JANUARY 12, 1995 the Voice of Florida A&M University - Tallahassee, D , Vol.81 No.1 Students Plead Innocent, Ill in Jail

Shabazz unifies Your letters to MLK chronology: FAMU falls legacies of Martin the editor Remembering his to Delaware State and Malcolm dream Opinioni I Opinion 5i Sports S The Famnan - JANUARY 12, 1995 The Voice of Florida A&M University - Tallahassee, d , Vol.81 No.1 Students plead innocent, ill in jail

Students charged in was represented by his attorney, declined to comment on Homecoming-weekend Robert Harper. U.S. Circuit Judge Washington's plea due to the sen- violence plead innocent Nikki Ann Clark scheduled a Feb. sitive nature of the case. 15 hearing to discuss case man- Washington was released on bond agement. Nov. 9. BY lINGRII), 1IDDLETON SlTF \ RITFR Both White and Squaire spent FAMU students James the holidays in jail and are being FAMU student Vincent Squaire, 20, and Kevin White, 19, held at Leon County Jail without Kenon, 23, pleaded innocent to a of Jacksonville pleaded innocent bond. charge of attempted first-degree to murder charges Wednesday for White's attorney, Clyde murder in an unrelated homecom- the homecoming-weekend shoot- Taylor, said they plan to file a ing weekend shooting. Kenon was ing death of Tallahassee motion for bond as soon as they denied bond at a Dec. 14 hearing Community College student receive information from the State in U.S. Circuit Court and is being Wendell Oliver. Attorney's Office. He said that if held at the Leon County Jail. Oliver, 20, was shot during a bond is granted, White will proba- FSU student Steven Schultz, party at his apartment Oct. 29. He bly go home to Jacksonville until was permanently paralyzed in the died of gunshot wounds to the the trial. Oct. 28 shooting. chest. A third FAMU student, Kenon is also charged with If convicted, Squaire and Marcus Washington. 20, of Lake three other felonies including \White, charged with first-degree Spring, Texas, is being charged shooting at an occupied vehicle. If murder, face life imprisonment with accessory to murder in the convicted, Kenon faces life and could be sentenced to the case. imprisonment and could be sen- death penalty. Washington's attorney, Dean tenced to the death penalty. The Famuan sftLc WOODS Morphonios, said a plea hearing is He is being held at Leon the court- Squaire did not attend the Kevin White and Vincent Kenon enter scheduled for Jan. 31I, but County Jail without bond. room at a U.S. Circuit Court hearing Wednesday. U.S. Circuit Court hearing, but Clinic foul-up has students on hold

About 2,000 student sibilities. records left out of But students said the, were clinic computer system left without an explanation. causing confusion and frustra- BY K.TRl(E (,REEN tion over their seemingly NTUT HNITER impossible registration holds. if they A filing mix-up at the "1 can't understand FAMU Health Services Student let me register last semester, now," said Alice Clinic kept many students from why not registering for classes. Scroggs, a junior industrial A health services worker engineering student. hold were said about 2,000 students were The students on affected. Students were put on told by the registrar's office to hold after an employee left the contact the clinic to take care of clinic in October and some stu- their holds. dent's immunization records Once at the clinic, the students' files who were not trans- weren't entered into health ser- Shabazz to address convocation were vice's computers. Without ferred into the computer checked in another file. proof of immunization, students approach of Dr. King and Shabazz, whose speech is "We do have student cannot register for classes at Malcolm X's widow Malcolm X." said William titled "The Status of Blacks in records on written file." Shetty FAMU. speaks at FAMU today McCray, director of student Today's Society," is the director said, "And students can check "It was a swift turnaround, activities. "She can lend her own of communications and public these written files." and with a new person on board personal insight to that situa- relations at the City University Kirby said that students B JACQLELINE LOE there wasn't enough time to tion." of New York Medgar Evers should always double-check .ta, RITFER catch up on all of the work," Nyesha Cook, Student College. their files if they are unsure Betty Shabazz, widow of said Henry Kirby, assistant vice Government Association Vice about their status. Malcolm X, will deliver the president and dean for student President and convocation com- The convocation is co-spon- "Ifstudents' problems are ke note address at today's affairs. mittee member, said that some sored by Student Activities, not resolved in the health clinic., Martin Luther King Jr. Former health clinic office people think of the Rev. King SGA, FAMU Campus Ministry they need to come and see me Convocation. manager Jeannette Barnes was and Malcolm X as opposites,. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity because nine times out of ten I "...She can shed light on the responsible for updating the but "overall their struggles were Inc. SGA is paying Shabazz can take care of the situation by perceived differences in philoso- student files, and when she left to help black people." S8,000 to speak and cover travel phone," said Kirby. phies and ideologies in the FAMU in October, Harriet expenses. Jennings took over her respon- Pi t t (iNI( I :l 2 THE FAMLAN/JANUARY 12. 1995

