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Rights movement, is memorial- and passed on to the younger Street to the capitol wJiere a rally iiaugi uev BY" J (.QEIH IN1.[%F Sr1FI 'AiiiR ized through a national holiday generation .. the true facts and for King began with the audience which was observed Monday. knowledge of what took place in singing "Lift Every Voice and charged in Nealy 2(X) Tallahassee r'esi- The march began with a the past," said Patricia Sing." dents braved 40-degiee weather. rally at the C.K. Steele Plaza. Thompson, coordinator for per- Speakers stressed the imp~r murder plot singing songs of the civil rights where speakers asked the crowd sonnel relations at FAML'. tance of voting to the civil rights moxement as they rallied and to pick up where civil rights lead Student Government process. Qubilah Shabazz marched Mlondax in honor of the ers of yesteiday' left off and teach Association President Larry Tait "Voting is the only individ- indicted in alleged plot Rev. Matin Luther King Jr. and today's generation the impor- said it matters little if march par- ual way you have of contiolling the Rev. C.K. Steele Sr. to kill tance of lessons from the past. ticipants got their "emotions the ... government that controls The day's activ ities, "It's amazing to me ... how' stirred up. marched, sang and you." said Ted Lang, second vice B~ IIF:'lH .. S'I designed to commemorate the STAFFV.RIThR civil rights leaders brought us to then just went home." president of the Tallahassee lives of two civ il rights giants. this point," said the Rev. Craig P. "We need to redefine the branch of the National As spoke also gaxve local civil rights lead- Riley. pastor of Mount Pleasant movement," Tait said. "What are Association for the Advancement to a capacity crowd at eis an oppoitunity to pass the Missionary Baptist Church. "It's we really willing to sacrifice? So of Colored People. FAMU's Martin Luther King legacy' left by King and Steele. disappointing to me that we haxe many of us stand here today and FAMU was represented by Jr. Convocation Jan. 12. her Steele. toiiner pastor of not held up our end of the bar- say we are willing to sacrifice the student chapter of the daughter. Qubilah Bahiyab Bethel Baptist Church. led the gain. Someone has to sacrifice some- NAACP, various fraternities and Shabazz, surrendered to feder- Tallahassee bus boycott ot 1956 March participants noted the thing. It's time for us to start sororities, the National Society al authorities in Minneapolis and helped King start the importance of having the looking to otirselves and stop of Black Engineers. SGA and for allegedly' conspiring to Southern Chiistian Leadeiship younger gene ration present. looking to other people. students. murder Nation of Hsam leader Conference in 1957. "It's solely up to us to make After the Steele rally. the Louis Farrakhan. King. iecognized as the sure oui history is iemembered crowd marched down Adams leader of the American Cixil ( OWO(ATION sTOBI P(.. 8 Shabazz. the second of six children by Betty and slain SCLC President Lowery civil rights leader , watched as her father was gunned down as he spoke to emphasizes King's message followers in the in w'orked the crowd, and the audience Feb. 21, 1965. Civ'il Rights leader urges FSU responded like a standing-room congrega- Although a motive for the crowd to remember King and his tion with plenty of amens and applause. alleged assassination attempt message Lowerv. chairman of the National has not been revealed, Black Leadership Forum, helped King Shabazz's attorney', Scott found the SCLC in 1957. He served as vice BYl El'oIlN lI)1IA' Tilsen, said the prosecution 5101~RITli president until 1967 and then served as will probably argue that she Rev. brouight his chairman of the national board of directors believed Farrakhan. 61, was The until 1977, when he was unanimously fiery preaching style to Florida State involved in her father's assas- elected SCLC's third president. Lni xersity' as the keynote speaker sination. Lowery' was one of four Alabama min- for ihe Martin Luther King Jr. A federal grand jury isters vindicated in the 1964 Supreme Convocation on Friday. indicted 34-year-old Shabazz Commemoration Court landmark ruling "New York Times v. Christian Jan. 11, charging her with The president of the Southern Sullivan," which established the require- Leadership Conference warned the capacity making eight telephone calls ment of proof of "actual malice" in libel in a murder-for- crowd at Ruby Diamond Auditorium not to to a hitman cases involving public officials. He has hire plot in August 1994. separate King from his message. also led campaigns for voting rights and "in ancient times. the ruler would kill She was also charged against U.S. business in South Africa. and with traveling from New York the messenger who brought bad news he was the first recipient of Boston to hire a hit- that's what to Minneapolis University's man to kill Farrakhan at a they did to Martn,"aid "We must not let them paint Miartin into a cozy corner NI L K future date in Chicago. where who and bury the message in sentimental irrele,'anc'. We Awad for he resides. Lowery, Freedom. led the civ il mus~t resurrect the message and stand it beside the niies-H Tilsen told reporters that ne H e e -. a'n KEVIN CLEMONS Shabazz is innocent and will rights struggle ' senger." ne h plead not guilty to the in Mobile,.peh b SCLC President Joseph Lowery b Al,,:.JosePh Loucry. SC'LC PrcidcnItspeh speaks to a capacity crowd at charges. ia. in me asking the If convicted, Shabazz I950s. Ruby Diamond Auditorium Friday. audience to a maximum sen- "Now' they' ye decided to resurre..i the could face underscore the oneness of the human fami- tence often years in prison for messenger and bury' the message." Loxvery ly. "Don't celebrate King and look down on each of the nine counts and a said. "We must not let them paint Martin "We have to work towards the day someone because of their race and sexuali- 5250.000 fine. into a cozy corner and bury the message in when black won't be asked to get back, ty," Lowery said. can stick around, when yellow resided sentimental irrelexvancy. We must resurrect when brown Shabazz formerly "See, God baked us in his oven of in New York, but moved to the message and stand it beside the messen- can be mellow, when the red man can get loxve," he said. "Some of us were up front right." he Minneapolis in September ge r. ahead. man, and white will be all and we're creamy-colored: some of us were while under a seven-month In his stirring speech. Lowery showed said. towards the middle so we're tanned: some investigation by the why he was named one of the 15 greatest As Low'ery left the podium amid a of us were towards the back, so we're a'lit- office of the FBI. preachers by Ebony magazine. Alternately thunderous standing ovation. FSU President Minneapolis tIe darker ... and He left some of us in Sandy D'Alemberte took the microphone. It is not known whether introspective, funny and deadly serious, overnight, so w'e're ebony. But we're all years, "Damn, that was nice." he said. Low er). a MIethodist pastor for 45 done." Lowerx said. 2 THE FAMUAN /JANUARY 19, 1995

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a.) KKK Florida Realm Dwindling Klan Grand Titan John Pipes and KKK Florida Realm Unit Coordinator Charlotte protests King Pipes salute the Confederate flag held by KKK Florida Realm Deputy holiday Unit Coordinator Michael Townsend on the steps of the old capitol Saturday; b.) Turnout is low compared to John Pipes explains why last year's rally his group is ridiculed by BY JACQUELINE LOVE other Klan members; c.) An STnFF \RITER angry motorist slows to our members of the New Port Richey-based chapter of the Knights make a vulgar gesture, . of the protested the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on showing his disdain for the the steps of the old capitol Saturday afternoon. KKK; d.) Michael Townsend The rally consisted of about 20 people - most of whom were passers- pledges allegiance to the by - and 17 police officers. The turnout was dismal compared to last year flag at the start of the rally. when more than 100 people attended. b. Klan members spoke about "lies" surrounding King's legacy, societal Photos by Lisa Harris problems resulting from integration, and their visions for the future as motorists drove by screaming obscenities. KKK Grand Titan of the Florida realm and Regional Coordinator John Pipes said King doesn't deserve his own national holiday. "The birthdays of the great presidents were lumped into one holiday," he said. "lthink it's disgusting," Florida State University criminology graduate student Melissa Fennewald said. "Martin Luther King was a great man regardless of his color." Unlike last year's hostile audience, the tiny crowd kept their distance and only a few spoke out against the Klan members. The few FAMU stu- dents in attendance remained silent. Charlotte Pipes, unit coordinator of the Florida realm, said their chap- ter of the KKK was ridiculed by many of the nearly 350 other nationwide chapters of the organization. She and John Pipes, her husband, said their belief that they are not superior to any other race and their doctrines of non- violence separate them from the other chapters. They did say, however, that they are white separatists. "We should be governed by our people and you by your people," John Pipes said. Tallahassee resident Ralph Monroe didn't believe the Klan's new image. "You know what the Klan stands for," he said. "Their agenda hasn't changed since they first organized." John Pipes said he plans to run for county commissioner of Pasco County. He also announced plans for a nationwide Klan protest later in the spring.

