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September10 87 * The Voice of The Students of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University * Volume 67 No. 2 Prof. Snorgrass memorialized w By Dolvanya M. Mosby Assistant News Editor "Professor Snorgrass was the best teacher I ever encountered," said Jon Jeter, "May the works I've done, speak for former FAMUAN editor and reporter in me...," goes the hymn. Minneapolis for the Star Tribune: Funeral services were scheduled today Newspaper of the Twin Cities. "He was for journalism professor Joseph W. a dedicated teacher who wanted more than Snorgrass at Bethel Missionary Baptist anything else to see his students learn. Church in Tallahassee at 11 a.m. Burial He was a good teacher and a good friend." will be at Culley's Meadowwood Known to his colleagues as "Jay," Memorial Park Cemetery on Timberlane Snorgrass had a deep interest in the black Road. press. He co-authored "Blacks and Media: Snorgrass, a dedicated journalist and An Annotated Bibliography, 1962- Teacher of the Year at Florida A&M 1982." University, died Sunday morning at "Professor Snorgass believed that Atlanta's Emory University Hospital. there was something sacred about the A native of Versailles, Missouri, press and newspapers," said Michael Snorgrass served as an associate professor Abrams, associate professor of of journalism at FAMU for seven years. journalism at FAMU. Snorgrass and James E. Norman, "He believed that without a free and associate professor of Spanish, were enlightened press, there could be no selected Teacher of the Year for the 1986- freedom. We all share the grief. We all 87 school term by students, individual share in the challenge of meeting departments, and the university teacher Professor Snorgrass's ideals," he said. of the year committee. Snorgrass spent 21 years in the military, "Without question, we have lost a starting as a messman and later attaining dedicated and productive member of the the rank of master sergeant. FAMU family," said FAMU president He was discharged in 1969, after Frederick S. Humphries. "Professor participating in the Korean and Vietnam Snorgrass was warm and caring." wars. He received a total of six medals. Humphries spoke at a memorial service Snorgrass attended the University of Wednesday at Charles Winter Wood Nebraska where he received the B. A. Theater. degree in journalism and the University Among speakers were journalism of Minnesota before receiving the M. A. Dean Robert Ruggles, Dr. Theodore degree in 1973 in the same area. Hemmingway and Dr. Leedell Neyland. He worked as managing editor, Snorgrass, 58, who taught mass publisher and newswriter at the Post communications, newswriting and newspaper group in Oakland, Calif. reporting, feature writing, and blacks and Snorgrass was a prominent figure in Photo by Elise Duranceau Jouria'sm Dean Robert Ruggies euiogizes frot. media was dedicated to his students. American journalism and held several Snorgrass as a man who touched the lives of fellow "Communication is a two-way street positions in national organizations in where you must know both sides of the journalism. He was past president of the teachers and students. His death will leave a big gap road, the teacher's side and the student's American Journalism Historians personally and professionally, said Ruggles. side," said Snorgrass in a July interview. Continued on page 2 See related editorials on pages 4&5. Phone number scam linked to FAMU dorm The gift of life Cheryl Cuthbert donates By Dolvanya M. Mosby physician. McClcelland is the office Assistant News Editor manager for Watts. blood during the Leon The receptionist at Watts' office, Diane County Blood Bank "Hello, I'm Lawrence Johnson, a Bilodeaue, received a call from a male Drive. Cuthbert was one representative from Centel, and I'm calling impersonating a Centel representative and of the few students who to verify that long distance calls in excess referred him to McCielland. donated Wednesday. of $400 have been charged to yourcalling The person, who identified himself as The mobile unit card number..." Lawrence Johnson said, "We're in the will be This is a common technique used to process of conducting an investigation of " ~b~ back Oct. 14 from 11 am. obtain calling card numbers for illegal use, the illegal use of your calling card to to 3 p.m. and it is hoped and it seems that at least one student at Cleveland, Ohio." more people will Florida A&M University has perfected the After notifing McClelland of this, participate in the drive. method. Johnson continued the conversation by According to Karia McClelland, a requesting verification of the office calling Tallahassee resident, a call was made to the card number. office of Dr. Helen Watts a local Continued on page 2 ~PSa: Photo by Randy Lovoy The FAMUAN Thursday, September 10. 