the university implement all the parking U measures proposed by the faculty senate spaces for each of the gated parking lots, some reasons you black "knowing that we will have to park in the administrators and committee in 1990-a universal parking nongated park- _i card, no reserved parking spaces, gated $27 faculty and staff "B" ( other important black parking lots and opening the scramble to ing lots if we cannot find one in the one people on FAMIJ's gated parking area we have been assigned all faculty. opening the parking 'crush' to ____campus, think that mak administrators.(I've paraphrased this so it to.", For example, Brooks-Coats said, if faculty makes more sense.) there are a total of 52 spaces in a gated mtembrersunimportant stand stu She also said if these demands are not ing white and parking lot, 10 of those spaces will be (black, reasonably met within one year, the facul- V.dents I_ reserved leaving a total of 42 spaces for ty and staff would march on the presiden- long lines for hours at a over 80 faculty and staff members. t's office, after having informed Channel 6 time, elevate you to be There are a total of 57 spaces in News and the Tallahassee Democrat of the SCOTT P. PRICE looked up to. It only Ware-Rhaney parking lot, two are handi- professor Juanita situation. Brooks-CoatsTeFMAFAMUswants to see makes you look stupid cap spaces and 12 are reserved spaces, and incompetent." In response to her letter, Flamer changes in parking on campus. leaving 33 spaces, said John Kirby, direc- Flamer disagreed. wrote: and traffic. ative ideas for the students," said Brooks- "Unbeknownst to "As you know, every major city and tor of parking Eighty-three parking decals were sold her, I had already implemented a parking every urban college or university campus CaA. and staff members for those S. Shetty, chairman of the biology advisory committee consisting of one stu- in the United States has what is popularly to faculty remaining 33 spaces at $92.02 a piece. department, said there is no favoritism in dent, one university support personnel referred to as 'a parking problem' The reserved spaces sold for '17 a system staff member, one administrative FAMU, unfortunately, is no different. We $ the department. piece. Faculty and staff members pay and professional staff member, and two suffer from the same ailments of other "Every faculty member is important," $26.75 for parking decals for non-gated Shetty faculty members." universities." said.at "Mnti ostv everyonery h d- ino kthe g. biolo-gde parking lots. In his letter, Flamer apologized to Brooks-Coats delivered copies of her In her letter, Brooks-Coats also Brooks-Coats for any perceived slight on letter to faculty and staff members, Inrsos accused the administration of favoring of the thingsotelteSet she said are true ad"Somebut the university's behalf. President Frederick Humphries, the Board what she calls "important" faculty mem- At press time, there was no response of Regents and Gov. Lawton Chiles. some are not justified. I would be content bers over "unimportant" ones. if the reserved parking spaces would be from Humphries' office. The letter was written after standing "The important faculty half teach the - However, Eddie Jackson, director of in line August 26 for nearly 4 to 6 hours limited to just a few top administrators students and are given the lighter work the public affairs office said, "Parking has waiting to get a parking decal for a space load by the administration. They spend all th been a perennial problem in every univer- in Ware-Rhaney parking lot. rsd vnd r givesa rs otreserved of their time writing grants and receive the sC.Hw as siparking hadministrationsity in the country and with the growth of The process was long and tedious, praise, while the unimportant faculty do spacessi tok n"important" the university that creates more of a prob- Brooks-Coats said. rh d ca facultyp . who are nei-te all the w~ork and come up wsith all the cre- lem.

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A&M on the AM weekly topic On Oct. 23, "A&M on the AM" will discuss sexual awareness. The show airs

on Sundays from 9 - 10 a.m. Harvard Law School recruits Harvard Law School will be repre- sented at a recruitment program being held in FSU's student union ballroom of Friday

1 I-- 11 I ICI I I II I II I Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. FAMU's General Counsel, Bishop Holifield will be there. He may be contacted at 599-3591.

Home buying workshop held The Tallahassee Urban League will offer a home buyer program workshop on Oct. 25 and 27 at the league's office at 923 Old Bainbridge Road. The event is free.

Each session will run from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Gospel concert tickets on sale at A gospel and dance concert will be ACcepted presented in Lee Hall at 7 p.m. on Oct. 30. The concert is sponsored by Herbert Payne Productions and will feature Tramesa Demps. Tickets are $10. For more infor- more sohool mation call 224-3934 or 224 -5667. Easter Seals board word? A meeting will be held on Nov. 1 at Southgate for all who are interested in becoming a part of the Easter Seal's than you Were. Executive Board. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. If you are unable to attend the meeting or have questions please call Melanie Williams at 222-4465.

