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BY JUAKITA BLACKMON made is used to create scholarships." fy that a contribution was made. If necessary, the professors can also Correspondent At the beginning of each fall semester, This endowment, along with alumni use the money to provide secretaries and President Frederick Humphries petitions and corporate contributions, makes up the materials for their offices. the faculty and staff at an annual breakfast Second Century Fund Raising Campaign, Eminent scholar chairs are $1 million FAMU is tapping into a new source to to contribute toward the scholarship. an effort to raise $50 million for the uni- endowments that provide money to raise money for the university "Presently, we're at about $650,000," versity "The goal of the campaign is to enhance the programs in which they are The Faculty and Staff Scholarship said Rozier. "That's actual deposits from raise $50 million to be distributed into located. Endowment is an effort to raise $1.5 mil- faculty and staff." three categories. [Of the $50 million], $33 Humphries wants to have one in every lion for student scholarships via contribu- Humphries said the goal is to raise million is allocated for undergraduate school. Currently there are six chairs: two tions from FAMU employees. $200,000 each year over the next five scholarships, $10 million is for eminent in the School of Journalism, Media & "it started four years ago," said years from the faculty and staff. scholar chairs, and $7 million is for Graphic Arts, two in the School of Kenneth Rozier, director of the office of Those who give at least $100 are eligi- endowed professorships," Humphries Business and Industry, one in the College development. "What 'e are attempting to ble to receive gifts varying from leather said. Endowed professorships allow pro- of Pharmacy and one in the division of do is endow $1.5 million that will be key chains to profile desk pads. All gifts fessors to travel and gain information to music and theater. deposited into an account so the interest have a FAMU insignia attached and signi- teach in their classes Please see SCHOLARSHIP/3

0- Tallahassee raises The sweet parking fine Sound from $25 to $250 f . BY DARREL JAMES Correspondent _ r of victory The city of Tallahassee now issues motorists a $250 fine for parking illegally in parking spaces marked handicapped. The previous fine of $25 was increased last month in order for Tallahassee's penalties to be in line with other Florida cities. Although the city of Tailahassee has raised its fines, FAMU has not. The penalty for parking illegally in parking spaces marked handicapped will remain $25. "!n the event that changes occur, the public will be notified," said Sandra Bryant, administrative assistant in FAMU's parking services. "It's a blessing," said Martha Tatum, a disabled employee of the Florida Department of Insurance. "I hope it will e KALI MEEKS deter the improper use of spaces." FAMU retained its No. 1 ranking in the Tatum said there have been many Sheridan Black College Poll with a 47-9 victory times when she wanted to go to the mall, against Morgan State Saturday. The Rattlers pharmacy and other places and she could- y"ill face No. 2-ranked Southern in Atlanta n't find a parking space because people Saturday. Left: Sousaphonist (part of the tuba were parked in handicapped spaces ille- 'amily) Robert Perrineau jams to the sounds of gally. Adeola Fayemi, equal opportunity SXscape's "Who Can I Run To" at the halftime coordinator for Tallahassee, said research ;estivities Saturday. Above: Quarterback conducted in November 1994 compared . Damian Slaughter dodges Morgan State free Tallahassee's disabled parking fines to safety Jason Mitchell when put under pressure other Florida cities. ..- toae make a pass. See a preview of the Southern In Jacksonville, Miami and Orlando game on page 12. the fines are $250. Tne Famuan NELYS BOSOUEZ-FLORES "The research also showed that the cities with the higher fines had less viola- tions," Fayemi said. Rattlers lose speech and health requirements Maurice Harding, a business admin- Please see PARKING/3 After several months of The changes were made to comply sociology; and eight hours of electives with Florida Senate Bill 2330, which chosen from history, humanities, commu- Is THA debate, the faculty con- requires general studies hours to be limit- nications, natural sciences and social sci- ed to 36 hours and curricula to be cut to ences excluding history. DOGG 120 credit hours. Ethics, values and history will be cov- POUND'S cedes to demands of the Before the legislation, FAMU ered in a three-hour humanities course. BOR and state legislature. required at least 48 general studies hours The Faculty Senate is the highest leg- bark and a total of about 145 hours to graduate. islative body in the university and advises They made the Board of Regents' the president on academic issues and other worse Nov. 1 deadline by two days. concerns affecting the schools and col- than their bite? BY ADRIENNE GAINES The new general education require- leges. Deputy News Editor ments are: Six hours of English; six hours Check out the review of their of math; seven hours of natural sciences; Staff Writers Deidra Jones and Katrina After much debate, the Faculty Senate three hours of Afro-American history; Miles contributed to this report. debut album, "Dogg Food," voted Monday to cut health and speech three hours of social sciences which page 11. out of the general education curriculum. include psychology, political science or 2 THE FAMUAN /NOVEMBER 2, 1995 w M l

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BY ZERON TURLINGTON minor in environmental sciences has been in the fall. Agriculture (USDA) provided two grants Staff Writer offered for the last five years. "I plan to become an environmental for the program's development. The "My idea was to create an interdisci- attorney one day," Price said. "My spe- Natural Resources Conservation Service plinary program that would prepare cialization in policies and management provided FAMU' an implementation grant If the Board of Regents (BOR) minority students in fields of environmen- will play a key role in the understanding of over $150,000 to hire a program direc- approves, FAMU will implement two new tal research and development of environmental racism or tor Another grant, of more than $150,000. degree programs in the fall of 1996. on a professional level," said "My idea was to create an injustice." was received from the Cooperative State The Environmental Sciences (ESI) Kidd. "This is a very broad interdisciplinary pro- The curriculum for the Research Education and Extension Institute will offer a master's of science field, and we encourage stu- gram that would prepare BASE program will not be Service. This grant will he used to employ degree in environmental sciences, and the dents with degrees in political minority students in official until the BOR grants a faculty member and a secretary, to and College of Engineering