1987/2 Students work to get funds out of South Africa By Ellen M. Moran explained why the Foundation was in Sliger and the media. The Investment FAMUAN News Editor System has a common fund and we are South Africa, "It has been the Florida Committee Chair threatened a "friendly not a part of it." Board of Regents investment policy. All lawsuit" to prevent any divestment. Taylor said that if there is investment the state universities in Florida are in Since the summer of 1985, students Several days later SAAC and local in South Africa it is through the various South Africa. Their investments on the campuses of Florida A&M were Tallahassee groups had a Town Meeting investment brokers and it is "not based on the Sullivan principle ( the University and Florida State University on Apartheid which led to a conference knowingly" on the part of the FAMU Sullivan principle have joined in the struggle to dismantle designed a set of featuring a member of the outlawed Foundation. guidelines that would guarantee "equality apartheid in South Africa. African National Congress (ANC). According to Dr. George Bedell, in South Africa's workplaces", Vice The genesis of the movement was a but many The year came to an end and still no Chancellor for Academic Affiars at the say they are impossible to rally and march that summer which led to enforce. promise of divestment from the Board of Regents, "All of the universities Sullivan has since retreated from his the Oct. 9, 1985 march that attracted over Foundation. have either divested of stocks or have original plan and no longer believes it 1,000 students and faculty members from It was January 21. "We had a sit in. their firms to works.)," he said. adopted a policy instructing both FAMU and FSU. Following the There were demands," said Wootson. do so in a methodical manner." rally and march the Student Anti- As of January of this year, the Earlier that day a rally was held and He continued by saying that there is Florida Flambeau reported that Apartheid Committee (S.A.A.C.) was the over 100 students marched to the an "obligation to protect investments formed. Foudation had over $370,000 invested in Foundation office. About 35 students corporations that conduct business in and pull out only when it is financially Through SAAC's infancy that year, remained. The picket and sit-in continued feasible to do so. South Africa That has been going on they formed a broad base. "We until the Foundation promised the for about a year. Everyone SAAL began insisting the except USF demonstrated down at City Hall," recalled demonstrators full divestment. and FSU have sold all their Foundation divest in the summer of common FAMU Student Senate President Carolyn "When we had the sit-in there was stock. We are encouraging universities 1986. Wootson and Christine Minor, to Jones. She admits, however, that "SGA $200,000 in South Africa. Now, they invest in countries that former president of the Black Student adhere to the [isnt} doing anything now, except trying say, there is only S25,000 left. We want Sullivan principles," he said. Union, met with the staff of the to bring the Rev. Leon Sullivan [here]." them to issue a press release when it is The movement, however, for FAMU Foundation. students were instrumental in all out," Wootson said. continued divestment and boycotting of helping to organize the first march and According to Wootson, they received The allegation that all Florida State companies still doing business in South were very vocal opponents to the permission to address the next University Foundations invest in South Africa continues. SAAC has redefined its Africa situation in South Africa. Foundation Investment Committee through the Board of Regents position and renamed itself in order to According to Alan Wootson, head of meeting. On October 17 the committee policy of investment does not include more closely allign with other student SAAC at FSU, "we tried to get FAMU. as many met in secret and according to SAAC, groups addressing the issue of Apartheid, people as posssible involved." violated the agreement with Wootson and According to the FAMU they are now the Student Coalition The primary focus of SAAC was to Minor and the State's Sunshine Laws. Foundation's accountant Kent Taylor, Against Apartheid and Racism (SCAAR) force the FSU Foundation to divest its SAAC followed up by sending letters "The Board of Regents does not handle and the group is looking for continued holdings in South Africa. Wootson to the Foundation, FSU President Bernie our investments. The State University support from students of both campuses. V Freshmen may dominate elections

Snorgrass By Harriet Daniels were unopposed for the four seats in the ballot hoping to be president and vice- FAMUAN Staff Writer sophomore senate race. No seats were president of their class. Continued from page 1 available for senior senators and no The candidates will make campaign Once again in 1987-88 the freshman applications were submitted for graduate speeches at the Candidate Forum tonight Associaton, a member of the Association class will dominate the student senators. at 6 in Perry-Paige Auditorium. Dennis for Education in Journalism and Mass government elections with a smaller "There is a good show of made it clear that the voting will be by Communication, Sigma Delta Chi, the show of interest from upperclassmen. participation from the freshman class," class only, meaning that only freshmen Society of Professional Journalists, and With eight freshman senate positions said Carolyn Jones, student senate will vote for freshman queen and other was also advisor of the FAMU chapter. available, there are 19 candidates vying president. "With many positions being freshman positions. Snorgrass supported several com- for seats. unopposed by upperclassmen, the show On election day no campaign posters munity organizations such as the "I am glad to see participation from of interest from upperclassmen was less are to be posted and no campaiging is National Urban League, NAACP and a the freshman class," said Gina Dennis, than expected," allowed within 50 feet of the election site number of charity organizations both in electorial