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Dana Thompson, Editor In Chief Rashida M.Clendening, Associate Editor If I was to attack the foolishness of the Peter McKay, Opinion Editor man Hulin, Assistant Opinion Editor Senate, I would have in the first issue of FAMU Thoughts. I only look forward to fights of this nature when all else has failed. All else has failed concerning the Famuan proposes forum to Humphries Senate. This precedent set by the Senate, On Sunday. FAMU Student Government Association that the present era has seen FAMU come to a Ask yourself how much longer you want be to build consensus, so we can both come '10 tilE EI)ITOR President Larry Tait met for appmvsimately three hours crossroads in its 107-year history as an to continue doing such things. together and get answers from each other. We means that you could be rejected because with FAMU President Frederick Humphries. and. of anything superficial like the color of among other things, presented a list of 12 demands unprecedented amount of tension between stu- Tait's demands for the resignations do would meet to act in the best interests of your hair. Which actually happened to (see related news stor on page one). The following dents and administration has built up. Indeed, sound harsh, but, ultimately, if the people in FAMU. Thou gbts writer letter fmm The Famuan 'seditorial board regarding that tension is central to the present controver- those positions don't shape up soon, they real- In the discussion, Rana Lewis, the Tait/Cook deputy secre- which would ideally be that siguation was hand-delivered to Hwnphries 'office sy you face following the Oct. 11 towing fias- ly should ship out. Tait suggests that some held before Thanksgiving, Tait should have the challenges senate tary who still hasn't been paid. Wednesday and serv'es as our editorial this week. co that led to Tait'ss detainment and supposed changes need to be made here - either atti- opportunity to explain why he's demanded the The senate is disregarding the welfare confirmations Dear President Humphries: beating by FAMU police. tudes or faces. resignations. You should have the opportunity nothing will be accom- of students and As we at The Famuan are sure you are And, because the issues of the resigna- As for Tait's other demands, some, like to explain why you think the individuals In order for cabinet member's of the plished if this stupidity is left unchecked. aware, times are dire for both you and your tions and, on a larger scale, the performance of monthly student forums and increased library should remain, and they should be present. SGA executive branch to be paid, they Take for instance the Fare-Free Zone staff. your staff as a whole, are so serious, we at The hours, are sound. Others, like halting classes After that, studentswould have a session to ask have to be put through an interview, issue, close to being suspended indefinite- When FAMU SGA President Larry Tait Famuan extend an invitation for you to discuss for a day to have interpersonal skills and con- both you and Tait about administrative issues. review of one's application and confirma- ly, the senate did not want to contribute the presented you with 12 demands Sunday night, them in the proper forum - the public one. flict resolution workshops, need to be dis- Your decision Wednesday to appoint a tion by the Senate. This process has turned requested funds. One Senator comment- one theme clearly permeated both the dialogue Far too often you've had to step in where cussed more. Blue Ribbon Committee to investigate Tait's staff members should have taken care of mat- For example, we recognize that resigna- into a petty ego brawl by the senate. ed, "F- the Free-Fare Zone," and then between you and Tait and the tone of his treatment by the police is a good step, but the ters. If you don't believe this, then ask yourself tions, which you're undoubtedly very leery of, discussion we propose would address the larg- Tactics have been used to curb this reasoned, "hey, I got a car." demands. The theme of keyFAMU staff members' why last year's SGA elections didn't run seriously need to be discussed if for no other er issue of how we all interact as a university. foolishness, from students listening in to The meetings are on Mondays at 6 messing up seems to keep coming up, and it's smoothly or why Tait's judicial hearing got so reason than to quell the divisive fires they've We know we've made some observations videotaping the proceedings. p.m. ii the Senate Chambers.Their excus- reflecting poorly on not only you, but the stu- out of control that you had to call from out of raised. of our own in this letter, and that we have even In order to be paid, I had to go before es are phony and insulting; you will not dents and the entire university community as town to clear everything up by dropping the We propose a public discussion, hosted by made some in the past. However, the main this "objective" group. My writing in believe what you see and hear. well. With the interests of all of those individ- charges against him. us, for you, Tait and FAMU students to discuss point we want you to bring away from this is Thoughts magazines was brought up as uals in mind, we intend to offer you an oppor- Ask yourself who should have taken care administrative personnel issues. that we are open and willing to discussion of reason for me not to be confirmed. William Ashanti Hobbs 111 tunity to take an historic step toward truly uni- of the towing situation and why, when that per- Immediately, we recognize that you're both our views and, even more importantly, Understand that writing for Thoughts, like FAMU Student fying this university. son didn't take care of it, you had to come reminded of last year's caustic presidential those of other people on this campus. We rec- being a member of any campus fraternity, At your meeting, Tait called for the resig- home to a living room full of hundreds of peo- forum, but realize that the discussion we pro- ognize that, as a newspaper, we are citizens of nations of several administrators, including ple who had marched to your home. pose, there will have two major differences: FAMU, and that right now the best role we can Vice President for Student Affairs Richard Ask yourself why during the course of "The discussion will focus on specific per- play is that of a unifying influence in this com- Hlamer and Police Chief Charles Hobbs. this semester you have personally had to con- sonnel issues, not the myriad issues addressed munity. African Americans still What we see in this is a glaring statement tact top Marching 100 officials about hazing in in the forum. We hope you will accept that role too. struggling for equality their band. "The stated focus of this discussion will Many African Americans became QUESTION OF THE WEEK complacent with the victories of the '50s - //1O 7U.goG DEIDRA L. and have ceased to continue the fight with WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE WAY SGA SENATE CONFIRMATIONS WERE CONDUCTED? r,/V A/i' T-uAD