Sciences, science, business administra- fields of environmental approxal for implementation. help fund a computer lab. A USDA capac Technology and Agrl..Jture will offer a tion, and any field with a con- research and develop- A decision from the BOR is ity building grant was used for planning bachelor's of scionce degree in biological cern for the environment to expected by spring 1996. the new program. and agricultural systems engineering ment on a professional enroll." The curriculum com- The BASE program will make (BASE). level." Several students minor mittee will also have to FAMU the second Historically Black The goal is to get more minorities Charles Kidd, director of ing in environmental science approve the courses before College or University in the United States into the fields of agricultural engineering plan to enroll in the master's the Environmental students can enroll. "We will to offer a bachelor's ot science degree in and environmental science. program. Scicnes Institute adhere to the state's 128- this discipline. "We will prepare students to apply "If the number of stu- credit-hour curriculum guide- North Carolina A&T State University their engineering skills to solve environ- dents who have approached lines, and we will require stu- in Greensboro is the only HBCU with an mental problems such as surface and me is a means for determining enrollment dents to complete courses in engineering, accredited agricultural engineering pro- ground water contamination and the pre- figures we are looking at around 30 to 40 environmental sciences and biology," gram. The University of Florida in vention and remediation of contaminated students enrolling in the fall," Kidd said. Magee said. Gainesville is the only school in Florida's soils," said Charles Magee, director of the Kelandra Price, a FAMU graduate in Because of the noxelty of the BASE state university system with an undergrad- biological and agricultural systems engi- agricultural science with a minor in envi- program, freshmen will only be admitted uate and a graduate program in aricultur neering program. ronmental science, plans to enroll in the the first two years. al enuineerine. Charles Kidd, director of ESI, ;aid a enxironmental science graduate program The United States Department of I PARKING FROM 1 istration student, said he doesn't think it's necessary for FAMU to raise fines on campus. "FAMU already charges enough for parking in the wrong place on campus," he said.

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BY GINA ACOSTA hours and are provided several times dur- Deputy News Editor ing the year. Funding tor the LVA pro- ROTC You dont need hablar espanol to be gram comes from grants and organiza- a tutor for the FAMU Linc to Literacy tions such as the United Way. Volunteers of A merica. "We also rely on VISTA's [Volunteers FAMU students are joining forces to in Service To America] who are trained in start a local literacy and English as a sec training others to be literacy volunteers," ond language tutoring campaign they Lauricella said. "Andrea Knight, a FAMU hope will motivate other students to vol- alum, is our number one motivator." unteer. Knight, 29, joined the VISTA organi- "Our organization functions on the zation in 1987 and has been traveling to efforts of our volunteers," said Ellen destinations around the country to train " FOUR-YEAR, THREE-YEAR AND TWO-YEAR Lauricella. 37, local project coordinator volunteers. for the Literacy Volunteers of America "My years with VISTA have been SCHOLARSHIPS THAT PAY FOR TUITION AND [LVA. "Our students from FAMU have extraordinary," said Knight. "I am dedi- FEES, BOOKS PLUS $150 A MONTH STIPEND made such an impact on students cated to serving communities, increasing they've been wonderful." literacy in this country." * OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP FAMU's Adult Education Knight has been working with Adult AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS Department has developed a program Education chair Oare' Dozier Henry to called FAMU Linc - a movement to join design the FAMU Line program. To find out if you have the Right Stuff FAMU students with people interested in There will be on-campus training ses- Come and see us in the Perry-Paige Bldg. (FAMU) learning how to read, write or learn sions, and a course called Special English as their sec'..- language. Education Elementary English will be LT EGEC C 53.0 The courses are free for those taking introduced, Henry said. the classes, as is training for the tutors. "I learned enough English to be able to take the driver's license exam," said Octav ia Delgado, who before taking English classes taught by FAMU junior / aIi1ar!y,rrli188 s e3irlr er Randa Williams, could not read any English. "Randa was very patient - she helped me by setting goals for myself.' Hispanic students make up 26 per- RECENTLY, cent of LVA's enrollment while Asian- Americans make up 23 percent. "We get a lot of students from FAML MORNINGSTAR CALLED and [Florida State University] coming to us for help in learning basic English," said Lauricella. "They have doctorates in US CHEAP. nuclear science but need to know how to read menus and road signs." Training si'5l)il' u Iual ' lyst 16-18 [PS NOT EVERY DAY YOU GET A COMPLIMENT The LIKE THAT. aside from a very modest operating expense of Alland financial expenses companies - some chargemore thanoperating others. fees Of 1/4 of 10 of annuity assets. Interest and course, the lower the expenses you pay, the better. dividends are reported after all operating costs That way morc of Your money goes where it have been deducted. Standard & Poor's calls should - to\,i si .. building a comfortable future. TIAA's costs "exceptionally low."4 Of course, expenses are only one factor to consider when you make an investment decision. Faiun We make low expenses a high priority. While we're committed to keeping our expenses down, we spare nothing in trying to provide top- Because of our size and our exclusive focus on quality investment choices, financial expertise, serving the necds of educational and research and personal service. Because that can make a communities, T'IAA-CREF's costs are among the difference in the long run, too. lowest in the insurance and mutual funds Read industries. In fact, Morningstar, Inc. - one of the nation's TIAA-CREF seeks performance, not profit. leading sources of variable annuity and mutual fund information - sa's, "Size isn't a constraint; At TIAA-CREF, we believe people would like it.. enables CREF to realize a remarkable economy to spend more on retirement, not on their retire- it of scale."' According to Morningstar's data, ment company. If you'd like to see how our CREF's "minuscule" 0.310 average fund expense approach can help keep more of your money charge was lest than half that charged by working for you. call us at 1 800 842-2776 (8 comparable funds.; a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, weekdays). We'd consider it every TIAA's traditional annuity also charges no tee.' a compliment.

