MARCH 3,1994 The Voice of Florida A&M University- Tallahassee, Fla. Vol. 79 - No. 8 Elections could be one-ticket show By Peter McKay On the morning of March 2.howexer, the state universit '.system chancellor's ration of candidacy. Because Tait was out FAMUAN News Editor Kirby sent a memo to the heads of SGA's office March 2 in an ttempt to halt elec- of the country at the time when his decla- three branches and Electoral tions. At press time Tait-was still waiting ration of candidacy was due, his running Despite a student supreme court Commissioner Claudia Childs saying that for a response from that office. mate, Nyesha Cook signed for him on injunction against it, Henry Kirby, acting "the elections will go on as indicated." The court had intended to put the Feb. 18. Cook and Tait said they had a director of student activities, has ordered When Childs announced the ballot, elections on hold until they c #hear both notarized power of attorney as a precau- the SGA elections scheduled for Tuesday presidential hopefuls Cedric Mobley and Mobley's and Tait's appeals. tion. to proceed as planned - with only one Larry Tait were not on it. The only candi- "Because of the administion's But Kirby sent James Moran, assis- presidential candidate on the ballot. date listed for the highest position in SGA actions and tampering, the students have tant head of student activities, to the can- After the Feb. 28 announcement of was current Vice President Gregg not been afforded the opportunity to vote didates' meeting the same day, where he the ballot, SGA's supreme court issued a Anderson. for candidates of their choice," said the announced that only the candidate could March 1 injunction postponing the elec- After Kirby's memo said that the court in a March 1 press release. tions indefinitely. elections would proceed, Tait contacted Tait's problems began with his decla- Please see Elections, page 3

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By Gary D.Moskowitz Electric to install the trail for $63,470. FAMUAN Staff Writer Richard Flamer, vice president of student affairs, said physical plant funds and oper- After more than three years of student ational funds paid for the project. efforts, FAMU has a blue light trail. This year, the university surveyed the The trail, which should be finished in campus and selected the locations for the April, consists of 13 telephones around system. University officials also reviewed campus linked directly to the FAMU blue-light systems at Florida State Police Dep.rtment. In an emergency, stu- University and the University of Florida at dents can quickly, easily reach campus Pensacola before installing one here, police. Carter said. "The user can communicate from up Phase two of the project will allocate to six feet away," said Donnel Carter, additional funds for more blue light bea- director of FAMU's physical plant. Once cons. activated, the phone can pick up voices Although campus safety is a concern, within a 6-foot distance of the beacon. some students believe the money should "SGA will provide seminars...for go toward other things. FAMU students on how to use the blue- "I think the money could be spent light trail properly," said Carter. more wisely," said junior pre-med major Student Government Association bat- Endia McKay. Educating the students and tled budget crunches and administration campus security personnel would help pre- disapproval to get the trail installed. vent safety problems, McKay said. "It was a collective effort (on the part Flamer defended the expenditure. "Anything that could enhance the P o b Aarn Wesey J. of SGA) more than anything," said Yao The administration has added blue emergency lights around campus to improve Dinizulu, a senior senator in SGA. security of our students, I'm all for," said Flamer. campus security. The university contracted All-Florida Anderson attempts to amend current grading process By Elton Bradman Under the current system, teachers evalu- "Some people say it won't have much "It makes sense. Even if it's not that FAMUAN Staff Writer ate students' performance with "A"s, of an effect, but it really does," Anderson big of a difference, it couldn't hurt," he "B"s, "C"s,"D"s and "F"s. said. said. To paraphrase Shakespeare. "To 'B' But in Anderson's proposed system, Student and faculty expressed mixed After calculating the supposed bene- or to 'B+': that is the question." students with upper-range grades would reactions to the plan. fits of such a grading system, engineering It's a question FAMU Student earn a plus. For example, a student who "I'm in favor of it," said Kimberly major Joseph Brown and Rhashan Walker, Government Association Vice President earns between 85 and 89 would receive a Davis, a physical therapy major. "I think it a mechanical engineering major, decided Gregg Anderson wants answered. "B+." would make a big difference in our there would not be many advantages to it. Despite faculty opposition, Anderson Anderson said the plus system would grades." "I don't think it makes much of a dif- is determined to change the grading sys- give students an opportunity to add an Erik Wilson, a business economics tem to include pluses - but no minuses. additional .5 to their grade point averages. major, agreed. Please see Grades, page 2 I- sP- Students complain about Campus safety starts Media expert Kern- Ladies Track team No. 1 Tallahassee Church of with students taking pre- Foxworth shows Rattlers inMid-Eastern Atlantic Christ cautions her worth Conference

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Grades, from page 1 Maurice Holder, associate professor of chemistry and president of the tcencc. I thought it would, but it doesn't," faculty senate last semester, Walker said. saidJ one reason the faculty senate did not support Members of the faculty senate dis- plus-only agree, saying it would do more harm than CfadlflU ," o itsN urnci entitic. nature. good. In a report submitted to the faculty "It I put a plus, I've got to put a OLDS, America's Full Serx ice Discount Broker' ' is looking tor senate last year, mathematics professors minus," he said. "You've got to take the motivated people to establish a career in the brokerage business. Wendell Motter and Emma Fenceroy good and the bad...it's unfair to the teacher argued that the extra effort required by OLDE offers: to deny the right to give minuses." faculty and the lack of benefit to students 12-18 month paid training program Anderson is conducting a survey on make a difterent grading scheme useless. Potential six-figure income the Set "little by little, for a couple of "There is no overwhelming Excellent benefits evidence weeks" to determine student interest in that the proposed grading scheme will changing the policy. He is using flyers If you possess excellent communication skills, general market have a decided benefit to students," Motter with several questions regarding the poli- knowledge and the desire to excel, sign up for an on-campus and Fenceroy concluded. In April, the fac- cy, and said he will tabulate the results of intervitew on March 31, 1994 in the Career Center. ulty senate voted to keep the present sys- the survey during the first week of March. tem in place. If you are unable to arrange an interv iews call: If enough students are interested, the Architecture professor Thomas issue will be placed on the SGA election Martineau, who initiated action before the 1 800 937-0606 ballot in the fall. The issue would come or send resume to: faculty senate for a plus and minus system, before the faculty senate it it surv ives the OLDE Discount Stockbrokers wanted to recognize performance more initial stages, Anderson said. National Recruiting cvcnlx. he said. "...If enough students want it. then 751 Griswold Street we'll take it to the student senate and let Detroit, MI 48226 noghstuetswnti* students vote on it in the fall. Of course. the results of the survey will only tell us wehat a small number of the students think. , OLDE so the only way to find out tor sure is to let DISCOUNT STOCKBROKERS them vote on it," he said. Mtember NYSE and SIP'C An Equal COpporunity Emplo r '1 want it (to change the policy), but I

