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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Digital Collections at Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. It has been accepted for inclusion in NCAT Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. For more information, please contact [email protected]. North Carolina A&T State University www. collegepublisher.com/ THE REGISTER atregister VOLUME 76, NO. 10 Monday, Jan. 28, 2002 COPYRIGHT© 2002 A&T Four immortalized By Randy St.Clair Elm Street, the 2002, the A&T Four are being honored Editor-in-Chief spark was kt and with a 15-foot monument solidifying Forty-two years ago in Scott Hall spread like a wild- their mark in history. room 2128, Franklin E. McCain, Joseph fire. The sit-in At 9 a.m. in front of the Dudley A A. McNeil, Jibreel Khazan (formerly movement was on Building on Dudley Street a ceremony Ezell Blair) and David Richmond held its way and the for the unveiling of the monument will / 11 nighdy discussions hoping and praying four freshmen be held for the four men who changed that their actions would set college stu- would be forever the face of the Civil Rights Movement. dents across the nation on fire and known as the A&T Khazan, one of the three surviving move them to action. Four, the catalyst Jibreel Khazan members of the quartet, said he was On Monday, Feb. 1, 1960 at F.W. for the sit-in movement. grateful when he first heard of the As SGA Drumwright has president, Greg Woolworth's, a lunch counter located on Over four decades later, on Feb. 1, triedto give the student body of N.C. A&T Please see HONOR, Page 3 what he said he would in his campaign and establish a working relationship with the stu dents, but his admin- Construction continues istration has been hit recently with concerns about budgets and two resignations. In this question-and- answer session, the student bodypresident addresses questions about SGA, himself and-the direction he Greg wants to take the stu- Drumwright dents before he graduates.

Q: Why are you SGA president? A: I am SGA president because I feel that it is my reasonable service to the students of this university to fight for what they want.. I wanted to be in a position to make a difference.

Q: Have you been successful in your tenure? A: I have been extremely successful in accompkshing my campaign prom- ises with the concerns that students have come to me about. But I don't feel like I have been as successful with uniting the student body even though I don'tknow can take aU the cred- if I Eggleton/Register St; it for that because I bekeve that goes Construction on the Merrick- much further. Much further than my Crosby complex has been tide because there are nine other offi- rapid since the project began cers and I might be president but we a little less than three aU have one vote. In working with a months ago. The frame for group of there has to be a people the project is common goal and I don't think that million-dollar up and completion is for this administration or any administra- set 2003. tion beyond ours is going to be suc- cessful with uniting a student body The complex is an addition to totaky unless they're under one under- the Merrick and Crosby build- standing. ings. Some of its features include Q: Do you feel like you have the a new television studio and trust of A&T students? new radio equipment for stu- A: I really don'tknow how to answer dents studying broadcast that because every time that I feel like techniques. I don't, there are those that come forth It will also provide more and say, "Wait a minute, you might classroom space to relieve- hear one or two rumors but people some of the overcrowded really admire what you're doing for classes. this university." So I believe it's just a The building is a part of the mixed opinion. I do realize that right university's master plan that now I am in the heat of my presiden- is set for completion five cy and now those who really have it years from now, and a step out for me, they're coming forward, in the right direction accord- but I know that the students will privy ing to Chancellor James C. Renick. Please see Q&A on Page 9

INDEX Writer Omar Steve Koger Tyree meets tries to get News 2 E-Vibes 6-7 Aggies at the Aggies back on Opinion 4 Sports 10-11 Aggie Suites. track. Page 7 Page 10 2 Features January 28, 2002 IN BRIEF University raising fees, again •Journal seeks foreign By T.J. Moore Aprk," he said, According to Elks, there has been language writing Register News Editor Under the proposal the educational strategic planning meetings to come up N.C. A&T's Board of Trustees voted and technology fees wik go from $160 with a category known as "other rev- "Cosmopohs, a Global is Journal" during a Jan. 17 teleconference to to $185. This $25 fee increase in educa- enues." This wik help athletes by raising requesting entries for its second issue. increase most of the student fees for the tion and technology wik be used to pay game gate receipts, for instance. Any A&T student, or staff faculty 2002-2003 school year. graduate assistants to staff computer "They (board) reakze the emphasis is member may send an entry fokowing If this package is approved, total labs and let the university increase wire- to generate revenue from other these guideknes: annual fees will increase from $1,017 to less capabilities across campus. sources," said Elks. - Texts may include research work $1,094. Student activities wik also increase by The only miscekaneous fee increase is as wek as creative work. A&T is certainly not the only school $25. The fees wik go from $203 to $228; the shutde service fee. The service fee Texts must be written in French, affected by these hikes; aU 16 universi- of that amount, $5 wiU benefit WNAA wik rise from $35 to $45 to help pay for German or Spanish ties in the UNC system will feel the and the rest of the money wik go to the a new shuttle bus and bukd shelters. An average of five pages in length increase proposals. university's 21 student clubs and organi- The final increase in required fees will Send entries both in a printed ver- - "Pretty much aU schools go through zations. benefit campus health services. This $10 sion and on disc in Microsoft Word the same process," said interim budget The board fee for students who live jump from $165 to $175 will go toward format. dkector Akua Brown. "The Board of on campus will shoot up by $225 to a new health educator who will visit stu- Deadkne March 1 Trustees first approves the increase and $2,090 next year to help hind Williams dent meetings and dorms to answer Texts will be published with - an it (finaky) up to the board of Cafeteria renovations. However, there is questions and make presentations on English goes gov- translation. Include that if ernors of the UNC System." good news for on-campus students, preventive health. you can. The deadline for translations The date for approval is unknown, but because the room fee will decrease by The proposed fees were introduced to is March 20. according to Vice Chancellor of $50 annually. The university also added students and concerned faculty in a Entries should be send to the Business and Finance Wilke Elks Jr., the a one-time-only $150 non-refundable forum in the Memorial Union Exhibit Department of Foreign Languages, decision could come as early as next housing processing fee. Hall on 10. Room 104 Crosby Hall. Jan. For more month. Athletic fees will increase from $328 Now it's up to the UNC System Board information, contact Dr. Jose A. "The campus usuaUy receives notifi- this year to $345 next year. There have of Governors to make it official. Bravo de Rueda at 334-7886, Fax 334- cation by the (UNC) board no later than been plans to help the athletic depart- or 3634 by e-mail at [email protected]. ment in ways besides the fee increase. Winter Ball planned Fraternity seeks The Aggie Suites Club and N.C. Recycling makes A&T Teaching Fellows are sponsoring awareness of a Winter Ball, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Memorial Union Exhibit for a better campus homelesness to Hall. Attire is By Crystal Daily pieces of the non-recyclable material formal/semi-formal. There Register Contributor community will be DJ, and refreshmentsjwill'be being used By served. The cost is $10 or Paper, aluminum cans, glass botties, The new cafeteria opening in March is Tasha Perkins per couple Register Contributor $7 per couple with two canned food cardboard and banana peels - they may planning to use reusable plates, silver- items, $7 for single or $5 for a single aU go into the same trash bin at N.C. A ware and cups. While less waste should The Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma with one canned food item. Proceeds &T. be accumulated in this area, this does Fraternity Inc. made a difference on will support the Thurgood Marshall With 2,564 students kving on-campus, not eliminate the other areas of waste at campus and in the community with its Scholarship of the United Negro the amount of trash at A & T is inmea- A&T. 13th annual "Sleep-out for the College Fund and the Greensboro surable. Recyclable and reusable prod- "Students who attend A&T should Homeless." Urban Ministry. ucts can be found among the garbage have pride in their school and their cam- The 12-hour event took place Friday, that is collected. Currendy, the only type pus. By recycling and disposing of out Dec. 7, beginning at 10 p.m. on the Library open 24-hrs. of recycling available to garbage properly, our Sigmas plot at N.C. A&T. Over 40 peo- students are bins for alu- campus will look nicer ple took part, consisting of Eta chapter The newyear and new semester ush- minum cans and the occa- and the envkonment will members, Zeta Alpha chapter members ered in a significant change at F.D. sional mixed paper recy- not suffer," said Alcuin of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Alpha Bluford Library - 24-hour service. cling bins located around Sanders, a concerned Mu chapter members of Delta Sigma