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The Poems are being accepted for to broadcast a five-minute pro- Reading - Jan. 30 topic of Monday's meeting will a contest sponsored by the Sorority sponsors gram about FAMU events. It Arithmetic - Feb. 1 be 'What Makes Us Learn Sparrowgrass Poetry Forum. forum will air twice weekly. Also, the Agebra - Feb. 2 Differently." Call Robyn Rennick The grand prize is $500, and The Beta Alpha chapter of one-hour radio talk show AJgebra - Feb. 6 at 893-221 6 for more informa- 34 other cash prizes will be Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, "A&M on the AM" continues to Geometry - Feb. 7 tion. awarded. Poems received will Inc., will sponsor a forum titled air Sundays at 9 am. on WNLS Stats/Prob./Logic - Feb. 8 be considered for publication "The New Republican Order: 1270 AM. Send releases or in the Treasured Poems of What Does It Mean To African information to Prof. Gloria Mentors needed New community America anthology. Send Americans?" Panelists will Horning, attn: RADIO, 425, The Timeoutl mentor program poems to Sparrowgrass Poetry include African Americans from Tucker Hall. service directory is holding a training seminar Forum, Dept. NT, 203 the Democratic, Republican available Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for parties. The interested volunteers. Diamond St., Sistersville, W. Va. and Independent Yearbook Pictures "The 1994 Campus 6 Participants must be over 20 26175. Each poet may enter forum will be held Tuesday at The Rattler Yearbook staff will Community Service Directory" years old and live in Leon one poem only, 20 lines or less, p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. once again be taking individ- is a new resource created by County. The program is looking in any style, on any subject. ual pictures for the 1994-95 the Florida Office for Campus for more African-American Contest deadline is Jan. 31. Academic tutoring yearbook. Pictures will be taken Volunteers (FOCV). The direc- male mentors. 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way for students to realize that the power FAMUAv EDITORIAL BOARD is ours. We proved our responsibility by Dana Thompson, Editor In Chief Rashida M.Clendening, Associate Editor QUESTION OF THE WEEK LLIITRS driving to football games and recruiting Peter McKay, Opinion Editor Dawnie L Walton, Assistant Opinion Editor fairs, rather than spending your dollars The State University System's tenure-granting process has come under away from campus. We opened Student fire in recent months with some, like regent Steve Uhlfelder, suggest- 5 FAMUMU ~ &______Government Association to a new breed ing serious changes to the system or even elimination of it. Just this of students. School's inaction hurts student Afriend's death changes month, the granting of tenure to Florida State University communica- Every day has not been easy. but they tions professor Steve MacNamara, a long-time friend of Florida State have all been rewarding. The appreciation Paul Philpott, who claims master's degree. He says that he professor Verian Lamikanra, the cratic inaction to end. In fact, he sympathy to empathy University President Sandy D'Alemberte, proved controversial as TO TIlE EDITORl that we get from students make every bat- that he was denied acceptance to had been experiencing hostility committee's chair. says that if he's not accepted into some opined that he was not properly qualified. The Famuan asks its tle worthwhile. the FAMU/Florida State at GIT and did not report his GIT Now, Philpott, who says he the doctoral program soon, he readers for their observations about the system. BY ELYSIA L. RICIltRDSON ment in his car. She jumped One last note. In a couple of months University College of master's degree work - in has received no official notifica- may have to return home to As administration ends, from the car and fled to the people will begin campaigning for the Engineering's doctoral program which he earned a 3.3 grade tion from the committee, says Texas for financial reasons. Contributing Editor median of the highway,. Tait reflects, offers advice position I now hold. To all potential can- because he participated in last point average - to FAMU that Lamikanra has told him that Unfortunately, those dealing SHOULD THE TENURE SYSTEM injured. 1-ler stepfather made didates, I ask that you begin implement- year's sit-in at the college, may because he wanted to make a it is sending the whole thing with the matter may not only Mom told me that a Spring is upon us. Traditionally, this the a U-turn and ran over her. He BE CHANGED? ing ideas now. One year is not enough to have to go home soon because of fresh start. back to the College of know that but may even be teen-ager who worked at is a time of rebirth. then picked up her body, make the changes we need. FAMU inaction. Then last summer, Philpott, Engineering to re-investigate. counting on it. supermarket near my home This is also the beginning of the end drove 10 miles and tossed it To the voters, beware. Promises are Philpott has his master's who by then had served as a Lamikanra acknowledges that The theme is not new. had been killed in a hit-and- CHRISTOPHER JONES for the Tait and Cook administration. run accident last January. Her on the side of the road. easily made, yet hard to keep. degree from one of the nation's major organizer in the spring's the committee has submitted its Academic programs, often Computer information systems Many lessons have been learned over a park The article said the mur- We have created an atmosphere most prestigious engineering sit-in, received an invitation findings to Charles U. Smith, steeped in tradition, run across body was dumped by Sophomore these past months, and we are grateful for der was planned. where any student with a good idea has schools, has a fine academic from GIT to finish his master's dean of the School of Graduate "troublesome" students periodi- 10 miles away. Chicago your cooperation in making our first "Probably someone in He thought Keinya had a the opportunity to have it implemented. record at FAMU and he scored a degree by correspondence, Studies, Research and cally. Administrators and profes- Ii. "It's real bad for students right now as it is because semester a success. the store I have seen but boyfriend who was trying to We must begin to create a legacy so that 1440 -on a 1600 scale - on which he did. Continuing Education; but she is sors bank on the fact that such ~ a lot of students are failing right now with decent A university is a place of enlighten- kill him. He traded his fears things that work do not become the vic- the Graduate Record Afterward, he applied to the declining to comment on what students will only be around for don't know," I thought, instructors they are hard enough to follow if they ment. Our goal is to enlighten you brushing the news off. for her life. tims of new administrations. Examination. Not only would College of Engineering's doctor- those findings are. Smith five or six years at most. didn't care we would be in for it. Not to mention through exposure. We have exposed you "Besides, I'm away at "This can't be true." I There is no power or sustained the loss of someone so qualified al program, and when they found declined to comment on the situ- They know they can wait the instructors with foreign accents." to a wide range of ideas, from the con- school. It's sad, but it's not a whispered. change without opportunity. Keep this in be tragic, but it would also be an out about his GIT work, they ation because it is "still being the students out and just outlast sensus reached at the Manhood big deal." An awkward goodbye Conference to the protest of Sonia mind. indignity that would say much rejected his application, saying reviewed." them. The student is left to face Two months after I Then, I remembered the Sanchez. Larry M. Tait about the respect FAMU has for that his not reporting it on his All this makes it hard to an institution much bigger than heard the news, it finally hit summer of '93. It was just 7,: Our fight to get