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SCLC leader to speak at FSU IFbMI But some students, eager to register Monica Jordan, a senior theater stu- The Rev. Joseph Lowery. president WHO: Joseph E. Lowsery, co-founder and begin the semester, took matters into dent was cleared after her files were of the Southern Christian Leadership and current president of the Southern their own hands. checked in the card system. Conference, is speaking at Florida State Christian Leadership Conference When Andrea Singleton, a senior "Iwas never told that they lost my University's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. XVHATr Florida State University's majoring in biology, was told to provide a records, I was just told I was cleared," Commemoration Convocation Friday. eighth annual Dr. Martin Luther King duplicate copy of her shots and retake her Jordan said. Lowery helped King form the SCLC. Jr. Commemoration Convocation shot, she chose to pay $34 and retake her Mike Shepard, a senior construction Lowerv has been president of the WHEN: 11 am-noon, Friday shot. engineering technology student said he SCLC, a civil rights organization that WHERE: FSU Ruby Diamond "1 wanted to get my classes and infor- relied on the help of his mother to get off mainly comprises black ministers, since Auditorium mation in on time so I could graduate. So ot immunization hold. 1977. He seved as vice president under I went down to take the shot," Singleton He called on Jan. 4 to find out he was King from 1957 to 1967. said. on immunization hold. When he called the clinic, one of the workers told him he would have to comie down and straighten :; .' - I; ~-- I . C I-' / things out. The next day he had his mom call and NAFTA, GATT, APEC, & speak to an employee at the clinic. THE SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS "My mom called from Denver, Colorado and said she wasn't hanging up until they found my records," Shepard THE TRANSLATION & CRITICAL LANGUAGES INSTITUTE OF said. "They came back 10 minutes later FLORIDA A & M UNIVERSITY and told my mom they found my records." offers Director of Student Health Services the following courses for Spring Semester 1995 Shainkar Shett'o said, "If students don't have proof that they hate their immuniz'a- tsiur~e (i~H it no ( )n lime Plac e tion records, then they must pay to get a shot. The only students that don't have to SPT' 3809.601 Practica in Medical & Sc. Translation Jan.17 T.Th., 5:O0-7:OOP.M., TCLIF, Unit 5 get a shot are those who are over 40 years (f age" Shetty said. SPT' 4900.601 Translation Seminar Feb.27 TBA TCLIF, Unit 5 Kirby said the health clinic will tinish SPT 4960.601 Translation Certificate Exit Exam .lan. 26 Th., 3:00-6:OOPM TCLIF, Unit 5 the computer entries wxhen registration is ov er and office traffic dies down. CIII 1100.000 Intensive Conversational Chinese Feb. 1 M.W., 5:00-7:OOPM TCLIF, Unit 5 If 'you are on hold for immunization contact these people for help: SPI 1100.000 Intensive Conversational Spanish Feb. 1 M.W.,7:00-9:OOPM TCLIF, Unit 5 Harriet Jennings- tHealh Clinic Office Maaer (599-3777) SPI 1101.000 Conversational Spanish for Administrators Jan. 17 M.T., 12:00-1:OOPM Lee II., Hl 3d Sylvia Beacham- He'a It/n Se'rvice Manger (599-3~777) Dr..S hankar Shetty Il)irectew eof Student Health .Scrvice (599-3777) Register now. Space is limited. First come,tirst served. For classes beginning on February 1, the latest registration date is Dean Henry Kirby- As .istant Vice January 27. For classes beginning on January 17, the latest registration date is January 14. For more information. President and D)ean for Student A/lauirsr Please call Dr. Norman at 561-2482, or Dr. Lalha at 561 2696 (599-3183)

