Volume 50 September 20, 2000 issue 3
World View: Ford New head coach and Firestone take leads TSU Tigers to more legal heat over Memphis... and v safety mishaps almost to victory Tiennessee St:ate "University ^ A" Page S Page 19 THc 2%^casz€rc of Stude^rrt Ojyinion. and Sontiment Freshman Elections give new arrivals jSACSstudy says a voice in TSU student government graduate programs, are Jessica Bell as Miss By Crystal McMoore Freshman, Charles .1. faculty, library need Ne-ws Writer Galbreath and Rickenya Goodson as freshman The freshman class now has newly elected offi representatives, and most improvement cials to give it a voicein student government. Leading Ashley Smith as the new the class is Timothy E. "Big Red" Mitchell,who was vice president. elected president of the class of 2004 by a landslide The election is an TSU won't be re-accredited vote in a very light voter turnout. important element of until gains made from Among the other winners in this year's elections each academic year, but often it is not a well- recognized custom SACS and TSU's self-study by the members of PHOTO COURTESY OF CHARLES Freshioian Class Officers GALBREATH the freshman class. Freshman Qass 'resident Timothy E. Mitch3K There are a jBy Kester Kilkenny Representative Charles reported 4,431 ^News Editor enteringfreshmenGalbreath,Jr, icePresident llAshleySmith this year, and fewer Tennessee State University meets the majority of than 200 voted. rei^uirements for its effort to be re-accredited, but there arc About 30 people, including those running, several major weaknesses, according to TSU's self-.study Alicia Robinson attended a debate among the candidates running ^reportpublishedonitsWebsiteandastudybytheSouthern foi" office. ^AssociationofCollegesandSchools. Freshman Representative Charles Galbreath ^ Thegraduate program, faculty andlibrary are the major ss Freshman iJessica Bell said the gathering should have been"^larger, and problemareas.Anotherareamentionedas needing more students should have been involved. pmprcvement among 35 recommendations is administrative "I feel there should have been more partici ^efficiency. epresentatives ICharles Galbreath, pation on the part of the freshman class. If the The studies show that TSU has not enough full-time li importance of their opinions had been stressed, Jr. and ^ and too many part-time faculty members. The university maybe more people would have felt obligated to also is urged to take steps toward ensuring that at least 25 ickenya Goodson See '^Representatives'^ on Page 3 ^ percent of courses offered are taught by faculty who have a doctorate. Recommendation 4.8.1 reads, 'TSU should develop a TSU celebrates 89 years of strength process to ensure that a faculty member has appropriate aca demic preparation." It also states that the university needs to comply widi and endurance at Fall Convocation i its own policy requiring part-time faculty to submit an offi cial transcript ver By Crystal McMoore ifying qualifica tions to teach the News Writer courses they are hired to teach. Tennessee State University recently had its 89th Revisions were Fall Convocation, celebrating 89 years of academic recommended for excellence. The students and faculty of TSU warmly faculty salary welcomed the speaker,Dr. Michael Grant. plans and load as Dr. Grant, a loyal supporter of the university, well. never attended Tennessee State. In fact, he graduated The recom from University Missouri andreceived doc the of his mendation also torate from Howard University. notes that "quality Nevertheless, as a boy growing up in Nashville, faculty" is not he believedTennessee State was "the place tobe," he emphasized in said.He used TSU'smaincampus library ona regular either TSU's mis basis, and became personal friends with manyof the sion statement or faculty members. its 1996-2000 Along with his personal history, he had many strategic plan. shrewd actualities to share with the students of PHOTO BY DERICK lOMBROUGH PHOTOBYDERICKKiMBROUGHggg "Plans" on Page 2 See "Grant" on Page 3 Convocation speaker Dr. Michael Grant epteraber News Housing, parking fines unwelcome addition to student accounts "Our moneyis being spent on minor fines when theycan't even fix the elevators, or appliances in the dorm' Regents rules of student conduct vators, or appliances in the dorm," Boyd "Whynot spend $45 and have legal By Dywuan Brown (Chapter 0240-2-3) and all rules and reg Hall resident Kevin Davis said. universityparkeing, and not worry about ulations included herein." But, Willie E. Taylor, a secretary in getting a ticket? " he asked. News Writer Rowdy and disorderly behavior, residence life, says that fines benefit While somestudentscomplain about unauthorized removal of property and everyone "It is part of disciplinary order thepermits, a common complaint is the Along with the 9.4 percent increase damage to any equipment, and excess to make sure that rooms are clean and handicapped spots on campus. in tuition this year, fines are another trash are just a few of the residence hall (there is) no destruction to property of Some students feel that if there are unwelcome addition to the accounts of violations that warrant a fme for a resi TSU," she said. no otherparking spaces available, there Tennessee State University students. dent. Although housing fines contribute should not be a problem parking in the Fines are separated into two cate However, residents have found that money for the university, parking fines space. gories - parking and housing. Housing sometimes the violations committed by give the university the greater amoimt of "There are not that many handi fines range ft-om $5 for being locked out one person cause everyone on the floor or money of the two types of fines. cappedpeoplethat drive and go to this of a dorm to $75 for going in or out of a the residence hall to be fined. The parking fines can range firom school,"saidTerrance Sweeney,a sopho restricted door during certain hours. But, Mia Boozer, a resident assistant only $5 for the first "No Parking" viola more. "So we should be able to park in Upon arrival in the beginning of fall for Wilson Hall, says that often to find tionto $100forparking in a handicapped the available spaces," he said. However, and spring semesters, students are given one person she has to fine everyone and parking space anywhere on campus. based on the rule in the student hand the official TSU student handbook, fines will teach tenants to be respectful of Although the student handbook states book, "Persons who are not authorized which helps thestudents understand their each other in the future. that "Parkingwithoutan appropriate per but insiston parkingin the space desig rights, privileges andresponsibilities. "Until someone steps up and con mit in all parking areas is subject to nated for the handicapped will be ticket The handbook also gives rules and fesses then the whole floor will be fined," penalty or tow-in," often students will ed and towed," and some TSU students regulations for the campus, specifically Boozer said. However, she says, that res not pay the $45 for a parking permit to agree with the rule. stating, "Students residing in university idents are given warnings about the fine savethemfirompayingmore than its cost "There shouldn't be a reason to park residencefacilities or anyform of univer before it occurs. Some students think fin in tickets later. in handicappedspaces because there are sity housing will be subject to all rules ing, especially in housing, is not serving "I think its bad," said TSU Police a lotofspacesin the parking lots, and if someone fine, andregulations of the university and the a purpose. Department Chief Arthur Lawson. "Not gota they shouldn't have a Tennessee Board of Regents including, "Our money is beingspenton minor buyinga parking decal is poorjudgement reason to complain," said Derrick but not limited to, the Tennessee Board of fines when they cannot even fix the ele on students' part. Hayes." Plans set to address needs cited by TSU and SACS accreditation studies jHeter is still accepting continued from Page 1 applications for the The second most important recom only 35 recommendations made of a pos mendation category is the library and sible 5(X), some of which have already following positions: ' research facilities. The library's short- been rectified. ; comings mainly affect the graduate stu- "Some have already been fixed," he said. "And plans are already in place to Staff Writers, 1. dents. A plan proposedby the SACS com- address those that haven't already been r mittee suggestedthat six percent of TSU's rectified." Finance Writers, • educational and general expendituresbud- Quain headed a steering committee • getbededicatedstrictlyto thelibrary. comprised of TSU officials to conduct the Advertising Assistants, Accordingto the report, the library facili self-study and determine the requirements ties do not adequately support the current for re-accreditation. graduate programs. This institutional self-study lasted Photographers, It also states that no more graduate approximately two years untU spring 20(X) programsshouldbeimplementeduntilthe and covered every aspect of the universi Layout library is improved. ty. Documents, such as the university's and Design Recommendation 5.1.3 reads, year-end report, its performance funding "Library reference sources for graduate documents, the TSU 1998 Fact Book, Copy Editors programs at