This year, the Inde' owling team has as Coll. 0 :;a s heart set on NEWS ringing home the i ampionship. CAMPUS NOTES VSports 8 CLASSIFIEDS The Fal HEALTH THEVOCE*F LOIAAMUIEST 'an OPINIONS SPORTS VOL. 92 No. 15 / TALLAHASSEE, FLA. www.thefam an.com LIFESTYLES 9-12 - OCTOBER 23, 2000 - It's time FAMU defense saves the day

By Andre Carter special teams units provided the Correspondent spark the struggling Rattlers needed again to after two straight losses. Florida A&M University radio The defense played a role in 28 of color commentator Mike Thomas the 42 points, including two defen- summed up FAMU's game against sive touchdowns. Turnovers set up represent the Norfolk State Spartans in 12 two more scores. They were seeking words. redemption after allowing 30 points "This has been a dominating per- versus North Carolina A&T last formance so far by this defensive week. They showed the same inten- unit," Thomas said during the first sity their coaches showed on the half. sidelines. In front of what was characterized After both teams started the game as a sparse crowd at Dick Price with three and outs of offense, cor- Stadium, FAMU defeated the nerback Troy Hart intercepted ANTOINE DAVIS Spartans 42-14. The Rattlers' record Spartan quarterback John Roberts moves to 6-2 overall and 5-1 in the and returned the ball to the Norfolk The Famuan/ Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. State 5-yard line. Two plays later, Kea Dupree Editor's note: This column is While the offense started and stalled FAMU redeemed it's loss against the Aggies (above) with a running in the absence of SGA early in the game, the defense and Please see Game/ 8 42-14 victory over the Norfolk Spartans on Saturday. President Derric Heck's "President'sCorner." Finally, Homecoming is here. Essence offers pre-Homecoming fun Since I'm only a sophomore I only have one FAMU Homecoming to reflect on. By Yvette Bonamy also performing beauty Since last October, I have makeovers on willing students Correspondent and collecting donations for the waited for the festivities to Anita Baldwin start all over again. im local Boys and Girls Club in There are a lot of things I Staff Editor exchange for an Essence gift bag look forward to this week. I'm full of goodies. The Essence On Campus , : anxious to see all the alumni The musical performances were College Tour outdoor festival hosted by an animated Ray J, near and far, the Greeks doing kicked off the long list of home- their thing, the females that who managed to keep the crowd coming events. The fest offered /. energized in the 80-degree heat. seem to come in all shapes and plenty of activities and musical sizes, even those guys who The City Gym Boys got things performances to suit just about started by working out on stage don't attend any university but any one's taste. are at every HBCU event. You to the sounds of Mr. Vegas and According to the event's plan- Destiny's Child. City Gym Boy know who I'm talking about. ner, the tour was conceived in To add more icing to our Charles LaSalle said that their order to enlighten, entertain, and main goal is to stress the impor- cake, we have the resurrection inspire college students. of the FAMU law school to cel- tance of staying in shape. "We realize the importance of Among some of Essence's fea- ebrate, the coronation of our reaching out to college students," first Mr. FAMU, and one very tured acts was FAMU's own rap said Michele Griffin, Essence group, Street Team talented Jacquay Nunnally on magazine's special events man- track to catch Jerry Rice's Entertainment, who performed ager. their smash single "Major record for receptions. A tent was set up on the All this does is make me Dough." Their debut album, Jackson Davis Lawn filled with Team One: Street Team want to celebrate that much representatives from Avon, Army . Raaa ,o harder over the course of this Compilation, will be in stores on ROTC, The Hour Glass, City Gym Among the health and beauty events offered by the Essence on week. I know you October 31. feel the Boys and Feria cosmetics. Campus Tour on Saturday were beauty makeovers and massages. same way. Essence representatives were Please see Essence/ 9 There was worry that the concert was going to be weak I but that seems to be turning out OK, too. I have been told Suspected bookbag thief of the historic Homecoming Biology Center 1996 when L.L Cool J and the Lost Boys threw a concert that nabbed at campus store most juniors and seniors will shortly after noon, "A student not soon forget. I have also funding increased By Lamar Wilson came to the textbook desk say- heard Staff Editor about people like Luke, ing his bookbag was stolen. 69 Boyz and Goodie Mob who funds will go A student was arrested Another employee notified the have overstayed their welcome By Mosley Garcon Correspondent to the center to Friday for the attempted theft manager." at FAMU's Homecoming. enhance of two other students' book- Felix Robinson, bookstore Now the faces have finally U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd, D- "researching bags in FAMU's bookstore. manager, said once he was changed for the better. Donell Florida, announced last week facilities and The suspect, whose name notified, he began to review Jones, Cam'Ron and Tracey that the the House of graduate pro- has not yet been released by camera footage and noticed the Lee are all coming. Colonel Representatives Agricultural grams to the FAMU Police Department, suspect. He briefed store Ronald Joe, director of Appropriations Committee develop bio- will be charged with petty theft workers and told them to Student Activities, which coor- passed legislation for a logical con- or grand theft, depending upon watch for the suspect. dinates the Homecoming $300,000 increase in funding trols for insects BOYD the value of the items in the Yasha Jackson, assistant events, has said that all issues for FAMU's Center for and pests that bags, according to a FAMUPD textbook manager and clerk, pertaining to the concert has Biological Controls the Science cost producers billions of dol- officer on the scene. was among those notified. She been fixed. Center for Excellence. lars each year," according to a Bookstore clerk Fawna said when the suspect came in Even though this year's bud- The College of Engineering statement released last week. Jefferson-Williams, a junior the store again around 2 p.m., get was cut, things are really Sciences, Technology and business administration stu- Please see Davis/ 7 Agriculture will benefit as the Please see Biology/5 dent from Detroit, said that Please see Theft/ 5 2 The Famuan / October 23, 2000 , .A.rI1 www.th )famuan.com News Student businesses on the move Tampax