When the library opens its doors each campus, senior. Theta Sorority Inc., A&T students as Sunday at 2 p.m. it will remain open Major problem areas on At UNC-Greensboro, well as people in the community. until Friday night at 8. campus that accumulate a recycling program has "The purpose for the sleep-out is to On Saturday, the library will open at the largest amount of been set up since 1995 as bring awareness to the homeless situa- 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Look for recyclable garbage can be a result of a student tion throughout Greensboro," stated the crawling banner on Bluford found in the computer movement on campus. Brian Roberson, an active Eta chapter Library's web page. Any variations to labs, the cafeteria, and students' dorm Keefe Harrison, a graduate of UNCG. member. the schedule will be posted in the out- rooms. currendy works in their Office of Waste To simulate the homeless scene, many side display case. Some of the classrooms have bins that Reduction and Recycling (OWRR) as participants slept in cardboard boxes on are labeled "recycling" but the contents the recycling coordinator and environ- the plot to achieve a greater impact of Top student named of these bins are not necessarily being mental education coordinator. the issue. recycled. "The trash cans and Harrison has offered to assist A&T "It was not that cold out there but Elizabeth Nance was honored dur- recycling in bins were being emptied out into the organizing a program but cooperation sleeping outside made me realize how ing A&T's annual fall commencement same location," said one A&T profes- and support from the student body is a fortunate I am to on Dec. 15, 2001 as the institution's have a place to call sor. must, home," said Codie top achiever. participant Sanders, Currently, the temporary cafeteria uses For information about college and senior public relations major. Nance graduated with a 4.0 GPA. dishes made of polystyrene foam, also university programs, on to Time and were The 31-year-old received her B.S. recycling log countless energies known as Styrofoam, to serve students www.earthsystems.org/curc/curc.html. spent behind the scenes to ensure degree in family consumer science the at A&T. For more information education. A native of Asheboro, about what prod- success of the sleep-out. Press releases Every day an estimated 350 students ucts can be recycled orreused, log on to were released to local newspapers, and Nance did her student teaching at eat breakfast, 700 eat lunch, and 1,500 www.uncg.edu/rcy/index.htm. public announcements were Southwestern Randolph High School. service dine in the cafeteria for dinner, totaling If you are interested in getting drafted for radio stations WNAA 90.1 Upon graduation she signed a contract 2,550 Each involved in a student-based and with the Asheboro City Schools. She is approximately per day. per- recycling 102.1 JAMZ. son who visits the cafeteria uses rough- program, please email ncatsupleaserecy- Boxes were placed in all dorms so married to Clinton Nance and they res- ly three articles of disposable plastic. [email protected] with any questions or idents could play a as well. have two children, Magan and Jessica part That translates into approximately 7,650 comments. Residents donated clothing items, Amponsah attends canned goods, non-perishable items New members added to foundation and money to help the event. The Eta Dr. William A. Amponsah was an Chapter solicited door-to-door through invited the Africa participant in N.C. A&T Foundation Inc., has cial consultant to Visiting International the surrounding community to secure Knowledge Networks Forum/ named three new members to its board Faculty in Chapel Hill. In 1995, he donations. Pledge sheets were also used African Development Forum, Oct. of directors: Shirley Taylor Frye, retired from the Guilford County as a form of donation. 16-19, 2001, in Addis Ababa, William Spencer Gwynn and Steve School System after 38 years of service. All donated items and proceeds, Ethiopia. Papa. Papa is co-founder and president of which totaled over $1,000, were pre- Amponsah, an associate professor "The members of the foundation Student Suites Inc. in Blue Springs, Mo. sented to the Greensboro Urban in A&T's Department of board are delighted to have these new Student Suites is a company that spe- Ministry the next morning, concluding Agribusiness, Applied Economics members join our board," said Obrie cializes in the development and renova- the event. and Agriscience Education, also Smith, president of A&T's University tion of student housing on college and The sleep-out also gained attention works with A&T's International Foundation. university campuses. through the media. WXLI Channel 12 Trade Center. Gywnn is currently serving as a spe- news covered the event that night. January 28, 2002 Campus News 3

It took over a year to create the sculp- HONOR tures, which reveal the personalities of A&T holding each of the individuals. McCain stands Contiuedfrom page 1 the tallest at 10 feet and is the most for- Career Day for mal looking, Khazan, on the other hand building of the monument. is more relaxed, and Richmond and "When I first heard that there was a McNeil are more intense in their expres- teachers monument being built in honor of what sions we did I was extremely grateful and The statues were modeled from 6,000 N.C. A&T will hold a Career for humble," said Khazan. "I am grateful Day pounds of clay, to be cast in bronze, and Teachers job fair on Feb. 7, to the people who remember Thursday, in us." sits on a five-foot base. the Corbett Sports Arena. The bronze sculpture, created by Barnhill, 41, was 4 years old when the The program, joindy sponsored by Barnhill, is described as James by many A&T freshmen sat down at the segre- the Office of Career Services and being larger than life. The monument gated Woolworth's lunch counter to Schools of Education at both N.C. portrays the men as striding forward for take a stand against for justice and the equality of mankind. A&T and UNC-Greensboro, taking equality. He designed the sculpture from place between 1 and 4 p.m. Khazan said that the "monument is a famous photograph taken by Jack More than 125 schools are emblematic of all our efforts collective- registered Moebes, who was a photographer at the to talk with students about ly as students." employment Greensboro News and Record when the opportunities including representation "It's a humbling experience to be rec- sit-in occurred. from systems in Arizona, Michigan, ognized for simply sitting down and "I was honored to be entrusted with Ohio, New York to Florida. requesting equal service. We are truly the execution of this piece which carries An entire list of participants can be thankful and I pray that people would so much weight," said Barnhill. "It sym- viewed at www.careerserv.ncat.edu. forgive us for our as imperfections bolizes the confrontation of a people Students from other area colleges are human beings, because that's all we are, against racial inequality." invited to attend and are encouraged to and it's just by the grace of God that we Chancekor James C. Renick commis- bring resumes along with dressing to happen to be those who persons history sioned Barnhill to create the sculpture. impress. records as being the initiators of this Renick for to honor was looking way the Sharonda Eggleton/Register Staff For additional information, contact movement." four freshmen when saw an he article James Barnhill works on the the A&T Office of Career Services at But what Khazan. doesn't want people featuring BarnhiU. He was so impressed, clay model for statue for 334-7755. to do is begin to praise them and forget take in the task of a that he asked him to the 15-foot monument of the what the civil rights movement was real- creating the imagery ly about, A&T Four, to be will be "The sit-in movement was designed to unveiled on Feb. 1. challenge racial discrimination in all places of public and private accommo- dations in the United States of America," he said. "Our act of sitting in improved the quality of life for all Americans. The sit-in movement was Traveling together the catalyst or the spark, it was the Hail Mary pass for aU civk rights and human rights action for the decade of 1960s in has never been better America and produced the leadership for the past 40 years of the 20th cento- ry." A&T education professor presents paper Dr. Rosemary B. Closson, an assistant professor of adult education at N.C A&T, presented at the 2002 Conference on Interdisciplinary Quaktative Studies, which was held Jan. 3-5 at the University of Georgia. Her session, "I'd Rather Not Be Heard in My Own Voice: Language as a Race/Class Marker," examined the problem of representation of African Americans in quaktative research stud-

