MARCH 5, 1992 The Voice of the Students of Florida A&M University - Tallahassee, Fla Vol. 75 - No. 8 • Campus Notes Free Condoms Available

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English Literary Guild presents "Literary Showcase"

The English Literary Guild's "Literary Showcase" has been rescheduled for March 11. If you have a poem or short story you would like to present at the showcase with Mrs. Graham. Sign up in Tucker Hall, Room 410. The last day to sign up is Friday.

NJROTC Field Day

The Florida A&M University Naval ROTC unit will hold NJROTC Field Day Strikers present Hendricks with a plaque at Saturday's 'Springtime Excursion." The beloved 51-year events Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. old died of a heart attack Sunday night. Victor Gaines/FAMUAN in Gaither Gymnasium. Five hundred participants representing 12 high schools from both Florida and Georgia will attend. For more Death of Col.Bernard Hendricks information, contact Midshipman Moon at 599-3980.

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Juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.5 by Nia Ngina Meeks assistance to all of the administration N.C. FAMUAN Staff Writer and different organizations that came to or higher are invited to attend the Honors In 1983, Hendricks was assigned to Banquet Friday at 6:30 p.rm in the newly him for assistance," Foster said. the FAMU Army ROTC program and Col. Bernard D°. Hendricks, director renovated student union. Tickets are in A native of Norfolk, Va., Hendricks became its professor of military science. your respective dean's office. of student activities at Florida A&M entered FAMU in 1958. He was a He retired from duty three years later and Tickets for other guests are $15. Dress University, died of a heart attack in his member of the Marching 100 tuba became FAMU'S director of student is semi-formal. For more information, home Sunday night. section and "initiated maneuvers by the activities. call Lisa Ross at 599-3595. The news rocked and stunned the tubas, which became one of the Hendricks had the reputation of entire campus. trademarks of the band," Foster said. being the "champion of student Students Remember The Day "His personality was of someone Hendricks went on to earn a activities" on FAMU's campus. who could get along with all segments bachelor's degree in music and a master's "He was entirely committed to of this university," said Henry L. Kirby, Come join the Remembrance Day degree in military science and them [students] and that's what brought candlelight commemoration ceremony assistant vice president of student psychology. about the joy, the energy he exuded," today at 7 p.m. at the former lynching affairs. He entered active duty in the U.S. Kirby said. "The students loved him." tree on the corner of Gaines and It was his diverse personality which Army in 1963 after becoming a In his position, Hendricks came in Meridian. helped Hendricks succeed in life. commissioned 2nd Lt. of Armor by contact with many students from the Remembrance Day is a memorial to slain African-Americans during the "It will be a great loss to the entire FAMU. scholars to the Greek-lettered university, in all areas," said William He served at various posts of Florida lynching era. Please bring a candle and/or incense. For more P. Foster, director of the bands. distinction including Ft. Leavenworth, See Hendricks, page 2 Kan., Ft. Benning, Ga. and Ft. Bragg, information, call 561-5401 and leave a "He involved himself in service and message. Faculty and staff relive fond memories of Hendricks see CAMPUS NOTES page 6