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COLLEGE PRESS SERVICE recipients o the unwanted e-mail, said he traced the copy sent to him to France. Rosswell said he wrote a message to GAINESVILLE An unknown the server's administrator in France, and group's racist diatribe, sent out by elec- received an automated response that said tronic mail, has infiltr2ted the computers the problem is being handled - some- University of Florida students of many thing that Rosswell said indicated to him and staff members. that this has been an ongoing problem. Florida A&M; of people have received A number "I'm sure this is a nationwide an almost 10-page message titled "he thing," he said. Long March." The Kenneth Sallot, a sys- message is tems programmer at UF's ~v addressed to those Center for Instructional Uniersity ~ who "are con- " Whoeverd lid it did Research Computing - I : - cerned about the , i j.-. . Activities, also received i 4r fate [of] it in such the mail but cannot find Western/American ha way out who sent it to him. civilization [sic] that he tiried to "We don't even knos and its people." who's seen the mail," A note at the make it diffficult to Sallot said. "The problem end of the message is that whoever did it did N ow that states that the arti- tract it in such a way that he cle was based on tried to make it difficult the "American Kenneth Siallot, UF to track." Dissident Voices" accepted Sallot said there is not radio broadcast 3grammer the - systems pro much people can do to referred to in the prevent the mail - he as "the Challenge. message said it is much like get- truly uncen- only ting junk mail at home. We want to wish sored patriotic He said that other places on the Internet radio program in America"- from July have faced similar problems with this 1. you kind of mail, and the only thing people GOODE A white supremacy group known as can do if they receive the mail is to National Alliance is listed as a contact delete it. - agency for further information, but the LUCK "Anybody with any sort of e-mail group - which according to the address account anywhere on the Internet can is based in West Virginia - could not be See you in Texas. send anybody e-mail," he said. "They reached for comment. just sent random people e-mail." For more information, please mail requests But Brandon Rosswell, a data media to: EDS Campus Relations, 5400 Legacy Dr, H4-GB-35, Piano, Tx 75024, or visit our homepage at httpl/www eds com. specialist for UFNET and one of the EDS u- e op rfnutiy -pUYpr, w,,i E S o rus w a * odof E iLkD.S Ste"s.'- pW- 'I

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r kill 1-800-432-JOIN 15646i HOOP DREAMS, THE TV PREMIERE. The Oscars missed it Dont make the same mistake. Airing Wednesday, Nov. 15.Qp On your PBS station. IF PBS DOESN'T DO IT, WHO WILL? 6 THE FAMUAN /NOVEMBER 2, 1995 OPINIONS FA iMUA EDITORIAL BOARD The Million Man March Kevin Neale, Opinions Editor Peter .McKiv, Editor in Chief \Wendv Jackson, Assistant Opinions Editor Jimmie Davis Jr.. Columnist was our call to unify My beloved sisters and brothers, we But I feel sorry for my beloved can no longer afford to let the white man brothers and sisters that refused to par- keep us divided. ticipate. Rattlers strike all season God has sent us a savior, and he All I can say is that if you're sup- called for us to atone, unify, do some- posed to be a preacher and another min- thing for ourselves and stop taking wel- ister is calling for a day of atonement and but are barely noticed fare from the government. you hardened your heart and refused to This savior has done something no comply, you're a hypocrite. You missed There haven't been any editorials in come in front of the year's biggest home man in history has done and your blessings that were given out the Famuan concerning the football team. crowd, in the last home game, in home- that was to bring together by God on October 16, 1995. That is until now. coming. over one million black men Roosevelt Wilson [FAMU jour- The success of FAMU football this Their performances have been inspir- to Washington, D.C. on one nalism professor and Capital season should definitely not be overlooked ing - especially Billy Joe's. In the Miami accord. Outlook publisher], I'm surprised by any section of this paper, this one game, a 49-3 loss, not only did the team This savior is none other at you and you should be ashamed included. As a matter of fact, they deserve continue playing hard but Coach Billy Joe than the Honorable Minister of yourself for not endorsing the notice by all of Tllahassee's newspapers. would not settle for field goals on fourth Louis Farrakhan march in your editorials and ask- Hardly a day can go by without the downs. He wanted touchdowns. And White folks are scared to JIMMIE ing an asinine question in a col- Tallahassee Democrat bombarding this city although they didn't make it to the end death because they know DAVIS JR. umn that appeared in the with every scrape and bruise that a Florida zone, they still gave any FAMU students, once blacks are united under Tallahassee Democrat, "... is there State University player gets but FAMU faculty, administrators and alumni reason the divine leadership of God, a hidden agenda?" only gets any appreciable coverage on to be proud. all this madness in the black community Roosevelt, you along with the local Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Not only that, how many teams let will cease to exist. so-called preachers and politicians have Consider this: FAMU's only loss this early losses break their spirits and destroy Not only that, but white folks will disassociated yourself from the black season was to a I-A team, a level higher their season? Big schools like Virginia, have to acknowledge that we're a viable community, and none of you can speak than them [albeit an average team] and Notre Dame and Miami to name a few. force they'll have to reckon with. for us any longer. FSU is undefeated. There is a commercial that says that on However, at the present stage in our How would you feel if blacks didn't Now turn the table. FAMU is 8-0 and some days the athletes that we look up to society, there's nothing the white man support your newspaper or church, or FSU is 7-1 with its only loss coming to an seem perfect because of great perfor- loves more than to keep the black man didn't vote for you? average team on the next level like say ... mances. racially oppressed. His demeanor por- It was wrong for you not to support the Pittsburgh Steelers. Do you think Everyone probably does not look up to trays him as the devil. He's greedy and the march, just as it would be wrong for things would change? them but everyone should be able to appre- doesn't