commissioner. "We need new Seven freshmen are campaigning for or past the campus post office. the United States and abroad. blood at FAMU." class queen. While the candidates for Candidates may carry their campaign hand Campaigning officially began Sept. 7 sophomore and junior class queens are sign, but no buttons may be worn inside and will end Sept. 14 at midnight. unopposed, there are two candidates for the election site. Violations of election Elections will be Sept. 15 in the Grand senior class queen on the ballot with one guidelines are grounds for "HILARIOUS. Ballroom from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Students write-in candidate. disqualification. ONLY A PIGHEAD, must have a validated student For class president and vice-president, "I would like all students to get out identification card in order to vote. candidates for senior, junior, and and vote Sept.15," Dennis said. " We JIVE TURKEY FOOL Four juniors are campaigning for sophomore positions are unopposed. should start this next century at FAMU COULD RESIST IT." three spots in the senate. Four candidates There are five freshman teams on the with a good voter turnout." -Chris Chase, EW YORKDAILY NEWS

"TWO THUMBS UP. Phone calls Continued from page 1 VERY FUNNY AND VERY WISE." McClelland obtained the number from this type of investigation. would assist investigators in apprehending -SISEL AND EBERT & THE MOVIES her employer and innocently gave it to "Although the calls may have been the suspect. Johnson and informed him that there were made from a phone on our campus, this Tom Flanigan, a public relations two other calling card numbers under the type of case is not directly in our administrator for Centel, also said that the account which she would have to locate jurisdication," said Mills. "This type of incident was out of his jurisdiction. and call him back on. case would normally be handled by the According to Flanigan, calling cards Johnson gave her a fictitious business sheriffs department or the Tallahassee a problem at Centel, because number at Centel. are not police. Centel is a local phone service and most of McClelland made several attempts to "As far as I know, no actual crime has the calls are made to other cities and states. reach Johnson for her employer, and when been committed. If the student had used the she finally got a response she discovered In this particular case, MCI officials number then the law was broken, but at that the number was actually the number were notified of the incident this point he is attempting to defraud because they to a public phone in the Paddyfoote were the chosen long distance service and Centel," said Mills. housing complex at FAMU. the calling card number was cancelled. "I understand that the cost of "Who's to say that this was a FAMU Phil Kiracofe, an investigator for the education is rising, but cutting corners at student," said investigator Irving Mills Jr. Tallahassee police department, said there another's expense is unfair," said "For all we know it could have been have been three cases such as this reported. McClelland. "I'm sorry that this type of anybody. One is stupid to give out their Two cases have been filed with Tallahassee thing had to happen." number over the phone anyway. That type police and the other was reported to According to FAMU police of information is kept on file at MCI, Centel. investigator Irving Mills Jr., the FAMU Sprint, or AT&T," Mills stressed. Kiracofe also said that the case was police department does not get involved in Mills also said that the FAMU police still under investigation. The FAMUAN T IQ.2flLLJ First settlement of freed blacks recognized

By Kathy Y. Times Black slaves fled Georgia and the to the British. Division of State Lands negotiate the The blacks left the island purchase of the Fort Mo site, the FAMUAN Staff Writer Carolinas, continuing their search for with the Spanish. freedom under the Spanish rule in St. Among the guest representatives Cabinet must approve the land acquisition Florida legislators have taken the first Augustine at Fort Mose. In exchange for present for the resolution was James N. in order for the site to be purchased from step towards recognizing Fort Mose in their freedom, the former slaves had to aid Eaton of FAMU's Black Archives funds administered by the Department of St. Augustine as North America's first the Spanish in fighting off Britain, Research Center and Museum. As an Natural Resources, Abberger explained. archivist, Eaton said he would settlement of freed blacks. according to Will Abberger, a Cabinet make any "Currently in the park system there Insurance Commissioner Bill Gunter aide. resources available to aid the state in their are no sites that recognize black history presented the Fort Mose Resolution to In 1740, these black men endeavor. in particular," Abberger said. "We wanted Gov. Bob Martinez and the Florida courageously fought and successfully "I am willing to loan all the resources to make this site the-first one to Cabinet for approval on Aug. defeated British troops. I have to bring this project to a reality," recognize black history." Fort Mose was occupied by former However, in 1763, upon the signing Eaton said. "I wish we were more The resolution was adopted by the black slaves seeking a newfound freedom of the Treaty of Paris, Fort Mose, along involved in it." Florida Cabinet and further plans are in North America. with the Spanish lands, was relinquished Although Gunter recommended the being made to acquire the land.