the same magnitude and force. -. Chato Waters Zeffon Wills Karliss Spidell Tracey Hill JONES The assassinations of Medgar Evers Freshmen Senior Senior Freshman in 1963, in 1965 and Martin ", Business administration Bokgy Business economics Business economic The other day in one of my classes we Luther King in 1968 eroded the national Defray Beach Kensington, Ga. Miami ~ Chicago got into a discussion about the accom- civil rights leadership. t ~ I don't understand the They wanted to make sure the The senate is a prime The Senate has to plishments of African Americans. Many The 'SOs did give us victories with intention behind SGA's person selected was the right example of our peo- check the ability of people in my class felt that African laws in voting, police brutality, criminal decision not to confrm person for the job. The candi- ple not knowing how its workers. Americans have made many advance- justice and higher education. However people just because of dates needed the correct qualfi- to handle power ments since the 1960s. they did not eradicate racism. ~n d'heir outside affiliations. cations SGA was looking for. I feel that we as African Americans The 'SOs era continued the struggle are no better off today than we were in the regarding the equality of opportunity in 1950s and '60s. Even today we're facing the decision of Brown v. Board of some of the same discrimination that Education which declared that the doctrine occurred during that time. of separate but equal has no place. Sanchez inspires students with the truth We faced housing discrimination but The '80s have seen a lot of accom- as she eyes on me as people stared accusingly at the settled restlessly into our seats back at had clapped their support for Sanchez were Congress passed the Home Mortgage plishments in laws with affirmative action But even before we marched en masse to She got more laughter than applause versions of the "Tootsie Roll" baby in my arms. Charles Winter Wood, a sense of accom- calling each other the very same names she'd Disclosure Act, which, with a 1989 but the struggle for racial equality in a President Frederick Humphries' home, rendered her Her point was well She was calling us to be different as plishment blanketed the theater. We had begged men not to call them. amendment, required financial institutions society plagued with prejudice and fear is Sanchez was making waves in Charles and the "Uptown Hop." considering the fact that individuals and as a people. It seemed like challenged the police, the president, the very Maybe I should've run up on-stage and to report on the race of those who applied still far from over. Winter Wood Theater. taken, though, FAMU. the entire audience was holding its breath in fabric of the institution and reform was on shouted at the top of my lungs, "Listen! for loans and those who were denied them. Even though laws have been passed I expected an abundance of "bass" music is extremely popular at changed anticipation, as if Sonia Sanchez was change the horizon. Or was it? She's talking about you!" By the 1970s, the Civil Rights to ensure racial equality, they have not , but her relentless attack on the As she continued, the mood Who says the Civil Rights movement is to rapt itself forcing its way into our lives. I wanted The next morning I came to campus Instead I wonder what it's going..e4ake Movement, the Supreme Court and the solved our problems. The leaders of today lives of many blacks today surprised me. from one of amused indifference over? to stand up and shout in agreement to make expecting... I don't know, something. for us to change for real - not just after executive branch had destroyed statutory such as Jesse Jackson have not created She made reference to song lyrics and music attentiveness. Not Sonia Sanchez, poet, professor and sure everyone really heard her. Throughout the day, I saw more and more we'ye heard a great speech. Every change the videos which insult women and African I cuddled the infant of the young single segregation. Equality was the law of mass movements with substantial results made on this campus starts with an individ- activist. It was her visit to this university that Americans as a whole. mother who sat in front of me and felt elec- And then we marched. There was fren- people who'd been there the night before, but land but not a full reality. with change. ual. resulted in the rallying together of nearly two Sanchez criticized men for calling black tricity in the air. Sanchez pierced hearts with zied activity over the next few hours as we somehow they hadn't changed. Your actions and your attitude will make hundred FAMU students last week after it women out of their names; she reprimanded her indictments of the individual and of soci- paraded to and fro across campus. We began The very same guy who'd been cursing or break our university. So check yourself EDITORIAL PoiicY OF THE FAMLAN was reported that campus police were towing women who humiliate themselves by wear- ety. When she began sharing her feelings to function as a unit, focused on the goal of his complaints about FAMU in my ear all on The Famuan's opinion pages express positions taken by the paper's editorial board oon and start a real revolution. Unsigned editonials cars outside. ing scant clothing and doing obscene dances. about teenage parenthood, I felt a hundred changing FAMU's campus forever. As we night was still cursing... The women who behalf of The Famuan. Columns and letters with bylines or names represent the opinions of the witers and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Farnuan or its staff. The Famuan welcomes submission of columns, letters and ideas from any member of the FA.MU community. Letters should be concise (no more than 250 words) and include the writers name, signature and phone number Unsigned letters wllnot be acepted 'Wereserve the iht to edt all submissionR It's time for Africans in America to get reparations America is wicked, because they stole our tal- FammnStaff The Famuan that's what is eating at the moral fiber of cxample, suggests that 25 states be allocated converted into a detention center. Congress Christianity and the Bible. America ow~es us ent, our men and women, to build this nation Mnaging Editor Palonva McGregor Vol. 80- No.5 for to have as their own. has passed a $1.25 billion package of repara- for stealing our language and our names. during the tat arid America. News Editor acueinc love THE FA1MUAN is pubsamed weely on