elected opened the SGA President students' rights to speak out, to master's application showed a know when it will end. What's himself or herself, and he or she receive due process and to get lack of integrity. Claiming that certain, though, is that this delay almost invariably loses. home. The dead teen was my after high school graduation answers. the rejection was really over pol- is not helping Philpott any, and It would be an outrage to see childhood friend Keinya when I last saw her. She BRYAN COBARIS Shabazz arrest, alleged Farrakhan murder plot all a conspiracy Philpott transferred to the itics, he appealed it to a commit- it's not fair either. that happen here. Philpott should Therese Smith. Frantically, checked my groceries. my eyes scanned the article Health information management On the eve of Martin Luther King's brother. College of Engineering from the tee comprising professors from Philpott, 26, has a master's be judged on nothing more or I couldn't wait to say my mother sent. Now, exact- Sophomore birthday (Sunday) and upcoming 30th If the woman succeeds in the assassi- Georgia Institute of Technology various graduate programs. In degree and a daughter to support. less than his impeccable past hello. But, when I reached one year after Keinya was Orlando anniversary of Malcolm X's assassination nation, the outspoken leader will be in the summer of 1991 to com- November he wrote a six-page He has,.no reason to stick around academic performance. ly the front of the line, we did- killed, I hang my head in n't know what to say. "1 think it would be in our best interest to leave well (Feb. 21), 1 was shocked to hear that silenced once and for all. However, if the plete his mechanical engineering letter to agricultural sciences waiting for unbounded bureau- Now. some kind of shame. I feel it. hands enough alone. Especially since FAMU is a histori- Malcolm's daughter, Qubilah Bahiyah woman doesn't succeed, the leader may I watched her And I'm sorry. slide items over the scanner. cally black college, having the unique qualities in Shabazz, allegedly plotted to assassinate seek similar retribution. Worst case sce- Time dragged. I waited for faculty as we do makes learning here more tradi- leader Louis Farrakhan. nro, the woman is not successful and the Another tragic loss ion a I." After giving the incident further leader doesn't seek retribution. This Who's responsible if Social Security runs out? At 19, 1 have lost two the laughter of childhood times gone by to erupt and thought. I started to feel that all was not would then cause an existence of unrest other friends through murder. but there is not. break the silence. But the right. The entire situation was perhaps a and mistrust amongst the brethren. Bullets claimed their lives believe there is a better chance of sighting UFOs Also, Medicare will be able to pay the hospital costs of words wouldn't come. I government conspiracy. Not just any type Next. locate someone who is willing oung Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 before they left high school. than of receiving Social Security checks when they- the nation's elderly and disabled workers for only about couldn't make them. of conspiracy, but a double-edged sword to cooperate with the government while None of them, including retire. This is according to a recent poll taken by the Third another seven years, according to a federal report. The Keinya looked with- type conspiracy which J. Edgar Hoover entrapping a close friend. After providing Keinya, reached age 20. All ARMAND BELCHER Millennium, a New York organization that was started in Medicare trust fund, which covers the hospital costs of 36 drawn. Her slanted eyes were would have been proud to have master- updated progress reports to the prospec- died young and all were Sophomore July 1993 to give 18-to-34-year-olds a bigger voice in gov- million elderly and disabled workers, is likely to go broke unfocused, her beautiful minded. tive victim, the conspirator patiently black - like me. Electrical engineering ernment. between 2000 and 2004, and soaring health care costs are smile gone. She spoke bits of Chicago What an opportunity to kill two birds awaits the outcome. Their names have been The poll showed that 46 percent of 18-to-34-year-olds not to blame. words here and there, avoid- with one stone. One edge of the sword is Wake up! We should all agree that the IE printed in the paper, their "I think it will be a sad situation for students believed in UFOs, and only 28 percent believed Social DVI Together, Social Security and Medicare account for ing the weight of my stare. a woman who supposedly wants to true conspirators should not be allowed to [,JR. tragedies shrunk to two or because we're expected to perform at our best if Security would exist when they retire. more than one-fourth of the federal budget. They pump $1 I told her goodbye and avenge her father's death. On the other incite, interfere or assassinate the three lines apiece. No one we don't have the best instructor as possible it The $300 billion Social Security program could go billion a day into America's economy, and support one in of the store, feel- edge you have one of the most outspoken brethren. asked me how I felt when I walked out simply wouldn't balance out." bankrupt by 2029, according to projections made by the four households. A panel of Social Security experts is going minority leaders of our time. What better Regina M. Davis lost them. No one cared how ing incomplete and confused. Congressional Budget Office. The money may not be there, because to be named to conduct an extensive review of the financial issues way to once again pit brother against Tallahassee losing them made me feel. I went on with my life not 76 million baby boomers will be approaching retirement, and there facing both the retirement and the disability trust funds. Why should they? once thinking she would lose will be fewer workers contributing to Social Security to help pay the The problem I have is that I don't think it's fair for us to pay for Chances are that most hers in six months. MAIIL CILL bills, according to the budget office. someone else's retirement, and when we retire there are not going to people who cared to read Feeling sadness These are some very alarming figures that have been presented, be any Social Security benefits for us. Why are we paying into this Richard Hogg announced late last semester that he will resign from his position as FAMU their tragedies did not know Keinya is dead now. I because the information says that the people who are working toward account as it is steadily being depleted? Why are we letting Uncle them. Chances are that when provost, the universitvs highest academic position, in August. Now, The Famuan asks its pray that she has found the degrees now and when we graduate will have to go into the work Sam take our money and use it for someone else's benefit? most people had finished peace she could not find in readers what they think FAMU should look for in its next provost. Who should it be? What force and pay for our elders' retirement. reading their stories, they this world. I have found qualifications or characteristics will be most important? Respondents are asked to adhere to The poll also showed that 74 percent of the older generation said Jimmie Davis Jr, 34, is a senior from Fort Lauderdale working probably continued to drink myself praying that prayer toward a bachelor's degree in political science with a teacher's cer- our letter policy, and we will publish as many responses as possible in an upcoming issue. they don't feel guilty about the government's current spending habits their cups of coffee, take often during the last three on them, even though it means financial problems for the younger tificate. A former intern with the Florida Conference of Black State their children to school or Letters should be no more than 250 words, should be signed and include phone numbers years generation. Now, I'm very surprised at this attitude of our elders. It Legislators, Davis writes essays on social issues and