want to share any of this country us not to support you Probably not. This doesn't mean that ciate them and their coach. or this country's resources with blacks Let this be a lesson to you. The FSU doesn't deserve lot of coverage. So, if you are one of those people who unless they're sell-outs. moral of the Million Man March is that They are the No. 2 team in the country. But hasn't seen the Rattlers play a single down I went to the Million Man March we shouldn't depend on the white man it should be a little more balanced. There is in the second half, you should have. And and it was one of the most glorious expe- for any financial support and you can another team having as much success. shame on you, you don't know what riences I've had in my life, and I'll cher- endorse anyone you so desire. But this is not an FSU or Democrat you've missed. ish it forever. bashing, this is praise for the Sheridan If you're one of those people who has, Black College Poll's No. I team. remember it. You may have been watching How fitting that their finest perfor- history in the making. mance to this point in the season should Blacks suffer from poor voter turnout

As the 1996 presidential election we might as well just turn back the clock draws near, I can't help but think of the and destroy what so many of those one thing many indi 'iduals fail to exer- before us tried to build. cise: their right to vote. As a people we do have the votes to In the last election held Nov. 8, in change the destiny of our lives. This was which the governor's seat and other demonstrated in Washington, D.C., positions were up for grabs, only 642 where hundreds of thousands and possi- FAMU students out of a total of 1818 bly millions of black men gathered at the registered voters actually went to the mall. The day was labeled as a day for polls and voted, according to Ion black men to atone for their past behav- Sancho, Leon County supervisor of elec- ior, but it was also a rallying cry that the tions. black community will no longer stand by This rate of turn-out, Sancho says, and have the door of economic, social "is a rate that is less than half the coun- and political power slammed shut in our trywide population." So what does all faces. this mean? Well, on Nov. 8, it meant The march was very successful College Press Service appointed Florida Commissioner of because the men who participated Education Doug Jamerson would be returned to their homes with a new sense EDorRIAL PoucY OF THE FAMUAN replaced by a Republican, whose views of purpose and direction, and many voters. But the key to Unsigned editorials on The Famuan's opinion pages express positions taken by the paper's editorial board on on education could have damaging became registered behalf of The Famuan. Columns and letters with bylines or names represent the opinions of the writers and do effects on the educational system and making this successful event last is mak- not necessarily reflect the views of The Famuan or its staff. The Famuan welcomes submission of columns, let- particularly, poorer school districts. If ing sure that every single one of those to vote votes ters and ideas from all readers. Letters should be concise (no more than 250 words) and include the wnter's Jamerson would have been elected, he individuals who registered name, signature and phone number. Unsigned letters will not be accepted. We reserve the right to edit all sub- would have become the first black elect- in the upcoming 1996 presidential elec- missions Letters should be brought to The Famuan s newsroom, Room 309 Tucker Hall ed commissioner of education. This tion. The key to making the Million Man could have been a reality if more stu- March successful is working together at dents as well as African Americans in all levels beginning in our own homes FAMIU6., TAFFI The Famiau Vol. 82- No. 8 the community would have turned out to and communities. Executive News Editor: Katnrina Miles vote. Although the election is a while Dep. News Editor/Gen. Assignment: Gina Acosta THE FAMUANis publshed weekly on Thurdays during the falland spring semesters, except for holidays, The results of the November 1994 away, start thinking now of some of Dep. News Editor/Academc Affairs: Adrienne Gaines by students at Forida A&MUniversity We w elcome election did not cause too much damage those individuals that have the same Features Editor: Elysia Richardson but reserve the the views and opinions of our readers, will if views that you have on issues. Frederick Asst. Features Editor/Lifestyles: Victoria Brown right to edit all materal. The editor in chief has final to minorities, but the one in 1996 Ast. Features Editor/Entertainment: James H.Thomas Il authority over all content, including advertising. we as a people don't exercise our right to Douglass once said, "Power concedes Submit materials to THE FAMUAN, FloridaA&M Lee nothing without a demand. It never has Sports Editor: Michael University, Tallahassee, FL 32307; to THE FAMUAN vote. Asst. Sports Editor Niambi Brown office at 309 Tucker Hall (904) 599-3159; fax number With a Congress that is being con- and it never will." Asst Sports Editor/Designer: Kamisha Morrison (904) 561-2570. THE FAMUAN is partially funded by trolled by the Republican party, whose As students and African Americans, revenues and by student activiies and service fees Public Agenda Editor:Jacqueline Love THE FAMUANwas named an Al-American college main goal is to cut many programs we must continue to exercise our right to Asst. Public Agenda Editor: Linnea Ashley newspaper by the Associated Collegiate Press in aimed at assisting minorities, the next vote in honor of those who demanded it, Graphics Editor: Gamck Gibson t991-92 and 1992-93. president must be one that will stand to let it be known our voice will be Asst. Art Director: Avanna Luney THE FAMUAN isa member of the Associated Press and Copy Desk Chief: Ingrid Middleton firmly behind programs that are heard. subscribes to the Colege Press Service. Asst Copy Desk Chief/Circulation designed to help minorities. If we don't, Manager: Oman Gardner Dr.Louise Reid Ritchie ADVISER THE FAMUAN/ NOVEMBER 2. 