Thursdays tions for the Japanese Americans that were West Virginia resident Khari Abayomi is and we have not been compensated. sprng semesters, except ior*holidays, by students at Florida A&M JIMMIE America must heal the scars of slavery Personally, I do not have a problem with st News Editor ingrid Midleton university. We welcome the views arid opinions of our readers. but placed in concentration camps during World suing the federal government for $2 million in And all of you Africans in America who opinion that have been impinged on the minds of this bill, because America awarded the Ast. Featwes Editor Jenecri Surrmwcv reserve the ngt to edit alt material Deadlne tar submittinrg War II. slavery reparations, and to pay for a move to are in denial, and claim you are not from Sports Editor EnlkAQiadiman articles arialetters to TH-I FAIUAN is 2 p.m. Monday for tle folow- Africans in America and the way to remove Ottawa and Chippawa Indians of Michigan trig week ot publication. Stbinti materials to THEI FAMUAN. Flonida DAVIS JR. The trillion dollar question is when are Africa. He is suing for the kidnapping of his Africa: when we do get our reparations Ast. Sports Editor~ Brian Hines A&M Universrty, Taltahassee. Ft 32307, to THE FAMIJAN office at the scars is to liberate them by giving them $32 million, the Seminoles of Florida $12 Photo Editor Scott ince 309 Tucker Hat (904) 599-3159; fax number (904) 561-2570. THE descen- enslavement and please stay consistent with your ideology you -Vter seeing how well America has capi- reparations. million, and the Sioux of South Dakota $105 they going to give reparations to the ancestors from Africa, their Asu. Photo Editor' Ndr Wnght-Young FAMUAN i parsiaify funded by revenues anidby activites and ser- now hold, because if you are not Africans vice fees pad by at students aria administered through the Student talized off of the blood, sweat and tears of my Congressman John Conyers has created a million. dants of Africans in America for subjecting the breakup of his family. Copy Desk Chid: Mario Rudeche Government Association. THE FAMUAN was named an A-American their ancestors to slavery for over 400 years? America owes you and me and I tell you now, you sure won't be when we get paid. Giiphics Dsignei-Jeather Malone college newspaper by thleAssociated Collegiate P-ss in 1991-92 African ancestors, it's apparent that America bill to have a congressional commission make During World War II, America put the at Drsigne~ Ramona Fanklin arid 1992-93 THE FAMiUA.N is a member of the Associated Press population on the west coast America owes us for stealing our religion today that America needs to settle up with its and subisctle5 to trio Collegiate Press Seoca owes Africans in America reparations. reparation proposals to direct descendants of entire Japanese Pat Dsignas Jason nes America has never fully accepted its African slaves. The , for in camps. The Santa Anita Race Track was and giving us a white Jesus, along with debts. I also proclaim to you today that Wirte ditor Mcelirie Cainphll Dr. Louise Reid Rtchle Africans and Ass. Wise Edior' L~ Marie Viardi ADVISER responsibility for enslaving i 8 The Famuan / October 20, 1994 New birth control option for females at FAMU By Sheree T. Miller blood work. cause high blood pressure, said Shetty. Staff Writer Birth control survey Students who are currently using "It's a good idea but it's still not safe, Depo-Provera and were seen by a doctor you still have to worry about diseases. A new form of birth control is on the The following graphs represent the results other than the doctors at SHS can have their Abstinence is the best form of birth con- campus of FAMU and causing interesting of 108 surveyed women at FAMU prescriptions filled by the pharmacist. trol," said Steve Fletcher, a junior political conversation among students. No Other-9 Depo-Provera has not been adminis- science/business economics students from tine e The 90-day, inter muscular injection is Method-8 Abs nc tered to a great number of students and this Jackson, Mich. being offered by Student Health Services as What form can possibly be attributed to their lack of Depo-Provera has been commonly of birth 37 an alternative form of birth control. control knowledge, advertisement and or side used by health clinics around the country Depo-Provera is a contraceptive injec- used now? Co The Pill effects of the injection. and by programs such as Planned Depo-Provera, like other forms of Parenthood. tion that prevents the ripening of eggs and it Not Sure-7 also changes the lining of the uterus and medication, has some negative aspects. Before its introduction to the United makes it less likely for pregnancy to occur. Would you The side effects common in users States, Depo-Provera was being used in Depo-Provera does not prevent the use Depo- No w include irregular or stopped menstrual England, France and Sweden. Provera? Yes occurrence of sexually transmitted diseases. bleeding, headaches, decreased sex drive, The injection is reversible and a Yes-2 Some women have said they have cho- weight gain, nervousness, stomach pains or woman can become pregnant 12 to 18 Are you / sen this form of birth control because of its using cramps, dizziness, weakness or fatigue. months after the last injection.

convenience. Depo-Provera fNo "I wouldn't get it because if you do Depo-Provera can also be used by "With the pill you forget, then you try now? experience side effects, it would be in your nursing mothers. and take two in one day which is bad, but The Famuan HEATHER MALONE system for ninety days," said Yanisse There are those with Christian beliefs you still need to use condoms," said Kenya Rhodes, a senior elementary education stu- who believe that the injection is a distrac- Glenn, a freshman pre-physical therapy stu- Before the arrival of Depo-Provera dent from Inkster, Mich. tion. dent from Riviera Beach. condoms and pills were the only forms of Shetty said, "There's not a single med- "Females should be abstaining until Students like Glenn were coming in birth control offered by SHS. ication that doesn't have side effects." marriage," said Lang West, a theater stu- and asking if SHS carried Depo-Provera, so Condoms are free upon request at the Antibiotics have been known to cause dent from Melbourne. it decided to use it as another form of birth pharmacist window. Oral contraceptives vaginal yeast infections, aspirin has been "It's an excuse to eliminate responsi- control, said Dr. Shankar A. Shetty, director and Depo-Provera require a complete phys- noted to cause stomach bleeding and, oral bilities," said James Waddy, a junior of SHS. ical, medical exam, Pap smear and routine contraceptive pills have also been known to accounting student from Columbia, Md.