By Brandilyn Davis to help students interested in know. about the SBDC, an important resource to be utilized. I Correspondent starting a business. Students "There is a misconception found out how to write a for- that it takes a lot of money to believe more students on our holds Going into business is no mal business plan, how to start start your own business but campus should learn about it." longer just a dream. finances for a business, and that is not true," explained Kasha Berryhill, a junior Speakonit, a new organization even had the opportunity to Ayana Butler, an associate at from Houston who said she wellness on campus, is making it easier talk to current students who Quixtar. com, which helps oth- would like to own a non-profit for students to start their own have their own businesses. ers achieve their financial dance studio for inner city businesses. The purpose of One of those students was goals. "It all really depends on youth, also felt she benefited a U Speakonit is to elevate the level Rah'saan "Cajmere" Alexander, what type of business you want great deal from the seminars, of thinking of FAMU students a third-year broadcast journal- to start." like "how to do a loan applica- seminar through education, discussion ism student from Brooklyn and Speakonit also gave students tion and to have a business and service projects. CEO of the urban clothing the opportunity to talk with plan ready." Ebony Custis, a third-year company K.U.E. (Knowledge + Patricia McGowan, the director Speakonit will have another business student from Understanding = Experience). of FAMU's Small Business seminar next fall, but anyone By Leah Scott Maryland, is the founder and His advice to students at the Development Center. The cen- with an open mind is welcome Correspondent president of the 15-member seminar was to "be focused and ter, located off campus, pro- to come to the meetings and to organization. love what your doing. Don't vides counseling and helps get involved. The dues are $10 The Historically Black Custis said she started take disappointments hard and people trying to start a busi- and the meetings are every College Coalition along with Speakonit because "students get over the obstacle of being ness, or people who already other Thursday in Tucker Hall. ap will be conducting a felt SBI didn't provide the tools young." own a business get their finan- The room number varies 1n uiwless seminar needed to begin their own At the seminar, Speakonit cial needs met. each meeting. Future topics the thursday i Perry Paige businesses. And there are a also addressed the problem Dale Grant, a junior from are: Black Walistreet, Auditorium beginning at 6 lack of teachers with entrepre- students face financially when Detroit who would like to own Willie Lynch Project, and, this 9 .m,. neur classes offered in SBI." thinking about starting a busi- his own real estate business, Thursday the topic will be This i the second year this On Oct. 12-13, and Oct. 16 - ness. Sometimes money is a lot said he felt he benefited a lot healthier food. seminar has taken place on 17, Speakonit hosted seminars easier to get to than students from the seminars. "I learned FAMU's campus. Catherine Jefferson, university union program specialist, said that last year's seminar was well Computer and internet usage isup received "because it was K iound the time of homecom- By Tracy Selpel have access to the Internet as was only 29.6 percent i 2000. better tools for researchig thi those without a disability. However, pele in this age popT~ation," she said. TMS Campus The report said And Internet access for group were a stthree times that 2.41 at of Crescent Son Computer and Internet blacks and Hispanics, while up as likely to be Internet users if percent of disabled people ha* Management Group and for- usage is up for most overall, still lags far behind they worked. some kind of Internet access, mer associate executive direc- Americans, regardless of their their white and Asian counter- * Two-parent households are half the rate of those Mdtho'ut a Iet tor of the HBCC for the semi- race, educatioi or income, parts in America. nearly twice as likely to have disability. A t pte6 nar, said all the college tours according to the' fourth nayion- "The Internet is becoming a Internet access as single-par- have impaired vision and prob- are great because they al survey 9f digital haves and vital tool in all our lives," said ent households. lems using their hands have "address issues that affect the have-nots, released Monday by' Commerce Secretary Norm * Even with high-speed even lower rates of Internet total well-being of students, the U.S. Department 6f Mineta, during a teleconfer- Internet services, a relatively access and are less likely to use particularly African-American Commerce. ence with reporters Monday new techology used by only womew More rural households have morning. "So each year, being 10.7 percent of online house- ple with he Moreover, he added, "it Internet access - up 75 per- connected becomes more criti- holds, there are disparities. pri'oblems. provides an outlet for enter- cent from 1998. Blacks and cal to our economic and educa- Rural areas, for example, are In addition, the report noted tainment at no cost to the stu- Hispanics have shown impres- tional advancement. That is now lagging behind central the following about Americans' dent." sive gains, and the disparity in why it's so important to move cities and urban areas in Internet usage: "From a male perspective I Internet usage between men as quickly as we can to what I broadband penetration, with * E-mail remains the Internet's was touched by the sense of and women has largely disap- call "digital inclusion.'29" 7.3 percent of homes equipped largest application for users. empowerment and the peared. This week, Mineta - a for- with high-speed access, com- * Low-income users were the expression of relief on some Americans 50 years and mer San Jose mayor and U.S. pared with 12.2 percent for most likely to use the Internet of the ladies' faces who left older - while still less likely congressman - is making central cities and 11.8 percent to look for jobs. the room," Davis said of last than their younger counter- stops in the Bay Area, Seattle for urban areas. * Schools, libraries and other year's seminar. "It gave me parts to use the Internet - and New Mexico, where he will The results of the study on public access points continue the feeling that healing and experienced the highest rate of visit schools and programs that disabled Americans hit home to serve those groups who do uplifting words were shared growth in Internet usage of all are representative of the with many in Santa Clara not have access at home. in that room." age groups. progress being made to close County, where an estimated The survey results were Jefferson added, "This Overall, the survey found the digital divide, a goal estab- 340,000 - one out of five peo- culled from door-to-door sur- year's seminar will be more that in August 2000, just over lished by President Clinton. ple - suffer from some kind of veys of 50,000 households dynamic than the last." half of all households had com- This afternoon, Mineta will disability. nationwide during August, Many people did not know puters, up from 42.1 percent in visit Evergreen Valley College's "We finally got the with a 95 percent response about some of the events that December 1998. high-tech boot camp, which Department of Commerce to rate, said Commerce would be happening during And 41.5 percent of all takes students from under- do a study that deals with peo- Department officials. homecoming last year homes had Internet access, up served communities in Silicon ple with disabilities and their Such information gathering, because they were not highly from 26.2 percent in the 1999 Valley and trains them for jobs use of computers and the called a "current population publicized. "This year we've survey. The report said 116.5 as entry-level systems adminis- Internet," said Cynthia survey," is done by the U.S. got a better hold on it," million Americans have some trators. Waddell, former disability Census Bureau every month, Jefferson said, noting that kind of Net access, whether The report, "Falling Through access coordinator for the city though it is usually focused on this year, the event is adver- through home, school, work or the Net: Toward Digital of San Jose and now a consul- employment and other areas. tised on FAMU 46 and with library. Inclusion," offered other tant on access for the disabled In this case, -specific questions posters. But challenges remain. For insights, including: for PSINet, a major Internet about computer and Internet When they started the tour the first time, the survey exam- * Americans 50 years of age service provider. access were attached to the it was a marketing tool but "it ined computer and Internet and older are among the least But Waddell said the report's survey, officials said. evolved into a vehicle of access for disabled Americans, likely to be Internet users. The findings raise more questions empowerment for students," who are only half as likely to Internet use rate for this group than they answer. "We need Davis said. In addition to Tampax's arrival on campus, Honey magazine will be holding a photo shobt, and other spon- sors, including Dr. Pepper, Gatorade, Heart & Soul mag- azine and Urban Box Office Network, will be participating in homecoming by having free giveaways and samples. www.thefamuan.com October 23,2000 / T le Famuan 3 News

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EARLY Bn top entering freshmen from all Everyone is welcomed to eat supported the division. The. Medicine. Dr. Helen Uivingston ADVISEMEN~r* fields of study to develop into tasty homemade chili and other reception is being sponsored of FSU College of Medicine as The School of General Studies leaders with the skills and con- treats at at the "Chili Cookoff" by the Tallahassee Democrat well as medical school stu- is sponsoring Early Bird fidence to shape the world of on Friday, Oct. 27, in front of and Knight-Ridder, Inc. For dents from FSU-COM will be Advisement from Oct. 1-31 in the future. Applications are Tucker Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. more information about the discussing medical school Room in Room 104 GEC-A. available in the Leadership reception, please telephone admissions and other related Avoid the rush! Get advised Office in Room 207 of Honcomrn* the division at 599-3178. topics. Pre-medicine students Jackson-Davis Hall. The appli- this is your opportunity to get early for Spring Semester cations are due by 5 p.m. RECEPTION 2001. on MINESTASTUDENT the information that you need! Monday, Oct. 23. If you have The Division of Journalism cor- A reception, will be. held after Freshman any questions, please contact dially invites alumni, junior and ALLIANCE the forum. For more senior journalism informa- Scholarship Mrs. Joyce Peterside by tele- majors, The MSA will be having a tion, e-mail phone at 412-7292 or 599- friends and supporters of the fundraising car was-h' on nuekie@hotmaiicom. Leadership 3527 or by e-mail at program as well as journalism Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Program Joyce. Peterside @famu.edu. faculty to the Homecoming Blockbuster Video on West If you are a Life Gets Better Reception being held on Tennessee. WnmmxnESTUDENT CAROLINA CLUB Thursday, Oct. 26 in the Scholar, Distinguished Scholar, ATTENTION ALL RATTLERS PROM Presidential Scholar, NASA Senate Room of the Holiday Attention" students from NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. Inn Select located at 316 W. Student Medical Scholar or another type of CAROLINA CLUB MEETINGS WILL Arizona, Alaska, California, scholar, you are eligible to Tennessee Street from 5:30 to Association Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, BE HELD EVERY OTHER THURSDAY 7 p.m. The occasion also will The Student Medical apply for the Freshmen BEGINNING AT 7. DISCUSSING New Mexico and Washington. be used to announce this Association is inviting all pre- Meet Leadership program. This is a UPCOMING EVENTS AND COLLECT- with new people from unique FAMU opportunity. the years Thelma Thurston Award medicine students. to the your hometown by joining the. ING $10 DUES ARE ON ThIS MEET- and Distinguished Alumnus Medical School Lecture Series. program is open to scholars ING'S AGENDA. Westside.Student Alliance. For who entered as freshmen the Award. The award is given This event will be held on 'Oct.more info, call 222-7054, or e- academic year in the Summer annually to a graduate of the 25 in the Dyson Pharmacy mail [email protected]. Building -or program who has Room 102. The guest Fall 2000. This select pro- HOMECOMING distinguished gram is designed to help the CHILI her or himself in the field and medical school is Florida State COOKOFF University's College of