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I joined a movement Policy Editorial By Billy Kearney would be even Editorials reflect the opinions of the A&T Register but not necessarky those of Class of '93 more connected the university. Views in guest commentaries and letters to the editor the time are 9 years old, chil- reaching higher are those of the writer. By they heights, and mak- dren growing up in low-income corn- ing even greater The A&T Register munities are akeady three to four read- Box E-25, 1601 E. Market St ing grade levels below children growing strides than we are right now. So, Greensboro, NC 27411 up in more affluent communities. And, what's children growing up in low-income wrong you communities are seven times less likely with that might ask? to graduate from coUege than thek Unity and change mark Nothing more privileged peers are. if you (we) can be so From the fertile and tenacious soil that Billy bold as to retract Kearney is our beloved A&T State University, I Black History Month the knowledge that a lower class exist. made a conscious choice to invest in my In other words, this machine is not It's more than justabout the sit-ins, it's ose wi future...I chose to empower, to influ- designed to reach back and kft up! more than just about Martin Luther lack it. ence, demand, to inspire, change, to to black chkdren (born King Jr., it's even more than the preju- This Black serve, ignite, to develop, enrage, to Unfortunately, and growing up in poverty), thek ability dice African Americans have encoun- History Month is instill, cry, to accept some defeat and to to attain such stature or even care about tered over the years. different than ak win, to be victorious, to prosper, to Black History Month is about never the others that free.... Yes, my Aggie Family, I CHOSE attaining it, is no where close to thek forgetting the struggle for unity and the have come TO TEACH! realms of possibikty. Culturaky, raciaky, etc... no such kfestyle exists for them. fight for change, it's about the tears shed before it. Not I graduated with a degree in Industrial for them (I bekeve) we need to take in slavery and the salutation of those only because of Engineering. I was a campus leader So, that have and never to see more honest inventory about where we passed got the year that 1 (from president of S.U.A.B. to signifi- are and where we are not on the thek dreams come true. we're in, but * cant fraternity involvement to chief of great American Dream continuum. The reak- Their dreams to stand free, thek because of the ...... ■ staff for S.G.A.), about five job offers to ty is that aU chkdren, regardless of race, dreams to make a choice, thek dreams time we're living Rant|y St.Clair decide amongst, and a belief based on that the fight would never stop. in. These are societal standards that because of all growing up in poverty are In 2002 thek dreams stiU kve on, perilous times we face today. War has this, I had arrived as an African deserted/stranded culturaky, pokticaky, etc...from the other side of the class Yes, the boycotts have ceased, but the hit our country, our neighbors and our American Man in America. What I was divide this country. song still rises like a sweet smelkng own homes, jobs have been lost at a encouraged to believe was that I was in savor: record pace and staying above water is headed onward and upward with no There is something inherendy discon- certing about this reakty that ushers a "Lift every voice and sing getting harder and harder. need to really look back. ThankfuUy, Till earth and heaven ring, But what the month of February sig- I've always had the spirit of discern- spirit like mine to want to know and do more. a of concerned Ring with the harmonies of kberty; nifies is that change is coming. That's ment that fuels my intuition. I am the So, I joined group and committed leaders who taught for Let our rejoicing rise what's so great about Black History one to ask the foUow-up questions at an at least two years low High as the kstening skies, Month. It's all about change. A change attempt to get beneath the surface in performing Let it sound loud as the rolling sea." in us (African Americans), a change in answers. I am the one who values histo- schools throughout the country. I joined a community in Washington, DC, James Weldon Johnson wrote a song perception of us by other ethnicities ry and the perspectives that go with it. who defied society and realized thek that illustrated perfecdy the pleas of a and a change in our communities. And, above aU that, still I am the one coUective and individual worth. joined people who longed for freedom, but The marches may not be seen by the committed to breaking down negatively I knew thek faith and hope lay in the naked eye, the cries may not be heard, influenced stereotypes and perceptions 600 students (200 each year for three me hands of God. the boycotts may have ceased, but one about what can be accompkshed in years) who taught to bekeve in them The sweat and blood that trickled thing still remains: Black History communities of color, especiaUy those as much as I taught them to bekeve in me. a network of from the backs of our ancestors, the Month. And the song stiU rises like a in low-income areas, I joined professionals redness of thek eyes and the scars that sweet smelkng savor: Too many coUege graduates and other compelled and determined to build the would only disappear the day they slept "God of our weary years, "successful" people today, the idea of bridges that endeavor to see aU chkdren peacefuUy wik never be forgotten. God of our skent tears, the kving the American Dream doesn't growing up in poverty reakze thek The civil rights movement was a Thou who has brought us thus far on seem as farfetched as it was some 20 dreams and truest potential. I joined a showcase, it wasn't an attempt to go the way; years ago. We see ourselves defined mindset that will do whatever it takes to down in history, it was an opportunity Thou who has by Thy might "successful" just because we are getting ensuring every cruld has the opportuni- to an I to kve and kve freely. No chains, no Led us into the kght, a coUege education. Some of us are ty attain exceUent education. joined a bars; no restrictions at ak. Fighting for Keep us forever in the path, we pray. enjoying the kind of wealth, stature, and MOVEMENT.. ..I joined women's rights wasn't a demonstration Lest our feet stray from the places, popularity today that has been the ulti- Teach For America! Now, am the of the quote, unquote weaker sex look- Our God, where we met Thee; mate dream deferred for so many of the I executive director for ing to dominate the "stronger." It was a Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine generations who have come before usin Teach For America in Adanta and I am an demonstration of breaking the barriers of the world, we forget Thee; this country. We are at a point now hosting Information of inequakty at every level. Shadowed beneath Thy hand, where one could arguably defend that Session/Luncheon, Feb. 5 in the Black History Month speaks for the May we forever stand. there is (finaUy) a weU-oked machine set Memorial Student Union Balkoom. welcome the opportunity (from one torn-down communities in Greensboro True to our GOD, to crank out generations upon genera- I leader to to share with like The Grove or Fakmont Homes. It True to our native land." tions of middle- to upper-class black another) you speaks hope, courage and prosperity to Americans. Future generations that more about the powerful work we do. Would Dr. King be pleased in 2002? I was sitting in a class the other day lis- falter. My associates, friends and col- at A&T daily and It's not to say that we intentionally tening attentively as a young man asked leagues all speak their minds to what is stare in the face degrade ourselves when we appear on our professor if King (and I am refer- allowed by law (which, of course, is of another indi- television shows cursing over misman- ring to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) were measured by the individual's govern- vidual (regardless aged relationships. It's not to say that akve, what would he say about our gen- ment). We have opportunities, technolo- of color) and we mean to show racism to our own eration, about America, and about kfe in gies and discoveries. But, would that walk right by race when we label ourselves light- general? Like aU good teachers some- impress Dr. King? without greeting? skinned and blue-black, or assume that times do, the professor shifted the ques- Sadly, I don't think so. It is my opin- How many of us those lighter than ourselves have bour- tion to the class. ion that too many of us are seeing the judge a new indi- geois tendencies while those of the As I heard several answers ranging King holiday as another opportunity to vidual's entrance darker complexion seem to drift toward from impressed to disappointment, I lounge in the bed and do nothing. The with critique a blue-collared lifestyle. pondered about the question myself. call of unity and brotherhood seems rather than What would Dr. King say indeed? Dr. What would if he were akve? limited to days after terrorist attacks and King say acceptance? How Shakinta King was a man who stood forintegrity. we've made advancements. I'm a then, after the initial shock and a few of us would Surely, many Johnston Do you possess that quality? He stood 21-year-old black woman attending col- weeks, we're once again an egotistical rather listen to for family. Dr. King stood for peace. I lege, graduating no less, and am sure I and condescending people. opinions spoken than search for know that there is a legacy, a dream and could compete in today's world without How many of us walk down the halls unknown truth? A lot of us a motivation January 28, 2002 Campus News 5 Program honors late astronaut I ntluciK t Ronald McNair r SiK'Cixiity

N.C. A&T wik sponsor its 15th com- memorative program honoring the late YOU WANT TO astronaut, Dr. Ronald E. McNak, at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in McNair Auditorium The keynote speaker for this event wik be Dr. Jukus M. Earls, deputy dkec- tor of the Glen Research Center in fifes Cleveland. J v.- Along with the memorial program, the university wkl sponsor several other activities honoring its alumnus. The activities include: 11 a.m-Noon - Faculty and student CHANGE THINGS. research poster presentation (Memorial Union Lobby) INFORMATION SESSION 11 a.m.-Until - Interactive multi- Tuesday, February 5, 2002 12 Noon-1:30pm media presentation on concepts of sci- • ence, mathematics and space travel for Student Union Ballroom (Side B) K-12 students and teachers (Marteena Hall - Physics Laboratories and Planetarium). Noon - 1:55 p.m. - The Ronald E. McNair Memorial Lucncheon. The keynote speake is Carl McNair, brother of Ronald McNak (Stalkngs Balkoom - by invitation only). 2 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. - "The Ronald McNair Symposium on Science Frontiers: The Role of HBCU's in 21st Century Higher Education." TEACH " AMERICA McNak, a graduate of N.C. A&T, www.teachforamerica.org died in the explosion of the space shut- tie Challenger.