has had sever- buy their vegetables from the When it was someone Obviously, if we just cut where the respondents can be reached. Letters can be brought to The Famuan's newsroom al articlespublished in the Black Collegian. a little of this, the whole would seem that there should be a sense of concern from the elders, store. else's tragedy I read their thins will balance out at 309 Tucker hall, or they can be faxed to (904) 561-2570. I know. I have done it. story and turned the page. But chills crept along When it was someone else's politics my spine this time, adding friend who was killed, I sym- EDITORIAL PoLiucY OF THE FAMULtN Governor's breakfast sheds light on religion, new pangs of grief with each pathized but could not under- Unsigned editorials on The Famuan's opinion pages express positions taken hbythe papers editorial hate it. Being surrounded by college students and the daily word I read about Keinya. stand. board on behalf of The Famuan. Columns and letters with bylines or names represent the opinions ov.and Lawtonin an effort Chiles' to startinauguration it off on tookthe right place foot, Jan. he3,. ) concerns of campus life have allowed me to retreat from the It couldn't be Keinya. My hands grow numb of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Famuan or its staff. The Famuan G had an inaugural prayer breakfast that morning at issues that face our world. Not the girl who sat in the holding the article about welcomes submission of columns, letters and ideas from any member of the FAMU community. Gaither Gymnasium. In large part, I had also seen politics as some type of row next to me in math class Keinya. I feel sadness. Letters should e concise (no more than 250 words) and include the writers name, signature and I heard about the prayer breakfast through my church, grown-up men's game. After all, I figured, they have to do painting her nails with white- Others, strangers to my phone number Unsigned letters will not be accepted . We resere the right to edit all submissions and immediately felt compelled to attend. In an era where something to amuse themselves. out. Not the slender, brown- friend, do not and cannot. the separation of church and state is emphasized almost to But on that morning everyone gathered to pray for the skinned friend with slanted But I feel it. And I am sorry. F.w.4NSmn' The Famuan an extreme, the idea of this powerful politician's public DELE state of Florida, and I gained a new understanding of what eyes and wide smile who o4K Ncws E rLea~ce C Pt If Vol. 81- No.2 expression of his faith was striking. I' role religion plays in the lives of politicians, at least in the always laughed. Elvsia L. Richardson, 5.s PiaoerLa THE FAMUAN is pubhshed weekly on Thursdays dunrng the fall and LOW at Florida A&M S&F iumncat Ei J'lofs ivm spring semesters, except for holidays, by students Virtually all of the other politicians I can think of usu- life of this one. I also began to realize just how much influ- Keinya was murdered 19, is a sophomore newspa- A *s& Etiit tEdnw. Er s',e University. We welcome the views and opinrons of our readers, but Likt~*sDts s aax reserve the right to edit all matenrial Deadline for sudnittng opinion ally put on airs like they don't have religious affiliations or ence he has. According to the news- per journalism student, for- articles and letters to THE FAMUAN a 2 p.m. Monday for the Mnki.La I thought to myself that it's basically show time for the foi owg week of publicatndn. Subint maerials to THE FAMUAN,. relationships with God - as if those things just don't happen for paper, there had been no mer Famuan opinion editor Forida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32307; to THE FAMUAN them. state of Florida and the governor is the main attraction. As one of the and current assistant fea- SpOftsDiip !ts NJet office at 309 Tucker Hall 904) 599-3159; fax number (904) 561- accident. She was murdered. Cow D[)k L.Troc'oa 2570. THE FAMUAN s parialty funded by revenues and by activities The breakfast was hosted by the governor's son. Bud Chiles. and sole Democrats in a state government that includes a den of newly- I read The Miami tures editor In the summer tS 31 so cear now Cc L ikmbe i\ v and service fees paid by all students and administered through he Humphries. Various reli- elected Republicans in the legislature, all eyes are on him. OCtq D~a'u in Student Government Association. THE FAMUAN was named an All- was attended by FAMU President Frederick Herald's account of her she will complete her secQnd Amierican college newspaper by the Associated Coliegiate Press gious leaders from the community were also in attendance, and Phil internship with the New York 1991-92 and 1992-93. THE FAMUAN asa member of the Associated death: Press and subscribes to the Collegiate Press Service. Lamb, an evangelist from the South Florida International Church of stepfa- limes Regional Newspaper (c, Keinya and her address. Dele Lowman, a 19-year-old Pittsburgh native, is a sophomore psy- Dr. Loutise Reid RtchteI Christ, gave the keynote ther had gotten into an argu- Group. ADVISER To be honest, I have never been interested in politics; in fact, I chology student and former Famuan assistant opinion editor The FamuarnPETER MCKAY 8 THE FAMUAN /JANUARY 9,995 Shabazz speaks at convocation The audience was also xutness to the Are you interested in ti~onts of FAMIJ students and faculty who Sheu encourages black people paid homage to King's legacy. to take control of destinies and Although King has been dead for nearly graphic design, art, honor thoc '.ho madesacril( es M()years, his "" speech came to life through the narration of Jamey Hill, freshman business administration/math stu- layout and! or l jX( QLFl.INE IA)% I'. dent, and the symphonic band's rendition of "America the Beautiful." Acrowd of nearly 4,000 came to the Shabazz's speech was followed by a Macintosh 18th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. rendition of "If I Can Help Somebody," by Convocation to hear words of wis- Alicia Robinson-Schley, after which concert dom from Malcolm X's widow, Betty choir members leaped to their feet and technology? Shabazz. She discussed the importance of applauded. blacks taking control of their destinies. FAMU President Frederick Humphries "Don't you know the world is in bad then presented CII. Smith, dean of the Contact Heather or shape?" asked Shabazz, director of commu- school of graduate studies, with the Martin nications and public relations at Medgar Luther King Jr. Leadership Award. Evers College of the City University of New Shabazz was presented with the Rashida in the York. "Black folks are waiting for white President's Distinguished Serv ice Award folks to solve their problems. They've got and six other awards from the Beta Alpha problems of their own." chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Famuan at 599-3011. She also spoke about honoring those Student Government Association, the Beta who made sacrifices in the past. Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, "The torch has been passed," Shabazz the campus chapter of the NAACP and the It's never too late to said. "There has been a lot of debate going Tallahassee chapter of Links Inc. on as to who was right and who was wrong The convocation concluded with the but we must not lose sight of the imnpor- audience joining hands and swaying as they get involved. tance of the lives of those who reached out sang the civil rights anthem "We Shall to help our lives." Overcome." Shabazz said many of today's youth "I was extremely moved by the audi- have lost direction. ence response to (""). It "A lot of young people want power and was like we came together and really got the authority without the input, older people message," Jenae' Westly, a Tallahassee resi- too," she said. She clarified that she was not dent, said about the convocation. "I feel it is referring to the FAMU students seated in the very important for the students to hear gym. (Shabazz's) message." Come to The Eamuain ofice, 309 Tuker Hall, and help us be the voice of hte campus.