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I Teacher leaves lasting Snorgrass'legacy mark on student I thought I knew Professor would blow me and them away with one Over and over, he put us down Joseph W. Snorgrass but a memorial simple question: for not knowing that students at Florida 'But Miss Pemberton, what's the A&M participated in one will ive on in the service held Wednesday morning told boycotts in the 60s. of the first bus point?" me that I didn't know him as well as I Over Each time he asked me that and over, he made us thought I did. realize that, as members of the press, I knew about his military career, question I fumbled for an appropriate his family, his educational and answer -- some way to explain a story we needed to be aware politically, lives of students professional background -- but it still that probably shouldn't have been culturally and ethnically. didn't seep in that he had a private life written or should have been written from I saw this man every day in an that extended beyond his students. some other angle. academic setting and it didn't dawn on me Professor Snorgrass' death affected a lot of us. As a professional, he was I struggled and, at first, I thought that he did anything else but work to Many of us had classes with him and those who didn't benefited from dedicated to the ongoing excellence of he was happy to see me in my misery. improve his students. his advice and wisdom in the FAMUAN newsroom. his craft. Snorgrass (as we called him) It should have dawned on me Too often we have the opportunity to pay tribute to those we Iove...too As a humanitarian, he was went out of his way to bother me. that no one could be as knowledgeable often we fail to seize the opportunity to do so. But by striving to be the finest dedicated to the happiness of others. He called me a quitter and he as he was and not be involved in so student and professional journalists we can be, we will pay him a greater Personally, he was dedicated to insulted me so 1 went out of my way to much more. tribute than any words, gifts or honorary ceremonies could ever offer. his wife and family, who loved him prove him wrong. What I learned after Members of the faculty, dearly -- including the nine African three semesters and three classes with administrators, military men, students We, the staff of the FAMUAN, dedicate this issue to Professor Joseph and his family showed up at W. Snorgrass. children that he adopted and provided this giant of a man was that Snorgrass Wednesday's memorial for. was trying to get me to see what was this man. to pay tribute to Most first-year journalism important and worth writing about.. Normally, I don't do memorials students were filled with tales of the infamous Professor J. W. Snorgrass. It's rare to find an instructor who or funerals because I don't relate to I was told that he was at times, can push you to the point of pulling your death very well. My roommate told me about Professor Snorgrass' death. There wasn't rude, temperamental, strictly a hair out of your head, yet still stimulate I'm glad I did this one, however, much emotion in her voice, and it's understandable--she didn't know him. perfectionist, and quite demanding. you to want to go out and learn because it gave me an opportUnity to Though he was a very real part of my life, I continued talking in much the What they failed to tell me was everything and do everything. see how far-reaching an effect he had on so many. same manner as my roommate. that Professor Snorgrass was a caring Maybe he was able to instill that in his students because he went out of The life of Professor J.W. Our conversation continued until late in the evening when I found myself man, willing to go out of his way to give his time and his advice to his students. his way to get to know everything that he Snorgrass extended in many directions alone and with nothing or no one to shield me from the painful truth. What they failed to tell me was could. He was one of the foremost -- touching many lives who will, in turn, Lonliness often play's the devil's advocate when it comes to facing the truth. It that if you gave your all in one of his authorities on the black press in the touch many other lives. befriends you, then disappears just when you need it the most. classes you couldn't go wrong because United States. He set out to become an But, as Snorgrass would have Death also makes you conscious of incomplete tasks. I began doing my he wouldn't allow you to. expert on the subject after learning that said, "Miss Pemberton, you're taking too homework. The more dilligently I worked, the slower my pen made contact with What they failed to tell me was the other two other experts were white. long to get to the issue. What's the the pdper. The lapses were filled with silent moments and detailed, vivid that'he was the best and he expected Snorgrass told us over and over point?" pictures of a small chuckling figure headed down the hall. the best. that if anyone should know anything The point... Professor Professor Snorgrass often Snorgrass... is that we shall miss you. It was then that the realization set in. "My God, he was so young, so about the black press -- or black history for looked at stories that I thought I had gifted," I thought, as the big tears began to form. -- Felyicia Pemberton-Reid poured my heart and soul into and he that matter it should be a black person. The int began to run on the paper, an indication that this well of feelings had finally overflown. Then, the courses came to memory--the courses I would soon take without the guidance of Professor Snorgrass. As the tears dried up so did the pain, only to be replaced by a numbness 4Through teacher, student and an awareness that he would be missed in more ways than Ihad imagined. Audra D. Strong discovers herself

