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,.