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By Billy O'Keefe on the heels of not one, but two championed the move. 1996 for admission into the "This lawsuit should serve TMS Campus 1997 suits charging the univer- In the 54-page brief, the cor- university's law school, begins notice on college presidents sity with discrimination against porations voiced hearty sup- Jan. 16. everywhere that they will be In a bold move this week, three white students whom the port of UM's affirmative action. A hearing for the second trial, held individually liable under Microsoft has announced a suits argue were denied admis- "The students of today are involving students Jennifer federal civil rights laws if they merger with, among other sion at Michigan despite being this country's corporate and Gratz and Patrick Hamacher, do not act now to bring their companies, Intel, General Mills more qualified than not-white community leaders of the next begins in November. Gratz and admission policies into compli- and Kellogg Co. But the cause students who received admis- half century," it read. For these Hamacher were denied under- ance with the law." has nothing to do with comput- sion. students to realize their poten- graduate admission at After peaking in popularity- ers, cereal or computer-pow- In addition to the aforemen- tial as leaders, it is essential Michigan in 1994 and 1996, and notoriety-during the early ered cereal. tioned quartet, 3M, Abbott that they be educated in an respectively. to mid-1990s, affirmative These and 16 other Fortune Laboratories, Bank One Corp., environment where they are CIR President Michael action programs have disap- 500 companies have filed a DuPont De Nemours & Co., exposed to diverse ideas, per- McDonald said that the group peared from several of college brief in U.S. District Court Dow Chemical Co., Eastman spectives, and interactions." plans to make an example out campuses, mostly due to chal- championing Michigan Kodak Co., Eli Lilly and Co., Both suits against Michigan of Michigan. lenges similar to those facing University's support of affirma- Johnson & Johnson, KPMG come courtesy of the Center for "The Michigan racial prefer- UM. The state of California tive action programs, a stance International, Lucent Individual Rights, a non-profit, ences are not different in prin- grabbed national headlines which has opened the universi- Technologies Inc., PPG public interest law firm based ciple from the affirmative with its November 1996 pass- ty to some legal and political Industries Inc., Procter & out of Washington. action policies at many com- ing of Proposition 209, which heat. Gamble Co., Sara Lee Corp., The trial for Barbara Grutter, petitive colleges and universi- called an end to all affirmative The filing in Detroit comes Texaco and TRW Inc. also who unsuccessfully applied in ties in the country," he said. action programs in the state. Jet magazine to visit the Set BIOLOGY:Studentswa nt more

By Feyi Adenimn continue pursuing higher edu- population and recommenda- FROM PAGE 1 teac:ners,classes Correspondent cation and educate them on the tions. importance and the need to The representatives from Jet The center also supports and increase in funding, but Jet magazine will be on the maintain a healthy lifestyle. magazine will be Anewishki accelerates students' learning "FAMU is a very well-respected Set today between 11 a.m. and Student will receive a "sur- and Coordinator Tina Turner experience by establishing university that has always been 3 p.m. in as part of its new vival kit" containing sample and other volunteers from highly advanced technological a leader in science and Fueling the Future program. items from the sponsors of the FAMU campus. equipment. research," said Mark Daley, According to Tesa program to help motivate them Students will be expected to Students have ideas about Boyd's press secretary. Anewishki, Jet's marketing as they prepare for the mid fill out surveys to give Jet how the money should be In addition to that "FAMU director, the program is term exams. Magazine information on spent. falls right into the district designed to help encourage FAMU was nominated to FAMU and how to help develop "The money should go where Congressman Boyd has studenits at black colleges to receive the package based on beneficial programs. towards getting more hands-on a lot to say about where fund- training in the classroom," said ing will be placed," Daley Nafis Karim, 19, an animal sci- added. Security cameras aided in ence student from Pittsburgh. In the statement, Boyd, who THEFT "The increased funding represents 19 counties in North should provide more teachers Florida, including Leon FROM PAGE 1 capturing suspect at bookstore and more class sections," said County, said, "I am pleased Darryl Chinn, 22, civil engi- that I was able to secure this she and Robinson watched were contacted and Vikteria He said he did not know if any neering student from Orlando. additional funding to continue him. Butler, whose bookbag was items were missing. Several schools in Florida the operation of these impor- Jackson, 21, a junior sports taken, was informed. He said such events are rare with agricultural programs tant research centers." medicine student from Warner "I'm glad that they caught and happen only once or twice could have received the Robbins, Ga., said as the sus- him," said Butler, 19, a sopho- per semester. Cameras height- pect was leaving the store, he more vocal music education en the bookstore's safety. 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By Derek W. Wan complete the design 3 inches wide, 2 "The deep symbolism as to why peo- inches tall. The design set Zimmerman ple get branded is because back in slay TMS Campus back $100. ery times, the whites used to brand Nearly every culture has connected But it's not over yet. Zimmerman their slaves," Rodriguez, 21, said. "We fire to flesh. must spend the next several weeks tak- do this in remembrance of this and the For thousands of years, humans have ing care of her neck. She must clean her pain that they had to endure." walked over hot coals, rocks and lava. brand with soap and water to prevent Many college students scorch frater- Now people across the nation are infection, and apply lotion to avoid dry nity letters on their bodies, said Keith exploring a sizzling body modification: skin. Alexander of Modern American branding. "Many people still ask me why in the BodyArts in Bay Ridge, N.Y. As subjects bare shoulders, chests or world I would do something like that," Alexander has been a branding artist calves, branding artists press hot metal Zimmerman, 20, said after getting the for three years. He has worked on about against flesh, scarring the skin. brand. "This comes from the profes- 45 men and a half-dozen women "from Many people may not know of sionals I work with, or the tattooed kids lawyers to punks." Michael Jordan's brand, hidden on his I know on the streets. I'll only live in But brands don't simply develop into chest, or notice the mark on the arm of this skin once, so I may as well have a beautiful designs, he says. Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt little fun with it." People who get brands face a three to Courtesy of www.washingtonpost.com Smith. Allan Houston of the New York Heather McDonald, 21, thought her 12-week healing process, according to The life-long effects of body art have Knicks has a brand of the Kappa symbol roommate's brand was a bit over the Alexander. There's also the fear of become more popular and even more on his chest, while Shammond Williams top. "My first reaction to Rachel's brand infection. expensive to remove. of the Seattle Supersonics bears a big was something along the lines of, 'Girl, "The danger of infection comes as the horseshoe-shaped scar on his left arm. have you lost your mind?' I told her she scab develops," Alexander said. "If a absolutely sure that the studio is clean "Branding hurts, and no, not many has to be crazy. It took me a few min- scab cracks open, the skin can be come and that you feel comfortable with the people get them," said Perry Frost, utes to get used to the idea of her brand inflamed and irritated." artist," she said. "Be safe, have fun." owner of Body Basics, a body art shop and then it didn't seem so crazy to me." in Chicago. "But when people do get Michael V. Cuccaro, a former Painful Truths them and they are well planned out and boyfriend of Zimmerman, calls her Most people are pleased with their taken care of, they produce some of the body art "nonsense." forays into body art. But those who most radical, and coolest scarring "It's not a matter of whether it is right want to erase the damage done face an around." or wrong," Cuccaro, 25, said of brand- expensive process. Rachel Zimmerman, one of Frost's ing. "It's just a silly thing to do to your- Depending on the size, location and clients, looks anything but relaxed. self." complexity of the brand, removing it Frost removes some tools from an Zimmerman's friend Jonathon could cost from $2,500 to $8,000, autoclave. From the shelf under a cabi- Marshall, 19, disagrees with Cuccaro. according to members of the American net, he reaches for a butane torch. He He says her brand is something "special Society of Plastic Surgeons. opens a small window, to help dissipate and sacred." Patients would need to have skin- the smell that will come from "I thought that it was pretty amazing graft surgery, which involves trans- Zimmerman's burning flesh. to find someone so in tuned with her planting healthy skin to cover the She sits in a chair facing the window. body and mind to get something brand- brand. "Individual circumstances dic- With a disposable razor, Frost sheers ed upon her skin," he said. tate what would be done," said Dr. the hair from the base of Zimmerman's While some people brand themselves Charles L. Puckett, president of the neck. He cleans the spot before placing to express their thoughts and decorate society. a stencil of the infinity symbol on her their bodies, others are tied together by Puckett has no statistics or knowl- skin. organization. edge of anyone who has undergone "Readv?" Frost asks. Vincent Rodriguez of Teaneck, N.J., skin-graft surgery to remove a brand. Zimmerman's heart races. is a brother of Lambda Sigma Upsilon, Frost attributes the lack of statistics to Frost strikes her skin, and it sizzles. a Latino fraterrity. He says that many the fact that most body artists thor- The sight and scent of smoke fill the minority fraternities and sororities oughly discuss the procedure with their room. brand themselves to show loyalty and clients beforehand. Frost said he has "Wow, that doesn't hurt at all," pride to their organizations. turned away people who seemed to Zimmerman says. In 1999. an amateur took a wire want a brand on a whim. Frost shakes his head. He doesn't hanger, heated from a stove, and brand- Zimmerman recommends to "play it believe a word she says. He strikes her ed a design of the Upsilon on safe" with body art. ab al'eig}t to 12 m,.or, timCe to Ro driguez's upper left arm. "Alwas research the artist. mak www.thefamuan.com October 23, 2000 / The Famuan 7 Opinions