by Nia Ngina Meeks through the half-opened blinds. The rang ... and then she came into my room to hit everyone the same way. and Monica Merritt scent of newness is still fresh in the air. crying. "He had just moved into his new FAMUAN Staff Writers "I'm the only one that's been in here "I said, 'What's wrong with you office [in the new union] ... he was very ... since," said Novella Franklin-Brown, now?' And then she said, 'Colonel excited about his new office," said Alicia Col. Bernard D. Hendricks office in Hendricks' office manager of nearly six Hendricks died.' Schley, a public management student and the student activities union still has the years. "I told her that it couldn't be, and I full-time employee under Hendricks. look of someone who wasn't finished The absence of Hendricks' trademark, called back and talked to Denise [his "And then Mrs. Brown called me late moving in yet. There is a ton of papers workaholic hustle and bustle made the daughter] and she said, yes, he just died. I Sunday night and told me ... we're really on the desk, dozens of plaques not quite room unnaturally quiet, still. told her that I didn't believe her, and I going to miss him, Lord knows I am," unpacked and unopened boxes scattered "I found out Sunday night," Brown told her to put Sherry Ann [his wife] on she said. around the room. said. "I had just told my daughter that I the phone. And Sherry told me again. A family portrait sits on the window didn't want anymore phone calls, and she "I just couldn't believe it." See Memories, page 3 sill, as the sun gently pushed its rays said, 'All right Mommy'. Then the phone The news of Hendricks' death seemed / § i 0 B Be Students remember 111 will be missed by those who died for Baseball Update Ifllllt 'lllllllllll us 2 The Famuan / March 5, 1992 through school, but he helped other due to Hendricks' dedication. receptionist for student activities. "We kids," he said. He leaves his wife, Sherry Ann; his were supposed to move in here Jan. 7, Hendricks spearheaded the "Save-A- daughter, Cheryl Denise; a senior at Hendricks, from page 1 but he didn't want to move in here until Student" campaign, where students FAMU and his son, Bernard Jr., a some minor things were done." could help their peers continue their freshman at FAMU. Services will be "He wanted things done right," education by donating money. held Saturday at noon at Bethel A.M.E. organizations and from the freshmen to Schley said. "We are really going to In his years at FAMU and abroad, Church, on the corner Orange Street and graduate students. miss him." Hendricks amassed numerous awards for Wahnish Way. Interment will be at Hendricks' initiated the renovation leadership, service and "Rattler" pride. Culley's MeadowWood cemetery. Some think Hendricks' most project six years ago when he first took Recently, he received the FAMU Martin His family requested that all flowers notable contribution to FAMU is his over as student activities director. Luther King Jr. Leadership Award in or donations be sent directly to the treasured student union. The union's "He stuck with it until he recognition of his works in the civil "Save-A-Student" fund. opening, scheduled for January, was completed it. . . which was indicative rights struggle. pushed back because of imperfections. of the Bernie Hendrick's style," said In 4 991, the Association of College "Bernie was a good thing for the Col. Samuel Washington, associate vice Unions International chose FAMU over students at A&M," Washington said. "I "He wasn't sure when the Union president of student affairs. 30 other colleges and universities in the don't care how long this university would be ready," said Alicia Schley, a "Bernie was first class, all the way. competition as having the best college stands on this hill, there will never be public management major and He was not only putting his own kids leadership and union program largely another Bernie HemMcks."

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J The Famuan / March 5, 1992 3 "They can tinker with the edges..." Education committee debates fate race-based scholarships have received race-specific scholarships, the criteria and want to come to FAMU. by Audrey Williams according to a survey by the American Some FAMU students said that Race has nothing to do with it," he said. F AMU AN Staff Writer Council on Education. some black students need the race-specific As a result, the policy will keep Alton Royal, director of financial aid scholarships to help pay for college. The deadline for written comments higher priced predominantly white at FAMU, said he, too isn't aware of any "I think race-specific scholarships on barring race-specific scholarships is colleges from offering race-specific FAMU students that receive race-specific should be awarded to blacks," said only four days away. The pending scholarships to boost minority scholarships. Kennessa Wilson, a sophomore decision may affect many minorities who enrollment. "If any students get race-specific biology/pre-med major. depend on race-based scholarships After reviewing the former policy, scholarships, I don't know who they are," "It's just a fact that black people are Reggie Govan, counsel for the U.S. Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander Royal said. "Maybe after this . . . underrepresented at some colleges and House Education and Labor Committee, proposed a new one on December 4, they'll come and let me know who they those scholarships can make the said that March 9 marks the end of a 90- .1991. are." One unclear area of the policy is difference in whether or not blacks attend day period for written comments on the Alexander said that race-specific whether National Achievement school at all," Wilson said. race-specific scholarship policy to be scholarships are legal only when used to Scholarships for Negro Students will be LaTondra Steele, a sophomore submitted to the Office of Civil Rights. remedy proven discrimination, when affected. broadcast journalism major said, "Race- The comments will be reviewed before Congress creates them, when private These scholarships have been specific scholarships are the only means the final policy is released. donors give money or when they don't awarded since 1964 and are specifically some minorities have to attend college. An objection to race-specific deny other students aid. for black students. FAMU currently has a Banning these scholarships may keep scholarships was first issued December President Frederick S. Humphries freshman class that includes 62 National many of the world's brightest minds from 1990 by Michael L. Williams, assistant said that to his knowledge, Florida A&M Achievement Scholars. living up to their full potential." secretary for civil rights. University is not in violation of the Charles Evans, president of the Evans said he hopes schools can find Williams ruled that race-specific policy as it now stands. Tallahassee Chapter of the NAACP said, a way to continue to award scholarships scholarships violated Title VI of the "I believe that the way in which "The second policy really isn't much to black students based on past Civil Rights Act of 1964, and only we're administering our scholarship different from the first." discrimination. private donations can be set aside for program meets the guidelines of the Many civil rights and education As for the final policy, Govan said, students of a particular race. policy as it presently exists," Humphries groups agreed. "They can tinker with the edges, but I Two million students receive said. Evans said the NAACP was don't think there will be any significant minority scholarships, but only 45,000 "We offer money to people that meet displeased with the policy. changes."