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Check out our online edition's Scholarships & Money channel * www.ncatregister.com/scholarships Check out January new releases! Round One: The Album--Roy Jones, Jr.; Lil' Keke--Platinum inthe Ghetto; 6 Vibes January 28, 2002 - KRS-One—Spiritually Minded 'Dirty South' Hip-Hop on its way to the top Atlantic recording artists, Nappy Roots evolve into a campus craze as they visited A&T on a tour around the country promoting their debut album As the single goes "Aw Naw, Y'all a.k.a. Valentine (for the ladies to caU gold, and also the "Osmosis" sound- you flunk out come back and use your done up and done it." him), R. Prophet a.k.a. Galloping track. resources. Get the freshman coming in Adantic recording ardst, the Nappy Ghost, B. StiUe a.k.a. Black StiUeon and AU members of Nappy Roots have to sek your book up front whether that's Roots came to A&T for a meet and Clutch a.k.a. Ron Clutch. similar goals for the group and for the current edition for the class or not," greet in Memorial Student Union on "I have been with Nappy Roots from themselves. said Skinny Jan. 18. the beginning. We are mad cool. We Scales would kke to do a huge tour The Nappy Roots have a lot of They welcomed Aggies with pictures have to be close and communicate. We and be accepted around the world. upcoming projects, including stops at 1 and autographs just getting started and it feels good as they travel meeting and seeing people," said Skinny. the country pro- The Nappy Roots came together dur- moting their ing the mid '90s. Most of the members debut album, met at Western Kentucky University. "Watermelon, "I have been with the Nappy Roots Chicken and since '97. I met with Skinny while play- Gritz" ing basketbaU and doing radio produc- Atlantic tion," said Scales. Records. "I met with the Nappy Roots in '96. I "Why they didn't take rap serious until coUege," Trina Logan with would name said R. Prophet. A Look At the thelr album "I came across Skinny at house parties Stars "Watermelon, and freestyle sessions. I feel kke our Chicken and time is due. We don't reaUy hit a lot of Gritz," you may ask? clubs because we are more hands on According to the group, watermelon is with the people," said Big V. a symbol for being refreshing, chicken is The Nappy Roots used to have a a symbol for being good for you and music store caUed "Everything's Tight" grits is a symbol for sticking to you. and also a studio. The name was known The nairie Nappy Roots is explained through Kentucky by putting the name by Skinny on the interview sampler off Nappy Roots in different colors on t- thek promotional CD. stdrts for various Greek fraternities and "Nappy Roots meaning the real and sororities. Those shirts managed to un-tampered with. Nappy it sticks spread thek name before the album. together and roots meaning original," "We have had several previous albums. said Skinny, "You need strong roots in 'Sess' and TSIo Combs, No Brush, No The Nappy Roots visited A&T Jan. 18 to promote their album. order for a tree to grow. Nappy Roots Fade and No Perms.' We took 'Country "I would like to find and complete the Winston-Salem State and UNC are the roots of Kentucky in regards to Fried Sess' and started selling it. Adantic reason why I was put on this Earth. I Charlotte. They will also perform at the rap," said Skinny. then came to us," said Clutch, "We have would like to find the purpose and con- Superbowl Pre-Party show, not to men- "I was cutting Deville's hair and my struggled but we have also stay prepared quer it," said Scales. don working on the soundtrack for Ice clippers broke.. His hair was nappy and and stayed humble." The Nappy Roots left the Aggies a Cube's upcoming movie "AU about the the word spread. We figured, if you Feb. 26 is the date set to release thek few words of wisdom. Benjamins" and a video for a the new gone be nappy, why notbe to the roots," first album. They album has cokabora- "Keep persistence and apply all single "Head's Up." said Clutch. tions with artists such as Jazzy Pha from knowledge and wisdom,"said Clutch. In thek own words, "Them country The Nappy Roots consist of Scales Adanta and the Bar-Kays. "Freshmen, do as good as you can boys on the rise, with them big fat a.k.a. Big Bud, Skinny Devkle a.k.a. The Nappy Roots premiered on the coming in," said B. StUle. wheels on the side." Saan, Big V (for the guys to cak him) "South Park" soundtrack, which went "Keep it Nappy and stay in school. If What's goin' On March 5 and coming to record stores near you is "Full Moon," the down in the Triad long-awaited album of R&B star Brandy. Phi Beta Sigma willbe sponsoring Brandy kicked off her acting career thek thkd annual step show, Saturday, staring on "Thea" and UPN's Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Aycock "Moesha." Auditorium on the campus of UNCG. As a multi-talented performer, Brandy The costs wiU be $10 general admission also starred in the Disney production of and $7 for UNCG students. "Cinderella," alongside legendary singer, The foreign language department Whitney Houston. of A&T will be hosting three movies The Grammy Award-winning singer for Black History Month. "Black found herself acting in her debut film, ExceUence: The Entrepreneurs" on "I Still Know What You Did Last Feb. 7, "The Ivory Coast: Country of Summer." Hospitakty" Feb. 14 and "African The soon to be 23-year-old star has American Leaders of the 20th now released her third album entided Century," Feb. 21. AU movies wik begin "Full Moon," which comes after a three- at 1 p.m. in Crosby HaU, room 319. For year drought. The album focus mainly more info contact the foreign language on relationships and includes a duet with department at (336) 334-7886. her brother Ray J.,and the vocals of pop If you missed it at A&T, you can see star Michael Jackson on the track "I'd the famed play "For Colored Girls Die Without You." Who Have Considered Suicide This album follows two successful When the Rainbow Is Enuf," pre- albums. Her first was self-titled, sented by the Inner Village Arts-South "Brandy" and her second, "Never S-A- at the Broach Theater in Greensboro. Y Never." The play will be Feb. 8-9 at 8 p.m. and Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records Brandy has numerous hit singles Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. The cost is $20 and including, "I Wanna Be Down," "The the subject matter is not suggested for Boy Is Mine," "Have You Ever?" "Top children under 18. For more info call Check it out of the World" and "Almost Doesn't (336) 378-9300. - Count." Actor/historian Barry Scott will be Brandy is also featured in the latest performing Friday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. at Brandy's back! edition of Sister 2 Sister and In Style the High Point Theater. The costs will Magazine, be $12 for adults and $6 for children. For more info call (336) 887-3001. January 28, 2002 E-Vibes 7 Attention all Aggies Omar Tyree is guest at first ... read all Aggie Suites book club meeting about it ... in 6All That Jazz' By Trina Logan Register Contributor By Phoebe Bruce The Aggie Suites started the new Register Contributor year with a bang by sponsoring a new The College of Arts and Sciences has literary experience, a book club. began accepting creative writing sub- At "An Evening with Omar Tyree" missions for the sponsored annual jour- on Jan. 23, students had a chance to nal, "All That Jazz." listen and speak with the author "up The journal features everything from close and personal." poetry, short stories, art, pen and ink This Phkadelphia native has pub- pastels to position papers, experiments, kshed 12 books and is a recipient of and functions from students and facul- the 2001 NAACP Image Award. He came to A&T promoting his latest Bryon Turmon, professor of African novel, "Just Say No," which is about American Literature, is in charge of the the music industry program and says this year's focus is to Nataki Smith, a psychology major get more students to submit theirwork. and resident assistant at the Aggie '"All that Jazz' is an oudet for creative Suites, said "Just Say No" was the first minds," said Turmon. book she had read by Tyree, who kves Turmon attended A&T for his under- in Charlotte. graduate and graduate studies. "We had to do programming at the This is Turmon's first year as senior suites, and I thought that it was some- editor and is looking forward to stu- thing that a lot of residents would be Sharonda Eggleton/Register Staff dents' writing. His personal favorites interested in. I was surprised at Omar are short but he said they Tyree is honored by students Nataki Smith and Angelica Smallwood (left) stories, accept Tyree. I never knew that he was so anything that is not obscene. passionate and real." "They were the type of women that I didn't do that. By me being the