WELL GIVE You 10 WEEKS.

.. ''na note'r -rr. ntime to proyou re capable orbeng COPS! -o r But if you're tou gh, smart and determined ten weeks and a lot of o wvork could make you an Officer of Marines And Officer Candidates nool (OCS) is where you'll get the chance to prove you've got what it takes ad'£lof xee r o~rr<'fchai'enoe full of honor Anyone can say above mistakes you '. the -- ' If you found '- a ,c ' C oro~l3 could be a copy editor, ThFr.,Th'Prnod Th. 1 'ns . . a newspaper job in high demcmd. Talk to Inguid Middleton, copy desk chief See Captain Graham on Tuesday, January 24, 1995 or at The Farnucm. 599-3159 call 1-800-471-6728 THE FAMUAN /JANLARY 19, 995 9 LIFESTYLES

"9f somebody says you're overconfident, don't worry about it. eon fidence is what you Ad need to make it...9 plan 21*~ to be Jvliss 3lack US."

- 3ianca Smith, Mviss ~3lack 3loridci

The Famuan/KEVIN CLEMONS Bianca Smith,Miss Black Florida U.S.A., works at the Capital Outlook as their advertising manager. 61culc7 Suuitli BY VIC.TORIA BROWN STFi XXRnfHi Sharing her success Bianca Smith will not only represent Florida in the Miss equacy earlier in her life. mean all the good things." from a pageant representative that. You had to be able to think Black U.S.A. "I was told I was pretty all Smith also plans to hold a and Smith decided to attend the on your feet." pageant, but is also the time while I was growing up six-week long seminar for information meeting in Roosevelt Wilson, journal- using her experiences to improve but I suffered from low self- women on improv- November. ism professor and Capital the self-images of other young esteem," Smith said. "I camou- ing self-esteem, - "They told us Outlook publisher, said he and black women and girs. flaged a lot. I dressed up the out- personal hygiene about the cate- others at the paper are very proud The 1991 journalism school side because I didn't think I and personal gories but I did- of Smith. graduate was crowned Miss looked good on the inside. finances at the n't do a lot of "I think she is a good repre- Black Florida U.S.A. in "Winning Miss Black Jefferson County preparing sentative. I say that as both a for- December at the pageant held in Florida U.S.A. confirmed to me Correctional because I'm a mer professor and her employer. Lee Hall auditorium. that I am special." she said. natural people "I hope she goes a long way As the winner, Smith. a Smith has dedicated her plat- Additionally, a person,' Smith in the Miss Black U.S.A. Quincy native, received a $2000 form to improving self-esteem in seminar for said. pageant," he said. scholarship. a number of gifts other young black women like employees of Smith has pre- To others interested in from local merchants and the her. Super Value, a viously entered pageants, Smith offers some chance to compete in "I've been promoting it supermarket in other pageants. advice that could be applied else- Washington, D.C. February 22- already. I'm an evangelist now Quincy, is also in In 1987, she where. 27 for Miss Black U.S.A. and a and it's my life," Smith said. "It the works. 6 was crowvned "Go for it. The most impor- eeaSmith $7000 scholarship. means something personal _____hsdn Miss Shanks tant thing is teeling like you've Smith, who stands tall and because (low self-esteem) was speeches at churches The Famnuar t'KEVIN CLEMOI NS High School. She already won. But not to the point slim, has the composure of a my life. I realize that it is a big as well. also ran for Miss FAMU in 1990 where you feel others shouldn't model. She wears a short, sassy problem and it starts when you're Smith credits tremendous but did not win. compete," Smith said. cut which leaves her warm smile young." confidence and a natural open- The Miss Black Florida "Successful people are suc- as the focus of her countenance. Smith said she is starting a ness for being crowned Miss U.S.A. pageant included a talent cessful because they feel they Even with a crown, she has an group, Angels, for young girls. "I Black Florida U.S.A. portion; a personal expression, should be. If somebody says aura that welcomes. picked the name Angels because The pageant came to her such as a poem; an evening gown you're overconfident, don't Although Smith will repre- they are worshippers of God," attention as she was performing competition and a question and worry about it. Confidence is sent Florida as a model of beauty, she said. "They are supposed to her duties as the advertising man- answer session. what you need to make it," she poise and scholasticism, she be special and holy. When people ager at the Capital Outlook. The "It was a scholastic said. "I plan to be Miss Black admits to having feelings of mad- say somebody's an angel. they paper received a publicity call pageant," Smith said. "I liked U.S.A." Resolutions: IeepinS them throughout the gear

Bl('l IOI1 ABR?(J ) ' more pharmacy student.'"1 went to the "Onc you'xe settled on sour resolu- exactly x hat you're going to do,' Kiester STAFF\Riiiii gym here but I just stopped going." tion, put it in writing. Selecting the words and Kiester xwrote. "This way, your It is the first month of a new year and Tammie Lewnau, a sophomore gener- forces you to think clearly about w'hat progress can be seen and measured." the traditional time to make some resolu- al studies student, said she has made reso- you're going to do and how you'll do it." Sometimes resolutions are abandoned tions. lutions year after year to do things such as Kiester and Kiester state. because they are simply' torgotten. Kiester Suddenly', exercise equipment appears lose wxeight and make better grades. This The next thing Kiester and Kiester and Kiester suggest using reminders. adxertised in the Sunday sale inserts. year, Lew'nau plans to pass on the tradi- suggest is to be realistic. Before planning "Getting What You Want in '95." There is a waiting list for the treadmill at tion. to rixal Tyra Banks for supermodel status. published in Ebony (January l995). offers the gym. Exen on television, more com- "I don't folloxv through on them so I tnake a personal assesstment. Trying to some suggestions. mercials show someone saying they lost figure why make them," Lewnau said. lose 60 pounds and grow fixe inches taller "Seize the day. W\rite dowxn each 80 pounds and the plan was easy. Howexer, for those who have made before March is not a teasible resolution. morning, in priority order. 1(0 things you Bx definition, a resolution is a firm resolutions, perhaps a few suggestions for Ask yourself if the resolution is within will accomplish today. Starting at the top. decision to do something. Yet many' peo- keeping them would be useful. reason. Although ambitious resolutions check off each task as it is completed." the pie find themselves only loosely' dedicated According to "Make Your can be motixating, failing to carry them article stated. to making changes once January' fades. Resolutions Stick" by' Edwin Kiester Jr. otit can be dexvastating to the ego. Jeff Brown, a freshman agribusiness Students at FAMU are no different. and Sally' Valente Kiester, the first step is Do not try to hide from resolutions by student, said. "You make Newx Year's res- "(Last year) I said I was going to lose to plan ahead. Do not make resolutions making them too vague. Resolutions olutions just to do it but you already' know 15 pounds." said Laionn Blair, a sopho- without thinking about how to carry them should be specific. you're not going to keep them." out anid what difficulties may arise. "To be really effectixe, you must state 10 THE FAMUAN /JANUARY 9 5 ENTERTAINMENT