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Elections, from page,1 said. "We have to stop that." Tait has said that he thinks the Mobley said he is still not aware of According to Richard Flamer, the exact reasons why he is not eligible to sign the declaration. FAMU vice president of student affairs, run. According to Kirby, signing for an Childs acted autonomously up to a point One of the major points of conflict in absentee candidate is "foul play" and when there were questions to be answered the situation has been the question of "grounds for disqualification." that were "beyond her jurisdiction." FAMU administration's role in the pro- Tait and Cook appealed the decision Flamer said that at that point he and to loseconfdence ii!II duction of the ballot. to the student supreme court Feb. 22 on Kirby advised her to present the ballot in "This whole process is causing me to grounds that sufficient notification of its current form. lose confidence in SGA," Tait said. candidacy procedures were not given. "I hate when a situation has to come "Administration should not be running They also alleged that the electoral com- to this. The administration always ends up SGA's elections." mission did not exercise discretion and looking heavy-handed," said Flamer. administration is working through Childs Tait and Mobley's appeals were set fairness as mandated in election codes. "The problem is that she does not have to prevent him from running. to be heard by the senate Wednesday after After the hearing, during which authority over matters regarding GPA and Childs would not comment on why The FAMUAN went to press. Tait's dis- Childs referred to Kirby as her "boss", the disciplinary action." Mobley was left off the ballot. She did ciplinary case will be heard by FAMU supreme court delivered an injunction According to Article VI, Section 3 of say, however, that Tait was left off the Judicial Officer Junious Brown at 2 p.m. saying Tait could not be barred from the SGA's constitution, however, "the ballot because of judicial action that is Friday in the Career Placement Center. elections. Despite the injunction, howev- Electoral Commissioner shall be elected currently being taken against him regard- Administrators said, however, that er, Childs did not include Tait on the bal- during the Spring Semester and serve ing Thoughts Magazine. Tait is the pub- regardless of the results of those proceed- lot. until a new one is elected. He/she shall lisher of Thoughts. ings, the elections will go off as planned. When Tait was left off the ballot, he have complete administrative responsibil- Tait cites the fact that the candidacy In Kirby's memo he said that "if a candi- made a request at the student senate's ity for carrying out elections under this requirements only disqualify candidates date is successful in his/her appeal by the Feb. 21 evening session that they Constitution." who have been convicted of university University Administrative Process, con- impeach Childs and allow him to be put Section 601.1 of SGA's election charges, which he had not been when he sideration for a special re-election for that on the ballot. codes states, "Any candidate claiming to was left off the ballot. office only will be entertained at a later The senate complied with neither be unjustly injured by an act or ruling of Thoughts, which publishes opinions date." request of Tait's, but instead drafted a let- the Elections Commission may appeal to submitted by students, has been very crit- "I think this whole thing could have ter to the supreme court requesting them the Student Supreme Court by filing a ical of administration in the past. Flamer, been run better," said Mobley, who is a to rule on the constitutionality of the bal- written protest with the Chief Justice." however, denies that anyone in particular junior senator. "I would hate to see the lot. On Tuesday, the supreme court deliv- Flamer says the circumstances under is being targeted. kind of shadiness that has gone on in SGA ered the second injunction, thereby halt- which administrators are allowed to inter- "I personally don't care who runs for this year be further perpetuated by virtue ing elections. fere in an election are outlined in SGA office," said Flamer. "If I stop of acclimation." Or so they thought. FAMU's student handbook, The Fang. someone from running, it's not because I FAMUAN correspondentAnthony "The supreme court does not have He could not cite the specific passages, want to hurt them. It's just a matter of Treadvance contributed to this report. the authority to stop elections," Flamer however. doing my job." Campus Notes Radio call-in show this weekend Summer Research Opportunity Program. 24. Packages include two cruises, hotel Students will receive a full scholarship accommodations at the Holiday Inn and a $200 weekly stipend. For informa- Beacjsi e, transportation and meals. Students can join dance ensemble A&M on the A.M. is hosting a call-in tion call Gail Brown or Johnetta G. Davis Space is limited and seniors will be given show Sunday 9-10 a.m. on 1270 WNLS. at (301) 405-4183 or toll free at (800) 245- priority. For information call Dan at 561- The Kuumba Dance Ensemble invites This week's topic is the upcoming SGA 4723. 4658 or Anthony at 574-1904. students to join and learn African dance, election. To participate, call 422-WNLS. movement, jazz and creative dramatics. Meetings are held Mondays and Full fellowships to FSU and UF Baptist Campus Ministries FAMU prayer group upcoming activities Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. in the Rattler's Den. The FAMU prayer group meets Students interested in attending the Tuesdays at 7 p.m. for Bible study in AISA to meet weekly University of Florida and Florida State BCM is having Bible study Mondays GEC-A Room 202 and Fridays at 7 p.m. University on a full fellowship or assis- and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and choir for University prayer hour in the Career tant fellowship for the 94-95 school year The Islamic Student Association will rehearsals Fridays at 6 p.m. Placement Center Room 209. call 599-3318. hold weekly meetings on Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. and Ju'mah is held Fridays 1:30-2 PSA honors ball Seniors sought for fellowship p.m. in the Embassy Room. For informa- Honor society meeting tion call Faquir Hasaan at 561-8698 or The Presidential Scholars' 425-7336. The Indiana University Center on The Non Verbal Opera Honor Society Association is hosting the Orange and Philanthropy is seeking applicants for is meeting Tuesday at 3 p.m. Members Green Honors Ball Sunday 7-10 p.m. in Jane Addams Fellowships. The program also need to come to the Career Placement Perry Paige Auditorium. Admission is $3. Nominees sought for award offers a $15,000 stipend, an internship and Center Friday to pick up invitations to a Students with a 3.0 GPA or higher get in 12 credit hours towards a graduate degree. club social. For information call Dr. free. Saylor or Dr. Barret at 599-3145. The deadline is Monday. For information The Meritorious Achievement Award call (317) 274-4200 or write to the Indiana Committee is asking for nominations. Campus ministry NABA Week University Center on Philanthropy, 550 Nominees must have distinguished them- W. North St. Suite 301, Indianapolis, Ind. selves nationally in their fields and have 46202. made a worthy contribution to society. FAMU Campus Ministry is having a The National Association of Black Alumni, employees and retirees of FAMU Worship Service Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Accountants is having NABA week Feb. 28. For informa- Grand Ballroom. Patricia Williams, direc- Monday through Friday. Activities Honors conference inMarch may be nominated tor for Christian education at Bethel include a T-shirt day, bake sale, member- tion contact the awards committee in Room 200 Lee Hall. Baptist Church, will be the special guest ship drive, tax seminar and leadership The Second Annual Bernard D. speaker. retreat. For information call 422-1423. Hendricks Undergraduate Honors Conference will be held during honors Opportunities to work abroad Marcus Garvey Club week in March. All honor students are Black college expo inTexas invited to give presentations. Outstanding The nonprofit Council on The Marcus Garvey Club is showing presentations will receive awards. International Educational Exchange an eyewitness account of its trip to Egypt The National Black College Expo and Deadline to submit proposals is Friday. administers a Work Abroad program Friday at 5 p.m. in Room 200 Tucker Hall. Alumni Reunion will be held August in For information call 599-3540. which enables college students and recent For information call 599-3020 or 942- Houston, Texas. For information call graduates to work for three to six months 1019. (713) 488-2946 or send an SASE to Political organization meets today in various countries. For information NBCE, P.O. Box 591372, Houston, Texas Summer research 77259. about the program call (212)661-1414, or The National People's Democratic write to CIEE, Work Abroad Program, 205 E. 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10017. Uhuru Movement meets every Thursday The Graduate School at the Spring break getaway at 8 p.m. in the Walker Ford Community University of Maryland at College Park is Camnpus Notes nr for youJ accepting applications for a proposed The senior class presents the "Spring Center behind the baseball field. and your orgnizaton Break Getaway" to Key West March 21- I 4 The Famuan / March 3,199 Football legend's funeral held at Gaither Gym By Paoma McGregor game, against North Carolina A&T, con- FAMUAN Assistant Sports Editor vinced him to come to FAMU because he loved the band and saw the football team's Community leaders, ex-football play- comeback from a 0-21 halftime score. ers, family, friends, students and faculty. "Jake made us realize that we could gathered in FAMU's Gaither Gym win," Hurnphries said. "So today we~ say' Saturday for Alonzo Smith "Jake" Gaither's funeral. Black ribbons hung around a picture of Gaither on the front of the gym. The marquee read, "In loving memo- ry of Coach Alonzo Jake Gaither/Florida A&M Legend." Gaither died of natural causes Feb. 18. Among the sea of gray, navy, black. orange and green were Bob Hayes. a 1964 Olympic gold medalist and FAMU alum- nus, FSU's head football coach Bobby Bowden. Rep. Al Lawson and Gov. Lawton Chiles. "Gaither's an institution for Florida." 200dbye to Jake Gaither. said Chiles. When questions arose about "~He has been a part of us from 1937 whether flags should be flown half-mast to 1994. He never stopped giving his for Gaither, Chiles said he replied, advice." "There's only one Jake Gaither. Lower the Humphries also said he would like to flag." see a statue of Gaither erected at FAMU Hayes said, "I came back to give the so future generations will ask, "...who is respect that he's given all of us," glancing this man and why is there a statue?" around at the crowd of ex-Rattler football Vernell "Noss" Ross, a 1948-52 -players before the funeral, some of whom FAMU halfback who was inducted into said they hadn't seen one another since the FAMU Hall of Fame in 1984, said, "I graduation. hope that statue is erected." Pho byAaron Wesley J Ross said that if Gaither could say "~He (Gaither) gave me a scholarship The Pallbearers carry Jake Gaither's casket from Gaither Gym to his burial site. to better my education," said Hayes. "He something about the funeral, he would became my best friend, in turn was my say, "I'm glad all my kids are here...l'm tion, facing the casket. the 60s, said he remembers when Gaither, glad to see all my kids." coach. But most importantly, he was my The funeral, arranged by Reggie who didn't like afros, made his players cut father." Dr. William P. Foster, FAMU band Niles, Gaither's former business manager, their hair before they went to a conference director who worked closely with Gaither, Though Gaither had no biological was more than two hours of reflecting, championship in Atlanta. children, many of his players said they said, "Icannot say my friend of 48 years is praying and singing. FAMU President Frederick dead. He's just away resting, leaving us to consider him a father. Homecoming The Rev. Haimdat Sawh of Trinity Humphries said 1952's remember his...smile and wave of the United Presbyterian Church, gave a ser- The funeral began when a procession mon relating the changing seasons to life. of family, close friends and ex-Rattlers He said Gaither died in the winter of life, entered the gym as FAMU's symphonic after he'd lived through all the other sea- band played. sons. Some cried as they lingered in front As speakers at the funeral shared their of Gaither's open casket, placed in the experiences with Gaither and told humor- middle of the basketball court, surrounded ous anecdotes, people nodded and by' red.,xwhite, pink and orange flow~ers. clapped, and former FAMU football play- Others merely glanced and nodded. ers exchanged knowing glances, chuck- Many were wearing FAMU football li ng. Hall of Fame pins and pendants. Lawson, who played for Gaither in Then they sat dow\n in a reserved sec-