con- There are blue and gold submission Tyree went to the University of could not afford at the time. I actually scious writer that I am, I try to put out boxes located in Gibbs, Barnes, Hines Pittsburgh before attending Howard. could afford them but I didn't want to. books that mean something in the and Crosby halls, as well as the Student He said he was not an avid reader nor They wanted Gucci shopping sprees community." Union. writer — instead, he was more of a and all kinds of accessories. If you In 1997, Tyree put out "Single Submissions must be received before football player and boxer but he liked didn't want to give it to them, they Mom." or on the March 28 deadline. watching movies. He began to find his would call you cheap and move on to "The reason why I wrote 'Single For the first time since its history, the passion for wridng books while the next cat. But you wanted them fly Mom' was that if you were a fly girl journal will be on sale at Borders and attending an English class at girls because they were exotic and if and you didn't have a do right man, Barnes & Noble bookstores with the Pittsburgh. you had one of them fly girls you felt you ended up a single mom. You profits supporting A&T. His first book, like a king. So I said, well since I can't wanna talk about the drama in our "This is an opportunity for students written while he was afford them why not write a book community but you don't want to talk to express themselves through art, at the University of about them." about the solutions to the drama. We poetry and prose," said Turmon. Pittsburgh, was Tyree started putting his own books want drama instead of education." Rosheta Webster, a junior Engksh out for the fa "Batde Zone." world to read in the '90s. Tyree's next book was "Sweet St. major, is considering submitting work • • However, he is best Publishers wanted to sign him to big- Louis." to the journal. known for his sec- ger deals after "Flyy Girl" was "I said, since we have these fly girls, "I think that 'AU that Jazz' is a good ond book, "Flyy released. who don't want a do right man, now idea because it lets young writers display Girl." His next book didn't see the success they are single moms," he said. "What thek work," said Webster, "It also '"Flyy Gkl' was a of "Flyy Girl." we need to do is get some understand- Tyree's latest 8 shows that Aggies are talented in aU book. blessing and a curse "As soon as I got my contract with ing on what black on black love is. So areas not just sports and band." right now because the big boys, I wrote a book caked the I wrote this book called "Sweet St. There are other activities that feature that's aU some people want to read and "Do Right Man." It didn't get much Louis" poetry and creativity for students, such talk about," Tyree said during a ques- pubkcity because women love the The next book club meeting is as CoUege Poetry Nights. tion-and-answer session. drama, people love the drama, and it planned for Feb. 8, and will feature More information about "All that "I was a teenager in the '80s and we didn't have any drama in it. "The Miseducation of the Negro," by Jazz" can be found onkne at www.aldat- had what we caked fly gkls," he said. Immediately, they labeled it as boring, Carter G. Woodson. ja^.com. the book was slow, he didn't do this, he Allen Payne gives insite to the question and play 'Why Men Cry in the Dark' By Trina Logan screen to add flavor to certain scenes of on air with different women while pro- He sung his heart out and picked up Register Contributor the play, which was also very creative. moting his magazine. The topic on air is Derrick's things. He placed them in Take a seat, don't bring refreshments The stage setup consisted of silver bars "Why Do Men Cheat?" Derrick's hands and opened the door so and turn off aU cell phones as you pre- on the top level of Derrick's apartment. When he starts the conversation off that he could handle business and get pare for the hit play "Men Cry in the The bars also linked to staks that with "Men cheat because women allow his woman back a positive way. Dark." dropped down into the kving room. them to," everything hits the fan. Well, Do men reaky go though emotional The play, based on Michael Baisden's During some scenes, a movable radio that is until "Ms. Westside" tarns his damage? To each his own with that book, ran a preview run at the station obscured the kitchen and you world upside down. question, but at least I know now that Greensboro Coliseum Jan. 19-21. immediately felt kke one of the callers The biggest struggle, however, was there is a possibility that some men do Derrick Reed, who is the pubksher for on a kve radio talk show. not Angela, his father or his friends. suffer as much as some women. "Happily Single's" magazine, was por- The overall setting represented "The Clean Up Woman" that portrayed I think that the production did an out- Derrick's bachelor-type crib. There were to be Angela's dear friend was Derrick's standing job of depicting the book. leather couches, crimson silk curtains, weakness, "The difference between doing shows A Review flowers, coffee tables and also a view of She stirs up trouble aU over the place. and doing theater is...[the] medium," the city. Her character received a lot of "ooh's said Payne. "The hardest role I ever had trayed by Allen Payne, who has starred The show opens with Derrick and his and ahh's" as she proved to be confident to prepare for was "The Perfect Storm." in movies such as "The Perfect Storm," father discussing the reason why in her trap for Derrick. Payne's next project is a movie titled "Jason's Lyric," "The Walking Dead" Derrick quit his job. Throughout the The biggest scene that caught my "Thirty Years to Life." and BET's original movie production, Derrick constantiy tries to attention was when Derrick's friend Delay plans to do theater for a while, "Commitments." Not forgetting his role convince his father that "Happily Mark came to rescue Derrick from his and possibly film. as "G Money" in "New Jack City" and Single" is a wonderful opportunity for depression "It wasn't hard working on this play regular roles on the "The Cosby Show" him and his career. Regardless of Mark went into his crib and treated because I am doing what I do," said and "A Different World." Derrick and his father's disagreement him kke a good friend should. He Delay. The play also stars Rhona Bennett. over career goals, his father looked into cleaned up his crib, helped him up and The show hits major cities across the Richard Roundtree, R&B singer his heart and comforted him when it gave him a lecture. The song tided, "Go country. Remaining tour dates are online Monifah and Jay Delay came to women. and Get Your Lady" got the crowd real- at www.lovelustlies.com. The set design featured a projection Derrick goes though the next struggle ly into it. 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Undergraduate Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, Computer Science, and Engineering majors with 3.2+ GPA are welcome to join us and learn more about the opportunities Goldman Sachs has to offer you. January 28, 2002 Features 9 deal with was the vision of what was office, he was. Chester handled his busi- We haven't lost money on the extreme Q&A supposed to be a united board or deci- ness. If I wasn't around I would feel that the student body has heard. I want sion-making board. That was the first comfortable giving him charge because to bring Aggie Fest back under that tide. thing we sat Continuedfrom page 1 down and talked about. We I know he would get the job done. Despite what students think we have addressed that during the campaign that Chester loved his job and his departure initiated more to the accompkshments of this adminis- events than administra- there were things that you said about me from SGA was unexpected. tions in the past, which is one reason tration. Did I have the trust of the stu- and things that I said about you. Now why our finances are where are. dents and administration? Yes. But I they that I'm president and now that you Q: How would you describe your But as much as we've done I feel kke we understand that it's the other things that occupy the office that you occupy, relationship with the remainder of haven't done enough. I want to do more shouldn't be a part of the equation that where do we go from here? Are we the SGA staff or board members? and I want students to enjoy a wonder- students have faken into. Such as, I'm going to work together for the common A: Candidly, there's no trust. As much ful spring celebration. I want students constandy hearing about me a driving good of the students or are we going to trust as I think that I've bukt upon to be more involved and I want to Benz and that the school has bought kft maintain this negative relationship? there's always something