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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Digital Collections at Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. It has been accepted for inclusion in NCAT Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. For more information, please contact [email protected]. North Carolina A&T State University IHE REGISTER www.ncatregister. com VOLUME 78, NO. 16 February Thursday, 12, 2004 COPYRIGHT© 2004 A&T announces new partnership By Patrice Withers Renick. However, in the absence of News Reporter more than 2,000 engineers, scientists said. "Although we are not Renick, Provost Carolyn Meyers and receiving support personnel. With $1.2 bil- any funding the partnership will On Feb. 5, N.C. A&T held a signing signed the agreement with Houston allow lion in facilities and conducting annu- faculty members and ceremony in honor of an educational to begin the students more partnership. al research programs exceeding $660 opportunities for agreement partnership signing cere- The purpose of the interdisciplinary partnership is to million, it currently conducts research research and lab access." mony with the United States Army encourage and enhance research and projects involving facilities, airfields Harmohindar Singh will serve the Engineer Research and Development study in science, mathematics and as and pavements, protective structures, partnership program manager (PPM) Center (ERDC). engineering disciplines between the environmental quality and many on behalf of A&T. Singh will work The Chancellor's Dining Area of ERDC and A&T. ERDC is of the more one with the ERDC PPM to Williams Cafeteria was filled most identify and with diverse engineering and scientif- "We were able to get the partnership select local members of the press, ic participating faculty, students, commu- research organizations in the world. because we solicited the ERDC and activities nity and A&T faculty members. It within the program. He consist of seven laboratories at because of our top research facilities will also The agreement was coordinate the program scheduled to be four geographical sites in Vicksburg, in the country," Shena signed by Crittendon, activities with the appropriate ele- ERDC Director James Miss., Champaign, 111., Hanover, N.H. information and Houston and communications ments within A&T to comply with Chancellor James C. and Alexandria, Va., which employs specialist for the division of research Please see A&T, Page 2 Study cites Sharpton honored need for Theater more biotech with civil rights award preps for funding
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North next play Carolina must increase funding for community colleges and industrial By ChadRoberts recruitment to expand the state's News Reporter biotechnology work force and capitalize On Feb. 19 the theater department on a fast-growing industry, according to will unveil "Seven Guitars," a a report released Wednesday. critically acclaimed play by August Wilson. An A panelled byformer Govs. Jim Hunt accurate portrayal of a Wilson is and Martin presented play Jim the eight- no small task, but the A&T students month study and its 54 recommenda- will be getting some help from a criti- tions to Gov. Mike Easley. cally acclaimed actor and director. While North Carolina is among the Jerome Preston Bates, of films top five states in the biotechnology "Shaft" and "The Out of industry, the work Towners," is force needs to grow the special guest director that several times associate over in the next 20 years professor Frankie recruited to Day for help narrow the gap with losses in "Seven Bates traditional Guitars." has also been manufacturing in the state, featured in television's the "Law and report's authors said. Order: SVU," "NYPD Blue" More than and the 150 biotechnology compa- HBO original series "Oz." nies call currently North Caorlina "We had a great working- relation- home, creating 18,500 jobs and $3 bil- ship," Bates said, referring to time he lion in sales, the report said. and Day spent together working with The jobs, however, are about to equal Sharonda Eggleton/Photo editor students at Livingstone College. "I the number of textile and furniture Presidential candidate came over (to A&T) and did a seminar positions lost during 2003 the Rev. Al Sharpton (center) was alone, awarded the and it went really well...and then she according to Alston/Jones International Civil and Human employment figures. More Rights Award 5 in said would you like to come back and broad layoffs could be ahead on Feb. Greensboro. On the left is Earl as quotas Jones and do something that would get you a lit- on Chinese textile the right is Melvin "Skip" Alston, co-founders of products are set to be the Sit-In tle more involved. And I said and lifted by the end of this Movement Inc. sure, year. so two years later here we are." In a meeting with newspaper editors By Chad Roberts in honor of the four A&T freshmen "Seven Guitars" is set in the 1948 in advance of the report's release, Staff Writer whose sit-down protests at a local seg- Pittsburgh Hill district. In the opening Easley emphasized that the state has no On