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However, she was also a Movement, he gained more influ- FAMU has witnessed briefly the phy, he even referred to 1963's '".For example, he shared with young nursing student who once ence and effected more changes interrelation of the traditions of landmark March on Washington Malcolm the fierce desire that the faced ridicule from her family in America's political institutions two of history's greatest black at which King made his his- black American reclaim his racial because of her beliefs. When she -and by extension her people leaders. toric "I Have a Dream" speech pride, his joy in himself and his was pregnant with a fifth daugh- than anyone else. HeIfaced igno- Throughout the majority of as the "Farce on Washington." race... ter, she took the four little ones rance with intelligence, and he the education that most of us have However, historians agree "They had talked together that had already been born to see loved in the face of hate. received. Martin Luther King Jr. that although he and Martin on occasion and had discussed their father speak, and he, the man And in the background and Malcolm X are often correct- Luther King Jr. had different their philosophies in a friendly she loved, was gunned down today, FAMU sees a reminder of ly presented as the two major oipinions about methodology, they way. At the same time, I know before their eyes. other forces from King's epoch black leaders of the '60s. knew their goals for black that, though he never said so pub- In the glare of bright media that worked for change in the Unfortunately, American acade- advancement were ultimately the licly, Malcolm X had a deep lights, she faced the challenge of black community. We see a con- mics have also seen fit to play same. A true and close examina- respect for Martin." raising her children alone and temporary of his playing a sup- these two off each other, often tion of their approaches shows At the same time, Betty endless speculation about who porting role, proactively remind- portraying Martin L uther King Jr. that even when they did not share Shabazz was a giant in her own had killed her husband and why. ing us of his greatness and by her as the passive minister who loved parallel opinions, they did have a right, and she still is today. True, She persevered. very presence reminding us also white people while demoniiing comprehensive. mutual respect we can see her as a historic figure And that says a lot. of another's legacy. Malcolm X as "violent" or "radi- br each other. living in historic times a part Martin Luther King Jr. right- Drink it all in, FAMU. It's cal." "Martin firmly agreed with of the Nation of Islam's original ly stands as a giant today. He still what history is made of.

America's 104th Congress convened Jan. 4 with Republican majorities in both hous- es for the first time in more than 40 years. Now that readers have had a chance to QUESTION OF THE WEEK see the Congress in action, The Famuan asks them about their initial responses to it. What are your first impressions of the new Congress?

SHAMICA TUCKER ELTON E. THOMAS KEVIN GRAVES Industrial engineering 1- Fiscal Director Mechanical engineering Sophomore Alumni Affairs Junior Atlanta "It's so early that it's really too Tampa "It's scary. They say they want to soon to judge them. They've made "I don't think enough people are being balance the budget in seven years, a lot of fuss, but there's nothing represented. There are way too many but they're not saying how, so I concrete yet." Republicans, and they seem to have wonder what that's going to leave their own agenda that focuses only on Nout." the upper class."