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HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES HOMECOMING '94: Midterm Madness: "Reliving the Tradition" OCTOBER Tips For Dealing With the Stress 24 Homecoming Fashion Show 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Lee Hall By Crystal German trying to hurt them rather than help. everything else second. Some students Admission: $1 Correspondent Natalie Gomes,a freshman biology have mastered the art of preparation. /premed student from Orlando says, Reginald Sanders, a junior account- 25 The semester is halfway over and stu- "What stresses me is the pace at which the ing student has earned a 3.9 GPA with rel- Queen for a day Luncheon dents are feeling the crunch of midterm professors teach and their inflexibility." atively little stress. He agreed with the Noon, Grand Ballroom exams. Other students cite 7 a.m. testing counselors, "I try to keep up with the pro- Speaker: Ms. Tia Smith Midterms can cause extra stress in a before a full day of classes, Saturday test- fessor. I study a lot before the test, two to National Miss Black USA student's life. Added to the normal home- ing and weekend mandatory classes, as three days before. I read all the chapters, Homecoming Talent Show and course load are several exami- work major and unfair demands. do the homework problems and go to the 8 p.m., Bragg Stadium nations at one time. The four counselors at the counseling professors for help." Featuring: "I will get to the point where I am center offer a variety of services including A major part of stress is spent worry- Aaron Hall irritable and angry and can't get anything preventive health and mental care, tutor- ing about things that we have no control Black Girl done. This stress ends up staying with me Teddy Riley ing and time-management seminars. The over, said James Simmons, a FAMU asso- Black Street featuring until I finish the test," says Daryl Damiom Hall counseling center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ciate professor and counselor. He says 30 Champion, senior graphics design student. Silk daily. to 40 percent of the students he sees suffer The Counseling Center, which is and the "FAMU Amateur Hour" Barrett said there are several ques- from stress. sandwiched between Gore Education Jog-A-Thon tions you should ask yourself when deter- "It is important that you know your Complex and Ware Rhaney, offers stu- starts atThe Set, 4 p.m. mining and managing your time and stress limits. If you take the task one step at a dents a refuge from the stress of midterms. T-shirts for all participants level- what happens to you when you time it will not be as awesome as it "Midterm is a very stressful time that get stressed? How have you handled it in appears, "Simmons said. 27 requires physical and mental energy. It is the past? What is too much for me? Sanders agrees, "I do the best that I Green Day a natural stressor; something you ordinar- Barrett believes the best prevention can and I don't worry about the results. I Homecoming Coronation, 8 p.m. ily expect to generate stress," said Barbara for stress is preparation. improve myself by trying. My advice is to Lee Hall Barrett, director of the FAMU counseling Terrell Freeman, a counselor at the do your best and try to make the best center. Barrett, who has worked at the Coronation Ball counseling center agreed, "Stress often grade you can." counseling center for 25 years, is also an 10 p.m., Grand Ballroom comes out of the failure to prepare. However, once stress has already associate professor in the College of Without the necessary initiative to keep become a problem, there are several ways 28 Education. Day up with the class, students get stressed." to handle it. Barrett recommends any Orange and Green "There is never a time in a college To avoid extreme stress, Freemen advises inexpensive method that makes a person Homecoming Convocation environment that you don't see someone students to do the following: feel relaxed. 10:10 a.m., Speaker: Commissioner coming in for stress. I think it is because *prortize activities "None of these things are perfect, Arthur Teele Jr. of change. It keeps you on of the constant *properly prepare some things work better for others. What Dade County the edge. However, around this time, peo- *recognize the importance of time works for you is what makes you feel Gaither Gymnasium ple get more stressful because they are management comfortable. We suggest you come up Taste of Tallahassee dealing with grades and deadlines." *put college life in proper perspec- with a list of things that serve as a pleas- 12:30 p.m., Foster Tanner Lawn feel that teachers are Some students tive, i.e. placing academics first and ant diversions," said Barrett. Battle of Bands 2 p.m., Bragg Stadium Rattler Strike 7 p.m., Intramural Field Gospel Extravaganza 7:30 p.m., Lee Hall 8 Tips for managing ! $6 Advance/$8 at the door Homecoming Concert 8 p.m., Gaither Gymnasium Admission: $10, FAMU students; $15, general 29 Homecoming Parade 8 a.m., Downtown Homecoming Game 4, 2 p.m., Brag Stadium Admission : $20 FAMU vs. Morgan State Go to the park for a Exercise Swimming Music Alumni Post-Game Barbecue walk or jog 6 p.m., Clubhouse Admission: $5 Gospel Extravaganza 7:0 p.m. Lee Hall $6 Advance/$8 at the door Alumni Gala, 9 p.m., The Moon Featuring the Danger Zone Band Admission: / $10 Advance/$15 at the door 30 Homecoming Church Service 10 a.m., Lee Hall Hot shower or bath A good restaurant Read a book Affend a movie The FamuanIHEATHER MALONE Clocolat

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FAMU IS ONTHE AIR Student producers turn 'Snake Eyes' vision into reality