Black college students will gather this year for a Kappas and football POSITIVE, AFROCENTRIC SPRING BREAK March 30-April 3, 1994 players tangle on the Set MOBILE, ALABAMA By Chimeka Foster According to head coach Billy Joe, a non-stop party with 27 activites Including 4 huge parties and 2 ggantic concerts featuring artists from the football players involved could be 12 major record labels. Reality Breaks, Black Film Festival, Spades Tournament. Easter Sunday FAMUAN Correspondent suspended for the rest of the semester Spiritual Rejuvenation, beach parties, sports and more Whispers of confusion filled the set from any athletic activity including Monday after a fight broke out between spring practice. GEORGE CLINTON & THE PFUNK ALLSTARS members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Six FAMU police officers responded SILKS" INTRO@" DRS and the FAMUJ football team. but upon their arrival many of the people MINT CONDITION "All I saw were bodies falling," a involved had fled the scene. Four stu-' dents sustained minor injuries and were BUJU BANTON " PATRA bystander commented. "It was like sheep KID N' PLAY running away from the butcher." treated by medical personnel who were KRS-ONEO" Barry Markey, was arrested on summoned after the fight. DE LA SOUL charges of simple battery and affray. The physical altercation developed A TRIBE CALLED QUEST Edward Davis, was arrested on charges from events that happened at the fraterni- SOULS OF MISCHIEF ty's party Saturday night at Screamers, a of participating in affray. Affray, a mis- F'LUS showcase artists from 12 major record lals!! demeanor, is fighting or disorderly con- local Tallahassee night club. duct and the penalties for the charge will "The event on the set was just a con- be determined by the state prosecutor. tinuation from the party Saturday," said Complete event package only $99!!! The fight occurred at approximately Lt. John Earst of the criminal investiga- nexpensive hotels & food - Our travel agent will book rooms 12:20 p.m. with roughly 20 to 30 people tion division of the FAMIJ police depart- REGISTER NOW -- return form below or call involved. ment. "We are trying to send a signal that Leonard Inge, William Christopher 1-800-795-1672 this is not the place for fighting," said White, Marcus Vickers, Brian Thomas. Investigator Irving Mills of FAMU sophomore, Bert Tillery, senior, Noren YES -- I'm ready to BREAKOUT!!! and Norris Sumrall, police department. The cases have been Mathews, junior, Name ______School______forwarded to the Leon County criminal graduate student are other alleged partic- Address ______Telephone justice system and J.D. Brown, the ipants who will also be referred to City ______State ___Zipcode_____Age ___MIF___ FAM U's judicial board. Check or money order must accompany registration. Confirmation will be sent my mail. FAM1U judicial officer. Mail to: Breakout, Ltd., 1020 West Ardmore Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660 The Famuan / March 3,1945 Former Clinton nominee ;7 speaks out on campus

By Amaura P.Harris ridiculed her and her views. FAMUAN Staff Writer That was then. Now Guinier is committed to breaking Like Alice in Wonderland in "Through the silence. the Looking Glass" faced with circum- In her speech at FAN4U last Friday. stances beyond her control, Lani Guinier which was the kick-off for Women's has been labeled "quota queen" without a History Month, Guinier explained what her fair chance to prove her innocence. legal views really mean. Like Alice, public perceptions of "I am a democratic idealist. I believe Guinier changed daily. but there was noth- politics should not be seen exclusively as I ing she could do. win, you lose," said Guinier. Like Alice trapped in the Rabbit's In the spring of 1993, Clinton hole, Guinier could not escape the pit of announced his nomination of Guinier for Washington politics. assistant attorney general for civil rights. ( slrm un lt- Guinier, who was nominated by But the mostly-white Senate was uncom- President Bill Clinton for assistant attorney fortable with her ideas on cumulative voting general for civil rights, was adv ised by the which they believed advocated quotas.

1(L I I iuttc jhtariht1)1. i " White House to remain silent during her Guinier said. They opposed her nomination nomination process last spring. She said and pressed the president to withdraw her 2()11 S. Adams .'224-7101 -- x , % e ~4 s she could not defend herself when the name. Senate called her legal ideas extreme and In addition, the media turned against branded her as a radical. She said she had to her. Labels such as "quota queen" and remain silent as the national media "madwoman" became synonymous with her name. "Because I'm a black woman, they just assumed that I must be scary... that since I talked about race. I must be race obsessed," she said. Guinier laughed with students as she signed autographs. She patiently posed for pictures. She was down-to-earth and acces- sible. "She knows who she is. She's not look- ing for tame and fortune, she's just trying to be real," said Clarence Grier, a junior accounting/finance major. who was impressed with Guinier's attitude and demeanor. Guinier carefully explained the concept of cumulative voting to the audience. YOI expressing a desire to make government and the law more understandable for everyone. The basis of cumulative government is to ensure some type of representation for all ethnic and financial groups. "T1hat's what I was writing about -to ensure that majority' rule doesn't become majority ty ranny,." she said. "Why should S51percent of the people enjoy 11)0 percent of the poiwer'?" Some students liked her approach to the cumulative voting theory. "She represents the future of govern- ment to come. We need to get where she is," said L arry Sargent. junior computer infor- mation systems major and student govern- ment senator. "We're behind. She's the next step." Although Clinton wsithdrew her nomi- nation, Guinier has good things to say about his administration.- "I think they 're on the tight track with their desire to build consensus. I think 1loiripi VI>19 ee no% . WTc te ini inee~ Vx Uc\ .\im they're on the wrong track with knowing MmyGam you~ re gonna need it fast. what consensus actually is,". Nionex Utam is the fbest xwax to haxve that money sent Guiiiier has written a book titled "The Mouejy c ver Tyranny of the Majority" which is a collec- o i G G .r * C n. o to you. \our Anl sinlce parentsx ill most likely he cdoingi tion of her controv ersial legal articles. It is the sending.,\yon need to educite them ahouit the due out in carly, March. \Vonex Gram \lonex ~axer cardi. Students at the reception follow ing the Tell them they'11 sav e IO oil our altready gtreat rates speech got to see Guinier, the attorney,. in action as she adv ised a student wibhIcigal 1-00MOEYRA crx time thex wire xyou monex. problems. She cited legal cases from the to 520or tj ust S12 anx x et ein the UL.S. halt> tilts0 titles to their dates of publication. less than \Westetn Lnion. T he real I ani Guinier had come for- Miention hoxx \lonevGram gives you a free phone call anxywxhere in the LU.S. and a ire w.aird. ten wxord message with every domestic transfer. 'She's a wonman of principle who's try- ing to he a voice of conscience," said And finallx. let them knoxw that xxhen they sign'.'t' .7 G(rail 1 Giuinicr, in self-definition. wil make a donation to Americas Black Collee,,e Guinier spoke one-on-one w'ith stu- dents and listened to their problems and .Scholarship Fund. * MoneyGranm 7 opinions. When necessary,. she offered See? otieven graduated 01. xyet. and alreadx - aice based on her own experiences. "You bave to be brave even in the face BILL BOOKSTORE tf unfairness." G3uinier toild a student. "You 10'1 S. Copelnd Street I oi 113 tile Ro otm I i t hav t deftictnex. r-elt.