the University need to be TSU strategic planning documents, and enhanced." In addition, the Graduate the TSU 1996-2000 strategic plan were Programwascriticized for, among several analyzed for the study. Interviews also other things, not having a uniform system were conducted with key administrative for assessing the effectiveness of graduate personnel. The self -study was followed Come by Clje ifileter office , advisement. in April by a visit from SACS, theentity No one is surprised by the studies' that has the power to grant accreditation. in Kean Hall Suite 304 findings, according to Dr.Timothy Quain, The SACS committee reviewed the or who directed the self-study. "In general, report provided by the self-study commit the reaffiimation committee did not find tee and then conducted a more detailed call Mia McNeil at 963-7530 anything that we hadn't already discov study of its own. Its evaluation was con ered while conducting the self-study." ducted in the same manner as the institu He said members of the administra- tional self -study done by the school's . tion also feel good because there were committee and bad similar findings. ♦ Grant motivates students, faculty, First installment of Distinguished alumni at 89th Fall Convocation Lecture Series presents the tragedy Continuedfrom Page 1 work." Dr. Grant made it very clear that and triumph of the Cold War TennesseeState University.The most in TSU's 89 years, excellence has matic liostility wa.s appaient the Soviets exhilaratingof thesewashis message made itself a place within the institu By Raynata Reed phased out their support bent on peace. to the faculty and administration. tion. The university has received $100 News Writer Factors essential to Gorbachev's 'Teachers, give it all you got. million in research grants. It also was decreased military involvement, according When things get too rough, take a listed among US News & World to Best was the huge American military On Wednesday Sept. 13, Tennessee vacation, or a retreat," he said. Report's best universities several under President Reagan, and realizing that State's first distinguished lecture series of "Students are the reason we are here. years in a row. the Soviet's could not keep up. the .semester presented speaker Michael They are our children,too. Theymust "If Dr. Hale and Dr. Davis could Domestically. Gorbachev was faced with Best discussing the end of the cold war. betaughtandinspired.Theyarenotan see you now, they would be so proud the radical young elites who were aware of how it happened and what it means. interruptionof ourwork.Theyare our of what you've become," he said.* the communist system which decreased the Currently a professor at Vanderbilt standard of living and education and they University on sabbatical. Dr. Best delivered were beginning to seek drastic change. a thought provoking analysis on the tech Dr. Best compared the reform of the nological, political and cultural aspects of Soviet Union to a giant ice statue melting the Cold War. in the Sun. From 1985 to 1990 the mental Dr. Best received his masters degree ity of Soviet leaders slowly started to from the University of California at change. Berkeley. Economic power was emphasized over He studied twentieth century history, military power and was considered the real and remembering air raid drills in school as strengtli in deciding struggles in the future, well as constant talk of communism, according to Best. prompted him to write his dissertation on Dr. Best ended with describing two the Cold War which he finished in 1989. important aspects that came with the end of A Cold War is defined as a stale of the Cold War. political tension or rivalry between nations For one. be explained that free market stopping short of an actual full-scale war. capitalism was accepted as tiie preferred The history of the Cold War is a topic not way lo run the economy. And Communism of general interest to the average student. was looked ut more widely as both eco Dr. Best concisely described how the end nomically and politically immoral. ing of the Cold War came about and what Secondly, the United States became the that meajts to us today. sole surviving super power. The Cold War was different in terms of Yetdespite our history of a democratic PHOTO BY DERRJCK KlMBROUGH international rivalries because it concerned government, our right to freedom, and a a conflict in ideologies, communism and The TSU choir performs at the annual fall convocation. plethora of economic opportunities. Dr. capitalism. Best argues against any self-congratulatory Best described how Mikhail Representatives say elections give positive start behavior from the Unites States. Gorbachev might have gone into office The U.S. has iLs own problems Dr. to freshman year despite low voter turnout with the intent of changing the communist Best explained, such as poverty, racism, a society in The Soviet Union, but was not Continued from Page 1 widening gap l>etween the rich and the the first leader to try to make changes. poor. Not lo mention a lack of religious Before the Cold War ended a chain of exercise their L tolerance and a two track education system, eveni.s would lead to the restructuring of he he said. the Soviet Union. According to Best, the "Don't feel too good about winning Sheleda Ruff, economy was stagnant and there were problemswith space and military technolo when the U.S. is not all that great itself." he a runner-up for told the audience. the position of gy- "Agriculture was deteriorating, access Best ended the lecture by slating no Miss Freshman, one predicted the end of the Cold War. to education w
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Right about now, most of you are excited and eager to begin your college lives. Once you've unpacked and become more accus Advertising Assistants, tomed to on-campus living, you'll probably not know exactly where to start your tour of the yard. No matter where you go, each journey always begins and ends in your room. Photographers, This is the only place where you are guaranteed peace and solitude—that is, until your roommate arrives. If you're an only child or just not used to sharing Layout and Design Managers living quarters with someone, you will be in for a sur prise. Even if you are used to sharing a room with sis ters or brothers, forget all that. Your roommate is a different person from a differ ent home whose daily loutine probably differs from Copy Editors yours. Maybe you and he/she talked over the summer and madearrangements aboutwhobrings what for your room, and that's good, but honestly, it doesn't mean a thing. Mark these words: "You don't really know any Come by iHetcr office body until you've lived with them." Your new roommate may actually be a great person to be aroundoccasionally. Be that as it may, you might in Kean Hall Suite 304 want to consider these tips and remember them before you learn the hard way. A few Dillard upperclassmen offered their sugges or call Mia McNeil at 963-7530. tions to make residential life a little easier. "Find corrunon interests and grow on that," said junior psychology major Devona Foster. "After all, you're going to be livingwith this person for a whole year." Last Days for Yearbook Photos! Establishing somegroundrules at thebeginning of the yearcan help reduce future conflicts. "Be the type of roommate that you'd want your Wednesday (9-20) and Thursday (9-21) from roommate to be to you," said senior sociology major Teria Cole. "Be as flexible as you can, but not to the 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 6-8 p.m. point where you break." and Though it seems natural for best friends to room together,manytimesbeingroommatesdoesn'tworkso Kean Hall Rm. 040 smoothly. "Everybody that seems to be your friend may not be the best choice for roommates," said senior physics major Duane Clark. "Friends usually don't hitit offso Friday (9-22) 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. well asroommates, especially when you're aroundeach other constantly." Downtown Campus Lobby All in all, roommates are great. Who really wants to be completely isolated all the time anyway? Some roomies you might want to strangle by Labor Day See "Tips" on Page 17 Call 963-5560 for more information. Page 8 tlTbciilctcr September 20, 2000 Community View Local teen shot to death during robbery Campus Calendar Adds to rising crime rate in Jefferson Street area September 21 - PersonalFinancialManagement Seminar, HeimanStreet Residence Center, 7 p.m. By Sara M. Caldwell September 23 - AtlantaClassicFootball game Community View (TSUTigersvs.FloridaA&M).Kickoffat6p.m. Writer September 25-29 - The 2000 Prat Challenge, A 15-year-old boy is sponsoredby OmegaPsi Phi Fraternity, Inc. dead after attempting to September26 - Careerfair in Kean Hall, 10 rob a Jefferson Street busi ness, and police say.they a.m.