EDITORIAL CARTOON Jamerson choice can benefit r~~~na1IM( To 'iou AbouT Chiles' black supporters On the day after the FAMU communi- counties and the aforementioned ones along tv was able to sav or the inauguration of the racial lines still need to be kept in mind. gov ernor they largely supported for re-elec- Jamerson was a Pinellas County tion, his appointment of a black politician teacher from 1972 to 1989 and served in the who remains popular on this campus took state's House of Representatives from 1982 effect. to 1993. When Gov. Lawton Chiles' Dec. 30 In December of 1993, he was appoint- appointment of Doug Jamerson, 47, as ed education commissioner after then-com- \. J- -I, Secretary' of Labor and Employment missioner Betty Castor resigned to become Security officially took effect Jan. 4, president of the University of South Jamerson succeeded Shirley Gooding, Florida. whom Chiles appointed to the Public But in November 1994, Jamerson, the Employees Relations Commission. only' black cabinet member, was defeated The FamuaniPETER MC KAY Jamerson becomes the third black person for the position by Republican Frank

after Gooding and Frank Scruggs - to Brogan. Now, as Gooding moves on to her EDITORIAL Poicr OF THE FAMLAN serve in the position. job at PERC in hopes of cutting down her Certainly', as black employment con- travel time and spending more time w'ith Unigned editorials on The Farnuans opinion pages exprev positio1ns taken by the papers editorial tinues to lag behind that of white her family', Chiles brings back Jamerson to board on behalf of The Famuan. Columns and letters with bylines or names represent the opinions Floridians. labor issues remain particularly finish out her term in a move similar to the Famuan of the writers and do not necessanily reflect the vtews of The Famuan oir its staff. The important to black voters. Chiles deserves one that brought him into the education wselcomes suhmission of columns, letters and ideas from any member of the FAMU community. credit for filling the vacant position with post' Letters should be concise (no more than 250 words) and include the wrters name, signature and another highly qualified black person. That show' of confidence has to please phone number. Unsigned letters will not he accepted. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. As Jamerson takes office, prospects for FAMU voters, who often linked the politi- overall growth in Florida's job markets cal fortunes of Jamerson and Chiles in the look good. In a Jan. 3 rev iew of how' the last election. As with many black FA.u STAF The Famiuan nation's economy performed in 1994, The Floridians, re-electing Chiles to the gover- Nws, Mier 2,~mrL ?ack b. Vol. 81- No.! A. .Ncw eghr M± k'c for FAMU dunrig te fall and New York Times reported that, following nor's office was a high priority %c i topcr L ire THE FAMUAN is puoished weekiy on Thursdays LUeIts a Eatruimcnr Editor'Jii Sinmio spring semesters, except for holidays, by students at Florida A&M the Midwest, the Southeast experienced the voters, but the election of Jamerson to the At. L~ycs & EnkorUkmcit Mkor Edi University. We welcome the views and opinions of our readers, but reserve the right to edi all mateial Deadine for submitig opnion year's greatest job growth. Florida was education position would have to rank a EekUm,,t De~Wr 1 oRiwuns artices and letters to THE FAMUAN is 2 p m. Monday ocrt'e mentioned as a particularly strong state. close second. On election day. some sup- foliowing week of publication. Submit materials to THE FAMUAN. A. SpwUEditor -r'ie ng Fionida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32307: to THE FAMUAN Now Janierson will serve as a key porters even displayed signs reading "Vote Sor Dcgnr jie Pd,eri office ai 309 Tuck~er Hal (904) 599-3159, fax number (904) 561- 2570 THE FAMUAN is partiaily funded Dyrevenues and by activi- adviser to the governor on a div erse econo- Chiles and Jamerson." CI edKwH Mrm'aii ties and service fees paid by al students arid administered through my that includes everything from entertain- Then Chiles won on election day, and Gnspiec i k. ,.4 noc the Student Government Association. THE FAMUAN was named an 0zsD aerknuir 4isi Al-American coliege newsoaper by the Assocated Collegiate Press ment to produce. He will obviously work Jamerson didn't. Luckily, the governor is a member of the Copy &w.kiec in 1991-92 and 1992-93. THE FAMUAN for continued prosperity, but "evening out" seems to have remembered where his polit- Associated Press and subscribes to ifhi Collegiate Press Setrvice. PhaupM tr Florida's economic playing field will also ical bread is buttered. Phomu#I' iI o Or. Louise Reid Ritchie AD VI SE have to be a priority'. Disparities among OPINION THE FAMUAN/JANUARY 12, 1995 5