Memories, from page 1 The news trickled through the down. When notified, Colonel Hendricks but that was really the case. When I came "I only met Colonel Hendricks once. administration and down to the students, did not hesitate. Colonel Hendricks took here in my freshman year, he said that I That is when I interviewed him for my and by Monday, almost everyone on the the furniture from his own home and was son number 18. Before he passed, he College Orientation class. He was a yard had heard. gave it to my father," Wilson said. told me I was son number three, only pleasant man. The way he presented "Since he died, I've been trying to "I ... remember how he would call behind Daryl[Parks] and his own natural himself to me, he struck me as the type regroup," said Vivian Wilson, an office each student daughter or son number son," said senior English major Darryl of man that would take time out in order manager in the student government whatever. All I know is that he had a lot Jones. to aid students in their needs, " said association. of kids. He treated each student like he "Colonel was definitely one of a Andrea Means, a freshman general studies Emotions rise in many- staff or she was his child. He was the type of kind. He was a father, a supervisor, a major. members as they reflect on the fond man that you could not hate," said Neil preacher, a confidant, a philosopher ... "He dawned on me as a staff member memories that were shared with Colonel Lowe, a freshman nursing major. one of those people that you would have with a heart. Even though I had only Hendricks. Another, student had memories of been proud to be his child. There is one chance to talk with him, I'll "I can remember vividly what being called son. nothing he wouldn't do for his students," remember him. On a scale of one to ten, Colonel Hendricks did for my father. "He was really like a father ... and a said Sharon Lettman, a senior economics I'd give Colonel Hendricks a ten," she Awhile ago, my father's house burned lot of people use that term like a cliche, major. said. Fast Forward ¥)ur Education

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We must go where the spirit moves us

With the death of Professor Thelma Gorham earlier this semester, the fabric of Florida A&M University began to wear thin. Col. Bernard Hendricks' sudden and untimely death has worn a hole in the family patchwork that is FAMU. These two represented the best that FAMU has to offer. Both were spirited. Both cared about the students and felt we had an Letters to the Editor obligation to the university and to ourselves to make a difference TCOC preys upon the The article clearly displayed the in this world. Tallahassee Church of Christ in a negative They would tell us that once we depart FAMU's hallowed those weak in faith light. Although I have come in contact with many of the TCOC members, I will halls, we should not forget from whence we came. Reach back To my fellow students, beware of not place any judgement upon them. and help our brothers and sisters along their journey, just as prophets. For they will come to you in My concern is this. It is almost a natural tendency for people to group all someone helped us along ours. sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruits (deeds), religious organizations into one group Col. Hendricks was best known as a take-charge, tell-it-like-it- you will recognize them. when one is brought forward as they ^, A^odLtteenannqt beai^bad toutan d were. These are organizations that are is pexson. He was willing to help a student wha^md^d him e¥£Br r a bad trbe cannot bear good fruit. Every active on campus that do not partake in if it was to simply lend a sympathetic ear. He was known for tree that doesn't bear good fruit is cut "love-bombing, hypnotic suggestions or down and thrown into the fire. fear indoctrination!" telling you the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. On Thursday, Feb. 27, my prayers The FAMU Prayer Group and the He scolded whoever he thought needed it, but he did it with care, were answered. For two months, I had Baptist Campus Ministry, as well as been praying to our Father to expose the individual Bible studies, are all doing much as a father would scold his child. His aim was not, to beat cultic activities of the Tallahassee Church, their best to get the gospel of Jesus Christ you but to better you. of Christ (TCOC). Now it is time for all out and help their peers to establish their students to make a decision! The article lives spiritually. They may all do it Col. Hendricks expected the best from those around him and reveals some insightful knowledge. The differently but with one goal in mind — to let people know the true word of God he expected the best from FAMU, which is appropriate because, young lady who almost committed suicide ... the young man who was isolated from and His love. he, too, was once a FAMU student. He wanted to see FAMU grow family and friends ... these are examples This isn't in defense of anyone. I just into one of the country's leading univeristies and its students take of bad fruit and only one bad fruit makes want people to know that there are still the whole tree bad. folks out here that care and have their best their place among the prominant innovators and educators. These students conclude that they fell interests at heart. Not everyone is looking to deceive or trick people into doing We must take up the challenge Professor Gorham and Col. to these cult teachings because of their determination to have spiritual balance. anything, if that claim, made by quoted Hendricks left us and continue the long journey to greatness. Friends, the TCOC is trained to capitalize sources, is true. One more minor detail. If anyone Although they will not be here to lead us, they will always be the on your spiritual weakness. Do not hold grudges with them. Forgive as our Father invites you to church or to a Bible study, spirit that drives us forward. has forgiven us. We must gain strength! don't necessarily assume they are from the TCOC. Just ask and I'm sure they Col. Hendricks, thank you for being the inspirtation you are. This can only be accomplished through unified efforts of area churches and their will be glad to tell you. respective youth ministries. Students, it is time to count your Rana L. Cash blessings, blessings given to you through Senior, journalism major the grace of our Lord Jesus. A student told me that he has a problem with the Bible. This is another plot of the enemy! llllllllllllllllllll;!! This enemy wants to keep African- The Famuan Americans, a race founded on spiritual llllll^^ ethos, from reading the scriptures, the March 5, 1992 basis of our culture. Remember, "Swing Volume 75 — Number 8 illllllllllllllllll^ Low Sweet Chariot" was not a rap song, it THE FAMUAN is pubNshed weekly on Thursdays during the lllllllll|i;|ll;lllllllllllM| was a spiritual song used to cope with the fall and spring semesters, except for holidays, by students lllll^ at Florida A&M University. We welcome the views and psychological trauma of slavery. opinions of our readers, but reserve the right to edit all 1111111111111^^ material. Deadline for submitting articles and letters to THE FAMUAN is 12 PM on the Friday before publication. Submi' IIIIIIIIIIII^ Clayton A. Ivey materials to THE FAMUAN, Florida A&M University. Director, Campus Ministry Tallahassee, FL 32307; or to THE FAMUAN office at 309 llllllllllllllillll;!^ Tucker Hall (904) 599-3159. THE FAMUAN is financed Greater Love Church of God in Christ partially by revenues and by activities and service fees paid by all students and administered through the Student Government Association. THE FAMUAN received four national first place awards by the American Scholastic Association in 1987 and was awarded the Rattler Pride Don't judge all award for the 1988-89 and 1990 academic years. THE FAMUAN also won the Association's national award for 1111I1I1H groups based on one "First Place Special Merit" and was awarded a "First Class" rating "with three marks of distinction" in 1989 from the Associated Collegiate Press. The FAMUAN is a subscriber to the College Press Service. This is in reference to the article titled "Controversial religious group DR. GAL€ WORKMAN Adviser PROF. ROOSEVELT WILSON ...Associate Adviser grows at FAMU" (The Famuan, Feb. 27). i:|S!g||iiiii:iiifi