that happens thek spkits. I'm praying for the Lord to this car for me, and then it to gets every- Secondly, one of our major problems that negates that. It's very unfortunate bless this administration with some day type things. Like the SGA is having type was that there were so many areas that that I feel that way, and that's something of massive heakng so that we can kft the a financial strain because of car my or the SGA lacked in and we haven't quite that I haven't yet worked through. I spirits of the student body, because the because of my clothes, none of which cleaned up and in playing catchup we would be lying to you if I told you oth- SGA is a wonderful thing. comes out of the SGA budget. It seems had to restructure our working relation- erwise. However, from the time thatwe kke those materiakstic that I am things ship with the administration. If you are took office to now I can see how we aU What were the real issues sur- blessed with, which I Q: had before I used to working with a group of people have grown. how to maintain rounding became SGA president, Knowing the SGA budget? has factored on one level and now there are new peo- a business relationship even though you A: I don't students into the students' perspective expect to under- of who I ple in office, then the dynamics are may not trust me or kke me but stand the inner am you workings of the SGA. going to change, and the administration learn how to deal with me. But some Every single thing that we do costs. The from the onset was very supportive days I feel kke they love me as much as SGA is hit with a tremendous amount Q: Do you think people misunder- — since then that has changed. I stand I love them and then other days I feel of costs for stand you? so, why? providing the services that If behind what I say, and the reason why I that about me diskke we A: Yes. don't everything they provide for each student. I know, because I say make such a candid statement is because and the only reason why they deal with things very directly and I'm just a I receive phone caks from members of me is because they have to. Q: Have you or anyone else on your straightforward personality and I'm also administration telkng me to be careful. staff taken money out of the budget a businessman. I have owned my own You know, I'm a student, a young per- Q: Have you made any mistakes as for their personal use? production company for five years and I son; I didn't come here to upset any- SGA president? A: No. That's not even feasible. I think have many accolades and I have worked body or throw anyone off track. I just A: Of course. that the students think that I sit up here in business America as a young person. ran for SGA president and the students with a checkbook and that I just write So I come from a different perspective said they wanted some things and those Q: Do you think that you were checks out of the organization. If when students come to me. When stu- things that are reasonable are the things given a fair chance to succeed as there's an expenditure from one dokar dents come to me with thek concerns I that I fight for. Somewhere along the SGA president? to a thousand doUars, that expenditure is don't just jump out and say, "Whoa kne my name has been slandered and A: No. Because the people that spoke drawn up through the treasurer of the we're going to do something about this discredited for the accompkshments of of impeachment before I was even organizadon, then it seeks my signature right now." No. I ask the question, have this organization announced have maintained that nega- then the treasurer's signature. After a you done your part and if you haven't tive regard towards me. The people that review from the executive board it then done your part then you have to go back Q: What are some of your goals diskke me then have sought to make my goes to our financial advisor. He has to and do your part before I can help you. outside of being SGA president? way hard. Many of whom I've sat down sign off on it, then it goes over to the Somehow it comes back to me kke, A: Every day I wake up and I pray. I with and said let's just throw everything personnel in Dowdy and they have a "Oh, he didn't know how to talk to me ask the Lord to bless me to be a suc- aside and move on. People have to long process. That's not possible and he refused to help me." Those cessful and prosperous person. choose to be real and be objective. Of because every expenditure has to be things shock me every time I hear it Whatever it is that I do for a kving, as a course I've made mistakes this is a reviewed and has to be ruled because a veryapproachable — necessary I'm person, professional, I want to be happy, men- learning process. I've been the president before it can even move forward. and I don't beat around the when bush tally. I've been blessed to experience for many organizations but never SGA. There's been no personal use of money. people ask me questions. So don't I many things in my kfetime that many There were bound to be mistakes and I understand how they misunderstand people twice myage have not. What I've don't think that these mistakes could Q: Has the relationship between me, but from, what I've heard I would learned from that is it's not about what have been avoided. Before making deci- you and SGA officers been severed? have to say that they do. you have, accolades, accompkshments sions I seek the Lord and I reaUy ask the A: No. That would be going too far. or the relationships you build with peo- Lord to help me and direct me. The day We work together. We have accom- What do you think your Q: greatest ple, it's just about being happy with before the elections a fear came over pkshed a great deal. attribute is? yourself. That's my first goal. I hope that me. I feared that I was going to do A: My integrity. Because that forces I find that happiness and that prosperi- something wrong and the Lord said to Q: If I talked to any of the SGA me to consider the people that I always ty through being financiaUy stable. I me, "But I have chosen you for this officers, what do you think they represent and thek best interests. It want to be a milkonake by 25. I feel kke time. So whatever comes let it come." would say about you? forces me to always maintain the highest I have the potential to accompksh that He knew the mistakes that I was going A: They would say that I was very level of honesty and morahty in a pokt- goal. I thought about where I've come to make, but I thank God that I've aggressive, very strong-wiked. Flashy. ical arena. I always teU officers, my my from and where I am and it wouldn't learned from them. Sometimes I question what do they real- friends and the I minister that people to, make any sense for me not to be. If I ly think about me. Do they say nice see faces, see the I don't I issues, and didn't reach that in three years from Q: How has dealing with the issues things from the heart or are they just you can be my best friend but if you're now it's probably because I wasn't of SGA affected your personal life? saying it to say it? If it were me I would wrong you're wrong and there are if focused aU the way, or I let some oppor- A: It has caused me to be a less trust- teU you straight up what it was and what or repercussions that consequences tunities skp through my hands. I'm not, ing person. I feel like it might have it wasn't. As a minister the first thing come from that decision that you made, by any means, a person that equates suc- stripped me from vktues that I had you learn is servitude. People see the to you have suffer the consequences and cess and prosperity through wealth. I before I became president. Like, being glamour (for what it is) of my kfestyle. think that's always a problem for I peo- like to help people and in order to do very personal with people and now I'm What they don't understand is I serve ple that are close to me. that it takes finances. I spend a great a very private person. I've learned you on a great level. deal of my resources now helping peo- can't trust everybody. I kve in a glass As a student and as the voice of Q: ple and I love it. I feel like I've been house — everything I do, people see it. What things do you like to do? the student body, what is it that you Q: caked to help people and I want to be Everything I say, people hear it. People A: I love to travel, I love to shop. I like want students to remember for? you able to do that in a greater way. know every car that I drive, every gar- spending time with my peers, my men- WeU, A: my integrity and honesty. ment that I wear and people are really torship that's the greatest thing that I Remember me for standing for up your Q: Why do you think that Chester critical about aU those things and the like to do. Music is a big part of my and for a very rights being actively Williams and Beverly Jones