The Famuan Editorial Board Opinions Editor Asst. Opinions Editor Editor in Chief Managing Editor Antione Davis Gustavius Smith Regina Stone Lamar Wilson Fun doesn't have to equal carelessness During the Homecoming festivities,don't forget to be safe, stay focused

For some, the time for party- dents. people shouldn't be concerned. be respectful. Treat every ing hard and thinking about There have been a series of Echoing McNeil, Diallo said: woman you meet as you'd want the consequences later has specific instances of crime that "This is happening almost your mother, sister or daughter arrived. But considering the have affected students: everywhere. I don't believe that treated. And everyone, watch recent increase in city crime * . just because a guy pointed a your belongings closely. and the detriment to one's edu- * The Democrat noted that on gun at me once, that would be Beyond crime, there is at cation one ,wrong decision a -good reason to say stake this week something over could make, one should might Oct. 9 Tidiane Diallo, 23, a FAMU student, who was held Tallahassee is not safe." which you have control: your want be more careful this Yet, this week, people should educational progress. Amid Homecoming. up on California Street after he stopped to ask three men for be on guard as there will be enjoying the week's festivities, Analyzing statistics from directions. He lost CDs, cash people of all backgrounds and don't neglect your assign- Tallahassee police, the value systems in the city. While ments, and if you are behind, and a cellular phone to a gun- Early in the semester, the Tallahassee Democrat reported man. one will more likely than not use this time of lull to catch up. Thursday that robberies and FSView reported a gang rape enjoy a fun-filled week free of No matter what you do, don't burglaries have increased since * Last month, a 19-year old involving a Lively Technical FAMU student was sexually crime, one could just as well be let one week create situations August. College coed that lasted for a victim of a random act of vio- that could set you back for a assaulted while she slept in the three hours. In the same story, Auto burglaries peaked at bedroom of her University lence. very long time. 207 last month. In addition, an interviewee shared the trau- Courtyard apartment.The ma of being date raped. Be on guard. Young women, Regardless of how great the sex crimes had hit a high point Democrat reported that the don't take a drink from a man, party is, it simply isn't worth it. of 31 in August before return- assailant was in the apartment even if you know him, unless ing to average level of 17 for the visiting one of the victim's City Police Chief Walt you are watching as he pre- past three years. Indirectly, a McNeil told the Democrat this - Lamar Wilson for the roommates before the attack pares it. Travel with a friend EditorialBoard link was made in the story to occurred. trend is typical during the early and stick together. Young men, the return en masse of stu- part of the school year and that

do not care about voting, plain about when it comes to 11;'1"fI'. S because many of our founding who wins the White House or l.I,;Tf fathers fought and died for us any other election this coming to have the right to vote. We November. Everyone is old ! .r,-.~ l, ,- - -- don't take advantage of this enough to vote on this cam- great opportunity they gave pus; therefore, there should be us. This is the main reason Jeb no reason any student on cam- TO THE EDIO)rrl Bush is the governor instead pus should not register to vote. of Buddy MacKay. To the peo- Well, it's really disappoint- ple who decided not to vote in Joshua Williams, 23, is a first- ing and sad to me that our this coming presidential elec- year graduate student major- young people around campus tion, you have nothing to com- ing in history. I DAVIS: Homecoming should be an FROM PAGE 1 event for all to remember looking up for FAMU's Fellas, do the same. Personally, gave said in the last sentence of Homecoming 2000. My folks I'm gonna find all my friends, his column Friday, "We don't are coming on Friday to enjoy. and we're gonna "act a fool." study, we don't sleep, cause it's I hope your family will be here That's just me, though. Homecoming week!" as well. I would consider this the I only have one correction. Since I am so "crunk" about perfect Homecoming if Sorry Charles, a brother this event, I advise you to act Jacquay Nunally breaks Jerry gotta eat. the same. While it's still early, Rice's record at the game Enjoy your Homecoming, get everything you have to do against Hampton, there's no Rattlers, I know I will. Peace out of the way so that when the violence, all my fellow Rattlers and love. weekend comes you can have a have a good time, and, by some good time. I don't want any of intervention, Tampa is chosen Antione Davis, 19, is a sopho- you to party all week and then for the site of FAMU's School more newspaper/magazine forget about an exam on of Law. (Sorry, y'all I gotta rep- journalism student from Monday, ya know. resent the crib.) Tampa. He serves as The Ladies, do what you wanna Yeah, I think that should Famuan's opinions editor. He do this week. Don't let some- cover it. can be reached at one or something stop you Oh, one more thing. Special [email protected]. from having a good time. Issues Editor C. Antonio Slaton