ip ilI I I n In I_ The silhouette of a small-framed, his wrath. cared about how and with whom I spent my time. I recall dating a young man that Lt rn~t stately Each day in his class was a new anAe\e: gentleman was visible from a he didn't particularily like and he willingly 1 window on experience, no day progressed the "I learned a lot from him. He shared his wisdom with "The loss of Professor Joseph W. Snorgrass has left the third floor of Tucker Hall shared his dislike with me. I remember me. He had a short fuse, but he never had one with me...l when same. One day he followed the syllabus a void in our lives that will be hard to fill.. .He was, in my I arrived at Florida A&M University him pulling me to the side and saying, don't think many people can say that. It's going to leave a over three years ago. to the letter, while other days were not judgement, the consummate professor -- knowledgeable, "Where'd you get that cat from? He THURSDAY, so formal. SEPTEMBER 10, 1987 big void in my professional life. We developed a closeness persuasive, committed, interesting and full of spirit." I came in with very little knowledge Volume 67 No.2 like brothers. I think our concern for the students is what I remember him saying, "This class looks like a beanpole." made us compatible. I know that the teacher-of-the-year about journalism and writing and Professor Snorgrass was a very James Hawkins I knew that this won't always be this structured. As a The FAPVAJAN is published weekly on Thursdays during the tall and spring semesters, except for holidays, award meant a lot to him. Whether people know it or not he reporting, but somehow by students at Florida A&M University. We welcome the views and opinions of our readers, but reserve the Journalism Division Director man would soon change all of this for me matter of fact, I hate structured classes. observant man. The slightest change in got his flowers...the award was very precious to him. He had his students was noticed and right to edit all material. Deadline for submitting articles and letters to The FAMUAN is, 5 p.m. on the Friday the award long enought to enjoy it.. . think he left happy and in a very short time. I'd rather us all meet one day over pizza before publication. Submit materials to The FAMUAN, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL. 32307, or and beer." commented on. I would always laugh to the The FAMUAN office at 309 Tucker Hall (904) 599-3159. The FAMUAN is financed partially by proud. I'm going to miss him." "Snorgrass was FAMU's answer to a multi-media This man, I later learned, would teach I'll never forget the feeling that came when he commented on the frequent revenues and by activities and service fees paid by all students and administered through the Student man. His efforts will be ever-present in the field of change in my hair color. Government Association. Roosevelt Wilson me a wealth of valuable information that I over me the day he said that. He was The FAMUAN recieved four national first place awards by the Amercian Scholastic Association in 1987. Journalism Protessor journalism." "There's a story in everything we see Audra Strong would never find in any other classroom totally unpredictable, yet efficient in The FAMUAN also won the Associations national award for "First Place Special Merr and is a subscriber on this campus and dealing with his students and co- and do," he'd say, "just look at the girl to the College Press and the Knight-Ridder Graphics Network. Journalism Student would carefully "A great educator revealed the secret to his life. advise me on the courses I needed to workers. behind you with the purple hair." The MARCUS J. KING...... Editor in 'Some obstacles take in order to reach my journalistic Professor Snorgrass was also whole class turned and looked at me ChIef Don't give up my willprecious not yield, child. and Success will add will on surelyto your find strife. one FELYICIA PEMBERTON-REID...... Managing Editor "Professor Snorgrass encouraged critical and goals. painfully blunt. If it was bad, he said it and laughter echoed throughout the ELLEN M. MORAN...... New s Editor willing to walk the mile and keep the proper mind.' Thank Professor DOLVANVA M. MOSBY...... Assistant News Editor analytical thinking in his students. He shaped my mind in Joseph William Snorgrass was. If it was okay, he said so. lf it was room. ways that I was only able to realize, years after taking his was that man. good, as it seldom was in his book, he He left no stone unturned and would TIMOTHY FULGHUM...... Sports Editor your for your precious gift Professor Snorgrass." class, Blacks in the Media. All writing accomplishments I He was experienced in the areas that was the first to commend you in his almost kill you if you did so. RAMONA W HITEHURST...... Features Editor Donnell Peterson AUDRA D. STRONG...... Assistant have made I credit to him because he first planted the seeds. he taught My Features Editor Journalism Student and wanted to be sure that his chiding way. knowing him was an experience RODNEY A. ROBERTS ...... Chief Photographer I only wish I'd had the chance to tell him." students were just as experienced "That was a pretty good story, that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I TRAVIS POTTER, EDWIN CRESPO-ALVARADO...... Editorial artists when they left his classrooom. Joseph", he'd say, "but you can still do learned things from him about myself MARK HOLMES...... Layout and design Tonya L.Johnson "The faculty saw something special about J.W. Many students complained of his better than this." and my writing that I would have never ANGELA PRIDE...... Secretary and Advertising Director scored at the top of every Economics Student PROF, MICHAEL ABRAM S...... Adviser Snorgrass. Snorgrass vigorous teaching style and swore that And, usually he was right. discovered otherwise. talked, PROF. ROOSEVELT WiLSON...... Assistant Adviser administrative and student evaluation. Whenever he they'd never