- 3 p.m. still are searching for his September 26 - DUXInformation Seminar, accomplice. According to a Metro Gentry Center Room 226, 7 p.m. Police press release, two September27&28- iziareerfairin KeanHall, boys entered theDickerson 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Road Pawn Shop, located at 813 Jefferson St., around September 28 - Student Organizational Fair, PHOTO COURTESY OF THE TENNESSEAN noon on Monday, Sept. 11. Kean Hall, 6 p.m. After exchanging^ Metropoliceofficerstandsovertheremainsofateenager, words with the ownerof alleged tohave robbeda Jefferson Street pawnshop. September 28 - Love in Action Workshop, the shop, Tom Baldassarre though details are sketchy, police speculate that FPCC Forum Room 210, 6:30 p.m. and his son Vincent, who was also in the store, as soon as the shooting started, the second sus September 29 - Women's volleyball game vs. the boys pulled out a gun and demanded that pect fled the shopas well. Baldassarre empty the cash register. People in the neighborhood were saddened SEMO, Kean Hall Gym, 7 p.m. Unfortunately for the would-be robbers, and surprised that anyone would attempt to rob September 29 - Praise Craze, Humanities Bldg. while Vincent distractedthem by jumping over a Baldassarre's business. display counter, Toiu BaldasAiire went for his Steve Perry of north Nashville told The Auditorium, 5 p.m. own weapon. Tennessean he has "seen him help people who September 30 - Women's volleyball vs. Eastern As one of the robbers, later identified as didn't have much to pawn," and that Baldassarre Illinois, Kean Hall Gym, 1 p.m. Antonio Shannon, opened fire on the elder often paid people to do odd jobs around the shop. Baldassarre, he shot back, hitting Shannon in the At i?l£ter press time, Baldassarre was in crit chest. Baldassarre sustained wounds to his left ical but stable condition at Vanderbilt University Community Calendar arm, a finger on his right hand, and his left thigh. Medical Center. Police are calling Shannon's Shannon fled the store, dropping his death a "justifiable homicide," and are asking revolver on the way, but only managed to stum that anyone with information about the second September 20-21 - Nashville Area Chamber of ble half a block where he collapsed and died on suspect contact Metro Police Department. Commerce's Business Expo 2000, at the the sidewalk. Vincent Baldassarre ran out of the store, and See "Robbery" on Page 10 Nashville Convention Center (601 Commerce St.). For information, call 743-3119 or visit http://expo.nashvillechamber.com. September 15 - October 20 - 12 South Yoga Can't wait until next Wednesday for offers "Breath & Voice" every Friday from tKlje Mttzv? 11:30-12:30 p.m. For more information, call 385-3600. October 2 - Lipscomb University Artists Series Check out the latest news from TSU present "Favella Lyrica" in concert in Ward and HBCUs across the nation at Lecture Auditorium at 8 p.m. www.blackcollege.com! Ongoing - • Kijiji Coffee House presents "Poetry of the New Millennium," an open-mic poetry night, You can also hear the latest news every Friday at 8 p.m. iHletcr • Books-A-Million, located at 1789 N. Gallatin from newsroom on TSU Pk. presents "Live Poets in the Round" 7:30 p.m. radio every Tuesday and Thursday at Fridays. 5 p.m. • Nashville Public Library offers free computer (at 580 www.nibblebox.com) classes at the computer learning lab. Looby AM or Branch Library (2301 Metro Center Blvd.). Call 862-5755 for more information.* September 20, 2000 tE:bc Mtitt Page 9
Your Choice 2000: jHeter examines this year's presidential candidates and what they will do for you after November Part 2: Bush/ Cheney izens to invest part of their Editor's Note: This is thefirst of a five-part series SocialSecuritycontribution • designed to show students the positions presidential inthestockmarket. VV.Bush :• candidates are taking on the issues that wefeel matter In effortstodispelin vice most to voters ages 18-25. doubtsBushsupportedhis•'*5>residentialrun- H In each segment, the candidates will he examined plan by saying,"Theover- ;"iiingmale Dick n for their stances on the same issues. all stock market has never vtheney form the - ~ This is not a political advertisement or endorse lost moneyover any 20- i^cpublican tick- ment of any kind. This is to inform the TSU student year period, it is the best for the 2000 body and have informed voters in the November elec andsafestway tobuild per- ^presidential elec- tion. sonalwealth." |^ons. In the next issue of%\)t jHctcr; The Green Party/ He also considered ^ Ralph Nader ticket. raising the retirement age, while keeping promise to By Cristalynne Dupree current retirees. He also pushed for English-only educational setting. Community View Writer supports a bi-partisan panel effort to review other Bush's executive foreign policy advisor, approaches. Condoleeza Rice, is Black. The NAACP expressed a George W. Bush is currently governor of Texas and Bush argues that Texas budget is balanced and "in concern for more minorities in offices such as that, when the Republican PartyPresidential nominee. the black" and that every budget passed by him has been he addressed the group earlierthis year. Although, they Education has been a major issue in national gov balanced. commended his courage for speaking to the skeptical ernment for the passed two decades. Historically, the "I am proud that under my leadership, Texas has group, many morelisteners complainedabout the "lack state and local government have regulated education. increased spending for education and health are, built See "Your Choice" on Page 10 But, when the system seemed to be drastically failing and funded prisons, cut taxes by record amounts," he minority students(see statistics in the last issue), presi said. "We still have a large surplus." dential cabinets began to step in. Bush supportsa change in the current tax structure. Bothmajor partiesseemto agree that publiceduca Heplans toofferbroadtaxcuts. Hewill dothisbycut Can't wait until next tion is in needof a complete overhaul andthatit should ting marginal rates. beginwithhighernationalstandardsand teacherincen •^ith a five-year $450billion taxcut,he argues that Wednesday for tives. However, viewsdiffer when it comes to vouchers this strategy will allow anequal opportunityto reap the and chartered schools. benefits of the current economy. tCIje IHeter? Bush wants to expand home ownership in urban Busharguesthatvouchersandcharteredschoolsare i goodalternativesfor childrenwhoseparentsfeeltheir communities,he believesthat this "American Dream" is childrenare not benefiting from public schools. essential in the "health of the US economy and the He says charteredschools will challengepublic wealth of families." Check out the latest schoolsto performbetterin orderto keepstudentsin Bush plans to make it easier for fmanciallychal public schools. lenged people to by their own homes. TSU and HBCU This belief has led to his support of federal funds All householdwealth accounts for 21 percentof the news forvouchers andfor charteringmore schools. Hewould Gross DomesticProductand actual housingaccounts for continue to allowstate andlocal government to control 22 percent. However,the rates for low-incomehouse at the use of federal aid. holds are 52 percent and for minority it is 47 percent. Bush is concerned with continuing the expanding These rates are below the national average of 67 www.blackcollegexom economy,andencompassingthemiddleclass,andurban percent. Obstacles such as theinability torevivefinanc communities. ing for a down payment and closing costs makehome- Heis heavilypushingfor faith-basedorganizations ownership difficult for low-income families. Bush plans You can also the" toprovidetrainingassistancetocitizensreceivingwel to establish the "American Dream Down Payment hear fare and other social services. Fund." This plan would provide $1 billion overa peri Bush contends that "churches, synagogues, and od of five years to match the fmancing of down pay latest neius from other faith-based organizations to continue addressing ments by banks. 650,000 families will receive up to Mettv neutsroom on ourworst social problems,free from unreasonablegov $1,500 each in addition to bank funds towards the pur ernment interference." chase of a home. Theseprivate,non-profitorganizationswillreceive TheRepublican Partyis heavilycourting thevoteof TSU radio euery federal aid for these programs. He will require able- minority voters andhasbeen dubbed "a different kindof bodiedcitizens to enrollinto welfare-to-workprograms, Republican" and "compassionateconservative." Tuesday and Thursdayi whileplacing a timecapon welfare benefits. He has highlightedhis relations with the Mexican- People who have more children while receiving Americancommunity in Texas in efforts to supportthis at 5 p.m. i welfare will have benefits lessened. image. When elected governor of Texas in 1994, he As the "babyboomers" age, more and more people swore that he wouldnot deny legal immigrants welfare, (on 580 AMor I are concerned about the state of Social Security. Bush and other social services. planstoprivatizedSocialSecuritythiswouldenablecit He supported bilingual classrooms, and never u;u;iu.nlhWehox,comjl Page 10 Metev September 20, 2000 World View crete evidence to convict Sells on at least 11 of those murders. There is no word yet on the status of Sells' pros ecutions, or if the deathpenaltywill be sought. World Last week, Libyan authorities handed over four European hostages who were being held by Muslim rebels in the Philippines. The four newreleases - two Finns, a Germanand a I a Frenchman - celebratedtheir liberation in a grandcer emony in Tripoli, Libya. The celebration was muted, however, upon the mention of the 19 remaining hostages who are still beingheld. The released captives say the women still being held have been repeatedlysexually assaulted by their captors. The Libyangovernmentnegotiatedfor the release of the hostages, paying about $1 million for each release.