Check out The Falmian online for updates on Homecoming information at Submit letters to the editor,of no more than 250 www.thefamuan.com words, to The Famuan office, 309 Tucker Hall. 8 The Famuan / October 23, 2000 www.thefamuan.com Sports Rattlerettes' championship 'in the bag' By Pete Cataldo Southern Divisional Series chaim- FAJ\U imay now be accui'tomed to. pion. The next step is the M1EAC The team finished the regular sea- Correspondent Championship held in son with a winning record of 6-;3. In only her first year as head Washington next month. Before Looking back on her first season coach, Novella Franklin Birown that November date with destiny. as head coach, Brown marked the -I; has the FAMUJ Rattlerette bowling the team will try to sharpen its vast improvement her team has squad readly to compete for a ('on- skills at the Coca-Cola made as the season has pro ference championship. A champi- Tournament later this month. gressedi. onship that, she says, is already in Senior Amber Washington may "With little time to get used to the bag. not need the p ractice. my coaching they were not used to "We have the best chance to Washington's 155.8 average was my coaching techniques." Br'own win," Brown said. "We have the enough to help her finish with a said. "We've taught them how t best coaching staff too. We're 22-4-1 record. Washington even get away from just practicing w~itlh going to bring the MEAC [champi- saved her best for last, as she was each other and on to howling with onship] home." victorious in her last eight match- one another - helping each other The team wrapped up the 2000 es including the team's best indi- out and pointing things out during regular season riding a three- vidual performance on the year, a matches." match winning streak that 211-pin outing against South With the Rattlerettes hitting on includes a win over bowling pow- Carolina State on Oct. 15. all strides going into the post sea- erhouse North Carolina A&T1. That The Rattlerettes have been led son, Brown feels her team has marked the first time FAMU had by senior captain Phyllis Hamilton made the adjustments needed in a been victorious over the Aggies throughout the 2000 season. The short amount of time to come up since the MEAC officially began Chicagoan may have finished the victorious in November. sponsoring bowling during the regular season with a 10-13 "The team has (lone a superb 1999-2000 season. record, but Brown notes it's job with a new coaching staff." "I'm really excited about that Hamilton's ability to lead that has Brown saidl. "Compared from the victory," Brown said. "We knew been so effective. fii'st match to the last, we have we had to maintain our focus "She is my captain," Brown said. made a tremendous commitment throughout the match if we were "All the athletes respect her and and dedication to winning. If we going to win. Our girls put togeth- she respects them too. [Hamilton] just focus on our mental game, er a solid performance and I'm is willing to try anything which is a then I'll tell you the truth, bringing really proud of them." big key to being successful in home the MEAC title is what we'll The Famuan! Allen Hankerson The win also helped secure the bowling." do." Tiffany Greene, a 19-year-old broadcast journalism major Rattlerettes as the MEAC Success is something that from Tampa, readies herself for a strike during practice. GAME: Gray: Offense isstarting to regain its confidence FROM PAGE 1 quarterback Quinn Gray took not allowing at repeat perfor- man Ben Anderson. through when they needed a second qu~aIter. the ball across the goal line mance of the '226 rushing yards After an Isaac Bi'own touch- big play. Ile knows much c'redlit goes from one yard out and a 7-0 it allowed to the Aggies' down reception had given With FAMU leading 14-0 in to the dlefense for' setting the Rattler lead. Maurice Hicks. Through a FAMU a 35-0 lead in the sec- the second quarter, the offense table for the offense. Ebbie Parsons madle it 14-0 quarter and a half, in the first ond quarter, Ray came down went on a six play. 77-yard "That's just at testament to when he picked up a fumible by half, Norfolk only had three on the kickoff and laid drive in 2:30. The big play of our defense," Gray said. "T1hey Roberts at Norfolk State's 7- rushing yards. Anderson out. Anderson's hel- the drive came when Nunnally are a great defense, and they yard line and ran it into the Long kickoffs and the punt- met was broken on the play, caught a pass fi'om Gray and have been getting turnovers for enclzone. The fumble was ing of T.J. Smith repeatedly and he was out for the rest of streaked up the sideline for at us, we just haven't been capi- caused by Jauron Dailey's sack pinned the Norfolk State the game with a second-degree 51-yard score. talizing (on tui'novers)." on Roberts. offense deep in its own territo- concussion. Gray said the offense is start- Foi' Parsons his touchdown "We try to have a strong ry. That included a 58-yard "We were kind of lax the past ing regain its confidence. had extra nmeaning, because it defensive effort every game," punt by Smith. Five times in two weeks on special teams," "This week we came out came on his birthday. Parsons told Victor Duncan of the first half the Spartans start- Ray told Duncan. "The offense relaxed," Gray t0(ld uncan. "I "I had to (10 something spe- the Rattler Sports Network. ed offensive possessions at and defense feed off of us. We told the guys to settle down, cial ," he said. "It was the last "Since we lost the last two their 20-yard line or worse. knew we had to have a good relax and play some good foot- time I might ever p~lay on my gamnes, we knew defensively we Perhaps the play of the game showing today." ball, and that's what happened. birthday, so I had to make a big would have to step it up for a was the crushing hit special Gray directed touchdown We got ourselves together in play. I finally got a college struggling offense." teams player Greg Ray deliv- drives of six and nine plays, the first quarter, and we really touchdown." The defense was intent on ered to Spartan kickoff return and Jacquay Nunnally came got ourselves together in the