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We will be on Campus interviewing on Wednesday, March 11th. Individuals should sign up for interviews with Marti Johnson at the Career Center, Suite 118. If unable to attend send resume to: Taco Bell Corp. Dept. RS-17,10140 SW 45th St. Miami, FL 33165. 6 The Famuan / March 5, 1992 Campus Notes Come and enjoy a Mexican For more information, contact Ozie pharmacy and physical therapy. For more to apply. Selection is competitive and Hankerson at 576-0393. information, call 644-3461. based on one's enthusiasm for service, Fiesta academic studies, and experiences in FAMU NAACP holds meeting international . travel or volunteer The Baptist Campus Ministry will FAMU is launching NSSCA programs. Foreign language skills are have an "International Dinner: Mexican The Florida A&M University chapter considered. Construction experience is Fiesta" on March 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the It's the moment you have been waiting of the NAACP will meet on Wednesday not required. BCM house next to McGuinn Hall. for. Florida A&M University is launching at 5 p.m. in SBI, Room 217. The cost is $500 to $900 plus airfare. Tickets are $3. For more information, call a FAMU chapter of the National Students For more information, contact Steve Darr 224-7151. Support Council for Africa. Come view a AKA car wash or Erin Driver, Peacework, 305 video on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the Washington SL, S.W., Blacksburg, Va student union ballroom. Seminars will 1992 Musical Explosion The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha 24060 or phone (703) 552-2473. Or fax continue throughout the day with a at (703) 552-0119. keynote address by Aston Greene, the Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is having a The Bethune-Cookman College car wash. The car wash is scheduled for Conceit Choir of Daytona Beach and the national co-chair of NSSCA and Dr. Keith C. Simmonds. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fellowship for black Florida A&M University Concert Choir Quincy's on North Monroe. will appear in a musical explosion, "From For more information, contact Bernard students Bach to Gospel," tonight at 7 p.m. at Jennings, chairman of committee, at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Bethel A.MJE.is 224-4880 or visit him in Room 400, Communication Across The Applications are now available for the located at 501W. Orange Ave. Tucker Hall. Curriculum Delores A. Auzenne Fellowship for Graduate Study for the 1992-1993 The concert, sponsored by the Big v Bend Area Alumni Chapter of Battle of the DJ s The School of General Studies is academic year. Elgibility for this award is Bethune-Cookman College National sponsoring a Spring inservice workshop restricted to black students who have Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society along called "Communication Across the been admitted into selected disciplines with the sophomore class and G-4 Curriculum" on March 18 from 3 p.m. to and professional programs where black Productions is sponsoring the first 1992 5 p.m. in 200 GEC-A. graduates are disproportinately Battle of the DJ's. Battle of the DJ's will For more information, call Dr. Adeline underrepresented. Such diciplines be held on Saturday from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Evans at 599-3140. include: architecture, business, education, in Gaither Gymnasium. Tickets are $2 in engineering, health professions and law. Classified Students must meet criteria. advance and $3 the day of the show. Multi-Cultural volunteer Tickets may be purchased on the set from For more information, contact Cynthia 11a.m.-3p.m. programs and summer work Scott at 599-3315. Applications can be Ads For more information, call Paul projects picked up in Tucker Hall, Room 400. The Williams at 574-6386. deadline is April 3 at 5 p.m. The Peacework projects are inviting Student Special. Rent for three Express Scholarship volunteers to participate in an educational Zeta Luau Postponed months and get fourth month free. Program open orientation and to work on the We have all size units at $23 and up. construction of basic housing, clinics, The Zeta Luau that was scheduled for Economy Storage South, 3927 The Air Force ROTC has opened an and schools in developing communities noon on Saturday has been postponed Crawfordville Highway, 877-6136. Express Scholarship Program for around the world. until 3 p.m. due to Col. Hendricks qualifying students majoring in Undergraduates, graduate students, and funeral. See any Zeta for more recent college graduates are encouraged information. Fast Fundraising Program engineering, math, meteorology, nursing, Fraternities, sororities, student clubs. Earn up to $1000 in one week. Plus receive a $1000 bonus yourself, and a Free Watch just for calling 1-800-932-0528 ext. 65.