take another course He watched He was a good judge of character we listened. Joseph Snorgrass has touched our lives. I think There will never be another Professor Snorgrass. As from my writing change over him again while at FAMU. the course of the years and our and knew each student's potential. STAFF: Harriet Daniels, Michelle Gilliam, Marshawn Boyd, Jacqueline D. Watson, Iris L. Brooks, Elise J. it's going to leave a big gap...personally and professionally." the old saying goes - God threw away the mold when he Duranceau, Randy Lavoy, Stephanie Jackson, Mia Robbins, Kathy Times, Leslie Bane Green, Stephanie made Professor Snorgrass. I, too, said the same thing, not friendship grew as well. He became, not It was through him, that 1discovered S. Lee, Pamela H. Greene, Brenda Hughes, Carol Parker, Gila Williams, Andrea D. Flagg, Danielle Best, Robert M. Ruggles realizing how much I would lose by only my academic adviser, but my me. Fay A. Best, Tammy Smith, Darlene Y. Callender, Candace Mitchell, Frenita Combs, Teria Greenhow, Dean of the School of Journalism, Kathy Times actually avoiding his classes. However, personal counselor. Stephanie Brown, Edythe Bradley, Tarsha Osborne, Tonya L. Johnson, Robert C. Minter, Michael and Graphic Arts as fate would have Melissa V. Joseph Richards, Arthur R. Brown Jr., Beverly Phillips and Alan K. Floyd. Media Journalism Student it, I could not escape Just as he cared about my writing, he

I I ~lr - r -- The FAMUAN Thursday. September 10. 1987 /6 Pioneer photography program may soon click

By Fay A. Best processing equipment and print handling from 60 to 70 students. competent photographers, because when FAIMUAN Staff Writer processing machines. The other two Bertolact said that FAMU will be one photography needs change to video and darkrooms will be used for basic An expanded, renovated photography of the first schools in the state that will electronic photography our students will photography department at Florida A&M University and photo processing. allow students from community colleges be right there," he said. may soon be the first in the state to offer There are also six smaller special who are pursuing photography to Bertolaet said that the department will processing darkrooms a four year bachelor's degree. and a large studio. complete an advanced photography also be offering internships to seniors for "When The photography department is an these darkrooms are completed program. a year at a competitive rate of pay at the extension of FAMU's School of they will probably be the best within the Instructional Media Center. standards of the State of Florida's Journalism, Media and Graphic Arts. school "The thing that makes us different Currently, internships are being system," said Bertolaet. The driving forces behind this than other programs in the State offered to photojournalism majors at the Bertolaet expansion are Robert M. Ruggles, dean said he hopes to have 45 University System, is that we are Tallahassee Democrat. enlargers of the School of Journalism, Media and by the time the school is approaching photography from a However, when everything is through Graphic Arts and assistant photography renovating and the labs will be commercial standpoint," Bertolaet said. complete, the school hopes to offer equipped professor Todd Bertolaet. to handle more than 200 "We teach what the students need to internships to companies such as Mobil Ruggles said that the University has students. He said the school is currently know in order to survive as functioning, Oil and GM's Photographic Department. been planning the renovation for over a year. "We felt that development of the program would be something that would appeal to a number of students," he said. The funding for the expansion was approved by the Legislature after the Before you choose a long distance Board of Regents applied for the money. According to Ruggles, the figures for this expansion are well over $125,000 service, take a close look. and still rising. There are also plans to add video and electronic photography to the curriculum. According to Bertolaet, the additions include a special processing room and three large darkrooms. He said that one darkroom will deal with color processing only and will be fully equipped with state of the art Regents iYoumay be thinking about ch >osing one of the newer propose carriers over AT&T in order to 'Jae money budget Think again. Since January 1987, AT&T's By Ellen M. Moran rates have dropped more than FAMUAN News Editor 15% for direct-dialed out-of- state calls. So they're lower than As classes were beginnig the Florida you probably realize. For infor- Board of Regents was busy adopting a mation on specific rates, you S1.25 billion budget for the 1988-89 fiscal year. can call us at 1 800 222-0300. In the request, Florida A&M - And AT&T offers clear long University is slated to receive S?~. .distance connections, operator approximately $1 million for assistance, 24-hour customer improvements for the campus. The service, and immediate credit budget request will be sent to the I . for wrong numbers. Plus, you legislature for approval in the spring. can use AT&T to call from In addition to the budget proposal, the anywhere to anywhere, all over Board tentativley adopted a statement of the United States and to over ethics and academic values for the S2-50 countries. university system. According to Regent You might be surprised at member Robin Gibson the university a value AT&T really system cannot operate in an "ethical how good vacuum." Gibson adds that people expect is.So before you choose a the university system to stress "a positive Slong distance company, pick system of values." S. up the phone. The allocation of monies for FAMU will provide for additional faculty members and staff and additions and improvements to the radio and television facilities. Also slated are an enhancement to the audit system and improvements to the laboratory school. Robert Ruggles, dean of the School of Journalism, Media and Graphic Arts, said, "the upgrading of WAMF to higher power is one of our goals. We are also AT&Tchoice planning to update television and radio equipment within the Division of The right choice. Journalism." FSU is scheduled to receive $475,000 for a graduate film program if the legislature approves the budget and if those funds are matched by the film industry. The FAMUAN Thursday. September 10. 1987/7 FEATURES AND ENTERTAINMENT