leave the police department after he was committee representative of all mem- informed that he was no longer under bers of the community, including stu- Congress priorities mislaid L/rITI RS arrest. According to Tait, FAMU Police dents and police. By excluding students Hobbs then grabbed him from the committee, its conclusion has Chief Charles As one sees the periodic huge the neck and pushed him onto the been invalidated. by increases in net profits by health care alleges that Hobbs' actions Second, the committee failed to FAMU t floor. Tait givers in the business section of the the cause of injuries to his neck. find out what truly happened to Tait. were newspapers, it becomes increasingly I was shocked and perplexed by the The report cleared Hobbs and praised clear that Congress and its Harry and findings of the special committee the administration for its handling of the 10 T'IE ED)ITIOR Louise media darlings have pulled off by FAMU President Frederick incident, although Richardson admitted charged the lie of the century. the incident. that "something did occur to leave Mr. Humphries to investigate Coupled with the 105 incumbents Tait shaken." Thus, it is apparent that Committee results fail Tait The committee, chaired by the Rev. A.J. who returned to Congress after attempt- Richardson, concluded on Nov. 28, that the public will never "officially" know On Oct. 11, FAMU Student ing to deny aid to the Midwest flood although Tait was "shaken by the inci- who was responsible for Tait's injuries. Government Association President victims, one has to accept that this may dent" and injured at some point, Hobbs Sadly, the committee failed not only the Larry Tait was detained by FAMU be the most mentally-perverted did not act improperly. FAMU student body, but students police after he attempted to prevent offi- Congress in American history. in the report, I see hypocrisy mas- throughout the state university system. cials from towing illegally parked cars Surely, it is America that needs to querading as truth. Michael L. Buckner from outside a campus event. Tait was put a "contract" out on this Congress. First, I find it disheartening that Florida State University law student, "arrested" and taken to police headquar- Tom Worbetz Humphries declined to appoint students Student Government Association ters for questioning. Miami to the committee. Allegations of police Senator and Chairman of FSU's While detained, Tait attempted to brutality should be investigated by a Legislative Black Caucus WHAT'S GOING ON Math CLAST MW store) the seminars listed above. For p.m., and Wednesday 10:30 *Mathematics CLAST - - information, contact Emma a.m.-noon. Classes will be held seminars to be held MGF 1201 004 2:30-3:20 MW Review Manual (Available in Fenceroy, CLASP director, in Program Room A and B, Leon The following is a schedule of MGF 1201 001 - 4:40-5:30 - 304 Tucker Hall) Room 302, Jackson Davis. County Public Library, 200 W. upcoming mathematics CLAST MW *Two #2 pencils Park Ave. Call 487-2665 for preparation seminars for Spring information. 1995. All seminars will be held Campus Ministry Seminars starting Jan. 26 The mathematics subtest of the in Room 300 Perry Paige (North has service MGF 1201 006 - 11:00-12:15 - CQE (Prototype) will be admin- Wing). Students are to choose the The FAMU Campus Ministry Financial aid TR istered Jan. 21. All first time tak- section that fits their schedule will have its first service of the information at library MGF 1201 007- 12:30-1:45 -TR ers of the state CLAST must sit and report to class as scheduled. spring semester Sunday at 10 There will be a financial aid sem- MGF 1201 008 - 2:00-3:15 - TR for the CQE or request an There is no fee for the seminars a.m. in the Grand Ballroom. Rev. inar on Financing Your Child's exemption on Tuesday, through and no credit will be received. Lawrence Barriner will deliver College Education sponsored by Bring the following materials to Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. the sermon. the Credit Union Partnership for the first class: Retakers of the mathematics sub- Seminars starting Jan. 25 Informed Consumers Wednesday *Textbook: The CLAST test of the CLAST and first time MGF 1201 002 - 10:10-11:00 - 7 p.m. at the Leon County Public Review Book, Metzger, takers who don't score 40 or Free-Net classes MW Library. Cleveland, and Kennedy more on the mathematics CQE There will be an Introduction to MGF 1201 003 - 11:15-12:05 - (Available in the FAMU book- on the Jan. 21 test must complete Free-Net class Tuesday 7-8:30 CLASSIFIED ADS