I 6 The Famuan /March 3, 1994 TheFamanMach , 194 Opinion FAMUAN Editorial Board " "-----STAFF EDITORIAL'---" Unfortunately the good old days of the 50s are gone Editor in Chief Heath A. Smith Less complaints about I feel the nostalgia rise from my soul when rights raged on day after day. Images of anger grief because he was cut down in the prime of Associate Editor I think about the melodic song of the Mister and hatred were a daily reminder of what was his life. Lawrence C. Patrick III Softee truck or the ring-a-ling bells of the wrong with the "good old days." With the loss of King there was a sense that OpinionDyalelah Rodriguez Good Humor truck as they made their way The American Dream and all other dreams my dreams were dying, and that those of my News Editor Special to the FAMUAN into the neighborhood. were beginning to look like nightmares. It future children were also in danger. I feared safety, with a disparity and fear for a world that might never be, for a future I lack of campus filled my young mind Peter McKay Like the Pied Piper of Hamlin, the ice As a woman in her 41st year of life and a cream trucks would lure flocks of children that seemed out of sync with my other child- might never enjoy in a world seemingly gone Assistant News Editor child of the 1950s, I often reflect on the years who couldn't resist following as they anxious- hood experiences. mad. Jacqueline S. Love precautions that have passed and can honestly say I've desired flavors. As a child, I didn't have the fear of crack, I didn't know as much about Malcolm X more out their ly called Features Editor lived in a time when children could enjoy life. It was considered "fashionable" to ride your AIDS and a host of other worries that plague until I was much older. I was able to determine Often when I'm reminiscing about the 10-speed bike with a playing card attached to the younger generation of today. However, through the changes of his style and presenta- Dana J. Thompson you just can't be too care- him in. Sometimes "good old days," the realization sets in that the spokes with a laundry pin. The fluttering there were mortal enemies all around. There tion of his speeches that he was beginning to break-ins A resident assistant stole from some Assistant Features Editor ful, but in light of the recent those days were good and steeped in the val- sound gave a sense of being on an imaginary was the constant nagging fear of my own sur- think in a new way, and that he too, could how much care can students of the residents on her floor in a Sheree T. Miller on campus, ues that are lacking in the present days- val- Harley-Davidson. Some kids would put a vival as a black person as well as the world's visualize the Dream and it's fruition. After all take? Paddyfote dorm last semester. She did ues such as God, family, and country. handball between the spokes to give their survival. these years I still feel inspired and awashed crept into an some personal shopping of her own Opinion Editor Last week, someone I lived during the time when conversations bikes that "distinguished" look. My own security was questionable and I1 with the vitality of his words. and among people who trusted her. This Elysia L. Richardson unlocked window in McGuinn Hall constantly revolved around the future. Our We would play some other games such as didn't feel safe any longer because my heroes I wish time could have allowed for Malcolm should teach everyone that while we stole a radio and a few other valuables. young minds dwelled on our dreams for the hop-scotch, checkers, handball, jacks, hide- were being gunned down much like wooden X and King to come together with a united Editor worry about keeping our belongings Assistant Opinion The same thing had happened exactly world that we would live in. and-seek or just sit on a neighbor's stoop and ducks at a shooting range. mind. They were heading in a similar direc- Dele Lowman need to be con- one week before on the same floor. safe from outsiders, we It was a time when everyone seemed to tell the garden variety of "knock-knock" I remember being a skinny 12-year-old tion and the results could have been nothing cerned about insiders as well. And a month before that in Wheatley have an identity. Children were innocent and jokes. child who wept openly and angrily when our short of a miracle. Sports Editor Aren't RAs typically supposed to get Hall a television was stolen. In fact, sweet and many men and women seemed Yet what externally appeared to be a time beloved Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was mur- Now, it's many years from those 1950s and first floor along and get adjusted to college life- Brian Hines after the man entered the larger than life. It's ironic that my heroes dur- of peace was indeed a time of deep social tur- dered; assassinated sounds too civil a word to 1960s. I am a mother of four young people. or is helping themselves to their resi- room through a window, he went into a ing that era are the same heroes people still moil. Racial tensions were at a fever pitch say for such a monstrous deed. When I recount the events that have occurred Assistant Sports Editor nearby bathroom and carried on a con- dents belongings part of the job descrip- Rodriguez talk about today. as the struggle for civil rights and human In fact, I felt the outrage of 400 years of during my lifetime and I see their expressions Paloma McGregor versation with a few of the female resi- tion? of hope dressed in fear, I can't help but ponder Some things you just can't prevent dents. He was even so bold as to carry the fate of the Dream. someone using a key to unlock Design Editor the television set outside, walk past res- (like It's 1994 and as an adult employed at your door), but you can take a pro- Rashida M. Clendening idents and hide it in the dumpster. FAMU I enjoy talking with students. When I in preventing crime. active stance Question of the week look out of my office into the cream-colored Software Trainer Safety starts at home, but how many Tucker Hall I often catch bits and Derrick L Richardson hallways of open windows or unlocked doors is it pieces of conversations ranging from today's going to take until students acknowl- feel obligated to give back to the Black community? Photo Editor Do you politics to Malcolm X. Aaron Wesley J. edge this? Those conversations have given me insigh Everyone needs to think about the into the effects my generation has left on thi .. - A security guard saw him do it but many times they have left their door I - Assistant Photo Editor i' future generation. I feel a renewed sense o La Novia Meuse made no move to stop him. Maybe unlocked thinking, "Man, I'm just Kendra Blount Roy Glover Yolanda Owens Siphiwe hope as I watch the bustling students walking everybody throws television sets away going down the hall for a second- Freshman Senior Mthimkuiu in their determined stride going about thei: Copy Editor where he's from, but the guard should nothing's gonna happen to my stuff," or Senior business. Pharmacy :a,+ ' t Tracee N. Williams have reported it to somebody. worse still not thinking at all? Mechanical r Elementary Education Sophomore I am grateful that there are many visionar- How many times are we going to How many people leave their win- ... , Engineering 4 Engineering ies actively seeking the dream-a dream that ignore illegal dealings that go on right dows open when they are not in their : Assistant Copy/Wire Editor ^ ;. must never be forgotten, or be allowed to die. Larz Roberts under our noses? rooms? Until the world stops thinking in terms of In the Wheatley Hall theft, students How many times have we seen but left brain, right brain, white man, black man, Circulation Manager saw the man who stole the TV in the "not seen" girls in the guys' dorm or your land, my land, nothing will ever change. Darius Davis bathroom and said nothing. Maybe stu- guys in the girls' dorm? We need to create a new foundation so our March 3,1994 dents are used to seeing guys sneaking Maybe one day that person you "see "Yes because I feel a responsibility to edu- "Yes, for the simple fact that most races "No, I don't feel obligated to give back to "Idon't really feel obligated; it should future children can say one day, "I've lived Volume 79 - Number 8 in the girls' dorm. The no-interroom but don't see" will be a rapist. Or a cate our youth so that they too will have the watch out for their own and other races, them because when people do, they don't be something that you want to do but during the days when the Dream came true." visitation policy is old fashioned, out killer. Maybe he or she, will kill or rape THE FAMUAN is published weekly on but no one watches out for us. Ifwe're each other. dated and childish, but the fact remains your friend. opportunities I've had. When I'm old and get treated any differently (by people inthe as blacks we have to help Thursdays during the fall and spring semesters, going to be uplifted, we have to do it our- Dyalelah Rodriguez is a senior secretary in the except for holidays, by students at Florida A&M that the man's presence in the dorm vio- Take nothing for granted. gray, I want to be well represented." community)." If we don't take care of our own, the School of.lournalism, Media and (;raphicArts. University. We welcome the views and opinions of our readers, but reserve the right to edit all lated the university's policy (regardless Just because you are on a college selves." whole race isdoomed." material. Deadline for submitting articles and of whether students agree with it or campus does not mean you are protect- letters to THE FAMUAN is noon Friday before not). The residents should have turned ed from the real world. publication. Submit materials to THE FAMUAN, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FI. of asthma sufferers would ben- 32307 to THE FAMUAN office at 309 Tucker bles an individual who seeks personal gratifi- However. there are several key points that I Eighty percent Hall (904) 599-3159; fax number (904) 561- cation, but those who know her will refute any feel your interviewees were not enlightened efit from smoking cannabis as opposed to the 2570. THE FAMUAN is partially funded by rev- such claim because she epitomizes the idea of present usage of "legal" toxic medicine cur- paid by Letters enough to rebuff. So, I will. enues and by actives and service fees rently being used. Nausea in persons undergo- all students and administered through the and giving. camera deceptions "the tars in Hollywood: lights, A quote in the article states, Student Government Association. THE Her dismissal is a clear indication that our marijuana smoke are 50 times greater, by ing chemotherapy can be controlled. FAMUAN was named an All-American college Seagal in the role of an indigenous American people of color- incorrectly most times. administration has little tolerance for outspo- Newspaper by the Associated Collegiate Press ito weight, than tobacco..." That may be true. Cannabis (marijuana) is the best natural before springing the cash for the film. It would seem that someone over at ken African-American women. in 1991-92 and 1992-93. THE FAMUAN is a but what is not taken into account is that while clearer of smog, dust, and the phlegm in the member of the Associated Press and sub- Obviously for Robert Watts and Jeffrey Warner Brothers should have thought twice Their position simply says, "Shut up sister, By Nia Ngina Meeks tobacco smokers will smoke 20 to 60 ciga- lungs associated with tobacco use. It opens the scribes to the Collegiate Press Service. Robinson, it was more important to have before releasing the film. do not speak out of turn!" Is this the statement DR. GALE WORKMAN-ADVISER rettes a day, a marijuana smoker may smoke Special To The FAMUAN Seagal in an improbable role in a sure-money But that doesn't seem to be the mentality we want to make to our people in the '90s? airways allowing more oxygen in. DR. LOUISE R. RITCHIE- five to seven joints a day. Cannabis (hemp) ASSISTANT ADVISER bash-'em-smash-'em than to find a native of Hollywood types. The university must rethink its strategy and it A study conducted in 1990 at the has NEVER been recorded to cause death by Despite all the advances people of color Alaskan to star in the film. Charles Rosin, producer of the television must do so quickly. University of South Florida (Tampa) found Editor lung cancer. Virtually, all the carcinogens can have made in Tinsel Town, there are always show "Beverly Hills 90210" is a perfect illus- Moreover, this issue will not fade away. that application of "strong bud" soaked in rub- Send all signs that they haven't quite made it to the tration of that. There are still many questions that must be be removed by using a water pipe (bong). bing alcohol and crushed into a paste when front of the bus yet. When students of color at Occidental Administration isthreatened answered. As for another quote about heavy user placed on herpes outbreaks brought about a While opportunities have undoubtedly College protested against the show because it Students and faculty must end their silence loss of memory and confusion, a 1981 UCLA faster drying and healing. letters to the widened over the past two decades, there are did not accurately portray the ethnic makeup of by strong, black women and shed light in a very dark situation. Some study performed on 10 heavy smokers, people I just wanted to drop you a line to hear the still questions about the cultural sensitivity of :he school in the show's counterpart, California action must be taken to reconcile any differ- who smoked up to sixteen "spliffs'" a day, other side that you obviously had not contact- Hollywood executives. ULniversity, Rosin shrugged it off. them ed before writing your article. editor to 309 I am writing this letter with hopes that a ences, otherwise we will once again lose showed no brain differences between On Deadly Ground is one of those of ques- "The students seem to feel we have an I hope that sometime we can open a dia- grave error in judgment can be corrected at someone who really gives a damn. and non-smokers. tions. Besides, Watts and Robinson probably obligation above our location agreement to logue on the prohibition politics that brought once. Now I will address the benefits that you Tucker Hall. In this film directed, produced by and star- didn't see anything wrong with having Seagal depict California University in a way that Alfred E. Green the illegalization of this wonder plant. In life, we often have differences with the seem not to be aware of. ring Steven Seagal, he plays a native Alaskan playing an indigenous American. After all, it's reflects life at Occidental College. I'll be And for those of you who don't know. mari- people we love and respect. However, we Most studies indicate an average fighting to save his sacred ground from greedy just a movie. damned if I'm going to be a slave to the juana is not the true name of the plant; the true make amends because of the scarcity of valu- Student addresses the American pot smoker will live longer than CORRECTION oil drillers. Unless Seagal's more mongrel than he thought patrol," Rosin said. name is cannabis or hemp. It has been illegal able relationships. their counterparts who do not do drugs at all. In last week's "Question of the Week," And while we understand the movie is pri- appears, it seems truly inappropriate for him to What he and many others should have said of marijuana in this country since 1937. Revolution! Marti Johnson is a person of principle and unkowns They will also have less wrinkles, and gener- the incorrect picture was run next to marily a vehicle for Seagal's martial artistry, be Inuit for a day. is that it's easier and more profitable to manip- untiring desire. Unfortunately, she appeared ally have less "stress" which is the main cause Chanthony J'von Boyd's comments. We any enlightened executive producer would It kind of brings to mind the old days of ulate the truth rather than portray it accurately. I enjoyed your article of Feb. 24 on the D.C. Edmond threatening to some. Some would argue that the immune system. massive flaw of having of illnesses that upset apologize for the mix-up. have considered the Hollywood, when whites commonly portrayed It's Hollywood's way. the former career placement director resem- Young Marijuana Smokers at FAMU. 8 The Famuan/March3, 1994 Church draws complaints from studentsI