1995 7 LIFESTYLES Susan Taylor: through her eyes, heart and spirit Rattler Strike tradition BY VICTORIA BROWN Lifestyles Editor continues Susan L. Taylor. editor in chief of Essence and senior vice president of BY OMAR KELLY Essence Communications, Inc., shared Staff Writer some of her spirit with Famuans last week at the Oct. 27 Homecoming Convocation. Nathaniel Henderson has always The convocation audience patiently dreamed about the day he would jam on awaited Taylor's arrival as the program his drums and strut his stuff down the proceeded. As the Marching 100 played field of Bragg stadium for a FAMU audi- "The Florida Song," Taylor glided onto ence. the stage. She wor a brown dress and Friday, Henderson's dream came humble smile when her entrance was true. greeted with a buzz from the audience. "It feels good to bring our surround President Frederick S. Humphries" sound, excitement and joy to the audi- introduction was brief. He said Taylor wa, ence," said Henderson, a 17-year-old a woman who needed little or no intro- Miami resident. duction. Henderson was among hundreds of Essence, founded by Edward Lewis students who participated in the seventh and Clarence O. Smith in 1970, is a mag- annual Rattler Strike Marching Band azine for black women that covers mans Festival. facets of their lives. The festival, often called the Battle Taylor is known to many as the sister of the Bands, isn't a competition. There whose image appears to float across a are no winners or losers. page in Essence each month. Beneath the The 10 bands were critiqued in illustration lie the words of wisdom that these areas: music, marching, instrument developed into her book, "In the Spirit: carriage positions, posture, spacing, The Inspirational Writings of Susan L. alignment coordination of auxiliary, pre- Taylor." Yet, there is also the memory of cision and uniformity and precise execu- Taylor as the hot of ESSENCE, tion. America's first ,syndicated magazine tele- Most were Florida middle and high vision show for tie black community. school hands. There was one junior high Amidst a standing ovation. Taylor took school from Washington. D.C. center stage. She explained her delay and The festival started out as a part of quoted the Bible when she said she knew the Rattler Strike. It serves as entertain- she would arrive "right on time." ment to FAMU's homecoming crowd, Taylor's speech centered on self- and as a learning experience for the empowerment. She said America is out of directors and students. order because we have not demonstrated The Famuari KALI MEEKS "The festival is a main recruiting our personal power. Susan Taylor, editor in chief of Essence magazine, is mobbed by factor. When I saw FAMU come alive "We don't believe we have it within during the homecoming halftime show a autograph-hungry students after a question and answer session ourselves to live our lives fully. We live in couple of years ago, it inspired me to a society that trains us to look outside of Friday after homecoming convocation. want to be out there on the field," said ourselves for personal affirmation," ing in cosmetology. In 1970, she founded Norman McKenzie, a sophomore biolo- Taylor said. Taylor said life is c struggle no matter her own company, Nequai Cosmetics. gy student. Taylor encouraged the rapt audience to who you are. But God doesn't want to Taylor's expertise led to freelance writing McKenzie said all the shows were practice a daily ritual of putting on spiri- punish us; every problem has a solution, for Essence during its first year. up to high school caliber but more work tual armor. She said every day we should she said. There are no mistakes, only In 1971, Taylor was named beauty edi- can be put into their shows. When he ask ourselves who we are and what our lessons, she said. tor. The next year, fashion was included participated with Ely High [a high purpose for the day is. under the umbrella. In 1981 she was pro- school located in Broward County, just Taylor's words carried weight because moted to editor in chief. north of Miami], his band went over all of her past. She was born nearly 50 years Taylor said any dream is possible. She Under her leadership, Essence has the points that the judges made in order ago in New York, a fact that was met with believes our ancestors are the ones who grown to a readership of 5.2 million. In to create a better show. stunned disbelief from the crowd. built this country and that we are their March 1986, Taylor was elected a vice "That's the purpose of the festival. Raised by West Indian parents, Taylor children. president of Essence Communications. We (the Marching 100) want to help said she felt restricted while she was these kids perform as close to perfection She was appointed senior vice president "What we've lost sight of is our con- growing up. As a result, she said she as possible," McKenzie said. "There are in June 1993. nection to our past. The spirit is alive in rushed into a marriage at 20 years old for no real losers, this isn't really a competi- you every single moment of your life,' all the wrong reasons. The marriage ended tion." Her rise was not without struggle. "If she said. "Most people die and never real- after three years - six weeks after her David Hall, director of Boyd not for the challenge of being a single ize we are hosting the eternal flame. All daughter, Shana Nequai, was born. Anderson Senior High's marching band, mom, I may not be standing here. My we have to do is look inside." Thrust into single-parenting, Taylor said the festival is educationally enhanc- daughter was my anchor," she said. ended her acting career and began working. A FAMU alumnus and former member of the Marching 100, Hall has made the trip for six years. For a hotel room next homecoming, you had better book ahead "My kids get a sense of pride and accomplishment from their performance and what they have participated in," Hall BY CHARLIE CALAMIA in advance, but we only make them nine of the semester as soon as she found out said. "Truly the festival is a positive for Correspondent months out," Burns said. when homecoming was this year. all involved." The FAMU Alumni Affairs office had Tony Harris, a ju._,ior, had friends to Though Homecoming '95 is still fresh estimated 30,000 alumni would join in this stay with him off-campus. They too The 10 schools were: about making plans for in the mind, think year's homecoming festivities. planned the trip long ago. next year. The many football fans and alumni "Some of them made plans to come FAMU High, Tallahassee; Marching "When people are checking out they who are aware of the influx of people to around last homecoming," Harris said. reservations for next Wolverines, Winter Haven; John F. ask about making the area for homecoming know all too Monica Pugh, a front desk clerk at the year's homecoming," said Rick Burns, Kennedy Middle, Riviera Beach; Boyd well to make their plans months ahead of Courtyard by Marriott on Apalachee Anderson High, Ft. Lauderdale; Palm general manager at the Days Inn time. Parkway, said the hotel was sold out about on Apalachee Beach Lakes High, West Palm Beach: Downtown-Capital Center "We were booked six, seven months six months before homecoming. Parkway. Shaw Junior High, Washington, D.C.: ahead," said Shenekia Crawford, desk Pugh recommended hotel seekers call The hotel was sold out for both Miami Carol City High, Miami: Miami clerk at Motel 6 on North Monroe. the Hotel Hot Line Vacancy Referral Norland High, Miami; Miami Jackson FAMU's homecoming (Oct. 28) and Vanette Pinder, a freshman, had Service at 904-488-2337. Florida State University's homecoming High, Miami; Miami Central High, friends heading to Tallahassee for home- The hot line lists available hotel Miami. (Oct. 21) this year. coming. Pinder said they had problems in rooms in Tallahassee as well as vacancies a year "People ask about reservations the past and made plans at the beginning in hotels outside of the city. 8 THE FAMUAN/ NOVEMBER 2,1995 FAMU 7rrf