By Nicole Spencer SNAKE EYES WILL AIR AT NOON Staff Writer SATURDAY ON Fox CHANNEL 49 The room was pitch black except for (CABLE 10) the glare of the TV set as four students stared intently at the screen. "he was very receptive to our ideas." "This is the 'livest' statement in the The show was delayed a year because whole story," said Kelsey Scott, as she of funding and lack of experienced staff, watched. A student at Morehouse was said Collier. "Last year we were denied commenting on Morehouse President funding so we withdrew from SGA and Leroy Keith's controversial resignation. became an A&S agency." Nicole Collier, Asata Reid and 'Snake Eyes' has received $28,000 in Lakitsia Clayton all agreed. Scott reached funding as an A&S agency and a 60-mem- for the control knob on the editing bay and ber staff. rewinded the tape. The group watched it "We have found people along the way again. Their faces are only a foot away who know the backroots," said Collier, "at from the screen. the same time we are learning how to get "We need lines 36-41," said Clayton, things done.". image consultant for 'Snake Eyes,' a stu- 'Snake Eyes' is a magazine formatted dent run, news and entertainment show show that will affect the students on the that premieres Saturday at noon on Fox campus of FAMU and other HBCU's. It Channel 49 (Cable 10). A premier party will feature segments such as "Politically will be held on the same day at 9:30 p.m. Prolific,'' the news segment, in the Rattler's Den. Admission is $1. "Entertainment," "Eyes on the Prize," a The four students were in Tucker Hall focus on FAMU Alumni in business, and Thursday night editing footage for the first "Sports." show. "Students will see real news on Information is only one facet of 'Politically Prolific' to book critiques on 'Snake Eyes'. It's a student-run the Entertainment segment," said Collier. Entertainment Tonight, said Anthony The show will appeal to all audiences, Truitt, director of the show. said Collier. "Our focus is not videos," said Truitt. "We have a lot of big ideas we want to "The show is not one-sided." bring to campus," said Scott. "We want to Executive producers Kelsey Scott and provide news and entertainment for the Nicole Collier, junior broadcast journal- students." ism majors from Atlanta put two years of The Famuan/ SCOTT P. PRICE 'Snake Eyes' is a positive representa- dedication into 'Snake Eyes.' tion of FAMU and its student body, said (Top) Members of the Snake Eyes production crew film for the "We met with Frank Watson at Fox Truitt. Students will be attracted because Talented Tenth segment to be shown on pilot episode Saturday. last year and presented our proposal and (Above) Snake Eyes coordinator Kelsey Scott discusses camera of its image and the issues that concern preliminary calendar to him," said Collier, them. footage with videographer Anthony Truitt. 'On The Set' is renewed for its second season Williams said that is exactly their By Shenee LeShaun Johnson ON THE SET AIRS AT ONE A.M. an advertisement, but she told us that they Correspondent focus. didn't have a commercial," Williams said. "We wanted to come up with a show SUNDAYS ON Wcrv CHANNEL 27 Jeff and I had to make the commercial, Now they can laugh in the faces of (CABLE 7) the advertisers who doubted whether the that would be informative to other college and get everything to the station in the TV show "On The Set" would last one students, so that they would know about same day." The Set" Productions. - the FAMU student-run enter- another college campus," said Williams. Jake's Deli and Vinyl Fever then month Its first episode premiered on North renewed for a sec- The program, started in 1992, fea- advertised on the show. tainment series is being Florida Channel 40, an ABC affiliate, and ond season. tures music videos, entertainment news, In the future, both Williams and Tallahassee's Channel 27 WTXL-TV in For Charles Williams, a FAMU pub- celebrity interviews and revolves around Walker would like the production to the historically black college and universi- March 1993. "tighten up." lic relations graduate, and Jefferson Williams and Walker said that Walker IV, a broadcast major, the cre- ty. Both said they would like to see con- searching for advertisers was challenging ators of "On The Set," seeing their show Williams said that he was asked by sistency in the way the show is viewed. - many of the companies doubted enough. then Student Government Association "I want people to watch it every week well-received is satisfaction whether the show would. of creative and President Roderick Stovall to come up and say that it was good." Williams said. On The Set is a result The old adage "mother knows best" energetic minds," said James Hawkins, with an idea for a show titled "SGA TV." "From a viewers standpoint, I'd like to was illustrated when Walker's mother, chairman of the division of journalism. Williams wrote the proposal - a crude have better interviewing of the guests, a who along with his father owns a tour bus larger variety "These enterprising FAMU graduates version of "On The Set"- but Stovall of videos and more visits to company, became the show's first adver- black colleges and events." have produced a show that captures the rejected the show, said Williams. This rejection set the stage for "On tiser. flavor and excitement of HBCUs." "Mrs. Walker said yes to paying for The Famuan /October 20, 1994 I SPORTS WOMEN'S INTRAMURALS MEN'S INTRAMURALS 4 Omegas record 10th victory in Kappa rivalry

By Brian Hines Assistant Sports Editor "We're all black men It was cold and rainy on the night of Oct. 10, but the weather was not and the Kappas and Qs about to stop the latest installment of the classic flag football match-up - are going to go Kappa Alpha Psi v. Omega Psi Phi. In a rivalry that dates back to drink together." 