V(1 AF PHOTO COURTliSY OF YAiTOO.COM ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF YAHOO.COM Health Business Crime High-tech animatedbrainscans arenowbeing used in advertisementstoshowthe effects of prolonged drug A senate hearing last week that addressed the Confessed killer Tommy Lynn Sells (shown above use to teenagers. being led from the Val Verde Justice Center in Del Rio, Firestone and Ford companies demanded the companies The NationalInstitutefor DrugAbuse hasreleased adopt stricter safety regulations and better to pro Texas) has confessed to a total of 13 slayings in seven laws many advertisements aimedatteens, showing the social tect and wara consumers about faulty equipment. states this year, and up to 50 in the past two decades. stigmas and peer responsesto drug use, but the seven Faulty tires made by Firestone and used on several He fold Texas state rangers in April that he was newest ads have technology that has never been used responsible for "more than 20, but less than 50," slay top-selling Ford sports utility vehicles have been linked before for such an advertisement. ings, including the brutal throat-slashing of a young girl to 88 deaths on U.S. highways. The commercialsuse positron emission tomogra in Del Rio. He is being held in Val Verde for that death Arizona Senator Jo^. McCain, chairman of the phy to show the damagesof drugs like Ecstasy on the and an additional slashing death. Senate Commerce Committee, told the company CEOs teenage, or any, brain. John Allen, a ranger who had interviewed Sells on that there was no way they did not kno»r.oTribe jprob- several occasions, said the ranger department has con lems until attention was drawn to the problerh late this summer.* ^ • -AS? Robbery shows rise in Your Choice 2000- the Republican Bush/ Chen^ ticket Metro crime rates Continued from Page 9 Bush has not directly addressed of specifics," including a stance onthe Continued from Page 8 the epidemic of death penalty and Supreme Court racial profiling This robbery nominees. attempt was part of during his nation Still, Bush went on to say that al campaign. But what seems like a "there is no denying the truth thatslav week-long crime under his Texas ery is a blight on our history...and governor leadership, he has insisted wave. racism still exists today." A man was shot that Texas police be instructed to track Bush says that the cornerstone of racialdata of motoristswhen they are and killed in his campaign is strong civil rights Madison during a stoppedby law enforcement. Proper enforcement. Affirmative action in disciplinary action would be enforced botched drug buy on Texas was ended by a court order; Sept. 13, another for officers who base their decision to however.Bushpushed forhisTexas10 stop motorists. man was shot in percent plan, which guarantees public PHOTOCOURTESYOFTHE MadlsoH during a Randall Robinson's book, The TENNESSEAN . , ® . university or college admissionto the Debt: WhatAmerica Owes to Blacks, robbery attempt in top 10percent of all high schoolgrad PHOTO COURTESY OF YAHOO.COM stiired the controversyof reparations his driveway on uates in Texas, this includes predomi for the institution of slavery in the Sept. 11, a man shot his brother in the parking nantly Black and Latino schools. Bush and Cheney United States. Forcing presidential lot of the Flamingo Nightclubon Sept. 10, and Bush's campaign platform on an order that women have direct access candidates to face the issue that was another man stabbed and killed his girlfriend AffirmativeAction includesopposed to an OB/GYN. not as prominent in the last election. on Sept. 10. quotasand racial preferences, andmin- When it comes to abortion, Bush Still, Bush has yet to comment on this The occurrence of robberies in Nashville imizinggovernmentcontractsto pro has increased 12.2 percent compared to the is pro-life with the exception of rape, issue. mote entrepreneurship in all communi incest and in the danger of life to the first seven months of last year, even though As the controversy continues over ties. mother. He supports the notification of robberies dropped from 1996-1999. ConfederateFlag, Bush says that deci As far as supporting women in parents when underage girls become There were more robberies in Nashville sions on flying the flag should be left entrepreneurial endeavors, financial pregnant. He is for banning the use of during the same seven-month period in the to the states. support would be included in his scal taxpayer funds for abortion, and ban years 1996-1998, according to the Metro For more information about ing down of government contracts. ning partial birth abortion. He will Police Department's Public Information George W. Bush,go to: Bush's track record of working with make the $5,000 adoption credit per Officer Don Aaron.* http://www.georgebush2000.org» women also, includes signinginto law manent. September 20, 2000 iSleter Page 11 Community View New features added to 18th Annual African Street Festival By Henderson Hill III Community View Writer
On September 1446, Tennessee State University's main campuswas host to the 18th Annual African Street Festival. The festival exhibitedsuchthings as the usual hair-braiding booths, entertain ers, clothing (native African attire and Greek paraphernalia), artwork, jewelry and food vendors, who prepared such things as jerked chicken, fried fish and plantain, a tropical bananaplant which is fried. This year the festival had several new attractions including the addition of a booth by Women Of Vision Enhancing Network, which is a woman-centered organization geared toward the enhance ment of small business ownedby women. The community-based organization is comprised of women who own or desire to own a business. Jacqueline Morton-Dobson, the CEO of W.O.V.E.N. says the group is directed toward all women, but especially young women. PHOTO BY DERICK KLMBROUGH '*Wejust want to make a difference," Attendees of the African Street Festival visited booths with exotic vendors and those distributing information about their organizations. going to be donated to two daycare facil "Tiiis has been a wonderful and Pavilion booth. ' i - . ities in the community. There was also a enlightening experience," Montgomery "We're doing basic medical screen dunk tank which children of all ages, said. "I even gave blood and marrow." ing for people who have concerns about young and young at heart, could take The Family Health Pavilion had a their health." part. booth set up for people who wished to The National Bone Marrow Program There was even a traditional African have their blood pressure and cholesterol was also on hand taking blood and mar wedding which took place at 4 p.m. on checked. Taryll Jenkins, a family medi row from people who wished to volim- Saturday. cine major at Meharry Medical College teer. I Robin Jobe, a graduating senior at was one of the volunteers at the Family Thomas Kpabar is a member of TSU, is an Africana Studies major and Health Unity, a section of the National Bone was a clothing vendor at the festival. She Marrow Program that focuses on the said this is her fourth year participating in African-American community. He said the African Street Festival. lobe's there are over 300,000 blood illness observation of the festival this year es reported every year which bone is that there are more vendors and marrow is needed for. the weather is better in contrast "This is culturally sen to last year's festival. sitive," he said. "Blacks need "I believe that the turnout to donate to Blacks." this year is better this year Kpabar also stated that peo because of the game this year ple need to realize that is in Memphis instead of in when they register to give Atlanta," she said. "This marrow they should make gives people the chance to sure they follow through, take part in the festival before because they may be that PHOTO BY DERICK KIMBROUGH going to the game." anticipated match. Traditional African music and dress Jobe said she has also For more information has been a part of the festival since expanded her merchandise this about blood and bone marrow year by not only selling African its inception 18 years ago. donation, call l-800-MaiTow-2. clothing, but also American clothing Kwame LiJlard, the organizer of Dobson said. and leather animal figurines. the festival, said there were 110 ven This year, there were also additions Angela Montgomery, a graduating dors this year. to the activities for children. Such things senior majoring in Interdisciplinary "Some of the new things such as the as a virtual reality roller coaster called Studies with a concentration in Biology Author's Comer," Lillard said. 'This is PHOTO BY DERICK KIMBROUGH Astro Canyon Coaster,which was $3 per and Chemistry, said this was her first time where people could have novels signed Children play on the Astro Canyon ride. Another addition was an exhibit attending the festival in all of her four by selected writers, and is something that Coaster, the newest addition to the with two small wooden playhouses that years at TSU. we're proud of this year."* children were able to paint, which are annual festival. Page 12 W^l)eMeter September 20, 2000