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'IIL Us Tuesday, 7 p.m. - Jobs & Economy Discussion Group - Tallahassee Name: Garrett L. Dennr- Democrat Age: 20 Classification/Major/Hometown: Senior/Biology Pre-medicine/Jacksonville Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. - Crime Discussion Group - Leon County Public Library Affiliation: President and co-founder of the Jacksonville Student Alliance "Club Duval" founded December 1994. Nov. 9, 7 p.m. - Children, Education & Values Discussion Group - Misc.: The club has sponsored voter rL :ration dri- Tallahassee Democrat ves, has been po'itically active in Jacksonville elctions, established a book network Nov. 9, 7 p.m. - Growth & Environment Discussion Group - Apalachee [passing books along to stu- Center for Human Services dents who need them within the group] and established Nov. 16, 7 p.m. - Community Race Relations Discussions Group - study groups as necessary. The club members are planning the Tallahassee Democrat second annual African American History and Culture Nov. 21, 7 p.m. - Jobs & Economy Discussion Group - Tallahassee Democrat Celebration in February. Pet Projects: The club's community serice activities include collecting food for food drives participating Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. - Crime Discussion Group - Leon County Public Library in mentor programs in Jacksonville, visiting Jacksonville high schools to encourage continued call 644-7555 education and volunteering at the Tallahassee Mission For information where club members assist with feeding and provid- ing toiletries. Mission: "To increae participation in and around FAMU 7,, is our way of reminding you where FAMU should lie in your hearts and let- FAMU communi ty and Jacksonville. and to establish a link between students and the local alumni chapter." ting you know how you can make your community better to live in. "Club Duval" is also working toward a 100 percent Through stories and meetings, we'll explore issues important to making differences at "1 graduation rate within the alliance. FAMU. We'll learn together how to make those differences ourselves. Future Plans: "I'd like to do missionary medicine. We invite you to join us in lifting our voices at FAMU to make our message heard. And but I do want to pursue politics later on in life" Kwe will - with your help. - Jacqueline Love, Public Agenda editor

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I THE FAMUAN / NOVEMBER 2, 1995 11 ENTERTAINMENT McKnight treasures family life

pleasures since he got into the music busines. He got his ...a lot aren t,"he says. The situations on the album first publishing deal as a songwriter at age 18. Later, he come from about 65 percent imagination." aas signed to his current contract with Mercury Records, The sensitive, romantic image that McKnight por- .shich forced him to discontinue his studies at Alabama's trays through his music isn't imaginary. )akwood University after his sophomore year. Now 26, "That's just the way I am," McKnight gushes. "I was \cKnight has two hit albums, a wife. Julie, and two sons, taught to appreciate romance." Brian Jr. and Niko. McKnight appreciates romance so much he felt com- "The most important thing in my life is my family." pelled to sing for Julie at their wedding. In front of all says McKnight, who has been married for six years "My1 their family and friends, McKnight performed "I Want family just keeps me centered." the World to Know," a song he wrote exclusively for her. His family, after all, is what initially supported his "It would be very difficult right now for me to find a interest in music. The singer recalls growing up in his woman as special as she is," McKnight says of Julie. Buffalo,.N.Y. neighborhood and being part of a music "She's allowed me to chase my dreams," group with his brothers. This may be distressing news to the legions of "It was just like other kids playing in a sandbox ... female fans that seem to flock to him wherever he goes. The Famuan/ KALI MEEKS except we sang," McKnight says. "I can't remember McKnight has learned to take such attention with a grain Brian McKnight wooed the audience as he when I didn't have an interest in music." of salt. sang "One Last Cry" Friday night at the That family jumpstart has obviously paid off, look- "I see all the other people they chase after, so I don't homecoming concert. ing at McKnight's success and the success of his brother, feel as special," he says. "I'm sure that if Johnny Gill Claude, who is part of the Grammy award-winning showed up tomorrow, they'd treat him the same." BY JAMES H. THOMAS III gospel group Take 6. McKnight has continued to work When all the tumult of his fans has died down, Entertainment Editor with his brother Claude McKnight, producing two songs McKnight throws himself into his work. He puts a lot of on "Join the Band," the most recent album from Take 6. personal effort into his music because he's learned that Like the tattoo of the treble clef emblazoned on his McKnight is working on producing all of Take 6's next the entertainment industry can be cold and cutthroat. right shoulder, the music business is a permanent part of album. "The record company cares about you as long as you Brian McKnight's life. But make no mistake, the brunt of McKnight's musi- make money for them," McKnight says. "I can show you The R&B balladeer engaged in one facet of that cal magic goes into producing his own albums. The people who have made platinum records in the past who eventful life Friday afternoon as he signed autographs on haunting melodies and lovelorn sentiments of his record- are now riding the bus'" The Set, promoting his performance at FAMU's home- ings have become Brian McKnight trademarks. Since its McKnight attributes his success in life to God. coming concert. McKnight was awash in wave after wave August release, his current album, "I Remember You," "I think everything I've gotten was through His of adoring fans. has sold 600,000 