1933, the number one -ranked Omegas recorded their tenth straight - DeLane Adams victory, defeating the Kappas 12-6 on after several laterals, were a muddy intramural field. knocking on the door at the Kappa goal line. Outside of fraternity brothers on Two plays later the Omegas had the each sideline, only a handful of fans lead. turned out in the inclement weather to The Omega defenders watch the gridiron Greeks tangle in a were the strongest players in the game. Their game that had for the past decade usu- tight pass coverage and strong defen- ally been a cakewalk for the men in sive line work limited purple and gold. the Kappas' play options all night. The Nupes appeared as if they "We own the Kappas," Omega were on the verge of a major upset defender Marvin Green said after when they recovered an Omega fum- the victory. ble early in the game and drove down "You can ask any one of them," the field for a score and a quick 6-0 one Kappa said lead. after the game. "They scored off our mistakes." But the Omegas were intent on Despite several verbal taunts and keeping their rivalry winning streak some rough play between the fraterni- 'p and so far perfect record in the 1994 ties, the aftermath of the game was season intact. After an exchange of a display of total brotherhood - con- punts, the Omegas marched into gratulations all around and the win- Kappa territory and scored on a 25- ners invited their opponents over to yard pass play, knotting the score at the fraternity house for beer. six before halftime. Special to The FAMUAN/ JAMES COLE "We're all black men and the From that point, the Omegas shut Eddra Douglas takes a snap during the F*iday rematch between Kappas and Qs are going to go drink McGuinn's Golden Rods and Paddyfote Roses. Douglas' touchdown led the the Kappa offense down for good. The together," Kappa brother DeLane Roses to victory. Little Gerald (Inset) has become a familiar face on the only other score of the game came Adams said. intramural field. He should be ready for the Fall 2110 season, until then when the Omegas intercepted a Kappa he'll continue to cheer on the Women's Powder Puff teams. pass deep in their own territory and, ---

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success The Famuani SCOTT P. PRICE Nacola Smith goes up high to block a Mercer player last Tuesday. By Monyette Chattam FAMU and play volleyball. S h e had to learn a lot more and my defensive and say they can't stop her," Reilly said. Staff Writer had not planned on playing a sport in col- game was much faster." "They are so afraid of her. Anybody Who would have ever thought that a lege until she came to Tallahassee to play The change in position hampered would love to have her play for them. in a volleyball tournament during her person who had little interest in volleyball Graham's game at first, but Reilly and She's a coach's player and she does what in high school and didn't plan on playing senior year. Hill worked with her constantly to make I ask her to do." "What volleyball in college would end up a happened was I had a tourna- improvements. After two seasons in her This year Graham hopes to repeat last ment in Tallahassee and new position, nationally-ranked player? a friend of the Graham broke out with an season's stellar performance despite get- assistant coach, Mary Hill, saw me and excellent year in 1993, Last year, Chaon Graham was ranked leading her team in ting fewer sets. told Mary about me," 10th in the nation in hitting percentage. Graham said. blocks (86) and finishing third in kills Reilly feels that Graham is not being After viewing a videotape of Graham, (391). She was also voted to the Mid-Eastern properly used this year. which her father sent, FAMU Athletic Conference All-Conference First head coach Her presence has been felt by many "She has been wasted this year," opponents this year. Some teams have Reilly said. Team and the MEAC All-Tournament Pam Reilly offered the outside hitter a "Our setter has forgotten she even put as many as three blockers on is on the court. It's team last season. scholarship. a shame for her not to During her freshman Graham, leaving only three other players be used." The 20-year-old senior from White season at FAMU Graham had to adjust to a new to cover the floor and opening up the scor- Still, Graham maintains Springs graduated high school in 1991 confidence position - middle blocker. in the and was offered a scholarship to come to ing opportunities for the Rattlerettes. setter and is concentrating on the "I didn't like it at first," she said. "I "After games, coaches come up to me MEAC title. 12 The Famuan I October 20, 1994 SPORTS

By Bernice Young sive onslaught. the Black College Football StaffWriter Classic mentioned he wanted to bring After FAMU's victory over Delaware Q: The Hornets got down in the red zone you back next year. Would you consider State, head coach Billy Joe and Delaware several times and your defense shut them bringing your football team back next State 's head coach Bill Collick offered their down. How did they do it? year? insights on the game. Coach Joe also A: Our defensive team played A: We had a nice flight and trip to talked about their upcoming opponents S. extremely good football most of the Philadelphia. The accommodations were C. State. evening and as a result their Wing-T was very good and the game was well organized shut down time and time again on third and structured. We, of course, would enter- Q: Coach Joe do you think this game was down, 'ourth down and other big plays. tain the opportunity of coming back again. a must win for your team? We didn't slam the door shut on it, but we A: No, question about it. We had to did well enough to win the game. Q: Coach Joe, who's questionable for win this game. If we had lost this one, this week's game against South Carolina from a historical standpoint, we'd have to Q: Coach Joe just how good is your State? say we were out of the race for the MEAC defense? A: Tim Camron is questionable. He title. However, mathematically we would A: Well, when we're playing extreme- sustained a sprained ankle; Robert Jerald not be out but, no MEAC champion has ly well we can compete with anybody in Jackson sustained bruised ribs and a gone on to win it [the MEAC title] with two Division I-AA. No question about it, when sprained knee; Bruce Daniels has a losses in the conference. They have with were making our reads, tackling well and sprained back and Ken Riley has a pulled one, so we're still in the hunt and we're when we're deployed in our proper spots. hamstring. hopeful that we can realize and actualize If we do those things we'll be in good shape our original mission at the beginning of the with