picture,Wyclefwouldbe starring widi an all-star cast which includes: Kenny Rogers, Pharoahe Monch, The Rock, Mary J. Blige, Earth, Wind, and Fire, The Product G & B, Whitney Houston, Youssou N'Dour, and new comers such as Wyclef Jean The Ecleftic (2 Sides II d a n t Small World, Beast & The 718 Crew, and a Book) 5 sounds of the list goes on. major- Jean touches on many social, person First the Fugees were Blunted on al, and musical aspects. Reality, then they returned to settle The today's In "Where Fugees At?" Jean releas Score, then group member Wyclef Jean rap artists, es frustration about the often questioned went solo and invited us to experience the album status with former group members diverse The Carnival. Finally, the multi- your Lauryn Hill and Pras by stating such talented Wyclef Jean returns with the To lyrics on the hook as: "AWI hear is Fugee release of the prolific hip-hop master describe this/ Fugee that/ Where Fugees at?/ I piece entitled. The Ecleftic (2 Sides II a The need Fugees to spit up on this track/ Book). Ecleftic as photo courtesy of Columbia records Lauryn ifya listeninVPras ifya listeninV If one feels bothered by the redun- a motion Wyclef Jean scored a "S" with his triumphant return. Give me a call, I'm in the lab in the IBoogaBasement/ Y'all know my DISCuSsTMs! style, I'm still many money/ Jill Scott Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol many many/ It ain't all about the S Jill Scott is an extremely gifted poet, singer and arranger from Jill and her production outfit then shift into high gear, covering vast money." Philadelphia.And,yes,sheiswiththeRootscrew.Shewrotesomesongs regions of musical variety. Her voice rides the piano and violins of The Ecleftic is by ^,onthe Roots' hypnotic Grammy-winning single, "You Got Me." "I Think It's Better" as they mesh into the Latin-influ- far Wyclef's most impressive lyrical "and guest appeared on their latest album. The Roots Come enced piercussion of the plush "He Loves Me." Her vocals then inten.sify along with the energy and and musical dis play yet. Jean Love is the centra! theme of her album. She ^H0||||||||H|B|||^^ go-goinspiredrhythmof"It'sLove."She" touches several tells us how to make it, how it makesherfeel, and / also succeed.s with the classic soul sound ; on genres music; the extremes you will go to for it. The Rev.Al / \ of "The Way," where she dismisses a S of ; Green once said on his confessional classic / ^ \ nightattheclubwithherfriend.sfora | from country, rap, "Love andHappiness," "I-ovewill make;yon / \ ;\ex-soaked evening with her mate. ^ soul, rhythm and blues, reggae, dorigiit,/lovewillmakeyoudowrong!"" / \ Listeners can hearher voice'seerie I Well,Jillreinforcesliiisbyremoving/ \ eroticismon "HoneyMo}as:«s"3 Caribbean, go-go, the mystique of her identity and revealing f , \ andhervulnerabilit)'ontheplush? to alternative. allofhersecretsandfaults.Hersubject m^F \ "SlowlySurely." EquallyS Wyclef Jean even shows his social matter addresses every topic between I impressivei.sherdeliver'over\ awareness on mor^ and forbidden acts of love. ' j riicflamencoandflutestylmgofjj Featuring the unchained musical tal- "One Is The M^c "Diallo," in which ent of A Touchof Jazz Productions, Jill's \ Shefurtherexperimentsonherj he expresses his debutalbumisgivenbreath. Unlikeotiier\ f poem "Watching Me" by using 1 anguish in contemporaiyurbanreleases,thereare no\ water for percussion us response to the murder of Amadou guest appearancesby famousR&6 artists.\ ^ common tale where suspi- no remixesby platinumproducers,andno\ f T ciously observed at a convenience Diallo by four weaksongsonthisalbum. Eventheinterludes\ store. She chastens her judge uith the - New York City entertaining. \ wKr^claim: neglectto see the| police officers. Jill invitesus into a relationship withthe pillow- drugs/weapons/dirtycopscomingintomy| The fact that this is .soft whispers of "Do You Remember." Then, without community/...busywatching me/Am/ watching | a "diss" song to wanting, she sparks our interests with her expose poem, Direct TVor is it watching me?" Jean's ex-col- "Exclusively,"whereshegivesthejuicydetailsofhowherman^^^^0 The album drawsto a close with the comforting kiss of - league and ex- introduced her to oral pleasure. I'HOTOCOURTESYOFSONYRECORDS"ShowMe" wheie she challenges her loverto act on his friend Cannibus is Sheclaims,"Hewaskissingandsuckingoneveryjjjj gcott feelings for her As if that were notenough, Jill included another ingredient thang, just the way he should!" Hearing that, it becomes two hidden tracks, the motivational movementof "Try" that adds to the understandable that she will not allow for oilier women to intrude on the and a remix of "Love Rain," featuring Mos Def. This album is smoky overall flavor of happiness of her relationship. mood music for when company comes over or when you just want to be this album. Jean On the weave-snatching "Getting' In the Way" she makes it clear for calmed. delivers such competitors when she states, "/ been a lody up until now/don't know how Hersongs are more complete than other soul releases and way more punch lines as, much moreI con take/Queensshoiildn'Iswing/ifyou knowwhat I meati/hut unpredictable. Weneedthis record. This album isa testimonyof an inde "Predicted plat I 'm about to take myearring.s off/and get me some Va.seline/Youbetter back pendent, intelligent sinnerlookingfor the loveof a manwhois morehuman inum way before it down/before you get smacked down/you better chill!" than hard, and more compassionate than callous. happened/ So After this conflict. Jill returns to exploring romantic realms on her Jill's strengthisin her talent of adjustment,adjustingher behaviorto that's why when vocal voyage, "A Long Walk." Here, she sings on being clothedand con thedifferentdynamicsofa relationshipand adjustinghervoiceto the var you shipped gold/ tent widi a companion, with lines like; "Conversation/verbalelation/stim ious dynamics of each song. She knows when it is best to either recite a You only sold alu ulation/share our situations, temptations, education, relaxation.s, eleva poem or sing. Her instrumental voice simply matches the tone of the minum." tions/maybe we can talk about Revelations 3:l7...maybe we can save the music. From her vocalexpressions, we can hear whathersoul soundslike. nation." Geno Ford* September 20, 2000 %))t ^Retet Page 13
Arts & Entertainment Cosmetic crowns and removable caps make a shining comeback By Geno Ford 950 platinum. For more information, "In some social circles gold appears expensive styles and Arts & Entertainment Writer visit the Bridgeport International web site as a flashy and impressive status sym expensive at www.removablecaps.com. Overall, bol," Ford claimed, "Personally, I would d e c i - In 15thCentury Italy, a wise political both options are expensive with prices not perform such a procedure on a theorist by the name of Niccolo starting at $300 for removable caps and healthy tooth because I would have to file Machiavelli wrote his classic manual for $600 for cemented crowns. down 50 percent of the tooth in order for leadership, The Prince. In its pages he In order to unveil the public percep the crown to fit. 1 understand if the tooth wrote, "Men are only impressed by tion of cosmetic crowns and caps, is chipped, stained or cracked, but even appearances and results." After analyzing asked students at Tennessee State then I would recommend a more natural the context of this quote, we can assume University their opinions of the style. looking porcelain crown. But who am I to say it doesn't look good." Machiavelli believed mankind was Shauna Majeed, a graduating senior, Her practice, Augusta Dental Office, sions. aroused by images. Six centuries later, commented, "People with gold teeth look charges up to $600 dollars for such a pro If you mankind's obsessionwith appearancehas very tacky. They should put their money cedure for solid crowns and open-face purchase cos not changed. In fact, mankind's tastes somewhere other than their mouth. Plus, crowns. Cosmetic crowns and caps are metic crowns or have expanded to moreextreme gratifica it is not widely accepted in the business fashion statements that have appeared in removable caps, tions. world." Melanie Ballard, another gradu various regiohs across the country for be absolutely One of these extremes is our genera ating senior agrees, "People with gold years. Perhapstheirrecentpopularity can sure they are tion's infatuation with fashion and style. teeth do not appear to be on a profession be attributed to the countless entertainers Today, styles have grown to include such al path. Theymay actuallybe intelligent, PHOTO COUR but I would assume otherwise." who proudly sport them. But cosmetic TESY OF XXL standards as oversized clothing, short MAGAZINE In defense of those who choose to crowns and caps are not only adorned by skirts, and dyed or highlighted hair. adopt the style, UTIjeilleter asked some Black youth. ^ , , . , . But the trend that we will study today one who actually had a gold tooth why They are also