decided one thing that people don't know is the kfestyle. I'm a church boy so I spend a cov- involved person. I receive a lot of to leave SGA? me. They see it from a distance, they lot of time preaching, counsekng, those erage and it seems kke the students are A: I know that for both of them it was hear it from a distance, they form an are the things that are very dear to me. more to the SGA president this privy personal reasons why they left the SGA. opinion out of an ignorance. I know it Often times you'U find me singing any year as opposed to the years before me. It had nothing to do with me as presi- sounds like I'm reaky bitter but these time of the day. Even though I can't do anything about dent. There were issues that they were events have caused me to be on guard. what people say, I want students to faced with in an untimely fashion that Q: Are you a good SGA president? that went to remember me as the person forced them to have to step down. Q: What are your goals these last A: I believe that I am. If I wasn't I bat for that them, accompkshed my They both will be missed, and despite four months as SGA president? wouldn't have been able to do the stood for things campaign promises, that up what people had to say about Chester I A: I want students to understand their that I've done because I didn't do them thek and because I have stood up rights, really liked Chester Williams. I like government a litde better because half to brag. I did them for the students. for students' rights from day one it has every last person that I work with. of these four months are going to be made me a very unpopular person in There are people in this office that spent with new officers. I'm not worried After this experience as SGA administration, and I reakze that but I'm Q: refuse to speak to me and they don't about me or my administration. I want president do you think that will I've to do you doing what been charged by know that I reaUy kke them. I'm a peo- students to trust the SGA better. Has in the student body. serve another political position ple's person so it's hard to turn myheart this administration lost money? Yes, again? against someone. That's just the God we've lost money. The one before us A: My mind would tell me What kind of problems has SGA not to but Q: in me. The thing that I'll miss most lost money, the one before them lost my heart would disagree. had to deal with this year? about Chester is his consistency and his money. We're not in the business of Interview done by Randy St.Clair, editor-in- A: The first problem that we had to dedication. When no one else was in the making money. We're a government. chief. ies men's basketball team have a two 10 Sports ame homestand Jan. 28 and 3 January 28, 2002 A&T's two-headed monster carrying load short of their expectations. However, there remains a ray of hope as the Aggies have won two in a row for the first time this season, and still have a dynamic duo of what many call the Aggies two-headed monster; senior forward Bruce Jenkins and freshman guard Steve Koger. Jenkins, a 6-foot-6 forward from SkVer Spring, Md., has kved up to every bitof his preseason Player of the Year selection as he's almost single-handedly kept the Aggies in many baU games this season. "I take a lot of pride in rebounding, and I'm trying to perfect what I do as best I can," said Jenkins. "It's aU a matter of staying active and beating people to the baU." He currently heads aU MEAC players and leads Division I in rebounding averaging just under 13 boards a game, and leads the Aggies in scoring, aver- aging just over 18points a game. Every season since his freshman year, Jenkins has elevated his game to new heights and leaves everything on the floor. A&T head coach Curtis Hunter has come to expect that and more out of his perennial aU- MEAC performer. "Bruce is one of the best on the boards," said Hunter. "This season, he's become even more of a scorer, but he stiU has things to work on. Playing con- sistent defense and finding ways to get teammates more involved wik help us become a better team," Hunter added. There is no secret about this team's mishaps early this season as they've found themselves in an uphiU climb, but again, there stiUremains hope. Charles photo Charles Watkins/A&T photo "Turnovers and free throws are hurting us badly," Watkins/A&T Bruce Jenkins skies for one of his MEAC- said Jenkins. "We just have to keep coming with the Freshman Steve Koger has been a spark leading rebounds. same intensity and find ways to execute at crucial times for the Aggies. during games." Koger is among the MEAC freshman in scoring The other part of this two-headed monster is fresh- By with his coming just a fewweeks Chris Wallace man guard Steve Koger. This "diaper dandy," as the biggest performance Register Sports Editor ago in a loss to Hampton. He scored a career-high 23 weU-known Dick Vitale would say, is a star in the mak- points in the game on 9-of-17 shooting from the field. Finishing last season on a strong note gave the Koger is a pure shooter with great touch and supe- ing. Koger is about the team's immediate Aggies high expectations for the 2001-2002 season, rior range. However, those aren't the only facets of very optimistic future and looks forward to it. "Coach is doing every- and having entered the season with the conference's Koger's game. He finishes around the basket extreme- thing he can," said Koger. "There is still time for us to preseason MEAC Player of the Year Bruce Jenkins, ly weU, as he showed by exploding basekne against turn things around, but everyone on the team has to the expectations grew even greater. This season, up to Hampton for two thunderous dunks, and his defense this point, it may be safe to say that the Aggies are far isn"t bad either. bekeve that." Padilla honored as MEAC rookie of the year By Donna Coltrane Her athletic excellence is no surprise to "We were no longer the perfect because of her sister's fight against cere- Register Contributor those who know her family, because all American family. My brother Tiger and bral palsy. Have you ever heard of an entire fam- of them are athletes. I had to make sacrifices," she reflects. Overall, this six-foot Texan, who ily that can sing? Maybe you've heard "My mom played basketball, and my They could no longer play summer enjoys shopping and spending time with someone say, "It's in the blood?" Well, dad ran track," says Padilla. "My sports and didn't receive as much atten- her teammates, is enjoying her experi- for freshman volleyball player, Amanda younger brother plays everything." She tion from thek parents because of visits ence as a member of the famous "Aggie Padilla, athleticism must be in her fami- tried her talents at other sports but to the doctor. Family." ly's blood. found her place with voUeybaU. "I tried Through it all Padilla says her sister, She left this message to the family, playing basketbaU and running track but who is now 9, has been an inspiration to "Aggie voUeybak is at a completely new it wasn't me," she says. her. She is close to her sister, and even level now. Next year our fekow Aggies Growing up, Padika dreamed of play- wants to change her major at A&T from should come out and watch." ing a college sport and now that dream marketing to fitness and weUness has come true. However, kving your dreams comes with chakenges, and there were challenges for her to over- come. Aggie Sport Notes In addition to being a freshman and dealing with freshman pressures, Padilla Basketball in comes from a small town Texas The Aggie men and women basketball teams are a combined 3- named Brownsville, where 90 of percent Lady the population is Hispanic. "Ireally like 28 this season, with the men 3-13 and the women 0-15. A&T, but I had to get use to the weath- Aggie head coach was subsequently fired following her two-plus er and the way of living here. Everyone year tenure. is so friendly," she says. Football most The memorable experience she Maurice Hicks, Marcus Bryson and Mitchell were all can recall since coming to A&T hap- Quasim was pened at the Mercer University named to the All-American team. Hicks also named SBN Tournament in Atlanta last season. Offensive Player of the Year. "I hit a shot and someone in the audi- Baseball ence yelled, 'Not bad for a brown girl!'" Charles Watkins/A&T Baseball season began on Jan.26 as they look to best their says Padilla. "Hearing that comment record-setting performance from a season ago. Amanda Padilla gets ready gave me push harder to win, and we for action against a MEAC did." Bowling Racism is not the toughest batde The bowling team will participate in the Brunswick Coca-Cola Padilla is this year's Mid-Eastern Padilla has been faced with in her life. tournament in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-3. Athletic Conference Rookie of the When she was 10, her 