Wicked Wednesday goes "Underground" Party moves B Eil1lA I,.RI(tlHI)SON business. nursing student, said she enjoyed ther off campus. Therefore the Wicked Wednesday: .ssslTnT FFArAR EmI)ITOR "The Ques had to find Wicked Wednesday the same and conduct was better. Also, it was Fornmedy at Metropolis "Wicked Wednesday" isn't another club. (They) tried this likes the new building. much cooler," he said. (now Oasis), 666-1 W. happening at Metropolis (now place, and now they seem to like "It's definitely a nice Fraternity member Deveron Tennessee St, now at The Oasis) anymore. Sponsored by it," Beaumont said. change. There seems to be more Brown said the fraternity is not Underground, 3501 S. the Epsilon Psi chapter of Omega A common complaint about room. It was steaming in looking to discriminate the Monroe Psi Phi Fraternity, the popular the former Wicked Wednesday Metropolis, but the new place is crowd by moving to another night event has moved to The site was that Metropolis, 666-1 cooler," she said. location. OASIS , Rc erly Metropc s Underground, 3501 S. Monroe. W. Tennessee St., was too hot Beard said there is no "The Ques just wanted to do "It's 1995, (and) it's time for and crowded. change in the way the fraternity something new for the student a change. We're giving it a new "It's like that here too," runs its parties. body Tennessee St atmosphere," said Gregory Beaumont said. He estimated "They know how to party "It will be what it has always Gaines St. Bradley, a member of the frater- The Underground holds about regardless of where they are, The been. Wicked Wednesday is a nity. 600) people and that it is four Underground or Metropolis," she mid-week stress release. It's a F;onda A&M University Underground club owner times bigger than Oasis. said. place to relax," Brown said. and disc jockey Lucky Beaumont Bradley said the new build- Byron Cunningham, a Bradley said The S Orange Ave. - Ill said the fraternity tried the ing has more space and a better sophomore pre-physical therapy Underground is about the same club one Wednesday night after sound for music. student, said he liked the new distance as Oasis is from the Metropolis had closed for remod- "That's what people come location. campus. TheFaua JOY MCKINNEY eling. Beaumont said the club for, to hear the music and dance." "The Underground had more "We are hoping the crowd The Famuanv/ JOY MCKINNHEY advertised it was going out of he said. Gigi Beard, a freshman upperclassmen because it's far- moves with us," he said. Singleton's "Higher Learning" schools moviegoers

1 movie, she deals with several Singleton's "Higher Lear- PaLfler Peview sexual issues. Kristen also faces ning" isolates the vast problems Movie: "Higher Larnring' financial difficulties and a search and prejudices seen in everyday for her identity. life and shows the extreme rami- Malik (Omar Epps) is a run- fications of them. SB: Jerneon K. urrency ner only able to attend college The movie mixes a throb- through his athletic scholarship. bing soundtrack that musically In his third movie. John He appreciates the opportunity to depicts the conflict and intensity Singleton takes a thought-pro- attend college, but is offended by between the characters with voking look at life at a racially the way the he is treated by the impressive writing and acting. mixed but definitely not integrat- school. Malik feels he is not "just The end result is a riveting look ed college campus. Through fic- another dumb athlete ... (or) thor- at the problems not only on col- titious Columbus University,. oughbred" as he feels his profes- lege campuses but also in soci- "Higher Learning" explores the sors and white peers think he is. ety. problems of society. Instead, he is a black man who When the moviegoer leaves With its three main charac- wants to make something of him- "Higher Learning" he or she is ters, Kristen, Malik and Remi, self, but is hindered by the pres- likely to be overwhelmed by the the movie explores the problems sures of society. content of the movie and the between and within races, neo- Remi (Michael Rapaport) is thoughts it evokes. Singleton's Nazism. date rape, bisexuality a confused individual. He isn't inflammatory look at the prob- and the expectations and pres- quite sure what path to take in lems at Columbus University and sures placed on African- life. However, after constant society leave the words from American men. harassment from his roommate,. Laurence Fishburne's character Kristen Connor (Kristy Fudge (Ice Cube), and brief per- and - "there Swanson) is a sheltered white suasion from a group of skin- is no progress without struggle" woman from Orange County, an heads, he chooses a road of - embedded in the mind. John Singleton area near Disneyland. In the destruction.

Thursday -Saturday Jan. 24 "A Concert in Dance" 37th Annual Ebony Orchesis Contemporary Fashion Fair Theatre Tickets are $20 general Lee Hall admission, $12 stu- 8:00 p.m. and Saturday dents 2:00 p.m. Lee Hall Tickets are $6 general 8:00 p.m. admission, $3 students Contact Diane Hall, with I.D. 108 Tucker Hall Jan. 23 Jan. 25-28 William E. Gilmore "Just Fa Laughs" "Flying West" Comedy Show hosted by Essential Theatre William Gilmore and Charles Winterwood featuring Rickey Smith, Theatre Steven Brown, Chris 8:00 p.m. and Saturday Saffer and John Miles 2:00 p.m. Lee Hall Tickets are $10 general 7:30 p.m. admission, $5 other stu- Tickets are $1 available dents and senior citizens s_, t- at the Student Union and free for FAMU stu- dents with validated l.D.

i you hane any entertainment activities going on, contact the Famuan features Ebony Fashion Fair desk at 561-2569. 11 THEFAMUAN/JANUARY 19, 1995 SPORTS COMMENTARIES Consider bringing back Officiating the limited instant replay challenges

Few women and minorities enter the Referees can't do the impossible -look two places at the same time field; experts aren't sure why.