By Chang Clark he doesn't feel TCOC members are over- spend time with my dad, then I should church," Gardner said. FAMUAN Correspondent powering in convincing students to join bring him to church." Many students who are frequently the church.. Bradley said that over Thanksgiving visited by TCOC members say the mem- Freshman B.J. Bradley says he "Iknow that some students and par- break a member of the church called his bers try to convince them that they are not moved to a different dorm room after the ents have complained," said Strickland. home in Fort Lauderdale while he was not saved. fall 1993 semester because of Tallahassee "But Tallahassee Church of Christ sets out home and questioned his father about "My church is the only church in Church of Christ. to do what God said to do - make disci- where he had gone. Tallahassee that is following the Bible," Bradley, whose former roommate ples out of every nation." "It was like they were trying to watch said Miller. was a TCOC member, also became a Bradley, however, says that TCOC me," Bradley said. Despite accusations to the contrary, member of the church during his first members have certain "tactics" they are Freshman Omani N. Gardner says he Miller said that TCOC doesn't target semester at FAMU. taught to use when approaching students. has been annoyed by frequent visits by freshmen, but many students who are con- "I was lonely and far way from my "You're told to approach people in TCOC members to his Paddyfote dorm verted to "true Christians" by TCOC hap- family and they seemed like they could be pairs and to always get a person's full room. Gardner says he has been harassed pen to be freshmen. a family," said Bradley. "They told me I name, room number, and phone number," so much he has placed a sign on his door According to James, upperclassmen should become baptized into their church said Bradley. that reads, "If you are from TCOC/CSA, are beginning to warn underclassmen of to please God and go to heaven." Strickland said that TCOC just tries don't even bother knocking. Please turn the alleged dangers of TCOC. Bradley was first invited to the to reach students, and most of them can be around." "Students tell the younger students church for a spades night and went back found in their dorm rooms, so that's Since Gardner has posted his sign, not to get involved with the church, and for ice cream parties. He was then asked where members go. several other residents have asked him for that is helping. There is-not much that can to study the Bible with them and become Sylvester Johnson, a member of copies. be done unless FAMU's administration a member. Bradley said he began to feel FAMU's Baptist Campus Ministry, said "Once you go to their church, they catches the members in the act of illegal uncomfortable after being a member for that they get at least two or three students hold you up and try to get you to join their behaviorl" said James. one semester due to the animosity it began a semester that complain that TCOC .a IIIIIi I . . to cause between him and his parents. members are harassing them. Members of TCOC, known for their persistence in trying to recruit members on FAMU's campus, may be overly aggressive at times, according to some students. "I've gotten complaints from students Graduation Announcements and parents about the Tallahassee Church Order now! Don't delay! of Christ," said the Rev. Kevin James, director of FAMU's Campus Ministry. * Typin conies "Both parents and students complain that "They try to tell students that the only * llndinu Flyers the church is a satanic cult." * Notary ltsumts church is the Tallahassee Church of Student members of TCOC have Prorams. Christ," said Johnson. "They question the * Word Irocessln been accused of frequently going uninvit- * Transparencies taminatlne person's salvation and confuse them with ed into dorm rooms to engage in one-on- * Graduation Wedding Invitations the word disciple, which usually angers one "Bible talks." However, when the Announcements & Accessories discussion begins, students say their sal- and frightens students." vation is questioned. Johnson said the most severe incident "Some people get offended by the he can remember involving TCOC came THE COnORNE persistent tactics we use," said Anthony in the spring of 1992. According to 1102 S. Adams Street. Site 12 Miller, head of the Christian Students Johnson, a student's parents complained Talahassee. Florida 32301 Association and an active member of of their son's strange behavior due to his 599.0774 (904) TCOC. "But it is this way that we learn affiliation with TCOC. (904) " FAX 681-9087 who truly Wants to study the Bible." "The young man's parents were so Freshman Sam Spiva said he first alarmed that they called the Baptist came into contact with members of TCOC Campus Ministry to help him," said when he was moving into his dorm room Johnson. "They even came down to in Gibbs Hall. Two brothers who were check on their son." members of the church helped him move Parents who want to steer their chil- in and invited him to TCOC. After visit- dren away from TCOC often will ask the ing the church, spiva said the brothers FAMU Campus Ministry to help by get- visited his room. ting involved with the students and "swaying" them toward other local CHORAL "I tried to tell them about the things I SINGERS disagreed with in the service. They got churches, said James. angered and told me that I was going to James said that parents try to steer WALT DISNEY WORLDO Resort is seeking experienced choral, ensemble singers with their children away from involvement mature voices and outgoing personalities for "The Voices of Liberty," a professional a hell," said Spiva. "I ended up asking them cappella performance group at EPCOTC Center. Vocal auditions are to cast current and to leave." with TCOC. future full-time (annual contract) and substitute positions. 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His one-act play "Dacha Ronald Davis, FAMU's theater depart- won an Audalco Award as Best Play for What in the world is a Dinwiddie? ment chairman who was responsible for the 1982 season and was pertormed at It's not the name of a new piece of fur- bringing Dinwiddie to FAMU, said, FAMUt in 1989. cl sthey niture for your living room or Dinwiddic began a mixed breed of puppies. "F 17 his vwriting training' at would give me. It's not a fast foreign car ThenlIhanded itall or a fattening dessert. ~n Uivrit.whrehe Nationally-acclaimed play- receie1amatr outtoanyneedy wright Michael D. infnean snd rmt Dinwiddie, who wrote for the. people inthe hit ABC sitcom "H-angin' _ NYUs TshSho With Mr. Cooper," is com- it ot the Arts. neighborhood. " pleting an original play that ." ' Dinwiddie said he will be brought to the stage ~ ~ " felt that through writ- for the first time by FAMU's ing. he can give a to Essential Theater next school "more rounded Jock owel1 sore o'te ltte answers year. I (view) of the black *reig problems facing every community i "Resurrection Suite," experience" and tell Ame ric o .Ano dl bem c ,auh se n th s e rew lae ore m o onep which will be completed in a 000 so~ ' more stories that re Ae-rp few weeks, is based on a true A' ' contradict negative do s omeihng.Do onr' '2 story and centers around two images of blacks. estranged brothers who "I wanted to help PIT OF LIGHTI reunite to sag e each other's change the images o lives. we see of each other Do something good. Feel something real. Garey Hyatt. FAMUi -J2 and the way we see Essential Theatre's general f - "' , ourselves. It's impor- manager, said a cast for the ~ - , tant to tell all kinds play has not yet been chosen, r $ -n of stories." he said. but he is looking forward to ~ / "Dinwiddieif said all OBSERVE THE the brand new play being / his plays focus on performed by FAMU stu- characters who over- WARNING SIGNS, dents. -'' come their issues. "It is written by an award- _ ''I like characters winning playwright for our 5/' - who win,' he said. students," Hyatt said. -- ~K~'Y During his tour-