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~ 90 - , www.thefamuan.com October 23, 2000 / The Famuan 9 Lifestyles Essence panelists dissect hip hop B EntertainmentRIEFS By Clyde Morris II stage today. Clayton Evans, the CEO of The discussion was mostly Paradigm Art Entertainment Smith busy training for Correspondent dominated by Muhammad. He Agency commended role as Muhammad Ali More than 50 students came suggested protesting our black Muhammad's heartfelt endeav- Rapper/actor Will Smith is out to support "The Politics of record label owners, and ors, but disagreed slightly with preparing for his upcoming lip Hop" speakout hosted by demanding them to change the the ministers approach. role as Muhammad Ali in the Essence magazine's Akissi images of black people being "There is a way to talk to film, "Ali." While production Britton. The topic for discus- portrayed. people," said Evans, "If you of the filmhn is still be negotiat- sion stemmed directly from the "Many people have been come at someone with an argu- --- ed, Smith article, "Money, Power, Elect," poor," Muhammad said. "They ment, they're going to be on the has been in the August 2000 issue of [rappers] talk about being born defensive, and argue back...You busy in the Essence magazine. in the ghetto. Booker T. need to sit down, and talk to :i m. "I'm Other panel members were Washington was born in slav- the black CEOs. They have so {)t doing Minister Conrad Muhammad, ery. Russell Simons is using much power, but they had to MUHAMMAD Anvthing Clayton Evans, Corey Johnson, that to justify how he's made do so much to get to that level." Park, NJ. "No w i t h B. B. Jay, Toni Blackman, his money," added Most students said having Orange Magazine in t ," TaMaryn Waters, and Dave Ro. Muhammad. these discussions are very can tell us about Smith Hip-Hop, Minister Conrad He went on to use his own healthy to the hip hop genera- they're talking about an industry, hip-hop is in the said. "I'm Muhammad, the founder of A neighborhood as an example, tion and generally sided with streets." not doing Movement for CHHANGE saying there are those people Evans. Muhammad SMITH anything (Conscious Hip-Hop Activism who are in the community but "We don't own hip hop, but suggested that but train- Necessary for Global they're the minority, most of we run it, and if we decide not the negative images in Hip- Hop aren't coming from our ing. I train three hours in the Empowerment), said the Hip- the community is hard work- to perform, then there is no streets and they misrepresent morning, and I train three hop culture is the most signifi- ing. Muhammad said, why show," said one student, who our culture. hours in the evening," Smith cant influence on the world's can't we be project the positive chooses only to be named as said. In the meantime, Smith images. Black,19, a CIS student from can he seen in the movie, "The Legend of Bagger Vance" due out on Nov. 3. Jazz Ensemble offers different mood Columbia denies rumor Jones, Saunders Sermons, Corn Irvin played his instrument The crowd went wild - of solo career by Beyonce' By Shayla McCloud Irvin, Jon Toney, Taurus well. All eyes were on him. there was not a soul sitting Beyonce' Knowles of the R&B Correspondent Lovely, Cory Lynch, Quentin Originated by Count Basic, down. group I)estiny's Child is not 1) Surrounded by the ambiance Goins, Carl Lewis, Elliot and remade by Frank Sinatra Demetris going solo contrary to Kelly, a 19- year- of red, cream, yellow, and blue Gumbs, Kerby Pierre, Shawn and by Quincy Jones, the song old sophomore from rumors. The New York Post lights, the Jazz Ensemble cap- Pryor, Robert Thomas, Richard was vocalized by Kendra Jacksonville said. "It was a reported that Knowles had tured everyone's undivided Taylor, Philbert Andrews, Foster, who has the voice of signed a record deal for a good performance. The attention on Thursday, Oct. 1Q Lance Powlis. Antonie Swain, Sade and remnants of lauryn Ensemble played very well. I'm $1.5 million advance. at 8 p.m.. Jeffry Pierre, Patrick Wright, Hilll. going to check them out again. Ilowever, her record label, T'his repertoire music was soft Steven Fair, Montrail Cook, "I Got You Under My Skin," Cory Irvin, a drummer, said Columbia denied the report. and easy-going with a dynamic and Steven Gooden. arranged by Mark Taylor and he feels honored to be apart of Destiny's Child is preparing ending. The crowd expressed The opening tune was Cole Porter, was also led by the Ensemble. He said he for their upcoming album, their sounds of appreciation "Softly, as in a Morning Foster. would like black people to get "Independent Women" which with shouting and standing Sunrise" by Romberg and A Cole Porter selection, "Kiss back into their own music, and will be released next spring. ovations. This head-nodding, Hammerstein, led by Marques Me Kate," was performed by was surprised with the big finger-snapping, feet-tapping Adams on the alto saxophone. trumpet player Phil Andrews, turnout. Police won't say if DMX is a event captured the audience Another tune led by Adams, who is a sophomore from Edric Barnes, a 19-year-old suspect in manager's death with its unpredictable tunes. formulated by Kenny Dorham, Alabama. Accented by the sophomore from Miami, said "I The rapper entered a plea in "Every time the Jazz band was "Blue Bossa." With pro- drum, saxophones, and trom- enjoyed the show, and I believe the case during a hearing in performs, it's never disappoint- truding cheeks reminiscent of bones, this song contained the more people should come." Hackensack, New Jersey. The ing - never, never ever," said Dizzy, Adams bent his knees theme song from HBO's minis- The next performance of the charges were filed after police Adonis McQueen, a 19-year-old and closed his eyes. He played cries Jazz Ensemble II and the Jazz DMX's Sex & the City. searched home and sophomore student. with all his might, hitting all found The song "Blue Bones" was Combo will be Wednesday, a semiautomatic hand- Directed and conducted by the intricate notes. based on the song "Blue Train," Nov. 15 at 1:25 p.m. in the gun hollow-point bullets and Marty Robinson and Lindsey The third piece, "See What I by John Coltrane, said Mr. Foster Tanner Recital Hall. a bulletproof The vest. search Sarjeant, the Jazz Ensemble II See," was led by freshman Cory Robinson. This performance For more information on the was launched after the rap- and the Jazz Combo featured Irvin from Miami on the piano. was mainly fluctuations concerts call 501-2318. per's manager and uncle was the following musicians: Distinguished from the other between saxophones and trum- shot in the foot at a hotel. Marques Adams, Michael musicians in his white suit, pets. Police won't say if DMX is a suspect in the shooting.

Babyface greatest hits ESSENCE: Tour brings variety of artists, from release due next month Producer/songwriter/singer/ Absoulute to B.B. Jay, to the FAMU stage musician Kenneth "Babyface" FROM PAGE 1 Edmonds will release A member of the group, derful that Essence is exposing light of the day was the show Tour was good, but things Babfuce: A Collection of His David Peterson, said he felt students to new groups". closing performance by Amel could have definitely been bet- Greatest Hits. The first single that the Essence Tour was a Next Jive recording artist Larrieux. Stricken with a major ter. More so, along with food is "Reason For Breathing" good opportunity to bring B.B. Jay performed three case of the flu, the elegantly and vendors. which he co-wrote with R&B diversity to African Americans. Christian rap songs he repeat- dressed songstress captivated Gerald Mitchell Jr., a CIS singer Joe. There will be 12 Atiya McNeal, a sophomore edly praised God in his rap the audience with tunes from student from Detroit somewhat previously released songs on pharmacy student from lyrics, however mentioned her current solo album as well agreed, "It was tight, some- the collection. The album is Cincinnati, agreed, "I like the some gangster references as as tunes from her days with thing do on campus on a set to be released on Nov. 14. way Essence is supporting well, and got a lukewarm Groove Theory. "I think it's Saturday. But it could have upcoming black artists." reception from the audience. amazing how well she performs been better." Epic recording artists So Ray J. described B.B. Jay's even when she's sick," said When asked whether or not - Complied by: Bora Mpinja Plush was then introduced style as the soul of rap music. Kameka Scarlett,19, nursing Essence will return to FAMU - Sources: MTV, Eonline establishing themselves as a Then Absoulute jumped on student from Hallandale, next year, Griffin replied, "we'll run of the mill girl group with the stage and seemed to be the Florida. have to see how well this years their catchy single, "Things I've group that the women in the Most of the artists signed tour goes first." Heard Before." The group con- audience were waiting on. autographs after their perfor- Although a graduate of sists of, TJ, Rhonda, Doniele, When the R&B crooners mance. Howard University, Griffin said and Raquel better known as So arrived on stage wearing full At the end of the musical FAMU has some of the most Plush, whose self titled album denim outfits with rhinestones performances many students interactive students of all the is due out in February. they couldn't keep the ladies' pretty much shared the same HBCU's that she has ever visit- Member Doniele said of the hands off of them. sentiment. They said the ed. essence tour, "I think it's won- The show-stealer and high- Essence On Campus College 10 The Famuan / October 23, 2000 www.thefamuan.com Lifestyles Musical guests delight crowd with sound