Low ticket sales wipe out the big 'Wipe-out ' tour ', was really looking forward to performing there.' --G-Wiz

"The new album is everyone," By Ramona Whiehurst "The response of the groups rappers from Mount Vernon, N.Y., for said DJ Eddie. "It has at FAMU.AN Feature Editor performance in other markets surpassed were looking forward to performing in least one or two Lack of ticket sales has caused the Tallahassee," said Stoll. "Ticket sales Tallahassee. songs people would like." "There are a variety cancellation of the "Wipeout Tour," were only in the hundreds and we were "I heard Tallahassee was live," said of cuts on the new album," said scheduled for Sunday at the Leon forced to cancel." group member G-Wiz. "I was really G-Wiz. "There's hip- County Civic Center. Stoll said he felt that poor ticket looking forward to perfonning there." hop, musicals and even a slow jam. It has a lot of groove in it." The concert was to feature Heavy D' sales were due to lack of funds on the "We heard Tallahassee was a lot of and the Boys, Four by Four and Salt N' part of students. fun," said DJ Eddie. "We have never No plans have been made to reschedule the concert Peppa. This would have been the second "The concert could have been performed in Tallahassee before and we and the group's group of rappers to perform in scheduled too early in the year," Stoll were excited." next performance will be in Macon, Ga. An exact date has not been decided. Tallahassee within the past two said. "Students are just returning to The group's new album, "Living months. school and they have to purchase books Large," which would have been Refunds for the "Wipeout Tour" According to John Stoll, promoter and other supplies." promoted during the concert, is tickets can be received at the Civic of Fantasma Productions, the concert The concert's main attraction, promised to offer somethirng for Center Box Office Monday through was cancelled due to poor ticket sales. Heavy D' and the Boys, a group of everyone. Friday Iroim a.m. to 5 p.m. Archives to host prestigious conference here

By Ramona Whitehurst "The purpose of this organization is national Black museums will also be on "Members of AANIA FAMIUAN Feature Editor will also display to preserve, collect and exhibit black the agenda. promotional materials." Florida A&M University's Black artifacts," said James Eaton, archives The conference will also feature FAMU's Art Gallery will display Archives, Research Center and Museum curator. "These artifacLs are reflective of workshops on mentoring, works by art professors Yvonne Tucker will host the African American African and Afro-American culture." computerization, exhibition planning and Martin Payton. The Black Archives Museums Association's Ninth Annual "AAMA is comprised of about 80 and design. will be open for tours and will feature a Meeting & Workshops, Sep. 16-19 at black museums (around the country)," Keynote speakers on the program special collection of memorabilia in the H. Manning Efferson University said Mozura Farmer, coordinator of the are Chief Aide Robert F. Harris, staff recognition of FAMU's Centennial. Union. conference. "We are expecting 75-100 director and special assistant to U. S. "This is a joint celebration for the The African American Museum people to attend this event." Sen. Lawton Chiles (D-Fla.) and Dr. Centennial," said Eaton. "This Association (AAMA) is an organization The theme for the conference is Na'im Akbar, clinical psychologist, conference was approved by the that promotes the celebration of African "AAMA Imperatives for Action: Department of Psychology at Florida Centennial Committee. It is strongly American Cultural heritage by Challenges and Strategies for Today." State University. endorsed and supported by the supporting black museums and related The program will feature A registration fee is required for administration and Friends of the Black institutions. presentations of significant surveys of conference activities. However, gallery Archives." Founded in February 1978, it is a black museums and historical exhibits are free and open to the public. For more information on the representative and principal voice of organizations. Black college archival "The exhibits will continue conference, contact NMozura Farmer at African American museums. collections and the establishnment of throughout the program." said Farmer. 599-3020 or -3021. Metcalf emerges as a new leader of Rattlers

By Beverly Phillips well as he does on the field. Majoring in nonsense guy," Riley said, "That's why FAMUAN Staff Writer criminal justice, Metcalf is currently we selected him as a captain." carrying a 2.91 GPA. Metcalf admits it is hard to play Eddie Metcalf's winning smile is "I'm doing well in my classes but football. enough to dub him a leader. hopefully I will do better," he said. "It's tough," he said, "Most of the His outstanding performance as a Williams described Metcalfs playing other linebackers are faster and more linebacker for the Florida A&M Rattlers style as "quite confident." Metcalf said athletic so I try to get ahead on my makes his opponents "weak at the he tries to be calm during practice, but mental ability." knees." game situations are different. Metcalf said he thought that the Rattlers could have done better in last +1* Metcalf, fromii nearby Panacea (Fla.) "In games I play as