Feb. 6 Democratic presidential regated lunch counter quickly to scene, six friends are returning from choice but to transition out of the spread tra- hopeful Al Sharpton took a break from other cities and sparked the funeral of Floyd "Schoolboy" ditional manufacturing economy. a national his campaign to be honored by Sit-in movement, Barton, the play's main character, "Last year, we planted fewer acres of Movement, Inc. as the ' 2004 Born in 1955 in Brooklyn, played by David Watkins. Floyd has not tobacco than any year since 1864," he Sharpton International Civil and was preaching in the Pentecostal too long ago gotten out of jail and is said, while noting that the state lost Alston/Jones Human Rights Award Recipient. Church at the age of four and trying to reunite his band to head back 32,000 manufacturing jobs in 2003. was an The award was formally presented at ordained minister by the age of 13. to Chicago and make music. While he will continue to press the the Sit-in Movement, Inc. / Since then, he has been a leader in the As the scenes progress the characters Bush administration to do all it can to International Civil Rights Center and church, the civil rights movement reminisce and the audience is able to slow the growth of cheap imports that and Museum 10th Annual Awards and politics. Sharpton said he rarely see the events of the past week leading are pulling textile, apparel and furniture excuses Recognition Banquet held at the Koury himself from a political campaign for up to Floyd's death. created the Convention Center. The awards dinner personal reasons, but he felt obliged to "I role of Floyd in Please see A, Page 3 and soon-to-be completed museum is Please see SHARPTON, Page 3 Please see PLAY, Page 3 INDEX 'Shrek' is Aggies defeat News 2-3 E-Vibes 6 back! Norfolk, fall to Opinion 4-5 Sports 7 Page 6 Hampton Page 7 2 Campus News February 12, 2004 NEWS BRIEFS Freshmen get help Gov. Easley Halftime called appoints "a new low" adjusting college life WASHINGTON (AP) _ The chair- By Patrice Withers man survival such as a map of the Weston to man of the Federal Communications News Reporter entire campus, alma mater, photo- Commission told lawmakers As a freshman coming to a new graphs of the freshmen including Wednesday that the Super Bowl half- school, many feel lost and out of there hometown information, high commission time show was "a new low for prime- touch with their surroundings. In school, major and hobbies. Also time television." Testifying with the response to that, the Center for there is a listing of all student organ- From a Press Release other four commissioners before the Student Success debuted the New izations, which include honor soci- Mozelle Weston, senior associate Senate Student eties, fraternities, Commerce Committee, Michael Record book last semester, campus ministries, director of admissions at N.C A&T, Powell said the FCC was investigating which is designed to help freshman sororities, civic organizations, special has been appointed by Gov. Michael whether to know each other interest and varsity athletic the show, which ended with get and adjust to groups Easley to serve as a member of the Justin Timberlake tearing off part of their new environment programs. N.C. Mardn Luther King Jr. Janet Jackson's top and exposing her In the first couple pages of the The book costs between $18-$20 Commission, breast to record book students will find a and students receive the book when right 90 million TV viewers, let- The commission's purpose is to violated indecency laws. ter addressed to the class of they arrive at their summer orienta- 2007 provide assistance and advice to from Chancellor Renick and tion. In order for students to receive James local governments and private Rita Lamb, Director of The Center the book they must make a preorder organizations with respect to the for Student in the summer before Suicide attacks Success. coming to observance of the Martin Luther Enclosed A&T. in the book is specific King holiday and year-round activi- information about The The Center for Student Success continue in Iraq Center for ties regarding the philosophy of Dr. Student Success. It's mission is to recruits and trains high-ability soph- BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) _ suicide King. The Commission's mission is A promote the academic success of omores, juniors, and seniors to serve to promote an awareness and appre- attacker blew up a car packed with students academic as peer advisors for fresh- by providing sup- incoming ciation for the life and work of explosives in a crowd of hundreds of an men. Dr. port in intellectual setting that The book provides some fund- King. Iraqis waiting outside a Baghdad army delivers facilities ing for Peer quality advising, Advising Leadership Weston is affiliated with numerous recruiting center Wednesday, killing up choice of major and career direction. (PAL) to plan activities for the fresh- to organizations mcludrng the Guilford 46 people in the second bombing in Additionally, the academic unit men class. two days working with County Parents and Teachers targeting Iraqis promotes the achievement stu- Additionally, all students of can take Association, of the U.S.