While adding the finishing - week stay at FAMU. touches to "Resurrection which ended Sunday,. Suite," Dinwiddie was a Dinwiddic taught a playwright-in-residence in ' ;,."play writing work- Ifyou have chest pain lasting two FAMU's theater department. shopsciptw riting minutes or more, see adoctor, sharing his talents with aspir- ,- workshop and lecL ing FAMU playwrights. iurcd in theater American Heart Dinwiddie said the play is classes. Association about two brothers- a law, "hey (the stu- student suffering from cancer ,,dents) thought he and a dancer who has been was superb, a tine estranged from the family. Award-winning playwright Michael Dinwiddie iscompletir ngthe play human being who 'cq2.6%44AYS The dancer comes back to "Resurrection Suite," which will be performed by the FAMNUEssential share a number of donate bone marrow so his Theatre sometime next year. experiences in and out brother can live. the class," said Dav is. - eapive fine Highlighting the healing power of the "Resurrection Suite will offer a different chairman of the theatre department. family, Dinwiddie said he got the idea for insight on the perils of life. He will offer Davis said FAMU President Frederick "Resurrection Suite" by a friend who suf- them a different insight on life and how Hlumphries was so impressed by fered from leukemia and lived. people address the problems of life." Dinwiddie that he invited him to return "Just because a doctor tells you some- Dinwiddie has written about 20 original next fall and stay, the entire term. c~ By Anthony Treadvance - -'-w< "Until Forever." "Afrodisiac" FAMUAN Correspondent Showing vocal versatility, specifi- cally on "Juicy Sandwich," Daniel In a slick package of rock, soul and Chavis mysteriously sounds like a mix- ' funk, alternative rock band The Veldt ture of Smokey Robinson and Lenny packages soul Kravitz. The two hauntingly beautiful (vocalist Daniel Chavis, guitarist Danny