3-year-old sister, Other sports featured next week. Year, as she helped lead the Lady Aggies Maegan, was diagnosed with cerebral to a third-place finish in the MEAC. palsy, a disease that cripples the body. January 28, 2002 Sports 11 Lady Aggies Aggie men blasted by UNC-G; KO'd Spartans rebound for two victories by By T.J. Moore Register News Editor By T.J. Moore Ugly is the only word to describe the Aggie men's basketbaU team's latest Register News Editor defeat at the hands of cross-town rival UNC-Greensboro. When you're losing games like this year's winless Lady Aggies, there's nowhere On Jan. 16, the Spartans opened the game with a 15-2 run en route to an 85- you can go but up. Demorakzing is a word to describe the Lady Aggies' loss at the 67 victory at the Wild Cherry Pepsi Classic in the Greensboro Coliseum. A&T hands of UNC-Greensboro, 88-45 in the first game of the Wkd Pepsi Chakenge took a while to compose themselves and managed to play respectable basket- Jan. 16. ball for a few minutes in the first half. The Aggies closed the Spartans' run, Latoya North led the way for the Lady Aggies with 11 cutting the lead to nine points (29-20) with a bit over six minutes left in the first points and 11 rebounds whke CamiUe Akins chipped in half, but UNC-G closed the half with another 15-point run. with nine points and three steals. After halftime, the Aggies continued to sputter while UNC-G went on anoth- Second-point opportunities and points off turnovers er tear. This time is was a 23-9 run that lasted well over seven minutes. The are two of the many factors for this loss. UNCG beat root of the Aggies problems seems as if they couldn't buy a basket, shooting A&T tn second chance opportunities 20-6 and also 24-71 (34 percent) from the field, 8-23 (34.8 percent) from three-point territo- dominated in points off turnovers (40-15) and fast break points (18-0) Despite this poor display of shooting, senior forward Bruce Jenkins scored Another reason for this loss may be the fact that the 18 points and snagged 14 rebounds, notching his 13th straight double-double Lady Aggies couldn't shoot their way out of a paper bag. this season, while Koger added 15 points and six assists. In the first half, A&T shot 37 percent from the field After the game, a frustrated Curtis Hunter summed up things. "They made while UNCG shot a blazing 61 percent. In the second plays and we didn't," said Hunter "It's about players making plays." half, the Lady Aggies hit 8-37 for a woeful 21 percent Hunter also mentioned the players' discipkne and deske. "I should not have from the field. To make matters worse, UNCG robbed Karen Hall to make them go out and shoot free throws in practice," he said. the Lady Aggies of the basketbaU 21 times and outre- Despite the grim oudook, Hunter is cknging to optimisim. "HopefuUy, thek bounded them considerably. kghts wik come on. I stik bekeve that we can win a few games to build on for However, the Lady Aggies are preparing for a brighter future. A day after the next year." Cokseum loss, Head Coach Karen HaU was reassigned to other duties within the That glimmer of hope was realized four days later at the Legacy Classic in ■ _ athletic department. Charlotte. The Aggies raced North Carolina Central We Wanted4.—.-i tO give past 63-57 to boost their Taklng place at the helm is record to 2-13 for the season, and Jenkins was named the game's MVP with 21 the team a Chance tO get Athletic Director Alphonso Scandrett. points, flowing, but the flow czt ett s 2 m as The Aggies added another impressive victory over UMES on Jan. 21, 79-67 -" headi fcoach.t However,t there has been never OCCUrred. SO We an improvement in the Lady Aggies decided to make a play ln that short Period After bem§ , „ blown out by N.C. Central 81-51 on Hicks, Bryson, Mitchell 1 Q Change. jan ( the Lady Aggies lost to UMES by two points (62-60) on Jan. 21. Dr. Alphonso Scandrett So. why did it take the Athletic garnerAil-American honors A&T Athletic Director Department 13 games into the season By Chris Wallace to reassign Hall? Register Sports Editor "We wanted to give the team a chance to get said Scandrett.- "But the flowing," Despite the final a flow never occurred. So we decided to make a change." missing three and half games of the season due to a torn Scandrett is only the interim coach and they are now looking for a permanent coach for next season. Scandrett knows what kind of coach that can be beneficial ACL, Aggies star running back Maurice to the program. Hicks has been selected as the 2001 "We are looking for those who have a college background and we are looking for Sheridan Broadcasting Network Sports people who can recruit," Scandrett said. Black CoUege Offensive Player of the Year with as As for the present, the Lady Aggies say that they wik continue to play hard. along being chosen a Division AU-American. "The Ladies are playing weU together and there's a lot of enthusiasm and we are I-AA looking forward to the rest of the season," added Scandrett. The 6-foot, 205-pound senior entered the season being heralded as perhaps the top running back in all of Division I and II, and he didn't disappoint. Hicks, the Aggies all-dme leading Did Hall deserve the ax? rusher after only two seasons (2,812 yards), paced the MEAC rushing for After nearly three dismal seasons as Maybe this move should have taken 1,325 yards and 15 touchdowns in only the head honcho of the Lady Aggie bas- place earker as the Aggies have been seven and a half games while setting ketbaU team, coach Karen HaU was stalemating in the MEAC over the past several Aggie records along the way. given the ax, couple of years. They had arguably the Hicks' most special game, however, rekeving her of MEAC's top player, Malveata Johnson, came on Oct. 6 as he rushed for an her head coach- and could not manage to scratch thek NCAA Division I and II single game ing duties. way from the bottom of the pack dur- record 437 yards against the Morgan Did she ing Hall's tenure. III riflllrllWii iiiI State Bears, and then deserve this? In a This season, the Lady Aggies are a BHH followed it up with short answer, lowly 0-15, and it doesn't get much eas- three consecutive probably so ier. super performances Hall does, Was there ever any doubt that Hall against Florida A&M, however, still was on the hot seat? Howard, and Bethune- Charles Watkins/A&T have a job with- Also during Hak's tenure, several play- Cookman. in the athletic ers aUegedly took a leave from the team Hicks' 2001 superla- Aggie tailback Maurice Hicks Sports View department, but due to her "miktary-kke" coaching ways. Mitchell tives include being added to his postseason By Chris Wallace sometimes, you What does activity kke this do for named MEAC accolades by being honored do what vou recruiting? Offensive Player of as the 2001 Sheridan have to do in a program, The Lady Aggies basketball games are the Week three times, Broadcasting Network Sports Winning means the world, especiaUy drawing a few handfuls of people a Don Hansen Player of Black College Offensive the when winning is ultimately what deter- game. Hey, that many people visit the Week, Sports Player of the Year. mines whether you'U keep your job or cafe during lunch each day. Network I-AA Player not. Obviously, HaU's record was not a What about this? The Lady Aggies of the Week, 2001 downs. Bryson's receiving numbers have great record. It's not even a bad record. lead the MEAC in turnovers per game MEAC Player of the risen each season, and he was also a gift- It was just horrific, at 9-63, and the and have the lowest field goal percent- Year, and a 2001 first- ed blocker. Aggies felt it was time to move in a dif- age among aU MEAC teams. Bryson team AU-MEAC selec- Mitchell, a 6-foot-6, 350-pound guard, ferent direction. It was evident that the Aggies were tion anchored an offensive line that led the Athletic Dkector Alphonso Scandrett going nowhere with HaU at the helm, Other Aggies joining Hicks on the MEAC in scoring (34.0 PPG) and stated in a short interview earker this but that's not to say that HaU isn't a Ail-American team were tight end helped to pave the way for Hicks and week the department's plans for thek good person and coach. This opportu- Marcus Bryson and offensive kneman other Aggie backs. future coach nity was just one that the Aggies had to Quasim MitcheU. The 2001 SBN Sports Ail-American "We are looking for those who have take back for many reasons. Bryson, the MEAC's premiere tight team will be honored Feb. 23 at the coUege background, and we are looking Most of aU, the Aggies did it for the end, hauled in 24 receptions during the BCCA 28th anniversary banquet, in the for people who can recruit," he said. best of thek program. season for 471 yards and four touch- Ritz-Carlton in downtown Adanta. 12 Campus News

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