nasty as I can," is the top returning tackler with 69 he said, smiling. week's game. tackles and 2 sacks from last season. Metcalf originally came to FAMU in "I think I did well but we should In spite of FAMU's performance at the fall of 1985 to play baseball. "When have done better as a team." last Saturday's game, he 1ulled off seven the baseball coach was relieved of his job In spite of his abilities the 6-1, 230 tackles. by the university I decided to walk on the pound junior does not feel he is at his FAMU head coach Ken Riley and football team in the spring of 1986," best. linebacker coach Johnnie Williams both said Metcalf. His hard work and hard "There's always room for agree that Metcalf is a team leader. hitting earned him a scholarship and his improvement," he said. "He's a hard worker, " Williams said, leadership qualities earned him a co- Coach Williams may agree, but he Fil, photo "and he's smart on the field." captain position. also admits to Metcalf's talents. "He gets Eddie Metcalf He performs in the classroom just as "Eddie is an all-business, no- the job done." The FAMUAN Thursday. September 10 1987 / Rattler QB's still lack consistency By limothy Fulghium bu 12 8 1 u dotnt produ0e1 you FA\ tAN Sport Editor "williose our job, said Riley. The Rattlers will have to be aware of Georgia Southern's quarterback, Ken As Florida A&M University gears up SBullock. Bullock was impressive in his to play defending National Champions w first start as an "Eagle" rushing for 72 Georgia Southern, the Rattlers still W- yards on 20 carries, while passing for 105 remain without a consistent quarterback. it-j r\ yards against Catabwa In last week's game, the Ratler's "Nobody knows about him, he's still could not find consistency in Andre a question mark," Riley said. "I'm sure Williams, Oscar Williams (no relation) he's a good quarterback or he wouldn't be and Rod Jackson. However, freshman starting." Craig Hall looked promising in Georgia Southern fullback Joe R6ss Thursday's practice. is another big game threat the Rattlers Hall, a 1986 Rickards High School Su will have to be aware of, as he rushed for graduate, may prove to be the Rattler's 117yards on 12 carries. next starting QB. . Bryan Moore and Reggie Jones will t": lead the Rattlers in thebackfield Saturday. "Craig has a strong arm and has been ; ,;T*"~~: - taking a lot of reps in practice, but it's '" SMoore led the Rattlers last week in P yEi D;uranau their loss to Tuskegee, rushing for 61 still to early to tell," said head coach Ken Pycto bo E1se oDuancd3u Riley. although our defensive backs won't play yards on 14 carries. Jones carried the ball againslt IusegeeUtU Ins te, dsal i "There will be no chancs in defense, as soft as they did last week "What people fail to see is this is a 11 times picking up 47 yards. NFL player strike threatens season By Timothy Fulghum the chance to see many teams scoring an anything, it will be won by either the the Dallas Cowboys had Roger Staubach, FAMIUAN Sports Editor average of 30 points a game while others Giants' field goal kicker Raul Allegre or the Miami Dolphins had Bob Griese and will be held to under an average of 10 the Bears' Kevin Butler. the Pittsburgh Steelers had Terry points a game. This season, fans and supporters of Bradshaw. With the first slate of games Beginning on Sept. 14, Monday both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the A decline of quarterbacks began to scheduled for Sept. 13, the National night football will present last year's Indianapolis Colts are excited about come about in the early 80s, however Football League season may just last one Super Bowl winners, the New York climbing out of the cellar with their 1986 each year's draft promises excellent more week due to a players strike set for Giants against the 1985 Super Bowl draft picks. quarterbacks. Sept. 22. champions, the Chicago Bears. Tampa Bay chose Vinny Testaverde, This year's draft saw Tampa Bay sign Gene Upshaw, the NFL's players I predict that both teams will see post the 1986 Heisman Trophy winner from a million dollar contract with Vinny representative said that the strike will go season action, that is, if they get past the University of Miami. Indianapolis Testaverde. on as scheduled unless considerable their first game. drafted All-American Cornelius Bennett Some other top quarterbacks are: Joe changes come about. Upshaw was The Bears have the best quarterbacks to strengthen their already improved Montana, San Fransico 49ers; Dan referring to a decrease in pay for first year in the league: Jim Harbaugh, Jim defense with linebackers Cliff Odom and Marino, Miami Dolphins; Boomer players. McMahon, Doug Flutie and Steve Fuller, Duane Bickett. Esiason, Cincinnati Bengals; Bernie During the National Football to compliment Walter Payton in the Back in the early 60s, when Vince Kosar, Cleveland Browns; Dan Fouts, League's season last year, the teams with backfield. Lombardi's Green Bay Packers developed San Diego Chargers; Jim Kelly, Buffalo the best defenses prevailed in the post The Giants are a team who let their a strong defense, Lombardi was also Bills and John Elway of the Denver season. defense do all the talking. They return aware of a good offense. His instant Broncos. Meanwhile, teams with explosive All-Pro linebackers Harry Carson and offense was Bart Starr. Throughout the Providing that there will be no offenses like the Miami Dolphins, New Lawrence Taylor to their No. 2 defense in years, other coaches knew the value of a delays, my Super Bowl XXII prediction York Jets, and San Diego Chargers took the league. great quarterback, the nucleus of the is: early vacations. Predictions will be hard to come by team. New York Giants 24 This year, the football season, has in this game, but if my opinion is worth The New York Jets had Joe Namath, Cleveland Browns 20

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