The United[States Postal ServicejAdU SAMPLE BALLOT accept applications for the position of Rural Carrier Associate beginning PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY March 2, 1992. Rural Carrier LEON COUNTY,JFLORIDA Associate is a part-time position with MARCH 10, 1992 no benefits. Employees could possibly work only one day per week. Starting salary is $9.13 per hour. DIRECTIONS: Applicants must have a good driving FILL IN THE OVAL NEXT TO THE CANDIDATE OF YOUR CHOICE. record and be able to use person USE ONLY THE MARKER PROVIDED. vehicle to deliver the mail for which a daily allowawance is paid. For those FILL IN THE OVAL COMPLETELY. offices included to an Area Eligibility example: • Register (AER), you should complete just one application card for that AER. PRESIDENT Example: If you are interested in employment in Quincy and Havana, Vote For One you may either apply at either office but complete just one application card Only voters registered DEMOCRAT JERRY BROWN for AER. However, if you desire as of February 10, 1992 may vote BILL CLINTON employment in Tallahassee and in the Democratic Presidential Race. Quincy/Havana, you would complete T0MHARKIN a card for Tallahassee and Quincy. A BOB KERREY seperate application card must be PAUL JS0NGAS completed for each separate area. Applications are available at the following post offices: Tallahassee, PRESIDENT (2800 S. Adams St.), Bristol, Vote For One Only voters registered REPUBLICAN Chatahoochee, Perry. AER 14: as of February 10, 1992 may vote in Quincy, Havana, AER 15: the Republican Presidential Race. ."".: PATRICK J. BUCHANAN Crawfordville, Sopchoppy, AER 16: Monticello, Lamont, AER 17: Z GEORGE BUSH Madison, Greenville, Pinetta. Application cards will be accepted APPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. daily. The FOR LEON COUNTY examinations will be conducted at a later date. The Postal Service is an Article IX, Section 5 of the Constitution of Florida equal Opportunity Employer. ALL voters (registered as of provides for the appointment of the Superintendent of February 10, 1992) may vote on Schools of Leon County, by the School Board of Leon County, the School Superintendent issue. The Willows-1 bedroom, $295/mo., Florida provided the proposition is affirmed by a majority $150. deposit. Close to FAMU and vote of the qualified electors voting in the same election. TCC. Laundry facilities. Flexible At the present time the Superintendent of Schools of Leon leases available. 2416 Jackson Bluff Road. 576-0441 County, Florida is an elected officer. NOTE: You can insert your ballot SHALL THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OF We can help you get your higher into the Accu-Vote Unit either LEON COUNTY BE APPOINTED? education- Technical, Undergrad, FACE UP or FACE DOWN. Graduate. Refund available. Higher ... YES Education Funding Service. Typing/ NO wordprocessing services also. 904/575-6346. The Famuan / March 5, 1992 7 Features Remember our ancestors today and every day