anybody in Division I-AA. We have Q: FAMU has the number one defense in season, which was to win the MEAC title. an outstanding defense but we have to pull the MEAC. S.C. State has the number our act together because I'm really not one offense in the MEAC. What type of Q: Coach Joe, what do you think hap- happy with the way we played as a team. I game is this going to be? pened in the fourth quarter? You shut was infratic and very provocative about it at A: It's going to be the game of the year them down for three quarters and then half-time and at the end of the game. We in the MEAC. In the words of my friend in the fourth quarter you found yourself have to begin playing better as a team and Bobby Bowden, when asked the same & in a dog fight. that means offense, defense and special question about the Miami-FSU game, one A: They had big "MOE." They had teams. We won and that's very important of us is going to get our butts "whupped," momentum and we had little "moe," and as and good, but we still need to improve. We not "whipped," and I hope it's not us! a result we just could not get a handle on still need to get better. The performance on getting them off the field in three and out or Saturday evening will not beat South Q: Coach Collick did the Rattlers' foot- five and out. When you get momentum for Carolina State. It would not beat S.C. ball team surprise you in the game? some reason irrespective to what you try to State. A: No, they are a good football team do, you just can't seem to stop that offen- and they did a nice job in winning the With Coach Billy Joe Q: The sole sponsor LaVan Hawkins of game. Rattlers take sting out of the Hornets Wing-T By Bernice Young lowing play, Domingo's pass was inter- Staff Writer cepted, ending the Rattlers' drive on their PHILADELPHIA - Th*e FAMU own 36-yard line. Rattlers' traveled to the City of Brotherly Domingo and his offense later Love to battle Mid-Eastern Athletic stormed 73 yards down the field, but were Conference rival Delaware State Hornets unable to get the ball across the DSU goal last Saturday. line and the field goal attempt was On a perfect day for foootball, the blocked. Rattlers defeated the Hornets 25-18 in "Offensively, we had some stops, but front of 26,864 fans in the first the offense played well enough not to lose Philadelphia Black College Football it [the game]," Head Coach Billy Joe said. Classic at Veterans Stadium. The Hornets marched to the Rattlers' The Rattlers jumped on the score- 45-yard line, but the mighty Wing-T sput- board early when sophomore reeceiver Pat tered and the Hornets settled for a field Herrington returned goal. the opening kick-off ~ s Inethe first half, for 95 yards and the ___ the Rattlers Rattlers' first strike were plagued " by two intercep- of the day. The Famuar. BERNICE YOUNG , tions, a blocked Last Saturday victorious Rattlers ran by the Delaware State watching . 4 field goal and a film on fj Hornets 25 to 18 at Veteran's stadium in Philadelphia, PA. rlr fumble on the them all week and we (Below) Kickoff specialist Pat Herrington ran 95 yards at Del. State. noticed the middle W f Hornets one- Hornets. five, but defensive end Ben Gainer was kind of weak, so 1' yard line. The The Rattlers' defense continued to be snatched a DSU pass and returned it 85 the kick-off return halftime score effective against the multi-set Wing-T by yards for a touchdown. FAMU held a 25- team and I told coach was FAMU-7 limiting the Hornets' running game to 175 11 advantage with 2:23 left in the game. Joe we should try the and Delaware yards after giving up 236 yards to North DSU added a late score on a 62-yard middle and he gave State-3. Carolina A&T, who also used the Wing-T, bomb, but FAMU got the ball with 1:53 us the opportunity," "We were the previous week. left and held on for the win. Herrington said. inside the 10- On FAMU's next drive, halfback Sha- The Rattler's loss to North Carolina On the ensuing yard line three Meil Simpkins rumbled for 26 yards and A&T on Oct. 8, the second one point loss kick-off, DSU's times in the first the score on three carries. of the season for FAMU and first loss in returner caught the half and gave "Coach Joe has a philosophy that the MEAC was hard for the team to swal- ball at the eight-yard Ithe ball away. once we get down to the 20, he likes to go low. line and returned the The score to the 'Big Power' game and that unfortu- "We had a heart-breaking loss to ball 51 yards. Kicker should have The FAMUAN/ SCOTT P. PRICE been nately leaves me out because I'm not a big North Carolina A&T and we had to take it Tim Camron made a 28-3 at boy," Simpkins said. "Jerald Jackson went out on somebody else," Herrington said. touchdown-saving tackle, but the senior half time," Joe game. down and they didn't have a choice but to Domingo completed 8 of 16 passes paid a price for it by injuring his kicking said after the put me in and I got the touchdown." for 117 yards, two interceptions and no ankle. Halfway through the third quarter. With 14:16 left in the game, FAMU touchdowns and was sacked a season- "I stretched my legs out t o leg-whip FAMU took the ball from the Hornets led DSU 19-3, but the Hornets refused to high-tying five times. Simpkins rolled up him and I tackled him but he juast toreist toremy when defensive end "Hot" Rod Williams be denied. DSU marched down the field 117 of FAMU's 164 rushing yards. ankle up," Camron said. intercepted a pass in Rattler territory. for a touchdown and a two-point conver- "We're happy with the victory over Quarterback Ray Domin go's first FAMU began a stunning drive at mid- sion pulled them to within eight points, Delaware State, but we have to win the pass completion came on the Raattlers' sec- field which was capped by a three-yard 19-11. remaining of our games if we are to stay in ond possession of the first quarter to scoring plunge by Jackson. The Point DSU later got the ball to FAMU's the hunt for the MEAC," Joe said. Robert Wilson for six yards. COn the fol- after attempt was blocked again by the Robert Scott II contributed to this report.