By Bora Mpinja Corey Green, 23, and 22-year old Staff Editor Yero Brock make up the soulful duo, Absolute. Both grew up singing in the It was hot in the capital city this church and were introduced by weekend, and it got even hotter when Noontime Music Production Co. Essence magazine's college tour "The record company hooked us up stopped by FAMU and brought a few and we just clicked," said Brock, who is musical guests with them. from Atlanta. Together they recorded a The crowd was delighted by the six-song demo tape, which helped land sounds of R&B group Absolute, gospel- them a record deal with Atlantic hip-hop performer B.B. Jay, singer Records. Amel Larrieux and host Ray J. The per- "I always knew I was gonna do formers signed autographs and took music," said Green, who is from pictures with eager students before they Washington, D.C. "I dreamed about it a took off for Atlanta. the next city on the lot." tour. The duo named Stevie Wonder, Donnv Hathaway, Aretha Franklin and Jodeci as their musical influences. The first song they released was "Never Wanna Let You Go" off the How to Be a Player Soundtrack. Their current The Famuan RaShani Boynton The Famuan/ RaShani Boynton single and video, "Is it Really LARRIEUX B.B. JAY Like That," is played in heavv rotation on the radio that ever since. B.B. Jay. which stands of a one hour hip-hop show, called "The and on TV. for, "Big Brother Jarvis" is a self-pro- Source Sound Lab". Both men are single claimed hip-hop apostle but shies away "It's similar to Soul Train, but bet- but when asked if they had from labels put on his style of music. "I ter," he said. The show requires him to kids they said, "That's too am a Christian. I see myself as an tape seven shows in one weekend so he can continue to play his role on personal." artist," he said. The group has enjoyed His latest album, Universal Moesha. the tour and had nothing but Concussion, was released back in Ray J said he doesn't mind touring positive things to say about September. Other than artists such as and enjoyed his visit to Tallahassee. the city. "I love Tallahassee. Duke Ellington, Stevie Wonder, Patti "The crowd was hot, unlike the last Thev showed us crazy love," LaBelle and Run DMC, Cooper said he city," he said. As far as a relationship is said Green. Brock agreed. is inspired by "struggling artists." concerned, Ray J said he wants to settle "Big ups to FAMU," he said. "My motivation is my relationship down. He is single and has a crush on The man who describes with God and the way my parents Beyonce from Destiny's Child but said his music as "phat-gospel" is brought me up," Cooper said. His he doesn't mind girls who are not in the none other than Jive album is a mix of hip-hop tracks with a entertainment business. Records artist B.B. Jay. The spiritual message. "I'm not looking for no superstar Brooklyn-born rapper, Willie Raymond Norwood Jr., 19, chick," he said. whose real name is Jarvis E. said while he drives a Lexus truck, a In the future he will launch his own Cooper, grew up in Jersey Benz 500 and a low rider Chevy Impala, record label Knock-Out Entertainment City. He wrote his first song he does not care about fame and just and his next album will be released in in the sixth grade called, wants to please his fans "I keep it real. I March 2001. ni Boynton "'Follow Your Dream." don't look at this as a job," he said. "I want to take control of the industry He has been doing just After his performance on The Source in my own way." RAY J Awards, Ray J was called to be the host Detail, sensuality take poetry to new level ------mental picture of watching By Crystyn C. Wright After reading for a while you Not only does Tyler will began to sense more pas- write about the beauty of another man with his woman Correspondent sion involved in Tyler's poems one particular female, but is "I Hate 2 Love U." If you feel When you hear the title I that went beyond the physical also of his longing of want- the title you'll definitely feel Thought About You Today, it fantasies they first appeared to ing to know her, about who the poem. leaves you wondering: "What be. Tyler taps into a little part she is and appreciate her Although Vincent Tyler 's exactly did you think about of every relationship. Some more for whatever may lie book of poetry is a book for me?" Vincent Tyler's book of stressed greatly more than oth- in what he learns about adult women, his emphasis on poetry explores the sensual ers. her. the physical aspects of a rela- aspects of love and is intended In the poem "Use Me," Tyler When writing of this tionship are questionable. He to take the feelings a man has reverses the roles confined to woman, he states: for ifI seems to know what a woman for his woman to a whole new women and demands to be was ever to compose a may want behind closed doors level. used by the women. This title composition/ albeit sin- but fails to recognize that Tyler does a very good job at may sound a little funny as well cere and from the reaches women tend to be a lot more preparing the reader for the as kinky when first read , but of mine own heart/ and emotional than men. content of his book by making when dealing with the fantasy the depths of soul. However due to the title it clear that his intent is to world this is a forbidden plea- Tyler's flexibility and being I Thought About You "Play with the sensual side of sure of men and women. Tyler appeal are great. His writ- Today, Tyler does make a gra- your imagination in a whole pleads with the woman: use ing style branches from cious attempt to intertwine all new way ... get you excited and me/ to escape from all of that delicate soothing words of three (mental , physical and make your wildest dreams and other mess/ mental anguish seduction, to powerful emotional), which will help the fantasies come true." and stress /play with my straight forward of giving reader to neglect small person- Reading through the collec- mind/ put my body to the test total control. al issues and just finish the tion of poems was almost over- / choose me/ use me. This definitely counts for book grateful knowing you whelming by the detail in Now for those of you who are the poem , "Soul Sista," in were on his mind. which Tyler describes his into hearing something that which Tyler expresses his Courtesy of www.amazon.com encounters in several poems, will play on your mind, the love for sistas of all shades hate to tell you but this is for you have to open your mind poem, "Here and Now," will and calls out every detail and the ladies. him proud and imagination, and just let definitely make you think gesture that makes The one poem that you may the words speak through the about the depth of your rela- to claim them as his own. be able to relate to without writer as he meant for them to tionship; how it is, and how it If the men are wondering requiring you to form a graphic GRADE:INE do. can be. where they come in this book, www.thefamuan.com October 23, 2000 / The Famuan 11 Lifestlyes Keeping faith through the storm of life Experience teaches the power of prayer and how to show your love

It's been had to come for my grand- When I got back to school I before I left, something told me she needed all the support pos- almost two mother, how she had to be made a point of it to tell her that it would be the last time. sible. Will my mother be okay, weeks, and taken to the emergency room, that I loved her everytime I And it was. dealing with her mother's it still and how the doctors had pre- talked to her on the phone. It My mother called and told death by herself? But then I _** hasn't set scribed a different type of med- seemed overnight that her me. I was quiet. I had prayed just reassured a myself that my in vet that icine for her. I sympathized strong, happy and nurturing for her peace, but when I actu- grandmother would haunt me she is gone. with my grandmother, because voice turned raspy, airy like ally got what I wished for, it if I didn't finish school. My mother she was weak and ill, and my she was struggling to speak. I was not real to me. It still isn't. Even though I could not be and I agree mother, because she had to see went home for the summer. I rushed home to help my there with my family, this that it it everyday. I felt helpless Her condition got worse over family plan the funeral and to experience has taught me the KADESHA probably because all I could do was send power of prayer and showing THOMAS will not words of love and encourage- your love through what you do until the ment over the phone. I couldn't "I want it to just hit me, so that I can cry uncon- and say, no matter where you holida y s do anything. trollably,be depressed, and then recuperate." are. My family will always be when I'll be expecting her to I finally saw how serious my in my prayers. I even send my come visit, and then I'll grandmother's condition was Kadesha Thomas mother an e-card every now remember that my grandmoth- when I went home for and then just to let her know I er is gone. Since my family is Christmas and saw the look of am thinking about her, even in Chicago and I am so far terror on her small, pale face as the summer, and I prayed that comfort my mother. When we though I talk to her everyday. away in school, the distance the paramedic screamed "we God would give her peace of went to the funeral home to Of course there were times prevents me from feeling the have to hurry". I would try to mind and comfort, even if that view the body, I honestly didn't when I felt helpless, like I was loss as strongly as I would if I find the truth in "everything's meant her dying. After a few recognize her. My own grand- not doing my part. I ques- were at home. going to be okay". But I knew more "close calls" she did begin mother, and I didn't know who tioned my decision to go to I want it to just hit me, so in the back of my mind that to suffer. "Leave me alone, just she was. I expected to see her school so far away from home. that I can cry uncontrollably, everything would not be okay; leave me alone" she would yell normal vitality, only at rest. But faith teaches me that not be depressed and then recuper- it would get worse. at the nurses because every Instead, her facial expression every fight is mine. If I obey ate. But I can't make myself My grandmother and I were touch was painful. was blank and her skin my heart and mind's instruc- feel this pain, and I know that never too physically affection- I never knew how much it drained, poorly disguised by tions, everything will be okay. eventually my defense will ate, but feeling her grip my hurt to see someone that you funeral-home makeup. But come down. hand with the little strength love so weak and helpless. It regardless of how she looked, I Kadesha Thomas,18, is a It seemed like as soon as I she had, as if saying "don't hurt even more knowing that I know that she was at peace. magazine production student left to go to school, her health leave me-I need to know you would have to leave her like Sometimes I wonder if she is from Chicago. She can be started to fade. My mother are here" made my mother's this and go back to school. mad at me for not being there reached at kadeshathomas@ told me that the ambulance accounts seem sugar-coated. When I went to see her the day with her in her last days when africana.com Green Day's new album shows versatility By Jared McArthur sound, although the message Staff Writer on the song, along with most of the others is quite unclear. With the multiple hits from With lines like better homes past albums, and a sworn and safety-sealed communi- legion of fans, Green Day once ties?/did you remember to pay again pleased the the utility?" on Warning, it alternative/punk crowd with seems as if they pretty much their new album, Warning. sing about irrelevant topics on Filled with vibrant rock beats a majority of the tracks, and that are repetitious, yet catchy, mostly concentrate on playing Green Day kept it alive the their instruments. duration of the CD. Especially They basically drift away with super-tight beats like on from their regular style of fast Blood, Sex, and Booze. With playing guitar with wild drums such seductive and controver- on this album, seeing as it is sial lyrics on the track like, filled with many different style these handcuffs are too songs. On Misery, they break tight/you know I will obey, so into a very slow paced polka- please don't make me beg and like beat as they drone on titles such as Minority, it about a story of two women seems as if Green Day were who elope after killing their aiming to cause an uproar with male lovers. If any of their the public. Of course this usu- songs took on a meaning, this ally isn't the case with alterna- would be the one for this tive music, seeing as the genre album. After starting off with a mostly gets by with saving any- polka thing going on, and fin- thing, without opposition. ishing the song with a Mexican This album did not live up to guitar, this song takes the cake their prior CD, entitled Dookie, for most complex on the but mostly because the songs album. aren't as catchy as the ones on On Waiting, Billie Joe shows Dookie. Still and yet, Warning off his vocal talents which leaves its mark. With maturing seemed to have only emerged Speca to the Famuan style, and lead singer Billie recently on the song, Time of Green day finally showed off their versatility by making an album that stayed true to their sound. Joe's maturing vocals, it seems Your Life which is not included as if the band is coming of age, on this album. He even holds a that they broke away from true to their sound, while decipher the Ivrics, and its step and their music is calming note that showed that the man their normal style, and did so putting a little softer twist on it away from Green Day's usual down a little more. is truly capable of making his quite well. With crazy lyrics at times. style. On the title track, Warning, place with the rock singers, and and more clear vocals than Warning makes the grade the band sounds like a mix not just the rock screamers. usual, Green Day finally for being a rock album that can mua. .1 between the B52s and R.E.M, All in all, Green Day was showed off their versatility by be understood without having definitely an eclecfic, crisp impressive for the simple fact making an album that stayed to venture to the web site to 12 The Famuan / October 23, 2000 www.thefamuan.com News Astrology: science and imagination