copies. McKnight credits the popularity help," says McKnight. "He's just been watching over And later that night, as he sang in front of that sea of of his albums to his devoted listeners. me. adorers, McKnigi't enacted another ritual of his life as an "My fans have supported me," he says. "No matter He also hopes his own life can serve as inspiration entertainer. how many records I make, I always want to have that core for someone else. But there's a part of McKnight's existence that most audience." "I think the biggest example I can give brothers ismy people do not see. When the waters of stardom start to As exotic and lavish as some of the situations lifestyle. The minute I fall, that gives them an excuse to overwhelm McKnight, family, focus and faith help keep detailed by his music are, McKnight admits that more fall." him anchored. than half the songs on "I Remember You" come from Reflecting on the string of concert dates and studio "I try to do the things most people take for granted," imagination. McKnight denies ever having a relationship sessions that has become his life, McKnight looks pen- says McKnight. "I try to spend time with family; be he's had to keep "On the Down Low," yet he's "Still in sively downward. Finally, he remarks: around the house; just try to be as regular as possible." Love" with Julie. "If I had a regret I wouldn't be in it." McKnight hasn't had much time for these simple "A lot of songs are drawn from personal experiences Dogg Food worthwhile

be huge." Kurupt, who seems intent on using the purchase for the lis- " With good reason. Like their Death language as weaponry. Nowhere on the tener who likes mel- Row Records predecessors Dr. Dre and album is this more evident than on "New low funk with a bit of a Snoop Doggy Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound York, New York," where Kurupt's rhythm, hard edge. Expect it to take kept postponing the release date of their phrasing and diction make his freestyle a while to be able to distinguish one song album by months at a time. That, coupled nothing short of menacing. from another, though. with the hype surrounding Snoop's mur- "Tonight's the night/For me to rip Tha Dogg Pound der trial and Warner Bros.' dropping of microphones into bits and pieces/Lyrical "Dogg Food" Interscope Records, left rap fans' mouths telekinesis ...I disconnect a/ Corrupt Death Row/Interscope practically watering. a/MC to vocally void /Your whole molec- So does Dogg Food live up to the fuss ular structure." which proceeded its release? Though lacking in vocal prowess, Kurupt left and Daz right of No. Daz compensates by having produced Dogg Pound. But it's still an enjoyable album, one almost all the songs on the album. likely to cause more than a few heads to What makes Dogg Food appetizing is bob. Replete with wicked basslines and the ear-pleasing - if unoriginal - com- intricate drum tracks, Dogg Pound mem- bination of smooth harmonies and rugged bers Daz and Kurupt deliver the type of lyrics. rap listeners have come to appreciate and For instance, right up until Daz starts expect from Death Row. talking about selling cocaine, "I Don't In fact, that may be this album's Like to Dream About Gettin Paid" could BY JAMES H. THOMAS III moment of self-defeat: Listeners know pass for a conventional R&B Editor Entertainment what to expect. song. A plus is that many of the Tallahasseeans are eating up Dogg The dichotomy of high and low syn- songs employ live instruments Food. thesizer sounds that are the cornerstone of as opposed to samples. They're flocking to record stores to most of the beats on Dogg Food is nothing Another plus is the appear- buy the long-awaited debut album from new. Neither is the subject matter, a recur- ances of several other Deat- Tha Dogg Pound, released Tuesday. By ring menu of misogyny, boasting and Row recording artists, such the end of that day. Vinyl Fever, a local criminal activity. But this is true of most Snoop, Rage, Dr. Dre. Na:: record store, reported selling 75 Dogg rap. Dogg and Mr. Mali Food compact discs and 45 tapes. The more noticeable loophole is the Surprisingly , vocalist Michel. "A lot of artists don't sell that much in night and day difference in the lyrical even returns from her hiatus to a year," said Josh Clemens, assistant man- deliveries of Daz and Kurupt. Daz, an sing on one of the tracks ager of Vinyl Fever. "We anticipated it to average rapper, pales in comparison to Overall, Dogg Food isa pretty goon Special to The Famuan 12 THE FAMUAN /NOVEMBER 2, 1995 SPORTS 1f Doom in the Dome

BY HEATH A. SMITH "When you look at Southern's offense you see Florida MESSAGE FROM THE MEAC: Staff Writer State," said FAMU head coach Billy Joe. FAMU defensive tackle Reggie Lee Joe's comparison may be a little exaggerated, but safety was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Within the confines of a 60-minute showdown against Karlos Odum will not be taking Southern for granted. Conference's defensive player of the week, Southern. Saturday, FAMU possesses the opportunity to step "Southern's offense will be coming out of dual sets with following a !i-tackle, two sack perfor- into a new era of Rattler football. the shotgun," said safety Karlos Odum. "They're running the mance against Morgan State Saturday. Since 1978. when FAMU went 12-1 and won a NCAA no-huddle. We will have to be on our p's and q's." Division I-AA Championship, the Rattlers have not won more Offensively for the Rattlers, quarterback Damian CROSS COUNTRY CHAT: than seven games in a season. Slaughter, who has completed 68 of 138 passes this season for The men's and women's cross country "We got our minds set on 10 wins" said defensive line- 879 yards and seven touchdowns, will be hoping that his first teams are expecting good things this man Rod Williams. "We are just going in with the attitude that interception of the year, against Morgan State, was a fluke, not Saturday at the MEAC cross country cham- nobody is going to get in our way." a trend. pionships hosted by North Carolina A&T in FAMU(7-1) is ranked No. I in the Sheridan Black "People were talking to me about it a week before we Greensboro. College Poll and hopes to get its eighth win of the season in played Morgan State so I guess it was on my mind." Slaughter "Our team is full of runners that are Atlanta's Georgia Dome against Southern, also 7-1, and said. going up and beyond to make the team ranked No. 2 in the Sheridan Poll. On the ground, fullback Jerald Jackson had a breakout- great," NMarquan Mikle, the men's team To do that. FAMU needs to find a way to slow down game against Morgan State. captain, said. Southern's offense, which is averaging more than 433 yards of Jackson carried the