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1929 August 10 1963 of the Black

January 15 King speaks before the - commit- Marck -AcriI /~IiMuslims, in Martin Luther King Jr. is born to the Rev. tee of the Democrar Fr y in Oncago. Sit-i"~t~ re held ivt~i/ti1!Io dvChicago. t/ui.s I/ and Mrs. Martin Luther King Sr. (the for- r. g tp - seg- 11 clvMay(v//Chi 16 /)f/)r. mer Alberta Christine Williams), in 1957 regac c az gf: es. -. An antiwar state- C'Jifl(toiC Atlanta. ebrua ry : Teti d .;a tak.5v/iClLTI~(/t ment by King is l/b1C/Cl . SC ob. kfor The Southern Chr's: jz .ship demonstraoon. - ~.. read at a large \l0?il/iI 1935-1944 Conference s founded. K ag s elected its April i ut//r.kvigJ/. Washington rally i'05 /1'C King attends schools in Atlanta. He passes president. t King writes the "'Letcr from 0)/ho t/ to/i to protest the rung. the entrance exam to Morehouse College ~June 14 Birmingham Jai"' white impris- war in Vietnam. without graduat- Kng has a conference with Vice oned for demonstrating.' fi(* JIC)i(J (/1/C,P/l /(1/ King agrees to ing from high ______President Richard M.Nixon. June I)ltCi ' .. U( /U( .Hu/(I t serve as co-chair- school. Kings bo'okStengtn toLive' 1). 10C//i(l(/,st li/C(( 4 ______man of Clergy 1958 ipublshed by Harper & Row. and Laymen 1947 /01 (/h(tli1i(1 t( /f vtSlio (. June 23 August 28 Concerned about Vietnam. King is licensed King and others meets with Th >'ictch qn Washington, .% the first July 10 to preach and President ' Dwight D. intrgrate7btest marcH i hd. King King launches a drive to make Chicago an becomes assis- Eisenhower. ~eshis 'l Have a Dream" speech on open city" in regard to housing. tant to his father, .S(I( 1(/CiitiluS. ()t roll. / September I17 thea steps of the Lincoln Memorial, and pastor of the (iC J(C(C l /icrv/CL( II King's book "Stride Toward afterward he and other civil igrgs headers 1967 Ebenezer Baptist (Il /l (I II frt r It//i C//1(1idI/i Freedom: The Montgomery meet with President John F. Kennedy in January Church, Atlanta. Story" is published by Harper theWhite House. King writes his book "Where Do We Go & Row. from Here?" while in Jamaica. I 948 C/* li(I/ /it/.i.((1(Il)tii i/i September 20Q 1964 February 25 King is stabbed in the chest May-June & makes a statement about the war in King is ordained while at a Harlem book sining. King rs Je- Vietnam, 'Beyond Vietnam," at to the Baptist -SCLC workers RvrieChurch, NewYork ministry. 1959 ~~i e '-stra-J66/CC.U//C June February t0..toins for the cIi!iid(Ci/)CO 1 King graduates from Morehouse with a In India, .- Kng stcd> Gandhis integraton cf 1t/uu C cou//Cl)( (C/ a it/i- 31a& e ers Kn. li degree in sociology. techniqu sf nroiece. public acor" I0c111 iCC/ (fl()HtiIL September nSt. King enters Crozer Theological Seminary, 1960 Augut ra He is S/WOU//i OOiC ii /1%1 e'i to te - t c; r'n ' Chester, Pa. january 24 jaile. jD. z1) /)iCilCi/iC1 The Kigs move toAtlarnta Kng become June q ' '