BabyfromBigTymersflasheshisplat is cosmetic tooth crowns and caps. Many they chose tofollow the trend. "Jimbo", a prevalent in inumteethforthecamera.Platinum people may not be awareof the populari 22-year old Nashville resident, got one Latino,Asianand teeth are steadUyreplacinggoldteeth ty of this style, but according to black- cosmeticgold capput on his front incisor Russiancultures, the mouth accessory of choice. stocks.com the Black urban market is the what you want. And for your own bene four years ago. He slated, "People get There are options for those people main one biting into thesupplyof remov fit, take rime to think and consider how gold teeth to fmd acceptance wherever who are interested in getting cosmetic able caps. they can affectyour health, career oppor they are from." crowns. They can either get removable tunities, and thepublic perception ofyour In the world of cosmetic crowns and Jimbo confessed he was influenced capsor theycanget theircrownscement character. capsthere are varietiesofmaterialssuch in his decision by a friend who received ed to their natural teeth. But these are as gold, silver, porcelain, and more several compliments from women on his recently platinum and diamonds. But mouthful of gold teeth. He continued, gold teeth have beginningsthat took "All it takes is for women to say they like placelongbeforerecordingartistssuchas it. Hey,womenwear the latest fashions Havor Flav, M.O.P.. Trick Daddy, and for the same reasons- because styles are The Ca$h Money Millionaires even came trendy and they get compliments." into existence. Ironically,Jimbo intends to get his gold Cosmetic crowns and caps have ori tKlje ileter sends capremovedbecauseheplanstoenterthe gins that date back as far as Ancient corporatework world within the next Mexican and Native American civiliza year. tions. Butthequestionsremain:Howare Teni Ford, D.D.S., has been private cosmetic crowns applied?What is soci; its best wishes to ly practicingdentistryfor the past 12 ety's perceptionof cosmeticcrowns? yearsinIndianapolis,Ind. Shesaid,"For And why do people insist on getting one, it is definitely a taboo in the profes them? sional world. Why would people even Dr. Harriett Bias The process of cementing crowns want to wear gold teeth and stereotype results in the filing downof the tooth themselves? Modem society views the enamel. After the filing, only50 percent styleas a signoflesser intelligence." of the tooth remains. Ford went on to list a few health haz Insignares for a But in case one changes their mind ards of improper application and care. about their cemented crown they can • She continued, "If the cap does not fit return to the dentist to get it removed, properlythen food can get lodgedin replacedwithanothersubstancesuchas between the healthy tooth and the gold speedy recovery. porcelain,orcoatedwithcompositeresin, cap.Thiscanleadtoavarietyofailments a plastic material used to disguise including tooth decay, periodontal dis chipped, stained orcrackedteeth. ease, gum disease, and inflammation. Removable caps are another option. Severe cases canresult in the individual's Unlike cemented teeth, caps can be need of artificial teeth. removed at any time to reveal the indi Whereas if the crown application is vidual's natural teeth. doneproperlybya dentistwhowillgive Bridgeport International, distributed the crown good margins then the teeth out of Rincon, Ga., is the leading whole will be much healthier and will last sale supplier of custom made removable Get well soon! longer."Ford reported that high noble caps. Bridgeport carries varieties such as metals like gold are popular requests vampire fangs in gold, platinum and dia becausegold synonymouswithwealth mond-encrusted styles. is and prosperity. They supply 14k, 18k, 24k gold and Page 14 tlTFie jfWeter September 20, 2000 Arts & Entertainment Compact Discussions - Big Hits and Almost- Misses
Continued from Page 12 Gentleman," The Ecleftic leads the listen er on a musical journey similar to Alice in Wonderland. Once the musical journey The soulful contribution of The begins the listener will be asking song Ecleftic comes from Jean's duet with after song: What style of music will -Mary J. Blige in the lyrical thriller "911 Wyclef play next? Jamarran E'mil For those who have experienced first Moss hand the effects of a serious relationship, \ "911" is the ideal song to "groove" to. Boyz II Men Nathan/ Michael/ Rumored as Jean's next single, "911" Shawn/ Wanya 4 causes goosebumps on the attentive lis tener as Mary J. Blige's sultry yet raspy They wowed us in 1991 with voice accompanies Jean's acoustic guitar "MotownPhilly" and "Uhh Ahh" intro and Jerry Wonder's bass guitar. ducing us to these four young "brothas" PHOTOS COURTESY OF MOTOWN RECORDS This tune allows one to regress in from Philly. Boyz II Men musical history and be reminded of such Then in 1994, they came to us with classic songs as "No Woman, No Cry" by "Beautiful Women" is a latin tune that of Me Part 2," featuring Jay-Z. 77. Putting out such hits as "On Bended reggae legend Bob Marley. The rhythm BeanieSigel then follows the formu Knee" and "I'll Make Love to You" that complements on how womenof colorare la ofJay-Z'sclub anthems "Big Pimpin'" and blues contribution comes into play made all the girls swoon and all the boys beautiful. Then there is the ever so soul with "Runaway," featuring Earth, Wind, ful "Pass You By" that makes your heart and "Hey Papi" with the Timbaland-pro- gag- duced banger "In the Club." and Fire and The Product G& B. Then in 1997, just when everyone is melt every time it is played. Prodigy of MobbDeep then unleash Words cannot explain the opulent craving for their return, they gave us an Other songs like the techno funk es his monotonefury over The Alchemist- resonance of Jean's intonations, which Evolution. Though it was a major disap "Bounce, Shake, Move, Swing" is really freakedpiano loop of "Keep It Thoro." embrace several musical aspects. pointment, it didn't seem to stop the fel good for those who like to do aerobics The lone downfall of this album is Here Prodigy delivers the most com las from releasing this comeback album and for the club. Jean's persistence in talking before each manding lyric on the album: "When you and showing ail these boy bands how it For the cool down are the ballads song, resembling one of blues great see me in the streets, soldier, salute me. should be done. "Lovely" or "Dreams"are a surewinner. Bobby Womack's trademark musical you just a groupie/Oh, you a Nathan/ Michael/ Shawn/ Wanya is So do the fab foursome have what it traits. However, from the intro, gangsta?/Shoot me." the latest from the fab foursome. The takes to stay at the top?With this album, "Columbia Records," to the Pink Floyd Ca$h MoneyandThe Lex fail to sur album hasa variety of songs ranging from they should. It's far from inspired "Wish You Were Here," to the CooleyHighHarmony, it will never com prise listeners with any new sound, but latin beats, techno funk, and what we love strip-club inspired go-go song "Perfect theirofferings still meet the standard set the most ... the ballads. The song pare to I! and it definitely won't touch Evolution. bytheir previousalbums. However, there Nathan/Michael/Shawn/Wanya is the are some surprises. best work that they have done in a long Da Brat teaches Eve and Amil to time and it is so great to finally have the focus their estrogen and boost their originalboy bandback.Sparkle Davis adrenaline on the high-charged "Road Dawgs." While OutKast continues to experiment on the bizarre "Funkanella." Various Artists DJ Clue Presents Cam'Ron's threats on "Hate Music" Backstage mixtape(musicinspired bythe and Capone-N-Noreaga's advice on film) 3 "Don't Want Beef builds anticipation for their upcoming releases. This DJ Clue album features produc But the disadvantage of a live con tion work by Timbaland, Mannie Fresh, cert is that you cannot edit the mistakes. Earthtone III, TrackMasters, Swizz Coincidentally, the worst songs are at the Beatz, The Alchemist, and Scott Storch. end of the album and they all feature a The album is filled with self-promo voice-cracking Ja Rule singing uncreative tional performances by Eve, the Ca$h hooks on "Crime Life" and "Say What U Money Millionaires, Capone-N-Noreaga, Say." OutKast,MobbDeep's Prodigy,Redman, DJ Clue's mixtape succeeds in adver Da Brat, Cam'Ron, Ja Rule, and the Roc- tising some of rap's powerhouses and A-Fella label's Christion, Amil, Beanie exposing a few newcomers, but it fails in Sigel, Memphis Bleek, and of course its mediocrity. "Young Hova" Jay-Z. Except for the three-song seduction Add DJ Clue's recognizable screams of T-Boz, Christion and Rell, the rest of in the background and there you have it. the mixtapeflows with the uptempo ener
IMAGE COURTESY OF MOTOWN RECORDS The CD begins with a lame and long gy of a live concert. dramatic skit about "groupies" leading The album should've been named Nathan!Michael! Shawn! Wanya is the newest BoyzII Men release. into the tempting thump of Mya's "Best "Onstage." Geno Ford* September 20, 2000 tilje Mtttv Page 15
