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T « r.. "Bamboozled" winning streak with keeps film out of a one-point loss to eter Nashville theaters the Ravens Ttennessee iState University Page 14 Page 19 THe IVteasure o>f Student Opinion and Sentiment The electoral collegeand JSU SaVS 'Amen' tO your vote in the election on-site• - churchi i services By Cristalynne V.W. Dupree Community View Writer H In the last few months, independent public opinion surveys have shown that the 2000 race to the White House would be a "photo finish." The twomajorpolitical party candidates played tag team leading in surveys of likely voters, sometimes separated by only a small percent age. But, can a marathon go intoovertime? A1 Gore No one could have foreseen this political sudden death. Normally, Super Tuesday, November 7th would have been the monumental close to the presidentialcampaigntrail,andthevictorwould haverightfullypreparedto takehis placein the White House in January. However, things went quitedifferently. After an unofficial count of ballots in Florida, ,Aubbeia groundslate.VicePresident GoretelephonedGovernorBushtoconcedethe election. Possibly, quite difficultbecause at the George W. Bush beginningof the nightTVmediacalledthe 25 possibleelectoral votes for Gore. After,retract ingthatcall,theylatercalledRoridaforBush.Itbeginstogetcompli cated when that call was also retracted At thispoint,BillDaley,Gore'scampaignchairman,withonly momentsto spare Daley succeed in contactingthe vice-president momentsbefore he was to take the podium at the War Memorial,in PHOTO BYJOHN J. CARROLL Nashville,togreethisloyalsupportersin therainandpubliclyconcede BishopJosephW.WalkerIIIleadstheworshipserviceonbehalfofMt ZionBaptist the election. Church, which meets weekly in TSU's Gentry Center. Aweekafter the election,Americacontinuesto holditsbreathand keepsitseyeonFlorida.Inlastweeksofcampaigningpoliticalanalysts By Raynata Y. Reed like the "Amen" at the end of a preacher's ser havecontendedthat Floridaholds the key to the electionoutcome,and mon. Campusministries andspiritual organiza News Writer ithascometopass. StatelawinFloridaallowsarecountincloseraces, tions at Tennessee State University are an and two have alreadybeen completed. At press time the Associated important aspect of student life. Theirflyers are posted in the dorms, in the Press showsthe resultsof the Florida 67countyrecountgivingBush a A plethora of ministries is available, cater studentcenter and in various placesaround the narrow288-votelead over Gore. However,it that will not be official ing to the diverse spiritual needs of the student until overseas ballots markedby theElection Day deadlinearereceived yard. Students say their presence is necessary, See ^Churches" on Page 3 fipp "Electoral" on Page 2 Smiley speaks on election,voting issues to overflowing standing room at TSU community who came to hear Smiley If the Black turnout would have for reaching Black voters. By Henderson Hill HI speak. been minimal. Gore would not still be in "We stepped up our effort to get out Because of the news surrounding the play," Smiley said. Smiley continued to our vote," Smiley said. View Community Writer recent presidential election. Smiley bad a remind the listeners that this is a critical When Smiley was asked in a post- junction in America's history. speech interview about the possible apa National talk show host Tavis Smiley lot of fuel for his speech. His main dis cussion was that Black people need to "Black folks have determined who thetic attitudes young Black Democrats spokeintheThomasE.PoagAuditorium realize that this election was historical the next leader of the free world will be," may develop if Bush takes office, he said in the Humanities bldg.. onNov. 9 as part especially for the Black community. Smiley said. that Blacks should not feel that their votes of the Distinguished LectureSeriesspon Smiley also said that young people, who Smiley also commended radio and were in vain. Instead, he said, they should soredby the PublicRelations Department voted in this election, will have people a TV shows such as "Choose or Lose" on realize how great it is that the number of at Tennessee State University. The audi hundred years from now talking about MTV; Smiley's own talk show, "Late Blacks voting has greatly increased. torium was standing roomonly to a large how the Black vote kept the Democratic Night With Tavis Smiley;" and die 'Tom mass of students and people from the Party in the race. Joyner Morning Show" for being outlets See "Smiley" on Page 2 Smiley congratulates and motivates mpha fhi Alpha bratemity, -j voting public after historic vote Inc. holds "Why Not Continued from Page 1 the winner appears on his talk show is, "What is your agenda for Black Republican?" seminar "You've got to be an idiot not to America?" believe your vote did not make a differ If the Democratic Party wins the with no Republicans ence," he said. "You can't disenfranchise election, "We have to remind Gore how people. It's not about Gore, it's about hegotto the WhiteHouse,"Smileysaid. your vote." He also said that if Gore does win he By Dywuan Brown This is not a personal attack on needs to understand that it was the '^ews Writer young Blacks, Smiley assured the audi increase in Black votes that allowed him ence of mostly TSU students. Instead, he to win. "It will be compared to Lazarus 'h TennesseeState university'sBeta Omicronchapter of Alpha Phi Alpha said, "There are some fights that you and how he was brought out," Smiley ?J^ratemity,Inc.presenteda"WhyNotRepublican?"seminarOct.1incampuscento" have to fight even if you don't win." said. "If A1 Gore wins this election he ["^oom210.TheguestspeakerfortheeveningwasHaroldM.LoveJr., a Democrat Smiley told the predominantly better not everfold his lips to say no to r'^d a candidate for state representative of die 54th district in Tennessee. Black crowd that Blacks have to tum Black America," Smiley said. Votingfor ^ Loveservedasa-ssistanttothechairmanofthestateandlocalgovernmentojm- their