1 tracks are backed by' hip-hop flavored Chavis, bass player Dave Burnis and .p-, , drummer Martin Levi) offers listeners a beats, foreshadowing rapper/producer rock and funk Diamond D's remix of "Soul in a Jar." musical aphrodisiac. / In their second album, "Afrodisiac" The Veldt covers it-all in one smooth (Mercury Records), Veldt mixes lush swoop, keeping in the tradition of Jimi Hendrix, Living Color and Fishbone. __sounds with conscious-raising, revolu- tionary lyrics. Such is the case on cuts "Afrodisiac" proves black rock is alive, kicking and pulsating with possi- "Soul in a Jar" and "You Take the "black power sister" in "Revolutionary bilities. World," a hope-filled cry or plea to the Sister," in praise of black women. inner cities. "Show her some respect, it's her "My entity you set me free, take me you're thinking of, revolutionary sister i eww4a144 down solid ground you know I wouldn't got it goin' on..." have it any other way... Heavily laced with a 60s-70s motif, r!01 toALLP THAT!! "What am I dying for?" Daniel "Afrodisiac" takes you forward, not P P P Pretty darn good! Chavis soulfully croons in "Soul in a back. P' r No venom, but worth a look. Jar." The Veldt is clearly at their best on P' You tried me.! Maybe Chavis is dying for Ice Cube's laid-back ballads -Juicy Sandw.ich" arnd 10 The Famuan / March 3, 1994 Features

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The YSB (Young Sisters and Brothers) magazine brought it's campus tour to FAMU Friday. The tour showcased top hairstyl- ists, a fashion show and a con- cert. The latest swimwear fash- ions brought fans rushing to the stage waving money. Kern-Foxworth brings expertise to FAMU raised 10 children of their own. A&M with specialties in patents, intellec- Kern-Foxworth said her adoption was tual properties and technology transfer. very significant in her development and She said her husband was supportive of climb to success. her opportunity to move to Florida and "My (adopted) mother believed in teach FAMU students. blacks getting an education," Kern said. Kern-Foxworth has one son, Gregory Kern-Foxworth graduated valedictori- Lamar Foxworth II, 9. an for the black students in her senior class Kern-Foxworth said, "One of the at Kosciusko High in 1971, the first year things that helps me out tremendously is the Mississippi school was integrated. that my husband helps me with my son None of her seven biological brothers and and he is very accommodating." sisters graduated from high school. Kern-Foxworth attended historically- Learn more than just books black Jackson State University. On the While trying to make information and By Jason Ward advice of a taxi driver who dropped her off material "interesting, exuberant and FAMUAN Correspondent at school, she majored in speech commu- vibrant," Kern-Foxworth wants to teach nications. She graduated in three years as her students more than the logistics of valedictorian. Making national news, she fought public relations and advertising. against obscene lyrics in the controversial "I want to impart to students here 1990 court case involving rap group 2 Overachiever inschool and life eer.thing I've learned through the school Live Crew. In college, Kern-Foxworth worked as of hard knocks and through academic Career Woman magazine called her one a public relations assistant at WJTV-TV in training," Kern-Foxworth said. of the most successful women in America. Jackson. After graduating from Jackson Some of her colleagues and peers She is the first and only black to receive a State, she was a communications special- described her as a hard worker who works doctorate with an emphasis in advertising ist at Florida State University. She sometimes as late as 8 p.m. and public relations. received her master's degree in mass com- Some of her students praised her for Marilyn Kern-Foxworth, one of the munications from FSU in 1976. Kern- being a professional and personal role nation's leading media professionals, cur- Foxworth was coordinator of advertising Marilyn Kern.Foxworth model. Robert M. Ruggles, dean of rently serves as an associate journalism for the City of Tallahassee 1975-76. Kern-Foxworth has been nationally and FAMU's School of Journalism, Media and professor and holds the million-dollar After completing doctoral studies at the internationally recognized for her accom- Graphic Arts, said he expects Kern- Garth C. Reeves Endowed Chair for the University of Wisconsin. Madison. Kern- plishments in public relations and adver- Foxworth to make major contributions to 1994 spring semester at FAMU's School Foxworth received her doctorate in mass tising. She was recognized in "Who's the public relations majors in the school. of Journalism. Media and Graphic Arts. communications with an emphasis in Who Among Women in American "Dr. Foxworth makes case studies Coming to FAMU from Texas A&M advertising and public relations. She is the Business" and "Wao's Who in the interesting because she has experienced University where she had been a journal- first and only black to receive this degree. World." In 1993, Kern-Foxworth was pre- and done the things we're learning," said ism professor since 1987, Kern-Foxworth Her studies of the media's negative sented the Kreighbaum Under-40 Award Marcus Conyers, a senior public relations is a leading authority in the public rela- depictions of blacks and women are high- for outstanding performance in teaching. major who is a student in Kern- tions and advertising industries. She lighted in her book "Aunt Jemima, Uncle research and public service. Foxworth's case studies in public relations devoted much of her career trying to Ben. and Rastus: Blacks in Advertising. course. destroy negative, stereotypical images of Yesterday. Today, and Tomorrow." The Family support made it easier "You don't see many female black blacks and women in the media. foreword was written by the late Alex role models doing what you want to do Considering herself an "overachiever," Haley. "People in my life like them (adopted when you graduate," said Empish Kern-Foxworth's success didn't come Kern-Foxworth brings her ideas and parents) have encouraged me to achieve," Thomas, a senior. "She showed me you overnight. views to FAMU students. She teaches two Kern-Foxworth said. "My mother is my can do anything you set your mind to do. "People who are overachievers have public relations courses - "Case Studies in mentor." She's a living example." experienced a lot of rejection," she said. Public Relations" and "Blacks, Women, Since the death of her adopted parents, Kern-Foxworth said she tries to live so Kern-Foxworth said she also gets support Often left home alone by her grand- and Media," which highlights the "contri- that everyone who meets her looks for- butions, portrayals, and effects of African- and nurturing from her "play parents," ward to meeting her again. mother, Kern-Foxworth was adopted by Americans in the media." Thomas and Grace Hall of Texas. "I try to live my life in such a way that 54-year-old school teacher Manella Kern She wrote over 60 articles which have Kern-Foxworth also credits support others learn from my mistakes, continue and her husband Jimmy, 66, when she was been published in several trade, academic, from her husband. Greg Foxworth, acting based on my fortitude and achieve accord- 15 months old. The Kerns had already and popular periodicals. director of Sponsored Research at Texas ing to my examples," she said. The Famuan/IMarch 3, 11 Sports Former Rattler to join ranks inCFL

By Brian Hines needed more time to rehabilitate his FAMUAN Sports Editor ankle. Duffey did just that and says he has been strengthening his leg since the pin After taking more and screws were removed in September. than a year to rehabil- Recent talks with Hamilton led to the itate an injured ankle, former FAMU run- ,..K2, . $110,000 contract. The playing style of the CFL seems to ping back Gerald be to Duffey's liking. With the offense "Chuck" Duffey is working with a wider field and three ready to hit the pro - downs instead of four, Duffey says he'll gridiron. On Feb. 9 "have a field day." Playing on the fast Duffey signed a two- turf that most of the CFL fields are made year contract with the Dfe Hamilton (Ontario) Dfe of should add to his speed. The Tigercats' offense also is ideal for Tigercats of the Canadian Football Duffey. League. "They throw a lot to the backs, just like Duffey got off to a great start his senior when I was at FAMU. And in that sense I season in 1992 as he amassed 460 yards can be a double threat." Duffev said. He on 98 carries and three touchdowns in six caught 37 passes for 610 yards in his col- games, but was sidelined for the remain- lege career. der of the season with a broken fibia and Duffey hopes that he can pcrform well a torn ligament in his right ankle. The in Canada and use the CFL as a stepping- severity of the injury was such that a stone to the NFL, especially with the metal pin and six screws were required to expansion teams starting play next sea- reset the bone properly. son. Duffey's injury caused him to miss the "We're hoping he'll play there a year NFL combines in the spring of 1993. or so and then be in a position to decide it "'All I could have done was lift weights. but that's about it," Duffey said. After he wants to stay in Canada or go to the l NFL," said Hadley Englehard, D)uffey ' graduation Duffey went home to agent. Mulberry, Fla. to relax and get his ankle Despite his injury, Duffey feels toot- treated. He took medication for the pain ball is definitely what he should be doing. and began physical therapy while serving as evidenced by an incident that occurred as a counselor at the local detention cen- while he was home recuperating. One ter. night as he hung out with friends he broke Specialto the FAMUAN After the NFL draft, Hamilton, which up a fight. A few people began tiring guns had a less than stellar running attack last FAMU running back Gerald "Chuck" Duffey proves himself at a recent game. in the air, but before Duffey could dis- season, expressed interest in Duffey and "If football wasn't for me, the bullet giv en Duffey all the contidence he lost tance himself from it all, someone fired at asked to see a video tape of him. General would have hit anywhere else." Duffey when he was injured. Dutfey said. the pavement and a bullet ricocheted into Manager Greg Mohns liked what he saw said. "I guess now I can fial say I'm his injured ankle. The bullet struck the from the player who led the Rattlers in Having healthy legs and an opportuni- back." Duffey said. metal pin and caused no further damage. rushing in 1991 and 1992, but felt Duffey ty to play for a team that wants him has