R. ENGLE BERNICE YOUNG STAFF WRflZR ASSISTANT SrOrs EDITOR but limiting the number of second Miami field goal (the being able to stay on top of the it? As we ready for the times it could be used per football gods must have been Ryan have constant- play by running up and down Didcompletion you blink andof missthe game. watching), there were several Myly sonsasked Michael me,"Mom, and the field alongside the players. No one questioned my National Football League's The time argument doesn't calls that could have reset the you know so much about because I 75th season, critics from across work because in the year fol- tone or changed the outcome. sports, why don't you become ability to officiate the country, including Miami lowing the rule change, average On fourth and one, San a coach? You sure know more carried myself in a profession- profession- and San Diego, are once again game length dropped by a blis- Diego's Natron Means fumbled about the game than our bas- al manner, dressed ally and had all the necessary voicing their displeasure over tering three minutes. while trying to extend the ball ketball coach." equipment to officiate a game. the quality of officiating. The USFL idea was, and towards the pylon. It was ruled I agreed with the boys and ' the Yet are the referees really still is, quite simple. It took the out-of- bounds at the one, when promised them I would pursue Most of all, I possessed knowledge of the game and to blame? (By the way, these concept of instant replay and it should have been a touch- coaching. However, I wanted had the desire to do a profes- guys are part-time employees instead of adding the burden to back - the ball hit the pylon to see the game from the eyes sional job. that have regular jobs.) the already over-stressed behe- after he fumbled. Miami's first of an official first. My next challenge was Instant replay was with us moth-dodgers (we've all seen play never got out of the end I immediately enrolled in and youth for six troubling seasons. But, referees run over and/or run- zone and a safety was called, Officiating Techniques at officiating adult basketball for Parks nearly three years ago, league ning for their lives trying to but not until after a long discus- FAMU to learn the latest trends intramural & Recreation. I must admit I officials made a fateful deci- miss those 300 pound mon- sion by the refs ruled (accurate- in officiating. On the first day when I sion in a Phoenix motel room. sters), put the call in the coach- ly) that the ball had never bro- of class assistant professor S. was a little intimidated officiated my first adult basket- Justifying their actions by say- es' hands. ken the goal Allen Bogan ball game because the players ing that instant replay disrupted Instead of giving the fans, line - it was told us, "This were so tall, but those feelings the flow of the game and owners, coaches and arm chair almost called is an excellent vanished when I blew my caused delays, 11 of 28 teams quarterbacks ammunition for otherwise. opportunity whistle to call the first viola- voted against the year-to-year more complaints like the NFL After for college tion of the game - for travel- experiment. A 3/4 majority was did, USFLrules stated thateach Miami's free students to get ing. needed to continue it. team was allotted three replay kick, the their feet wet. Howard Now that we've suffered looks per game. That way, at Chargers Also, women According to Mayo, commissioner of the through our second straight any point of the contest, if marched down - and ethnic Portland Basketball Officials season without the use of avail- either team felt they'd been the field and groups should Association, there are 305 offi- able technology, every NFL shafted by an official's call, Means was get involved game is now televised. There they could ask for one of their given a 22- in getting the cials in his organization and only 12 are women. It's been are JumboTron screens at every replay looks. yard TD run necessary the same number for years. venue showing replays of every The game was stopped and - when he training to women critical play the film was had actually break the There are very few officials throughout the United allowing even reviewed. If you stepped out at guild of domi- the most visual- "MY ONL k OTHER got the raw end the two. What nation by one States. Susan True, an assistant ly impaired see SUGGE STION of the deal, the if? sex or ethnic every faux pass call was Later after group." director of the National State High in slow-motion. WOULD BE FOR reversed. But a short recep- Within two Federation of weeks I was Schools Association said her It's time to (how THE IN since you had a tion, Miami's STANT the should I put limited number Keith Jackson offi cia ti n g organization doesn't know this?) DO THE REPLAY C)FFICIALS of replay oppor- attempted to intramural exact number of women offi- RIGHT THING! SIT cials in the country but said TO IN THE tunities, the lateral to a basketball at Bring it game wasn't teammate as he was tackled. Buck Lake Elementary school. there is not a very high per- back. But with EDITING TRUCK. stopped for The refs ruled he had attempted This was my first experience centage of women and minori- just one minor SOME] ?low I every little play, an illegal forward pass (after a officiating, but it felt like I had ties. She said there is a "serious change. only the major 17-yard reception?) - this was been doing it for years- concern from state associations Now I'm ALWAYS HAVE A ones. wrong. Moments later, after a which I had - only from the about the lack of women offi- going to say BETTER VIEW AT Coaches had change of possession, San sidelines on cials and coaches." to coach and refs Diego's Stan Humphries 37- the football "N OE Don Sparks, four dirty NFL HO ET director of the words - United O ET [AN THEY were allowed to yard TD pass was ruled out of field, from the QUES- States Football SEEM TO HAVE IN be human. sadThecohebounds - when the receiver bleachers in TIONED MYABILITY N a t i o n a 1 had actually gotten both feet in. LATE" Federation's offi- League. , ,, coaches saved the gym, and TO OFFICIL those limited of course on ATE cials and coaches Yes, that THE BI)OTH" What if? the couch in associations, said same now replays for Two of these plays hap- women officials "are very defunct group that brought to important situations and the pened because the ref in ques- front of the television. much in demand and it's a us Jim Kelley, Hershal Walker, refs were allowed to make the tion had to do something that is After my experience offi- wide-open field for women." Steve Young and the run-and- calls that didn't have the game physically impossible - look ciating fourth and fifth graders True and Sparks said they -- at two places at the same time. at Buck Lake, I became thirsty shoot - left in its jumbled riding on them or happen You can't watch the ball and for more of a challenge. A don't know why there aren't wake - the limited instant warp speed. more women officials in bas- replay. Very few of us have their the sideline unless your eyes week later I was hired by the ketball, which is the most pop- For those of you that don't daily work presented in living work like an iguana's. City of Tallahassee Parks & ular women's high school sport remember, the USFL was the color for everyone else to cri- My only other suggestion Recreation Department to offi- in the nation. originator of the instant replay. tique and nit-pick like referees would be for the instant replay ciate adult and youth flag foot- Officiating is fun, exciting The NFL tried to copy the con- and umpires. How many of you officials to sit in the editing ball. and keeps you in good physical cept, but got it wrong. could make a split-second deci- truck. Somehow I always have It did not bother them that shape, not to mention challeng- What I would like to know sion while running for your a better view at home than they 1 am a woman. As a matter of ing. Officiating allows me to is with all the worries about life? seem to have in the booth. fact they were impressed even stay close to the games I love delays and game length, why But something must be Or better yet, give the more because I am a woman. and enjoy playing. some visionary doesn't do us done. The Miami/San Diego umpire a cellular and I'll ring Coaches, parents and fans I don't understand why all a favor and just do what that playoff fiasco bore this out. them before they mess up - would come up to me after the more women and minorities short-lived league did: accept Despite the fact that San Diego again. games and compliment me on don't get into officiating. the idea of using instant replay, won the game on a missed last officiating a great game and 1 2 THE FAMUAN /JANUARY I 9, 1995 SPORTS IN Women still undefeated in MEAC BRIEF But men lose again to South Carolina State, fall to 0-4 in MEAC Rattlers on the road The men's and women's Bulldog starters rested and as basketball teams will travel to IllR. P FNGI.E take on