by Danielle Best "The blood that runs through our FAMUAN Features Editor veins is not truly ours; we borrowed it from our mothers and fathers. So we owe It wasn't enough to pull Maik an obligation to them." Morris out of his Leon County jail cell, Eric Hunter, a Seattle, Wash, native drag him outside, club him to the point who works at Florida State's library, of unconsciousness, tie a noose around came up with the idea. his neck and watch the life drain from his He was looking through the library eyes as he choked to death from the shelves and found a government- weight of his own body. . sponsored flier that promoted National It wasn't enough to institute a sick Holocaust Day. cry for "justice" that allowed self- He said he couldn't believe that the appointed judges to crush and twist a American government had spent money black man's soul from his flesh. commemorating the deaths of 6 million No, it wasn't enough. Jewish people in Germany. They had to shoot him first. They It bothered him, he said, because he had to watch his body sway a little bit. knew that over 50 million Africans died They had to laugh, congratulate each while being shipped to American slave other on a job well done and let a few markets. And there was nothing for residents take a look at the "nigger." them. Then, and only then, was it enough. "Basically, we forget what happens Not many of us can imagine Morris' to black people almost immediately after execution on June 11, 1909, and not it happens," Hunter said, who is also a many of us want to. member of FAMU's Student Alliance for However, there is a group of men Cultural Development. and women in Tallahassee who are trying "Since 1948, the government has to make sure that we never forget been working on weapons that deal because, according to them, Morris' death specifically with killing blacks. was just a drop in the bucket. "AIDS is only, a little of what they The group, composed of local have in store for us. People don't realize students and residents, are holding the that the Middle Passage wasn't the end— first Remembrance Day Commemoration the genocide has only begun. The at 7 p.m. this evening at the corner of lynchings that we talk about are just a Gaines and Meridian streets. reflection of the genocide that's been They will offer poetry selections, a going on for so long." candle-lighting ceremony and Hunter went to work, digging up commemoration messages including books, documents and old newspaper "Remembering the Middle Passage," articles to prove his point "Black Unity and the Haitian He found loads of information on Revolution," "Can There Be Any lynctiings, slave^ trade and ethme John Gre&nleaf Whittiers poem, "My Countrymen In Chains!" was published In Repairing the Past?" and "Oppression and weapons, but he found something even 1835 with this drawing as its heading, It symbolizes the fight for freedom, which the African-American Experience." more interesting on microfiche. It should not be forgotten. Although lynch victims and those was an article in the June 11, 1909 Hunter said that he got most of the the ceremony with the purpose of killed during the Middle Passage seem to edition of the Tallahassee Democrat. lynch victims' names from a book titled dedicating their lives to doing something be singled out, every black person who It was an article depicting the "100 Years of Lynching" by Ralph about what's going on today. died in the arms of oppression and lynching of Maik Morris. Ginzburg. "We're going to show people why ignorance will be honored at the Hunter got his information together The site was chosen after comparing they should become warriors for their program., and discussed the idea of remembrance details from the Morris article and own cause. Remembrance Day is to (The Middle Passage was a lormer day around with some of his friends. verifying them with old maps of prepare us for warfare, whether it be slave trade route that passed across the Eventually, with the support of Tallahassee. mental, spiritual or physical," Faggins Atlantic from West Africa to the West SACD members, Amen-Ra's Bookstore, "We figured out that the tree on said. Indies or America.) Agyeiwa's African Boutique and members Gaines and Meridian was the one Morris "All day Thursday, you should Adolphus Faggins, a