-led coalition. The attack, a day dents in basic of the Hospice skills development and advantage center's computer Greensboro, Each-One-Reach One- after a suicide bombing against a police they have significant labs and tutorial involvement in programs. National Black Child Development station south of the capital killed up to orientation of first-year students. Freshmen students who have paid Institute, 53 people,backed threats that insur- "The for the should Alpha Kappa Alpha summer prior to enrolling publication pick up Sorority Inc., Girl Scouts of gents are stepping up violence to dis- into the university freshmen receive their copy in 312 Hodgin Hall. rupt the planned June 30 handover of America and American National information from the company once "The challenge is getting all the Counseling Association. power to the Iraqis. they accepted," Lamb said. books distributed because students get "The Weston received a B.A. degree in downside of this is when check in at different times and process many business administration from $54 billion offered students get late because have still not received their copy," acceptance Voorhees College and M.A. degree they are unable to submit pictures Lamb said. in human resources for Disney Co. for the book." "I enjoy this book because I like to management/counseling from A&T The book includes very valuable watch how students change over NEW YORK (AP) _ In a stunning information that is needed for fresh- time," she said move, cable TV giant Comcast Corp. proposed early Wednesday to buy Walt Disney Co., the iconic entertainment powerhouse, for stock valued at about A&T $54 billion. It said Disney chief Michael Continued page 1 Eisner had rebuffed its request for talks. from The nation's biggest cable systems legal and administrative requirements operator said it would also assume "I am the point of contact and I $11.9 billion Disney debt. UlC3JIl!''I want to become a doctor." in will follow up with the implementa- tion of this agreement," Singh, direc- Dems seek proof tor of the center for energy research and technology, said. "We use to aver- of Bush service age $100,000 and now this will enhance research funding from WASHINGTON (AP) _ The White ERDC." House has provided documentary evi- "Students, especially graduate stu- dence that President Bush completed dents, will be able to use laboratories his National Guard service during the for research dissertations and this will Vietnam War, but Democrats are still provide summer internships for demanding proof he reported for duty undergraduates," Singh said. as ordered in Alabama. The "I don't have the ERDC and the U.S. Army usu- IV/Ul ally come to A&T twice a year to required courses Activists rally speak with students. The Army wants over more underrepresented minorities to Reality: for medical school." be apart of the project. gay marriages "A&T is a good place for the ERDC The Johns Hopkins Post- BOSTON (AP) _ Activists from all because they know we can fulfill their Baccalaureate Premedical sides descended mission by providing excellent on the Statehouse on Program prepares college the of African-American engineers and sci- eve Massachusetts' constitution- graduates with strong academic al that entists," Singh said. convention includes on its agen- records to apply to the best da a "The ERDC have been coming to proposed constitutional amend- medical schools by giving them ment to ban A&T for a long time and they are sat- gay marriage. The conven- the personal attention, the tion opens isfied with our track record," he said. Wednesday. Christian con- necessary science and math servatives have armed come, with peti- courses, and tions. Children of one-to-one gay couples also have academic advising. arrived, pleading their case. If you or someone you know Zeta-Jones signs on wants to pursue a career as a for sequel doctor, apply by March 1. LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Catherine J°HNS HOPKINS Zeta-Jones has joined Julia Roberts in 410-516-7748 V X 1 V. K R S 1 T Y the cast of "Ocean's Twelve." "Now I Post-Baccalaureate have two of the most beautiful women Premedical Program in the world in this picture," producer Jerry Weintraub told The Associated A&T Post Bac 04 Press late Tuesday. February 12, 2004 Campus News 3 the pair to come with him to Chicago locks," Sharpton, said PLAY so they can make hit music together SHARPTON When asked about the current state of and live the glamorous life in the big the economy, Sharpton pointed to the Continuedfrom page 1 Continued page city. from 1 trade agreements such as NAFTA Chicago and I knew the play," Bates The play also deals with relationships. accept the award himself. (North American Free Trade said. had done it on "I Broadway and I Vera, played by Melanie Matthews, is "This means so much to me, to be Agreement) which had decimated the thought was a it great play. And (with) Floyd's on-again, off-again girlfriend. awarded this award in Greensboro nation's textile and manufacturing August Wilson F thought it was great Louise, portrayed by Tasha White, is where the youth of the civil rights industries. He