195 I :0-pastor of tie Ebenezer Eapti King b - June Church 'Why We C. Th Sop aa Co p-'td.

King graduates from Crozer with a E June 24 ' Wait s pubi.& cw ti-e cce -of-ccre:coc:o's cf degree. King has a conference on racial mat e July 2 l(ig and ae'e orer cbac< eaeas w'ro wih U.S. presidentai c~ndit ejotn Kng a:- "~ tflsg/'lr"gof ± deo/963 o ines r o- gha-". r.nga 1953 Kennedy. Accon- atio's Bil. part of toe Civi ii ads enter i to serve four-iday set'- June 18 f 196.4,by PresneitLrco a King marries Coretta Scott in Mcuion,Ala. I1961 Jlohnsc December 15 Sepcemb~'

1954 King arrives r lAn.~ry. Ga, in sre =e to King and t-e RRa Ao-ac ' March 2S

October 3 I acafi from. th' eaer of te - any West Bailn. K: oao ~* ts'-r ~aon i".cr King is installed as the 20th pa. cc c- the Movement to desegreg~tepb5c' lties September 18 Dexter Avenue w1'icn began i aaa 96I. King has an auoe to ' _ . Church December 6 RPoe PatAVI a teazn 'i(tu/iuu ackgrvu~flids to) Montgomery, A a (11((4 .n~arreste a ciAlbaniy DecembertO on antato (/ bratefrecv l C/Oi f/ (toll I(/t.~rC C it' (/Jh(ocrstraton. He is <.ecz~es th' xiSlCe of OriC.of i/uiC /ost 1955 Uiiip)/b.Ji( CICI lvi, buIt( i harged v :st tng the P'- ze in C o, cway April3 ii poU'Crlil t(CCS CJffr&CICdi June S /00l(9/U .slk.S (og (9i ]u i sicewaj/(and "'3ar - _ 0i /iisivtJ. King receives a Ji/l(10/ 1Just sit i/i((. otaperrnt. 96 S s-seech'I've Ph.D. in Systematic III /1(i0 (I) /ig/litf Maron 21.25 Beer' to the , tiC(!( I C/Co/O, Y (Ch- t Theotogy from i/ui I' . 1962 ~ - ar 3,YC ;'te t "oin.tan Top. at E ston nvriy Februa'nt 27 eaeSerA.kfc-a te Memahs

)/i ) December 5 l13111! ) ((?H/(iHt.h Knrg cried a "dco~-.te machr Mrtgcner 1. :'ci Mascnrc Ten-ce. The Montgomery K~iiiih/ kfredng tUr Decebec tecc d~>~era cccps The',are o Apri 4 Ois boycott begins. aicog trt way oya oiof2 0...g asatsiaeaa by a snc-er a~ i along with te trial ~uiy 27 stanvs tzA.; ant.e zacons cCr s ic of Rosa Parks. Movement leaders meet. K ng is arrested at an Aa 1 ct s .:: crra- Mcae.r "ing s unanimously elected pr sdc: prayer v t ;aad c caces ec the Montgomecry rnprovemnert to obey ~ tc~

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Activities scheduled for the Martin.Luther ing.Jr. holiday:. Today guest speaker at Bethel AME 4 p.m. Church. 11 am. Monday Tour of the Black Archives Florida State University will hold its 10am. Research Center and Museum Friday Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation The NAACP will sponsor its annual at FAMU. 7 am. in Ruby Diamond Auditorium. The C.K. Steele and Martin Luther King Tallahassee Branch of the NAACP Rev. Joseph Lowery of the Jr. commemoration ceremony 7 p.m. will sponsor its Martin Luther King Southern Christian Leadership and march. The march begins at The Rev. Derek King. nephew of Jr. breakfast at the Leon County Conference is the scheduled C.K. Steele Plaza (Taltran station). Martin Luther King Jr., will be the Civic Center. speaker. 0 To help the Famuan celebrate Martin Luther King Day the following corporations have sponsored us: Atlanta o urnal- Lonlstitutionl

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The Qardener News 8 THE FAMUAN /JANUARY 2, 995 SPORTS