member of the of the Nation of Islam, a program was was hung on. The roots are cracking the remember those who were brutally, Remembrance Day committee and a created and set to take place on March 5. sidewalks ... that tree has been there for a lynched and killed — those who laid the senior economics major at Florida A&M "I picked March 5 because that's the very long time," Faggins said. foundations that you stand on today. University, explained. day that some very brutal lynchings went Participants are asked to bring "And don't let Thursday be the end. "Remembrance Day is a day to on in Florida." ^ candles and/or incense, wear African attire "Remember your ancestors every day remember the lives that were shattered "Five people were lynched on March (if possible) and come with the desire to ... and pass it on to your children," he and to remember the lives of those who 5 ... and three more were killed 10 days learn. said. laid the foundations for us. later," Hunter said. "We hope that everyone will leave Strikers please the crowd with 'Springtime Excursion by Ortaega Rutledge FAMUAN Staff Writer "Snap, Crackle and Pop," kept the crowd modem dance. willing to go the extra mile to help on the edge of their seats with fancy Krystal Jones, a sophomore students, made it possible to put on the There is no doubt that the Strikers outfits and wise remarks about faculty, broadcast journalism major and a member Springtime Excursion. Hendricks died have done it once again. athletes, and members of the audience. of the Fly Girls, said they had a good Sunday of a heart attack. Gaither gym was packed with over The Strikers and the Fly Girls also mixture of dance routines and thought the The Strikers presented Hendricks 2,000 spectators looking on and laughing gave a step show that had an unusual Afro-Caribbean routine was the best one. with a plaque and plan to donate $1,000 on as the Strikers gave their best twist. The girls gave their rendition of "I was really pleased with the to student activities for scholarship performance ever Saturday. the Alphas and Omegas while the guys crowd's reaction. I think the crowd was purposes. Shapiro Hardemon, founder and gave their rendition of the AKAs and the shocked to see us perform the African And to show their appreciation, the president of the Strikers and the Fly Deltas. The crowd was overwhelmed with dance but in the end they appreciated it," Strikers presented Hardemon with a Girls, said that the group had been both groups' ability to mock the she said. "I even heard someone in the plaque at the end of the show. preparing for the the Springtime opposite sex. crowd say, 'Bring them back on.*" Johnny McCray, a junior office Excursion show since October. Three-year-old Ashton Jiles captured Hardemon said the definite show- management major, said he thought the Hardemon said that he was most the crowd's hearts (and their money) by stopper in Saturday's program was the show was great. definitely satisfied with the outcome of singing two selections by Anita Baker "Exotica," which had ladies running out "I wish people hadn't waited until the show. and Tracy Spencer. The crowd was won of their seats. the last minute to buy their tickets for "I have never seen them put out so over by Jiles' strong voice and ability to The proceeds from the show will go $5, but overall, I'd like to thank FAMU's much energy and excitement. They remember intricate songs at such a young Howard the Striker Ball in April and help student body and alumni once again," captured the hearts of the audience every age. the group travel to Norfolk, Va. to McCray said. time they performed," he said. Hardemon said that one reason for perform at the MEAC championship The Strikers next performance will Although the entire show was a hit, the success of the show was that it was game. be at the opening of The Set. No date is the crowd had its favorites. more of a dance recital. As a result, the Hardemon said people like Col. set yet, but Hardemon said that they are Rodney James and Brian Johnson, groups were able to express versatility in Bernard Hendricks, the deceased director prepared best known as the transvestite duo Afro-Caribbean, ballet, jazz, street and of statewide university activities, who are 8 The Famuan / March 5, 1992 Sports