said the only way to writing." the next-door neighbor. Ruby, played movement really first came into the revive the economy was to get is "Jerome phenomenal," said senior by Kislyck M. "Kissy" Smith, is Louise's forefront," Sharpton said. "It meant so American citizens back to work. theater major Rondell McCormick. niece from Alabama who moves in with much to me personally that I left my "We've allowed trade agreements to "Not is he a only director, but he's an her aunt to get away from relationship campaign in Michigan to be here come in at the expense of American actor too. So a if I'm delivering line problems back home. tonight." workers," he said. "The most important he'll be wrong, like, nah, deliver it like The play opens Feb. 19 and runs until Speaking at a press conference before thing we've got to do in this campaign is this." Feb. 22 at Triad Stage in downtown the awards banquet, Sharpton spoke of to emphasize job creation. Anything McCormick plays Canewell, the har- Greensboro. Tickets are $5 for A&T the importance of a civil rights museum short of creating jobs is not stimulating monica man in Floyd's band. Floyd's students and can be purchased at the for people to understand and learn the economy." drummer, Red Carter, is played by Troy A&T box office. about the past struggles that were Later that evening at the awards ban- Whitehurst. Floyd is trying to convince fought to gain equality. quet the Sit-in Movement Inc.'s board "If it had not been for the sacrifices of directors six months, made presentations to the of those young people, I could not run honorees. Along with Sharpton, retired The state also should expand funding BIOTECH for president of the United States," 1st Lt. Withers won the for university research that could pay John Trail Continued page 1 Sharpton said. "It is important for all Blazers Award and the from off handsomely in jobs should the lab Rev. Mary American children, black and white, to Bender received the Participants Award. jobs out of North Carolina, Easley said: work lead to biotech discoveries, the be able to go and see where real history a 1936 "Those labor-intensive jobs are not report said, Withers, graduate of A&T, was made." spent two decades working coming back." The Commerce Department also with the Sharpton said the planned museum U.S. Agency of International There was no price tag placed on needs new tools to attract and retain would be a testament to the will of all Development in Asia and Africa. He is implementing the recommendations. biotechnology businesses, to according people who took a stand during Among the panel's more bold instruc- the 104-page study. the civil best known for his time served inWorld rights movement and predicted the War II when he hid two sur- tions is to ensure that every community The William S. Lee Act, the state's Holocaust museum would become an internation- vivors among his company until college campus in the state is equipped foundation for luring new businesses they al treasure. He also said Greensboro were healthy to fend for them- with laboratories to train workers for through tax credits, has been criticized enough needed a museum such as the selves. the production of medicine, vaccines for years for failing to bring new firms International Civil Rights Center and Bender, a New Jersey enrolled and other health products. Other cam- to places hard hit in tradition- native, by layoffs Museum, in Bennett puses where biotech ttaining is under- al manufacturing. College in 1959 as an "I think it's long overdue and very exchange student from Ohio way must be given full funding com- The panel also recommended using a Wesleyan necessary," Sharpton said, referring to University. She would pared to other curricula, the report said. portion of the state Escheats Fund or eventually gradu- the museum, which is scheduled to ated from Bennett and participated The Golden LEAF Foundation, money for state government in pensions open in 2005. the sit-ins and of which distributes some of the money to invest in bioscience picketing F.W. companies. The presidential candidate also the state receives from the national The Escheats Fund, which holds long- Wooloworth's. answered questions on various topics at Several hundred people out for tobacco settlement, already has commit- forgotten cash from insurance policies, came the press conference, though most dealt the awards banquet, ted $64.5 million to build a statewide checking accounts and utility deposits, is including with his own campaign for the presi- Keith training network for biotechnology flush with $600 million. The pension Greensboro mayor Holiiday, dency and his assessment of the Bush commissioner Bob Landreth, fields at two universities and some com- funds are among the healthiest in the county administration. former A&T munity colleges, nation, but also have been labeled chancellor Edward Fort by 'The first thing I would do as presi- and WFMY-News With proper training a laid-off textile some as overfunded. 2 anchor Jala worker can be retrained for biotech in dent would be to move Bush out (of Anderson, who served as mistress of the White House) and change the ceremony.