Morgan State tonight. S uF' Ri i coach Cy Alexander continued to The women will begin play at shuffle players in and out, his Monday's basketball games squad started to pull away. 5:30 p.m. The men's game will against South Carolina State pro- follow. After falling behind by up vided Rattler fans at Gaither Saturday, both teams will to 16 points midway through the Gym with views of both ends of meet Howard University in a second half, the Rattlers closed the rainbow. MEAC match-up. The games the gap to 81-71 with two min- While the Rattlerettes begin at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. utes remaining behind two three- 84- Monday, the teams end their defeated the Lady Bulldogs pointers by Byron Coast and a road trip with games against 63 to stay undefeated atop the slicing layup through Bulldog for Coppin State. The women will \IEAC. the men lost 82-73 defenders by Scientific Mapp. defeat. begin play at 5:30 p.m. their fifth straight MEAC Mapp, while playing 35 of 40 After running to a 42-21 minutes, scored eight points and Coach Joe named half-time lead behind 14 points dished out a team leading three from Cathy Robinson, the assists. president Rattlerettes (10-3 overall, 4-0 Billy Joe was elected pres- The Rattlers didn't get any NIMEAC) seemed to have the ident of the American Football closer, and S.C. State seemed game well in hand. Coaches Association for the happy to run out the clock. The junior forward, who fin- annual convention to be held in "It was a big win for us," ished with a game-high 23 Dallas. said Alexander. "Every time points, was joined in the front Cathy Robinson (33) breaks to defend an opponent Joe, 172-59-4 in 21 seasons during one of this season's match-ups against the FAMU made a run at us, we coach, was unani- court by Angela McPhaul mid- answered it. But you have to give as a head Maryland-Eastern Shore. mously voted to the president's way through the first half. University of them credit, they wouldn't quit." position by the AFCA's board McPhaul grabbed two rebounds, FAMU also received a big of trustees. blocked a shot and made two White, who would also lead nents left on the schedule. contribution from senior center FAMU was 6-5 last year, steals - on consecutive trips FAMU in rebounding with 10. "My guys have been in a pit Isreal Smith, who scored 17 Joe's first season as coach. down the court. "But we picked up our intensity a bull fight," said FAMU coach points. McPhaul hadn't started due notch and won the game." Ron Brown after Monday's loss "Did you see that one?" No. 2 quarterback to an ankle injury suffered during The two-time NCAA steals to S.C. State. "We've got a lot of Brown asked about a Smith spin transfers the team's 65-51 win over North champ and FAMU career steals season left and my guys are com- move that threw the opposition. Carolina A&T on Saturday. ing out biting." Ernest Cooper, former No. leader snatched three of her game "If I could get that kind of effort "We didn't know if she was of After a second straight loss, 2 quarterback, transferred to high seven thefts, scored four night after night, he'd be danger- until game time," Savannah (Ga.) State, where he going to play her 19 points and dished-off the Rattlers (3-11 overall, 0-4 ous." Farmer. will continue his collegiate said coach Claudette three assists during the final two MEAC), who lost to NC. A&T career. "But she went in and had her minutes. 71-64 Saturday, said they are FAMU Rattlerettes (84)* Coach Billy Joe said he is usual impact." "She played the last two ready to break from their early Allen 6, Gadsden 5, hard-working and dedicated. The Lady Bulldogs were a minutes like it was the beginning season form. McPhaul 6, Robinson 23, half. "We keep getting so close, "We're sorry to see him changed team the second of the game," S.C. State coach Scott 1, Walker 16, White Forcing the ball inside on offense leave, but I understand his con- Germaine McAuley said of but for some reason we keep 19, Williams 8. and harassing play on defense White after the contest. "If every coming up short," said guard cern about wanting to play and S.C. State Lady Bulldogs a starting quarter- allowed S.C. State back into the team had a player like her, they'd Ricky Davis. "...We need to start wanting to be (63) back," Joe said. contest. be hard to beat." winning some of these." Scoring as many points in After the dust settled, Davis, who tied with S.C. Daniels 16, English 8, Ewing 17, Oliver 2, Walker Tampa Bay sold the second half as FAMU did in FAMU had closed with a 14-0 State's Derrick Patterson for The Tampa Bay the first, S.C. State closed in on run that led to their final 84-63 game high with 25 points, led the 15, Ward 5. Buccaneers were sold to Palm the Rattlerettes behind the three- margin. Rattlers with three steals. He Halftime FAMU 42-21 Beach financier Malcolm point shooting of Monica Ewing "We were the dominating leads the MEAC in scoring and is Glazer for a reported $192 mil- and Aroquinette Walker who fin- team at the beginning and we in consideration for MEAC FAMU Rattlers (73) lion. ished with 13 and 16 points were the dominating team at the Player of the Year. Black 6, Coast 7 Davis Glazer didn't confirm the respectively. end," said Farmer. "We should Though FAMU kept the 25, Lovett 6, Mapp 8, Smith price, but said that it was "the After a final 6-0 run by S.C. have won this game and we did. game close early, 12 first-half 17, Williams 4. biggest price ever paid for a State had closed the contest to Enough said." Rattler turnovers and the S.C. State Bulldogs (82) * sports franchise." Jeff Lurie 70-63 with about two minutes rebounding of Patterson and Paul J. Brown 4, P. Brown 5, paid a record $185 million for left on the clock, FAMU called Rattlers lose... Brown helped the Bulldogs to a Burns 6, Fernandez 3, the Philadelphia Eagles last time out. Natalie White then took 43-34 half-time lead. Green 1, Joyner 12, year. over the contest. The men's team, suffering at S. C. State's depth prevailed McQueen 17, Patterson 25, Glazer insisted on a con- "(Farmer) told us that they the cellar of the MEAC, has no in the second half as five of six tract clause stipulating the Bucs Samuel 9. were getting intense, thinking intention of giving up and plans reserves scored. Aric Samuel's Halftime S.C. State 43-34 remain in Tampa for at least they could win the game," said more than barking at the oppo- nine points helped keep the two years, with a $35 million fine if the team is relocated within 10 years. The sale is expected to be Rattlers on way to face the Capitol City Trio approved at the March owner's Currently, the Bears are 1-12 Washington, D.C. Rattlers were defeated in a low meeting. lS ERIK TICOiACHMAN overall and 1-2 in the Mid- Howard is in first place in scoring affair 67-57. In the sec- Super Bowl XXIX &\, IMtRI GARDNER Eastern Athletic Conference. In the MEAC at 3-0. ond game, the Eagles crushed the The first all-California last week's match-up, the Bears The Bison lead the series Rattlers in a 99-47 game. Super Bowl, all-West Coast The FAMU Rattlers are blasted Delaware State 85-57. against the Rattlers 15-12 and Coppin State is 4-1 in the Super Bowl, all-San Bowl or headed to take on the Capitol Morgan State has made have defeated the Rattlers in two MEAC. The Eagles are tied with just plain old Sans Bowl. City Trio. coaching changes during the off- straight games. North Carolina A&T for second And the first such lopsided Starting tonight, the Rattlers season. Michael Holmes was Howard has also made place. The Rattlers have not had Eagles, trail- point spread - 171/2 points - will begin their quest to end their replaced by assistant Lynn coaching changes since the much luck the with since oddsmakers were con- six-game loosing streak by taking Ramage on an interim basis. Rattlers last played them. The ing 6-11 in the series. vinced that Don Shula's on the Morgan State Bears. The Rattlers are 12-5 against Bison are now led by Michael Coppin State has a success- Baltimore Colts were that much Later in the week, the Morgan State. McLeese. Their former coach, ful coach in Ronald "Fang" better than Joe Namath's New Rattlers will travel to Howard Last season the Bison defeat- Butch Beard, is now the head Mitchell. In his nine seasons with York Jets in 1969 for Super University and Coppin State. ed the Rattlers in both of the coach of the New Jersey Nets. the Eagles Mitchell amassed a Bowl III. Last season, on February 10, games they played. The Bison Then there's Coppin State. 150-99 overall record and a 100- The San Francisco 49ers the Rattlers defeated the Bears in won 93-83 in the first game and The Eagles defeated the Rattlers 29 record in the MEAC. He has play the San Diego Chargers a 82-77 victory. The Rattlers 78-70 in the second game. Both in both games they played last also led them to four of the last Jan. 29 at Joe Robbie Stadium would not go on to beat another games were played at season. In the first game, the five MEAC championships. in Miami. Division I team.