"The fans are like an extra player..." Baseball team needs fans' support

by Augustus Jordan III night games," he said. FAMUAN Staff Writer In order to increase the community's knowledge of FAMU's baseball program Florida A&M University's baseball and raise money, an annual baseball card team has won the Mid-Eastern Athletic show was established last year. Conference championship four of the FAMU alumni Vince Coleman of the last five years. They led the nation last New York Mets, Andre Dawson of the year with 148 stolen bases in 46 games, Chicago Cubs, Marquis Grissom of the but usually they have an attendance of Montreal Expos, and Brian McRae of the approximately 30 spectators on weekends Kansas City Royals returned in order to and four on weekday games. help continue the success of the baseball "The fans are like an extra player that a team. team has and we've been missing that More than $10,000 was raised at the player for years," said Willie Brown, show through donations by the junior outfielder from Edison, Ga. professional alumni players for According to Marketing Coordinator equipment and through the signing of and Assistant Coach Daryl Nottage, one autographs. of the reasons for low attendance is that "The show is a rededication of the many students do not know where alumni." Nottage said. FAMU's baseball field is. Rattler Field At this year's second annual baseball is located off Wahnish Way near the card show on Feb. 1, at least 1,500 Walker Ford Community Center. people were in attendance. There were, Another reason is that students don't however, not many FAMU students know when the games are. present according to Nottage. "I just don't hear about it that much, Baseball head coach, Joseph Durant, and they need more publicity," said Eric who led the team to a 30-16 record last FAMU pitching coach Clarence Giddy advice to one of the mem­ season says that his goals this year are to Carlton, a junior history major from San bers of the baseball team. Wyona Lynch/FAMUAN Antonio, Texas. win 40 games and compete in the NCAA "I think the baseball team's low College World Series. Durant has planned to prepare his attendance comes from inappropriate department does not generate much from Atlanta. "A majority of the games funding," said Angeline Taylor, former Division II team for the playoffs by revenue from the actual sporting event are played when people have class." scheduling games with more Division I Assistant Athletic Marketing Director. because there is no admission charge for Because the home field has no lights, "Our bleacher's and our baseball field teams. home games. all home games take place during the The team has won games this year are lacking everything that a modern up- "The marketing effort is currently at a day. to-date field should have," she added. against Florida Atlantic, Virginia State, low level," she said. "If they played more nights then I'd Bethune-Cookman, but currently has had "Historically the emphasis has been According to most students, games attend," said Jesse Wiggins, an office a seven-game losing streak. placed on revenue-generating sports such take place during their class times. This administration major from Wauchula, The team thinks their goals can be as football and basketball," said Nottage. is one of the main reasons for low Florida. accomplished if they had more support According to Assistant Athletic attendance for weekday games. Sports Information Director Alvin from the students. Director of Business and Finance Cynthia "People don't know about the games," Hollins agrees. Dupont-Jones, FAMU's athletic "Come out on weekends and just show said Curtis GeorgQ, a junior shortstop "Attendance would increase if we had your support," said Nottage. Rattlers fall prey to the Moccasins By Charles Trahan Moccasins tied the score at 1-1 in the top called for a balk, which sent George to Felton then scored on a base hit .by FAMUAN Asst. Sports Editor of the second but opened the game up in third base. He scored when David George, which led to the final score 6-4. the third inning. Watkins hit into a fielder's choice. The Rattlers were also defeated in The Florida A&M Rattler baseball FAMU pitcher Malcolm Hamilton FAMU pulled within one run in the Saturday's game against FSC with a final team dropped both games of a two-game gave up a homerun to Ken Chapman bottom of the sixth inning when George score of 11-5. series against the Moccasins of Florida which gave the Moccasins an one-run scored on a hit by Adrian West; however, The team will begin a five-game Southern College over the weekend. advantage. FSC pushed the score to 6-3 in the top homestand this weekend at Rattler Field. The Rattlers lost 6-4 on Friday With one out, and a runner on base, of the eighth. They will play a doubleheader against afternoon. FSC's Todd Hudson hit a two-run blast FAMU started a comeback run in the Columbus College on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Rattlers got on the board first in to left field. ninth when Rodell Felton hit a single to They will then face Troy State in a Friday's game. Leftfielder Morisse FAMU scored again in the fourth lead off the inning. He advanced to third single game on Sunday at 2 p.m. Daniels scored on a single by rightfielder inning. Shortstop Curtis George hit a on a base hit by Daniels, who moved Willie Brown in the bottom of the first single to right field. An error by the into scoring position on a stolen base. The final games of the homestand will inning. fielder allowed George to go to second The next two batters, Brown and be a doubleheader against Delaware State This lead was short-lived. The base. FSC pitcher Rich Townsend was catcher Brett Richardson, struck out. College on March 10. Athletic fees hiked due to budget cuts

by Sharla D. Head Many.of the athletes are glad that the FAMUAN Staff Writer budget cuts will not directly affect the "No student should have to pay athletic fees." athletic department. Budget cuts have affected every Head Baseball Coach Joe Durant division of Florida A&M University, and Marshall Jenkins thinks the same because baseball is a the athletic department will be indirecdy Sophomore non-revenue sport. affected as well. "I am very glad to hear that we'll "The Athletic Department is self- (Athletic Department) be affected by a supportive and generates its own budget," complaining. Students will pay approximately small percentage," he says with a smile. says Walter Reed, Athletic Director. The athletic department will lose $5.70 for '92-93 athletic fees, compared However, many students do not share He says the budget consists of student revenue from out-of-state fee .waivers to last year's '91-92 fees of $5.45. Durant's enthusiasm. fees, gate receipts, sponsorships, and which is given by the state, to the Marshall Jenkins, a sophomore from "There should not an increase in donations. school, and then the student. Cleveland, Ohio, says, "No student student fees because not all students While the Athletic Department can Where the Athletic Department's should have to pay athletic fees, attend many, if any, athletic events," said expect its budget to only be affected by budget gets cut, the students will make especially out-of-state students because Tarsha Hines, a sophomore Broadcast less than five percent, many students are up in student athletic fees. our fees are already higher." Journalism major from Jacksonville. Don't Forget! FAMU Sports Carnival and Relays Only A Week Away