We be dubbin' - tClfjeItteterexaminesNashville'scollegeclubscene ing a major party. By Terry Edwards Jr. The music that a promoter brings to our hall gives us a sense of what type Arts &. Entertainment Writer of crowd we are going to be dealing with," In the Nashville metropolitan area Gerome said. Safety is a major concem of all you can find a club that fits your dancing TWE OUTFR I IMIT style, no matter what your preferred clubs, especially if you want to have an effective party. genre of music. The question: "Why are If you really like to dance and sweat theseclubsdoing so well?" this is the club for you. The club has a The answer: these clubs are catering surrounding stage around the side of the to the college student's individual tastes dance floor. for music and environment. The primary The club has a full stage and vivid music choices in Nashville are pop and lighting for live entertainment. urban music among the college crowd. Club 328 is very plain in content, but Most of the college students come from can hold a room of dancing college kids PHOTO BYJOHN). CARROLL other parts of the country and have their with the powerful sound system that is own perception of what a party should be. The Outer Limit, located on Nolensville Road in South Nashville, has trans embedded on each side of the stage. Nashville is a collegiate city that is formed into $3 million entertainment complex. occupied by Tennessee State University, See "Local" on Pagel7 Avenue South, is a perfect example of not Vanderbilt University, Fisk University effective advertisements," she said. TSU having the effective ^ Meharry Medical College, and several students agree. A TSU student, Cory Swanson, said, "It really doesn't matter ingredientsfor having A a'M others. where you go party...as long as the secu a successfulclub.The III These institutions represent tastes for A meter minute: rity can keep everyone in order." owners would not com diverse musical sounds from all over the WTiena party has a good deejay, a ment on their reasons m United States and the world. The local location that does not have a bad security forclosingtheclub. i jm ^ club scene is as diverse as the musical /I history, and effective advertisement you The Metro Police Gabrielle^ ^ Union tastes, with a common goal for students will have a party that is both enjoyable Department informed to socialize and to have fun. and safe %l,t iSlctetthat the py gpajkle tKbe iflctcr asked Charlotte Homer, a By Sparkle Davis But if one of these factors is crime report was very ^ Fisk University student, "What are some Arts and Entertainment missingf then the club will get a reputa Jong(fJiesearetheend ArtsandEtli of the attractions of an effective college tionforbeinga badPeoplewillthinkthat of1999through2000). Editor party?" it is notgoing to be around much longer. The Mix Factory had a " "Aparty musthavethree major com The Mix Factory, located at 2nd total of six fights/ She is onone of the newest ponents'.the deejay,a goodlocation, and assaults, 11 thefts, one faceson thet big screen today. riot, and nine disorder- having been 1featured in such ly persons. movies as the romantic comedy There is a major She's All ThaiThar and 10 Things I concem " for safety HaieAbout }ou.Yoi photocourtesy of bringl among the venue own- Up-and-ccUp-and-coming actress tonmovie.com ers and promoters for Gabrielle UnionUnio hasitall, .^y^ the parties. Andrew The OmaOmaha, Neb, born cheerleader of an Gerome, 328Bay-area raiseraised beautyfound sghoo, Performance Hall per-herself pursuing pursuin actingafterher ^ sonnel, said, "Securityinternship with a LosAngeles- firing7tOk. brings comfort to based modelinmodeling agency ended. everyone within the Since then her career has taken party. The security ser- off. vice that we contract Earlier this year, she was featured in the movie Ujve and with, Rock Solid Basketball, whwhich starred Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan. In Security, has a motto the movie she played the groupie high school girl that 'politebut firm,' when- Q(Epps) tookI to the prom. PHOTO COURTESY OF INSIDER MAGAZINE ever they are supervis- In her latej latest release. Bring It On, she plays Isis, the head Safety,musicand meshing- the club sceneunveiled. captain of an inner-city high .schcK^Icheerleading squad on its way to a national cheerleading competition. The movie also stars Kirsten Dunsl {The Virgin Suicides) and the singing trio Blaque. Whtifiletcris currently accepting applications for Union's next project is the film Brothaz, in which .she will star as the love interest of Morris Chestnut (The Best staff writers for all sections. Man). The film also features Sheraar Moore (The Youngand the Restless). Bill Bellamy (Love Slinks), D.L. Hughiey Call Mia McNeil at 963-5652 for more informa [Kings of Comedy) and Tamala Jones [For YourLove). She will also be starring in the CBS series City tion, or come by ifHeteroffice (Kean Hall Angels, in which she will play a surgical intem. So be on lookout for this budding star because her future looks verg Suite 304) to pick up an application. bright.* L] The Princeton Review@Tennessee State University Fall 2000 Class Schedule
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SPONSOR Office ofGraduate&Professional Opportunities - Tennessee StateUniversity. Demetrius L. Greer, Director andAngelaM.Robertson,Assistant Director. Floyd-PayneCampusCenter- Suite 103.Tel: (615) 963-5176 FAX: (615) 963-1539. Website: http://www.tnstate.edu/gpo September 20, 2000 tIClje ifllcter Page 17 Arts & Entertainment ips tor peace wil your roommate Local college nightclub scene Continued from Page 7 varies in safety and security weekend, but others you may cherish as 8.Secureandlockeverythingofvalue^ Continued from Page 15 dear friends long after you leave school. toyou.It'snotanissueofnottrustingthe| ; Remember, he or she is the person other,butofjust beingsmartand lookingi The atmosphere at the club is usually live entertainment that consists of almost • you will solely rely on if you lock your out for yourself. • every genre of music. You can lis- self out of the room should the dorm 9.Tryto becomefriends. Despite alii ten to a variety of live music regu- director be away. your theremay of possibledifferences, beS larly at 328 Performance Hall, Sharing a place is indeed a partner sometliing that you have in common,i located at 328 4th Avenue South, in v ship, because it takes compromise and Invitehim/herto kick withyouwhenyoui the downtown metropolitan Area. ^ ^ communication to make it an entire year gooutfortheweekend,or maybeeven^ With the advancement of tech- i without going at each other's lliroats. invite themto your hometownwithyou. S nology, another new entertamment 3 Things to remember... 10.Despite all of your common qual-i complex in Nashville has trans- I.You don't really know anybody ities. there is something that you won'tS formed a movie theater into a $3 unless you live with them. I mean any- have in common. Nothing ruins a friend-« million suburban venue called The ; body. ship quicker than seeing the same personi Outer Limits, located at 3760 -c; 1 2.Money, or lack thereof, can strain everywhere you go. Find your own niche.-j Nolensville Pike. ; even the tightest of friendships. You'll 1l.Makea sincereefforttohelpeachl This venue is divided into four i become a bit agitated if your roomie otheraroundliteplacebycleaningup or| clubs with the lobby converted into keeps coming short with money for the taking the trash out. etc. Alwaysaski a 50s diner called the Nexus Grill phone bill. Plan aliead. beforemovingyourroommate'smiscella-| that offers a food. ^ 3.Take phone messages when the neouspapersaround. "I'm sorry"doesn'tl The theaters within the com- other is away. Don't allow your mom or quitecut it if your roommatehas mistak-| plexare turned fourdifferent fB vhI your boo to call you twice without hearing en yourtake-hometest for trash. i from you. 12.Keep collection loose a of change! a music 4.Tiie one of you who snores (or (especiallyquarters)handyfor eitherof! venue to bring you to snores the loudest) will always fall asleep use. It's a hurtingfeelinggoingl local and national talent to first. Don't ask why. door-to-doorin search of laundry andl Nashville. snackmoney. 5.Be mindful that your friends may § The Larva Lair club has a fire- not be roommate's friends. Be prepared to 13.In fact, always keep a supply oft breathing dragon, an exploding ; play mediator. household necessities near. You never! volcano, and laser light show dial - -^•••^ 6.No two people's lifestyles are reulizc the value of soap or laundry deter helpsthedeejay moveyour body to exactly the same. Realize that just gent until you've run out. the techno music. It has a very dim, 14.Come test time, establish some I becauseyou're an early birddoesn't mean dark look to it, but it is animated ~ : that your roommate will change liis/her reasonable rules. with visual effects. schedule (or lifestyle) to complement Keep theTV or stereodownwhenthe Coconutz Karaoke Bar is ^ other is studying. PHOTO BY JOHN J. CARROLL yours. likea baronaparadiseisland.The photoby;ohnj.carrol! 7.Talk out your conflicts peacefully. Be considerate. giantwaterfallonstage,surrounded 323Performance Hall,located in down- There will be some things about your Remember that you don't live by by palmtrees,makesthe illusions metroNashville,hosts everything roomie that you may not like. Hutfmg yourself. Even if those nasty habits ofl cometolife. from concertsto greek parties. and grumbling does nothing but compli yours don't bother you, they may drive® The last club, Neptune, is cate aproblem a simplediscussioncould yourroommatecrazy.* § a sunken pirate ship that makes this underwaterparadisea time to remember. • [ resolve. ~