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Tarah Holland, B±Ltar-in-chief Greg Bond, Sports editor Erika Goodrich, E-Vibas editor Sharonda Eggleton , Photo editor AGGIES TALK Kunle Oluwadiya, Business manager " Karina Hardy, Online editor/reporter Patrce Withers, Reporter Chad Roberts, Staff Writer James "Tre" Harris III, Cartoonist Contributors: Julius McKinley, Brett Harrington, Chandre Dean, Darlene East, BACK!!! Lindsay Bowen, Najla Lisa Norwood., and Adrina Greenlee. Valerie Nieman,faculty adviser Which GrammyAwards performance did you enjoy the
Editorial Policy most? Editorials reflect the opinions of the A&T Register but not necessarily those of the university. enjoyed the with Views in guest commentaries and letters to the editor are those of the writer "I really performance Earth,Wind, and Fire, George Clinton, Outkast, The A&T Register and some other group I don't know about. The Box E-25, 1601 E. Market St. reason is that you could see and hear the simi- Greensboro, NC 27411 larities in style and music. It almost sounded like E-mail [email protected] the same song." Telephone (336) 334-7700 Timothy Fritz, junior, history major Guest Commentary
"I was thrilled to watch the performances of "College Hill" IS Outkast. Especially the portion by Big Boi with "I Like the Way You Move." I finally learned the dance from the video." Christa Newkirk, freshman, marketing a dose ofreality major
By Gabrielle Maple We are so busy trying to put on airs, Black College Wire as though we are so high and so far The long-awaited premiere of Black removed, that we forget that at one "I think that of Entertainment "College time or another, all of us fell Beyonce's performance Television's into one "Dangerously Hill" has left many students, faculty of those categories. In Love" was the best because that is one of my favorite songs. She always has a and alumni at Who hasn't attempted to sneak into well-prepared show and that Southern the boys/girls dorm? What guy hasn't good stage presence sets her apart from the rest." University and played two or three girls? Which o: Vintricia Alexander, freshman, other histori- us hasn't believed we were a little bit economics major cally black col- better than someone else because we leges and uni- lived in a nice home with rich par- versities with a ents? Who hasn't professed to be a sour taste Bible-toting, in-church- every- The ! show Sunday, born-again Christian while was touted as doing God knows what during the "I think that Beyonce and Prince's per- the "first black week! formance was the best for the simple fact reality show," After we graduate from these insti- that Prince. . . has always been one of my were are we - favorite artists. Think about some of the and many Gabrielle Maple tutions, what doing to give not satisfied back? Maybe if there were more songs he did." Brandon with the image it bestowed upon the alumni mentors, many undergrads Judd, freshman, electrical university or its students. wouldn't make a lot of poor deci- engineering major The characters, representing differ- sions ent social, economic and cultural We need more reality shows por- backgrounds, paint a picture of our traying our "real world." How about reality as black "Where's people. My Money Really Going? "Beyonce's solo performance was the best We have been conditioned to The Tales of Financial Corruption at to me. Her voice was on-point and she believe that the white way is the right HBCUs," "Black Men: An added new flavor to her "Dangerously In way. Everybody has been waiting for Endangered Species" and "Mommy - Love" song. Her set was very unique It was the day that someone would give us Who's My Daddy?" set in a frame with her dancers as the back our own MTV's "The Real World," Maybe we will realize the problems ground. To end it she added something that but when someone provides such a that plague our community if some- I had never seen in a performance and that medium, we cry foul and push for the one,produces a 30-minute pilot for was the dove flying into her hand at the show to be canceled. are the world to see. We ashamed end." because the show presents a direct Let's not let the negative aspects Davonna Jones, sophomore, journalism reflection of our "real world." overshadow the ones. Life positive and mass communications major The cast members should not have hasn't been a crystal stair for every- to put on a front for anybody. one, and the personal struggles of They should continue to be them- some of the cast members were Briefly selves and show how some of us reflected in the show. stated... black people really act in our commu- All the cast members are actively It's shocking to hear of the people rageous nities, around other people and in our involved in student activities, which complaint resulted in a lawsuit that were so offended by brought institutions of higher learning. requires a certain grade-point aver- JanetJackson's against Jackson, Justin breast being exposed during the Super Timberlake, MTV, We are complaining that they are age. They have made it this far and CBS and parent Bowl hdftime show. The craze sur- company Viacom a portraying black students in a nega- have made a decision to pursue a by Knoxville, Tenn. rounding it seems to be a