ball 22 times, Saturday, for a career- He said that his goal for this season total offense a game. high 140 yards and a touchdown. was to keep the players in top physical Southern features a passing attack that will try to spread Jackson could not have come on at a better time for shape, and he expects the teams to come out FAMU's defense out, led by quarterback Eric Randall. FAMU, because running back Kwame Vidal, who became the on top in Greensboro. Randall has completed 65 percent of his passes this sea- sixth player in FAMU history to rush for more than a 1,000 "We're expecting to do quite well," son for 1,305 yards, 11 touchdowns, with just two intercep- yards Saturday, is nursing a sore right ankle. McDonald said "We're going to do our tions. "My ankle is not that severe," Vidal said Tuesday. "If we best and represent the university well." had a game today. I would be able to play. " Both teams are coming off second places finishes in a meet held over the weekend at Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach. The men's team will be lead by fresh- The venomous Vidal men Marquan Mikle, Damian Thomas and Doug Napier. Samantha Belcher, junior, and Tanya BY BRIAN HINES With three regular-season games left this year, Vidal is on Ballard, senior, will lead the Rattlerette Staff Writer pace to break the school's all-time single-season rushing team. record of 1,274 yards set by Ike Williams in 1978. Brief contributed by Daven Wilson, 22, S3.- For the first time in his football Vidal is also on pace to break the single-season rushing a senior Florida State University creative career, Kwame Vidal can truly say he feels touchdown record of 15. wriing student from Pensacola. 'rand - one grand to be precise. Vidal admits he thinks about the records occasionally, but The senior halfback eclipsed the during the game his goal is helping the team win. TENNIS TALK: .000-yard mark Saturday, with 120 rush- "During the game it's a war out there," he said. FAMU's tenni :zams will be playing ang yards against Morgan State in FAMU's "Afterward I start thinking, 'Did I get that 100 yards?"' in the Rolex Championship Nov. 2-5. Vidal 47-9 homecoming victory. Vidal attributed much of his success, this season, to The men's events will be held in "It felt really good because it was one of my biggest FAMU's massive offensive line and FAMU Head Coach Billy Nashville and the women's teams will be goals," said Vidal, who has carried the ball a school-record Joe agreed. playing in Oxford, Miss. 227 times for 1,013 yards and 12 touchdowns this season. "It's a major testament to the offensive line because it's "I've never done it before, but I came close in high school what's up front that counts," Joe said. "Regardless of his tal- VOLLEYBALL VIBES: once. I think I got close to 940." ents and abilities, Kwame needs those holes opened up and Monday, FAMU's volleyball team will Combined with Sha-meil Simpkins 210 carries for 1,102 he's been getting them." play at Stetson University at 7 p.m. in yards last year, Vidal provided FAMU with its first pair of What made breaking the 1,000-yard plateau even more DeLand. back-to-back 1,000-yard rushers. special for Vidal was that he got to share the special moment At 5-9, 200 pounds, Vidal, who went to Miami's with his family, friends and teammates in his last homecom- FOOTBALL FACTS: Coral Park High School, is a small, tough runner who can dart ing game. Saturday, FAMU, the No, I team in to the outside or bang his way up the middle. "We were very happy to see him get his 1,000," said Sheridan Black College Football poll goes Besides already breaking the school record for most car- offensive lineman Jamie Nails. "I think it will be something up against second ranked Southern ries in a season, Vidal also broke the school record for most he'll remember." University in Atlanta at the Georgia Dome. carries in a game, with 53 against Tennessee State on Sept. 23. Inside the mind of Michael I'm sure some of you who ing, but don't be upset, rejoice and think of all the good shakin', bakin', groovin' and fast breakin' again, but I'm 'ad my column last week were won- that comes out of this cancellation. frightened by a new trend that I'm seeing develop in the .:eringjust who Mike is. For one, we were spared the torture of possibly hav- game. Well, for all those con- ing to watch Jerry, uhem, Buster Mathis do self-degrad- No, it's not the influx of young prima donna ath- 4K e.crned, I'm the brother in the picture ing Pizza Hut ads like that Peter McNeely guy. letes who have no respect for the game. What I'm afraid n the left. Plus, we all know that this couldn't have been the of is the influx of ugly uniforms that are putting a hurt- Now, let's begin. "television event of the decade." The O.J. Simpson trial ing on my eyes. LI've got to give props to FAMU takes that title, right? Did you get a chance to see the two-time defending ; :imnus and current Atlanta Braves And with no Tyson-Mathis bout, people can now champion Houston Rockets' new get-ups, or how about ILee nter fielder Marquis Grissom for focus their attention on what would've been a far better the expansion Toronto Raptors? repre enun in the baseball playoffs. fight - the pay-per-view match between Riddick Bowe If you have seen them, you know what I'm talking My man set a Major League record with 25 post and Evander Holyfield. about. If you haven't... well, brace yourself. season hits, batted .320, going 9 for 25 in the Braves' This clash is no Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier, but When the Cleveland Cavaliers unveiled those god- 4-2 World Series win over the Cleveland Indians. in this era of boxing, that's about as crazy as Don King's awful, Bozo the Clown-esque uniforms last year, I kept * The "television event of the decade," as the FOX hair, or the closest thing to it. my mouth shut. Network proclaimed it,will not occur. Mike Tyson But remember this, as you ponder shelling out the But apparently some idiot thought that something backed out of hid nationally-televised fight against 40 bones for Bowe-Holyfield III. uglier could be created Buster Mathis Jr., Saturday, claiming to have a broken Tyson would've brought the funk, but hey, I want to watch the games, really, but please, NBA thumb. Holyfield is sure to bring M.C. Hammer. Commissioner David Stern, make 'em stop. Now America won't get its chance to see Tyson * I thought I'd be excited about the NBA season which Michael Lee, 19, is a sophomore newspaperjournalism whip up on another no-name boxer. begiis Friday. student from Kansas City, Mo. He is The Famuan's Of course it would have nice to see a free butt-kick- In a lot of ways, I'll be thrilled to see brothers Sports Editor