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RATTLERS DROPPED By HORNETS The Rattiers w~ere defeat Rattlers in ed 74-69 by Maryland- Eastern Shore Saturday night in Gaither Gym. Ricky Davis led the 81-82 loss Rattlers with 27 points, while. Claxton Owens grabbed four rebounds and scored two points The Rattlers will take on to Hornets North Carolina A&T Saturday and South Carolina State Monday. The Rattlers start strong but lose Both games are slated to their lead after several fouls begin at 8 p.m. half, the Rattlers were RATTLEREITES WIN OPENER plagued with more foul The FAMU Pattlerette.. defeated Maryland-Eastern Theenergy from the trouble, while posting up Shore 108-68 in Gaither Gym 3,128 fans in Gaither against players that were Saturday night. Gym wasn't enough to clearly larger than the\ Forwvard Cathy Robinson put the Rattlers on top were. led the Rattlerettes with a But Coach Ron game-high 26 points. Monday night. Teammate Teresa Jenkins Suffering a one-point Brown didn't use the added 15 points to the loss, FAMUi fell to Delaware opponent's size as an2 board. State. The score was 8 1-82. excuse for the Rattler Natalie 'Pocketbook' loss. - White had a game-high 10 FAMU opened the first steals. half playing strong offense "(Our) players wet The Ratlerettes are and defense. T'he Rattlers quicker and faster with the scheduled to take on North were able to maintain a solid ball," Brown said, "and Carolina A&T Saturday and lead during the entire first we were able to make up South Carolina State Monday Both games are slated to Iia! f. (our lack of size) in post - begin at 6 p m in Gaither "These (men) came to tionling. Gym play'," said Diedre Calloway. a Ricky Davis led the treshman spectator. Rattlers with 24 points. Freedom Forum while teammate Byron Internship Applications Unfortunately, their play- )Iatunda Martin attempts a - Coast posted 17 points torF layup during the Delaware State Being Accepted ing landed them in foul trou- FAMU showdown. Appicaricri for the ble and contributed to the the night. Scientific Mapp. Freedom Forum Sports majority of Delaware's points. Olatunda Martin and Journalism Institute are being With three seconds left on Steadman missed The Hornets were able to Claxton Owens also con- the first accepted. The application the clock and an 81-81 tie, shot but destroyed the deadline is February 17. capitalize on the fouls and tributed points. Delaware State's Javan Rattlers' chances for overtime The Institute holds a rebound to within two points But it would take a little Steadman was fouled and and a win when he made the nine-week internship for col- going into the half. more than these five men and students interested in went to the line for two. final shot of the game. lege Going into the second could give. sports writing and editing opportunities. Applications can be picked up at the Famuan. 309 Tuckcr Hall.

NFL PLAYOFF FINLS San Diego at Pittsburgh Sunday 1230p.m. Channels 40. 10 Cable: 12, Florida A&M Basketball 28 Schedule Dallas at San Francisco January 1995 Sunday 4 p m Channel 49, Cable I WOMEN MEN Soirs WRITERS WANTED Anyone interesed in 1-14 North Carolina A&T 6:00 1-14 North Carolina A&T 8:00 writing for the Famuari sports section is encouraged 1-16 South Carolina State 6:00 1-16 South Carolina State 8:00 to apply. Leave your name, phone 1-19 at Morgan State University 1-19 at Morgan State University number and interests in 1-21 at Howard University 1-21 at Howard University either Erika Coachman's or Berni~ce' Yungs bux. 1-23 at Coppin State College 1-23 at Coppin State College Writers are needed for the following areas men's 1-26 Stetson University 7:00 and womens basketball, intramurais, golf and track 1-28 at North Carolina A&T -28at North Carolina A&T and field. Columnists are also 1-30 at South Carolina State -30at needed. South Carolina State Home Games in Bold QUOTE OF THE WEEK l"He carn dore ra.Kng and we can do the walking," - Wiliam Floyd. fullback for the San Francisco 49ers. com- menting on Dallas Cowboy receiver Michael rving~ pre- diction that the Cowboys will The Famuan HEATHER MALONE