By Richard Nicholson be reliable, stubborn, greedy, enduring, patient, lazy, 'ASL- Staff Editor and sometimes possessive.

What's your sign? .. : ~:' * Gemini - (May 20- June 19) - Geminis are This question basically sums up the . some of the most intelligent people in knowledge that most Americans . , - the zodiac. They have very quick have about the subject of astrology; - ' "minds and are curious about almost the science that determines the everything. Geminis tend to be influence of the stars and plan- S . , niquisitive, fickle, superficial, ets on human lives. However, - - witty, intelligent, and versatile. astrology is more than just a cheap conversation starter . . Cancer - (June 20- July 19) or pamphlets at local gro- . . s- / A - Cancers are some of the cery stores. The astrolo- most sensitive and emo- gy of today is the result . tional people in the of thousands of years , ./" " - zodiac. Home and fam- worth of research. ily life are of the utmost importance . N,.1_,. W hat is Sto Cancers. Cancers Astrology? tend to be moody, Most astrologers ,. S domestically and believe that astrolo- S family oriented, emo- _ gy is just one of the y'"'-' '" ' ° " Stional, and tenacious. many tools that a 1 - people use to help Leo - (July 20- them in life. , t August 19) - Leos Jennie Corridan, S are generous and as professional • -- noble people who can astrologer from -,ma'0 sometimes be over- Cocoa, Fla. said, - . . _. , _ f ",. Sconfident and blunt. astrology is the sci- Leo's are strongly entific use of the ., , r attracted to the oppo- imagination. It's not site sex. They tend to the purest science, but s. j be romantic, idealistic, neither is weather fore- \ . A ... casting or stock market Segotistical,domineering, predictions." and affectionate. Corridan also provided an \ ,"; -. important differentiation -, Virgo - (August 20- between psychics and S. " - September 19)- Virgos are very astrologers, who are often thought Sdetail conscious and do well in of as one in the same. "Psychics are -.'. ° - any field that requires exactness. very sensitive individuals. They - They tend to be critical, methodical, operate on the unseen world more neat, reliable, practical, mental, indus- than astrologers do.". trious, and cautious. Believing that astrologers and psychics are the same thing is one of the many misconceptions = ArLibra - (September 20-October 19) - Libras are that people have about astrology. rarely loners. They both want and need companion- William Hewitt, professional astrologer and author of -- ship They make good counselors and judges because they Astrology for Beginners said, "As an astrologer, I meet two Courtesy of Parkkers' Astrology can see both sides of the issue. They tend to be impartial, inde- kinds of people. There are those who seek me out and solicit my cisive, cooperative, and gracious. services to help them improve their lives, and then there are those who think I am an idiot for believing in astrology." However, the most Scorpio - (October 20-November 19) - Scorpios are the detectives of the zodiac. prominent misconception is that astrology interferes with religion in some way, Scorpios have an extremely strong will, and a sex drive to match. They tend to be shape or fashion. vindictive, sarcastic, heroic, forceful, cynical, secretive determined, and suspicious "Many people think that astrology conflicts with religion. Personally, I've never studied anything in astrology that conflicts with any religion," Corridan said. "It's Sagittarius - (November 20-December 19) - Sages are honest and freedom lov- about balancing probabilities, and choosing the most likely outcome," she added. ing. These people call the shots as they see them without any embellishment; Astrology has definitely changed over time. It's become a huge taboo topic that therefore, they are often considered to be blunt or lacking in tact. They are opti- most use for fun. mistic, friendly, and generally easy-going. Nicolette Welch,19, a psychology major from Fresno, Cal. said "I really don't take it seriously, but I have a lot of fun playing around with it." Capricorn - (December 20-January 19) - These people are hardworking, deter- "Astrology is not the course for some people to take. However, if you really want mined, and dedicated to achieving their goals. They tend to be serious, frugal, to know yourself and take full advantage of your potential, then you should study realistic, cautious, and responsible. it," Corridan said. Aquarius - (January 20-February 19) - This is the sign of brotherhood, humani- Fun Facts tarianism, and eccentricity. Aquarians can be tactless, independent, naive, broad- Aries - (March 20-April 19) - These are the action oriented people of the zodiac. minded, rebellious, and impersonal. Aries tend to be dynamic, impulsive, quarrelsome, easily bored, aggressive, enthu- siastic, forceful, and highly competitive. Pisces - (February 20-March 19) - These are the martyrs of the zodiac. They are very sensitive people who are highly responsive to the thoughts and feelings of oth- Taurus - (April 20-May 19) - Tauruses like the good things in life and usually ers. They tend to be impressionable, changeable, day-dreaming, compassionate, focus their energies on acquiring material possessions and money. Tauruses tend and psychic. Did you know?

* The science of astrology is the * They also gave to each month The 12-year cycle is sometimes * The famed astrologer, William Hewitt oldest empirical science in the to each day a special deity who called the Yellow Road of the Evangeline Adams, was to trial * Instant Horoscope Reader by world. Proof of its existence ruled that day and that month. Sun. The 12 animals are the in American in 1914, after Julia Lupton Skalka have been dated as far back as rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, being charged as a fortune * The Only Astrology Book 25,000 years B.C. * Chinese astrology differs snake, horse, ram, monkey, teller (Yes, astrology was illegal You'll Ever Need, by Joanna from Western astrology. In cock, dog, and boar. Bhuddist at one point). Martine Woolfolk * The Egyptians were the first Chinese astrology, there are 12 legend says that Buddha asked * Parker'sAstrology by Julia people to foretell a person's years, and each year is repre- the animals of the forest to bid Sources: and Derek Parker character by the date of birth, sented by a different animal. him farewell before his death. * Astrology for Beginners by