F<\;\IU*S \ 0 0* 0 0 00 0 Women take MEAC Indoor title, men finish third By Angel Duncan in the meet and. iccording tU lfang. troin the hospital 'A hich \sill deter- FAMUAN Correspondent "bested their closest contestant by 35 mine whether D~ickens will be able to points." compete in the upcoming meet." Despite the women's success. ILang said. T he F A\It. women's track team [ang and graduate aussi stant tielhd Both tang and Wallace ex.pressed clinched its second consecutive Mid- coach D)arren Wallace arc quick to some concern about the men's Eastern Athletic Conterence Indoor point out that the meet was noti a team's overall pertormance. Winter Championship in compicte success. The men's team When asked about his overall Gjreensboro, N.C., Feb. 15-16. The tinished third behind Morgan State assessment (it the men's competi- men's team finished third. and North C'arolinai A& I. It was the tion. W'~allace said with a slight raise [Dana Kaigler set the tone for the time in three 'years that the if his brow and a hint of irritation. "I women's team early by setting a first men's team has come home without can't say I am satistied. We alwas meet record and achieving a person- the indoor title. strive to be the best." al best in the triple jump competi- "We didn't get the best pertor- As it to salidate Wallace's senti- tion. Kaigler. who was on her way to mances out of sonic of our athletes." ments. Lang said. came up being selected the Female Athlete of "We said. short tor the first time in three the Meet tor the second straight year. Lang Some ot the team's highest show - years.' .on the triple jump competition with ings wkere a tirst place finish in the L ang said that both teams wiill now a 42-feet jump and came in ahead of run and a first and second look ahead to the Mlarch 5 meet in the pack in the 55-meter hurdles. 8()f)meter place finish in the shot-put competi- Gainesv ile. The women's team grabbed first tioin. "1This is the last opportunity for the place finishes in the 55-meter dash. W~allace said treshman Jomo athletes to qualify for the National the 400-meter dash and the distance Cousin's second place tinish in the Indoor Championships which will be medley relay. shot-put was "a pleasant surprise." held in Indianapolis. Ind. on March "The youn g ladies performed well The men had another surprise w hen 10-12. Lang said. overall arid subsequently were able ' S'' '" "T teammate Mario Dickens suftered a The meet also marks the beginning to repeat as MEAC Indoor knee injury during the competition ot the Rattlers' outdoor season corn- Natalie "Pocketbook" White, shown here with Champions." said head coach Bohb\ and wxas taken to the hospital. petitioin. her parents, surpassed Shelly Boston as Lang. Dickens placed fourth in the triple The Lady Rattlers tinished ahead FAMUs all-time women's steals leader ina jump betore his injury. ot archris als Coppin State and North I ha en'i reccik cd the rL port back game against B-CC Saturday. Ciarolina A&TV and tallied 0)5 p ints, 12 The Famuan/ March 3, 1994 Sports Basketball Homecoming - Rattlers jam on the court

Pho byAaron w.uiyJ. FAMU Center Joey McGear (55) goes up for the block against a B-CC player. FAMU played tenaciously, but came up short 90-86. The men will face Morgan State inthe MEAC Tournament in Baltimore March 10. Response: Buddy Ryan isworthy, question isunfair

RESPONSE TO THE SNAKE PIT excuses for Ryan's behavior. I am THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: The &9cikePd by Jami M.Valentine explaining that there was more to his pro- motion than the fact that he's white. I It seems as though every other day we think that if the NFL had been admitting When speculating on whether or not a hear of some undergraduate athlete giving black players when Ryan played or if they black assistant coach would have been up the rest of his college education to turn were embracing blacks as coaches, then given a head coaching job had he punched pro and get that money. Cases in point: your question would have been a fair one. another assistant coach, the same thing Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber and But as it stands there is only one answer that Buddy Ryan did, you must take into Anfernee Hardaway did it. for your question. No, of course a black consideration the individual's coaching University of Tennessee quarterback assistant coach would not be promoted to accomplishments rather than isolating the Heath Shuler has decided to forgo his head coach the next season and I don't incident. senior season and enter the NFL draft and, Be on the lookout, sports fans. think that the NFL is trying to find any Buddy Ryan is an incredibly talented as you have surely heard, Tamarick Athletic black head coaches. But as black people The Mid-Eastern defensive coach and has worked wonders Vanover, a 19-year-old sophomore, has we know beforehand that we are going to Conference Spring Sports in the National Football League. signed a contract with the Las Vegas be discriminated against in most situa- Tournament is coming up soon. He made the Philadelphia Eagles' Posse, a CFL expansion team. tions. defense No. I in the country and continu- Do you think they do it just for the We'll keep you posted on when and Armed with that knowledge, the only ally took them into the post-season while money or for other personal reasons that where you can watch your favorite way to gain mainstream prominence is to he was there. While Ryan was in Houston they may mention? Do you think they are spring sports. work twice as hard -which is what a the Oilers had an exceptional season. made a mistake in forgoing the rest of their black person who wants to coach profes- This week's Snake Pit features a Now that he has been promoted again education? Is the lure of big money really sional football would have to do and what response to Gregory Gibson's ques- to head coach of a team, players who have that powerful? Would you have opted to you and I will have to do upon graduation. worked under him in the past are trying to go pro if you were in their shoes? tion about Buddy Ryan and black Is it fair? No, but neither was your ques- make it over to Phoenix. coaches in the NFL. Check it... tion. Please understand that I am not making RATTLERS INACTION MARCH 3-9 TUESDAY INTRAMURALS WEDNESDAY INTRAMURALS SOFTBALL TRACK EBM vs. AMC 6p.m. Da Squad vs. Bullets 6p.m. March 5 Last Chance March 5 Stetson Qualifier's Meet (INDOOR) NROTC vs. Deputy Dogs PCG vs. Young Guns 6:50 p.m. Gainesville, Fla. 6:50 p.m. DH-2 p.m. Tallahassee Mighty Men/CSA vs. BFTB vs. BCM Blazers at Edward Waters College Relays Enforcers March 6 at Mercer (OUTDOOR) Jacksonville, Fla. 7:40 p.m. 7:40 p.m. BBP vs. Kappas 8:30 p.m. DH-2 p.m. Macon, Ga. Baseliners vs. Smoke 8:30 p.m. TENNIS AA vs. GMW 9:20 p.m. March 9 N.C. A&T Omega Psi Phi vs. ABC 9:20 p.m. Gibbs Hawks vs. North 95 South March 7 Creighton DH-5 p.m. Tallahassee Brothers vs. MBAs 10:10 p.m. 10:10 p.m. (M!N) Tallahassee