lot more She tive light. But I ask, what are you higher education. ,woman. claimed to have filed it on about being a rather than behalf of "all doing to break those stereotypes? That should count for something. Janet Jackson Americans," said her being a bad person who blatantly exposure and Those cast members were picked to However, until we, educated black Jackson's "sexually explic- rips off her shirt on national television it conduct" represent a wide variety of people, wake up and realize that this by other performers during people and to show her right breast. the halftime show who actually go to school here. They is what we are producing in our com- injured viewers. Does For all of the upset mothers out there, that make her a aren't a small population among a munities, homes and churches, and better person trying to make sure you're paying attention to billions, over a student body of "astute scholars in do something about it, our reality get all right breast? what your kids are watching while And why she pursuit of a higher education." Let's show will continue to the ugly was banned from the paint they're at home with you because they're get real! Those stereotypes wouldn't truth Grammys? It's not difficult to see how bound to see just as much as they saw controversy over Michael exist if we didn't perpetuate those Gabrielle Maple, a student at Southern Jackson's mat- Feb. 1 as on any other night on national ters have images on HBCU campuses across University, is The an effect on all of his family editor-in-chief of television and it's not because of the country. Southern Digest. Janet. and how it's hard, during this day and Perhaps the most surprising and out- time, to live with the name Jackson. 5 Guest Commentary Stop complaining, start showing respect By Calvin F. Williams Jr. I under- possible. With the parking situation, Student Government fought for this Students of N.C. A&T, I make a stand that we the raised fees are going toward a event. Aggie Pride is not about sit- charge to you all have issues parking deck. Sure we may not ting outside relaxing and skipping Do you know what your university and concerns enjoy the new parking deck, but classes to socialize with your peers. stands for? Do you know that stu- about what future Aggies will. Aggie Pride is not about walking dents have protested and died so goes on here That is what Aggie Pride is really around with no shame. that you could go to this very at A&T, but about. Students that came before us There is a certain aura, an air that school? there are cer- could not enjoy the new cafe, but you now have because you attend You need not to think that far in tain things we now have the opportunity to this university. If you do not like it, the past. There are students still in that we as enjoy our meals in a well-built cafe- you do not have to be here. You school that lived in the old Cooper students have teria. came here because you made a Hall, so that the Class of 2007 to accept as Therefore, we have to respect choice. Do not destroy the opportu- could live with renovations. progress Calvin F. where we came from. If you call nity for someone else. Respect your My freshman year, we ate in a dou- The chan- Williams Jr. yourself an Aggie, then have some university, peers, and yourself! ble wide trailer just so the Class of cellor and the pride about yourself, as well as the Calvin F. Williams, is a junior 2006 could eat the Jr. in new Williams university are doing a great job university. Aggie Pride is not hav- computer science major and secretary of Cafeteria. Furthermore, there has accommodating as many students ing a food fight in the cafe after the the Student Governement Association. not always, been an Aggie Suites or the New Classroom Building. And if you think parking is bad now, imag- ine how parking would be without the Student Union and the New Library Parking lot. Milestones in black
history All our desks come with a view. Feb. 12 The NAACP, is founded in New York City following a race riot in Springfield, Join us, and we'll put some of the most exciting challenges in business IL, 1909 in front of you. Opportunities to work on some of the biggest, most William Fenton "Bill" Russell is born prestigious brands in the global market. And we'll put in Monroe, La. Russell will become the the knowledge, NBA's MVP five times, 1934 experience and support of the best talent in the industry behind you. Feb. 13 Getthe big picture. America's first public school, the BostonLatin School, opened in Boston. Black students were excluded from attending, 1635 The New York Stock Exchange admits its first Black member, Joseph Searles, 1970 Feb. 14 Morehouse College organized in Augusta, Ga. The institution was later moved to Atlanta, 1867 Entertainer and dancer Gregory Hines born, 1946 Feb. 15 Sarah Roberts barred from white school in Boston. Her father, Benjamin Roberts, filed the first school integra- tion suit on her behalf, 1848 Black abolitionists invaded Boston courtroom and rescued a fugitive slave, 1851 Feb. 16 Frederick Douglass elected president of Freedman Bank and Trust, 1857 Joe Frazier knocked out Jimmy Ellis in the second round of their New York fight and became the world heavy- weight boxing champion, 1970 Feb. 17 Mary