Can't wait until next Wednesday for ®{)e ifflieter? Check out the latest news from TSU and HBCUs across the nation at www.blackcollege.com! You can also hear the latest news from jWeter newsroom on TSU radio every Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. (at 580 AM or www.nibblebox.com) Mettr September 20, 2000 Sports Welcome to Sydney; The 2000 Olympics are under way Sydney season starts with tension, but games make historic mark expected for the Sydney Olympics) By Regan Toomer Taurima continued to say, " Wejumped in Copy Editor Salamanca (Spain) a month ago and those guys just couldn't compete well in bad Tension between athletes is building conditions. It was wet and cold." as the countdown to the Summer Melvin Lister and Savante Olympic 2000 Games in Sydney, Stringfellow were deeply offended by Australiaare nearing. these comments made on August 30 by The competitive drive to compete their rival. Both Lister and Stringfellow and win is already on the minds of two are Black and Taurima is half Maori, Olympic long jumpers from the United which are the indigenous people in New States, whom were victims of racial slur Zealand. ring by an Olympic Australian long Taurima referred to Lister, jumper this past week. Stringfellow and another athlete as "a Jai Taurima, a long jumper from bunch of dribblers," and also that Queensland, Australia, commented in "Americans are Americans...they only Australian newspapers "You can pretty jump in America." much knock out all the dark Lister and Stringfellow compared the athletes."(because of cool conditions racial comments to those of Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker and his con-
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troversial commentshe made in a Sports Knoxville, Tenn. qualified for the Games. Illustrated article. Andy Bloom, Tony Cosey, Lawrence Taurima apologized for the racial JohnsonandTomPappasallwill compete remarks, butListerand Stringfellowwere inthedecathalon,pole vault, shotput and not so forgiving. Australian Olympic 3000m steeplechase. Committee President John Coates made a Thousands of volunteers have been public apology to the United States recmitedto assist as interpreters, guides, Olympians, who are now preparing for and to work in media and results centers. the games. Approximately 5.5 million tickets Coates said that the comments were have been sold, with reasonable prices against the team values set up by the giving all Australians a chance to see O I Australian Olympic Committee. these events. Needless to say, despite all off the nega Sydneyis ensuringthat the memory tive attention shown toward the United of the 2000 Olympic Games will be a Statesteam lastweek, thebestperson will lasting one.* triumph in the events. The Sydney 2000 Olympic Games will showcase 28 different sports, The Sydney 2000 including first appearances for taekwon- do, triathalon, women's water polo, canoe Olympics began September slalom and gymnastics. 15 and will run through About 10, 200 athletes and October 1, 2000. 5,100 officials from 200 countries are The games will last taking part in this sports extravaganza. for 16days, athletes represent They will be joined by 15,000 media, ing different countries will who will provide various forms of cover compete in 28 different sports age for an estimated worldwide audience in Sydney and throughout the of 3.5 billion. rest of Australia. Four athletes in track and field from September 20, 2000 Ws^t iHHeter
Missed opportunities hand Tigers second straight loss way. j TSU loses to Jackson State 42-39 "I hope we have better refs in the Atlanta game because in Southern Heritage Classic tonight was ridiculous," said LaDawn Aaron, a TSU student from Long Island, NY. you can't make those kind of mistakes." In the first overtime the By Sedric Griffin It looked as if Tennessee State was two teams exchanged touch finished. Sports Editor downs as JSU's Kent ran in from 4 However, in the second half, TSU 10 yards out, and Tennessee ^ The Tennessee State University returned to their Ohio Valley Conference Championship form when one of their State's Evan's passed to Hull for Tigers lost to the Jackson State the 25-yard score. quarterbacks Donell Brantley threw a 17- Both University Tigers in double overtime 42- teams missed extra points, which yard touchdown pass to wide receiver 39 last Saturday night, in The Southern deadlocked the game 39-39. Julius Hull. Their other quarterback Heritage Classic. In the final overtime Kanton Evans threw touchdown passes of Thegame wasplayed atThe Liberty period, TSU's Evans opened 25 (to wide receiver Key), 12 (to wide Bowl in Memphis,Tenn., beforea crowd receiver things up with his fifth intercep &J^SSIC^^ tion of the game on their second Thomas), and play of the drive, thus giving yards (to Jackson State's field goal kicker - wide receiver Brian Reynolds the chance to give claim victory at their expense. Dome. Tennessee Reynolds did just that as he Tickets are on sale at the TSU ticket kicked a 33-yard field goal that gave JSU office out side the student center's court • ^8 Statethe33- the 42-39 victory. * 26 lead, yard. Tickets are discounted with student Tennessee State's next game will be I.D. only.* yj JSU later tied this weekend in The Atlanta Classic •jl the game up against Florida AtfeM at the Georgia on a one-yard run from | quarter- K back Bob Knight's college basketball Robert Kent on career at a dramatic close thatwasrwWill this effect the world of college basketball? kept alive by threw him up | a ques- By Marcus Norris tionable Sports Writer defen- yelling at him. The sun has finally set on the Bob claims he B Knight era. brieflyheldthe H On Sunday. Sept. 10, 2000, the ever- student's £irm controversial Indiana University basketball and lectured ^ PHOTO COURTESYOF THE TENNESSEANSEAN(MICHEALMCMULLAN)^ ®' coach was fired after a series of incidents sending him about jBB and behavior the school deemed "defiant and Bf TSU fullback Donnell Brantley grappleseswithwith JSU'sXavierJSU's Xavier respect. jHfe the hostile." Denson in the first half of the SouthernaHeritageClassic game Whatever A day that will be forever etched in the gamein Memphis. the may be. into the memory of die-hard Indiana basketball fans was enough first of saw the career of Knight come full circle. of 52,173 Black college football fans. to be the last two overtimes. The school that had held him with such Theloss dropped TSU, coming in to straw in a long ap photo courtesy of I "All I can say about that liigh regard for the past 29 years fiied him the game ranked #21in The Sports line of events y.ahoo.comI call was that was the same crew we for the behavior that made him such a r^og- Network Division 1-AAFootball Poll, to that have forev- Bob Knight, in his for- had last week in Cincinnati," Reese nizable figure in the world of sports. 1-2 overall, and handed the team its sec er tarnished the mer position as a coach said. Although there are some conflicting ondregular season loss in two years. career of the for Indiana University The Riverfront Classic reports of the final incident that led to his TSU trailed 20-6 at the half, as extremely sue- basketball, ended in a TSU loss to North dismissal, here's the gist of it. Jackson State's running back ( No. 30) cessfui basket Carolina A&T 16-14) Allegedly, a 19-year-old freshman by Nathan Mclaurin exceeded the 100-yard TSU fans echoed Reese's the name of Kent Harvey, stepson of former ball coach. rushingmarkinthefirst quarterontouch Knight won 661 games and brou^t sentiments. radio talk show host (and Bob Knight critic) down runs of 68 and 47 yards. TSU can lliree nauonal championships to Indiana. It "I felt the referees didn't Mark Shaw, walked by Knight in a hallway also attribute their losing half to 17 penal was however his unmistakable temper and call the game the way it should and addressed him by saying "Hey, what's ties for 203 yards. countless run-ins that made the coach a have been called," said James up Knight?" "We had too many stupid penalties," household name. Wilson, a TSU student from This is where stories conflict because, TSU Head Coach James Reese told The Milwaukee, Wis. "It seemed like And indeed, it was this same temper and Tennesean. "It was a winnable game, but according to Harvey, Knight grabbed him, all of the calls went Jackson State's reputation that finally ended his career.* Has graduate or professional school been on your mind lately??????
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