Frances Berry, who will become the first woman to serve as a chancellor of a major research university, is born in Nashville, Tenn. 1938 Michael Jeffrey Jordan, 36, Basketball player, former minor league baseball player, born New York, NY, Feb. 17, 1963 Feb. 18 Toni Morrison, who will win the Pulitzer Prize for her novel "Beloved", is born inLorain, Ohio, 1931 Palmer Hayden, Harlem Renaissance artist, dies, 1973 Source: ivww.blackfacts.com « \w M jfakdpk Jermain Dupri resigns as president IF m mj "CTCSE of the Atlanta chapter of the Grammy Association, due 6 to Janet Jackson being banned from the award show. February 12,2004 Dream Works ULFF: Monthly showcase a success Pictures 2004 Preview A Review By Jessica De Vault Register Contributor Industry networking is the bait, hip-hop is the line of communication, and to showcase "urban literature" in its truest form is the goal. On Feb. 7, the Urban Literary Film Festival attracted students to its first screening of the year, which was apdy named "An Evening of Urban Literature." The ULFF was established in October 2002, in Greensboro and has sought after "elevating the human spirit" by presenting urban-independent films to the public. The film festival had its last showcase in October and is now building momentum for the next major festival scheduled sometime in 2005. Executive Director Joseph Wilkerson III said that this showcase is mainly for Black History Month but its purpose spans much further. With North Carolina ranking third in the nation for filmmaking, Wilkerson hopes that the festival will become an area of interaction among aspiring filmmakers and actors alike. "One of our main goals is to get the community involved and to participate," Wilkerson said. "We also want to create a place for networking among other actors and filmmakers." Three films were presented. The opening showcase was performed by Elizabeth Sadler, also known as Fable Moon. Sadler, a Durham native, performed an intro- ductory poem to correlate her film, "Paper Fools." "The poem is about the main character, Isis Carpenter," Moon said. "The film is basically asking 'What are you willing to do for the paper?'" The second film was "For Colored Boys Who've Considered Homicide," a short drama, directed by Narcel G. Reedus was about a man who questions a murderer on his motives for killing other black men. The final film, "The Murder of Emmett Till" was a documentary on the death of a 14-year-old black boy whose murder shed light on the racial injustice of 1955. Stanley Nelson, an acclaimed filmmaker who has created documentaries for the last three decades, is the director. Saturday's screening was filmed by Show Love Inc., an organization that has become an off and onpartner with the festival for the last four to five months. The two organizations came together because both agreed on the same concept of art and creativity. Shawn Haynes, manager of Show Love, speaks positively of the ULFF. Photos courtesy of DreamWorks Pictures "Urban Literary caters to people who are creative and looking for something pos- itive to Shrek (Mike Myers) doesn't do," Haynes said. "We focus more on the urban/hiphop generation. Those see much of a threat in the small who but feisty feline Puss In Boots (Antonio know hip-hop, what it was, where it's going and dissatisfied with where it is Banderas). now, should This for Look out for "Shrek 2" in theaters May 21, 2004. come. is them." The combination of Show Love and the Urban Literary Film Festival has creat- ed a location for the community to view hip-hop in its rawest form and to allow others to display their views in their own creative fashion. Ticket sales for the next showcase are available online at Did you get www.urbanliterature.com. The next screening will be March 17, with a venue to be served? announced. A Review By Crystal Sherard Register Contributor Is it to anyone's surprise that a movie starring B2K and Marques Houston would end up focusing on two of the five people? Maybe there should have been a line stating "And a guest appearance by the remaining members of B2K." "You Got Served," starring the members of B2K and Houston, told a story of two rival dance crews who are approached by a rival crew to compete for $5,000. David (Omari Grandberry of B2K) and Elgin (Houston) are leaders of a dance crew who make their money by dancing at street competitions. Mr. Rad, played by Steve Harvey, runs the warehouse where the competitions take place, and ulti- mately teaches the moral lesson that friendship is more important than money. Disaster strikes when David and Elgin's crew loses to a white suburban crew from Orange County who steals their dances moves. Doesn't this sound borrowed from "Bring It On?" The plot thickens when Elgin gets robbed while David is on a date with his sis- ter, Liyah (Jennifer Freeman of My Wife and Kids). Elgin blames David for not meeting him to make the run they were supposed to make together. They argue during most of the movie, but must reconcile when MTV offers an opportunity to star in Lil' Kim's new video along with a $50,000 prize. Of course, this movie gives no Oscar-worthy performances. However, it is undeniable that both B2K and Houston give excellent dance performances. The dancing compensates for the terrible acting and long-winded settings at the bas- ketball court. 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Aggie men win one, Lady Aggies come up drop one short again to Hampton By Chandre Dean doubles for the night. By Julius McKinley final four points for the Aggies, Register Contributor With 7:51 remaining in the second Register Contributor "Brian plays well and plays with a lot Still dealing with a shortage of half the Lady Aggies cut Hampton's The N.C. A&T men's basketball team of confidence and enthusiasm," Eaves players, the N.C. A&T women's lead down to 12 making the score got its second win of the season added. basketball team fell short to 52-40. Camille Akins, who got into Saturday afternoon by defeating The win for the Aggies passed their Hampton Monday night with 72-60. foul trouble in the first half with Norfolk State 59-57 in a come-from- win total of last year. The Lady Aggies have lost eight of three fouls, husded hard and ended behind victory at Corbett Sports Center. The reigning MEAC Rookie player of their last nine games mcluding a six- thenight with 13points before foul- "We bounced back," says Coach Jerry the week, Sean Booker led the Aggies game skid. ing out at the end. Teammate Dawn Eaves of the Aggies. "We showed a lot with 17 points. Koger finished with 11 In the first half things seemed to Newsome put 11 points on the of character to come out and play the points be looking up for the scoreboard as well. way we did." On Monday night, the Aggies hosted Lady Aggies (6-16, 3-9 Roundtree was not The Aggies trailed by as many as nine the Hampton Pirates in the Corbett MEAC). Yanumbe as pleased with the with 3:40 remaining and then mounted Sports Center. Devin Green led the Sherman, who led the second half as she was a furious comeback. Greg Roberts Pirates (9-14, 7-5) to an 85-58 victory. team in scoring, with the first. started the comeback by hitting four Green posted a career night by pouring 17 points put the Lady "They have to come free-throws and a layup to get the in 26 points and 11 rebounds. Bruce Aggies on the score- out second half and Aggies withinthree with 2:37 remaining. Brown, also of the Pirates, posted board when hitting play," said Roundtree. On the ensuing possession, Tynell career highs of 23 points and 12 one from behind the She went on to say Dunkley of Norfolk State (6-14, 5-6) rebounds. arc. Sherman contin- that the team can not scored on a layup to push the lead back "He played well both games," says ued to have the hot keep playing catch up. to five, Eaves of Devin Green. "He threw the hand through out the Contributing to the A couple of possessions later, Roberts ball over our press and made it difficult first half while hitting Lady Pirates' victory stole the ball from Chakowby Hicks for us to trap. He can handle the ball three more shots from downtown was Sherema Dean who had an which led to a Steven Koger three- wellto be his size and once he got going A&T head coach Saudia exceptional second half with 15 pointer making the score 57-55 with 47 he got into a rhythm." Roundtree was pleased with the points on the night. Nicole seconds to play. After a NSU miss, "Everyone played hard, but no one ladies' first half performance. Brathwaite also had a good night Brian Faulcon drove the length of the really played well," Eaves said. "I think they played hard the first landing 13 points. floor for a layup and the sixth tie of the The Aggies had an early lead at 14-6, half, and fell off mentally the second The ladies will travel to Princess game. but the Pirates went on a 16-4run pow- half," Roundtree said. Anne, Md Feb. 14 to take on the On Norfolk State's next possession, ered by the tandem of Green and Roundtree stated that with the lim- University of Maryland-Eastern Hicks drove the ball right into the refer- Brown that put the visitors up 22-18 ited amount of players they have, it Shore. Tip off is set for 2 p.m. ee, causing himself to be called for trav- and they never looked back. is important for all the ladies to play eling. In the second half, the Pirates contin- hard throughout the whole game. Key Stats Sean Booker of the Aggies then hit ued to build the lead and theAggies got With just 3:57 into the second half, Keisha Beard Hampton-16 one of two free throws to give the no closer than 61-46. The Pirates could the Lady Pirates (8-12, 8-4) went on points 22 rebounds. Aggies a one-point lead. not be slowed down as they shot 65.2 a 10-0 run. Leading scorer Keisha Lynetta Sullivan Hampton-12 "Sean scores in offense well and percent from the field including 4-of-5 Beard cashed in 16 points and 22 points 11 rebounds. comes with high energy every night," from the three-point line. rebounds, while teammate Lynette Yanumbe Sherman N.C. A&T- Eaves said The Aggies will travel to Maryland to Sullivan put up 11 points and 12" 17points, Faulcon then stole the ball and hit face off against the University of rebounds. Camille Akins N.C. A&T-13 one of two free throws for the final Maryland-Eastern Shore on Saturday. Both women turned in double- points, margin and to seal the victory for the Game time is set for 4 p.m. at Princess Aggies. Faulcon scored three of the Anne, Md.
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