pain and frustration into power. Gore is the first phase, we have to ^ittee for theTennesseeStateHouseof Representativesin 1990. He is mi alumnus "1used to want to go back in time to demand and agitate," he said. "We need ^f TSUandgraduatedin 1994.receivinga degreein economicsand fmance. live particular moments, but 1 realized to make sureBlackscreate a Black agen •j The seminarwas basedon the decisionto voteRepublicanor Democratic and that there is history to make here in the da first." ^hat Lovecoulddoforcolleges,particularlyTSU.andtheeducationalfundingthat present," he said. Smiley reminded peo Some TSU faculty and studentshad is passed toTSU yearly byAlumni Relations. ple that they need to register, have voter positivethings to say aboutSmiley'slec f' One issue that was brought to Love was alumni giving enough money to education, and voter mobilization. ture. make college more affordable for thecurrent students at TennesseeState University. "It's okay to register, but you need "I think what he did was very '"Students at HBCUs need to treat their schools as their homes," he said. "Maybe to vote," he said. "We need to leverage enlightening as well as inspiring," said ;;.^umni would donate their money to worthy causes for their alma mater." our vote and create our own version of a Donald Gamer, a graduating senior He saidthere is no reason whyTSU alumni don't donate enough money. He also contract with Black America," he said. Englishmajor." It shouldinspire the stu said that TSU has enough people out in the world who make plenty of money that Brandy Tate, a junior mass commu dent body to do better things." could make Tennessee State a better environment. nications major and member of the Dr. H. R. Houston, a TSU English Loveknows that financial aid is not enough at TSU, and when you deal with sit Student Government Association, said, instructor, said, "I thought it was very uations such as money, Love .says it's just like being In the real world. "If you can heWevie that Tavxs's commg \\e.\ps to good. He stated tilings we have been say survive Tinane'ia) aid at TSU, )l i+7» make you a stronger perspn witn fne ^ous'iness re-enforce what SGA and Generation of ing in the classroom." wor/d," he said. Educated Men tried to assure students of Smiley told the audience to think Jamal Hutchinson. a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, asked Love Lf he believed the —that we have to get out and vote.We about the idea of taking Black out of confederate flag should be removed. Love's response to this question was "all hor need to stop being swing-voters, and get America. "What would America be if rific things in the pa.st should not be displayed." out and vote," Tate said. you extracted Black from America?" he He spoke about the presidency and government positions. Love feels that the Smiley said Black people should asked. 'There would be no jazz, no hip govemment should choose someone who is fair. Supreme Court judges have their make demands and hold the government hop, or no street lights and folks would positions for a lifetime and they should be people with fair judgment and sympathy accountable for the promises it makes. be running all into each other," he said. for others, according to Love. 'They have to honor what they say, " he "We're doing like George and Weezy Dwealso mentionedthat putting peoplewith negative altitudes and no purpose said. In a post-speech interview, Smiley with voter turnout, we're moving on in officewouldnot be good because they will have to deal with too many worldly added that whoever wins the election the up."* decisions.* first question he probably will ask when collegevotes Abintra Montessori IContinued from Page 1 confusionoverride they were ledyourto cast avote vote for Reform Party candidate Pat Buchanan. In and counted. As it currently stands. Gore, somecases some of them said that they even School unable to deliver his home state of Tennessee voted picked more than one candidate. On seeks full-time classroom assistant with possible 11 electoral votes, was able to the same ballot only 3,783 voters made that secure 18 states and the District of Columbia mistake on the U.S. Senate section. in its infant community (serving chil for 255 electoral votes. Bush has won 29 Although voters in Florida continue dren ages 6 months to18 months). states giving him a total of 246 electoral protest outside cites where ballots are being votes. Gore also leads Bush in the popular recounted demanding a new election in that Adult:child ratio is 3:8; hours are vote. county,a new election is highly unlikely. The plot continues to thicken on 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; However, two years ago an election was Saturday, Nov. Hth Bush's team of lawyers orderedby a Floridajudge in a tainted Miami Is went to federal court, in efforts to receive an salary $14K/ academic calendar mayoralelection, under the guise of "ft^audu- year. Employees receive health ben injunction against the Gore team's request for lent, intentional and criminal conduct." a manual recount of Florida ballots. Both parties must act fast in their deci efits, paid vacation during school In total eight, lawsuits have been filed sions to exercise their right to ask for a holidays, and opportunities for pro challenging the results of the Florida election. recount by December 18th. This is when It is quite possible that other state with razor eachof the electors (members of the Electoral fessional development. Previous thin leads may be required to recount ballots College)in the 50 states will gather to cast group-care experience preferred. such as New Mexico, Oregon, and Iowa. theirballot forthe next president. Underfed Some voters in Palm Beach County, eral law they must meet onthe first Monday Please contact Christy Plummer comprised primarily of democrats, com afterthe second Wednesday in December.* (352-4317, ext. 14). plained of the punch card style ballot. That Jovember

Churches and religious support groups become an integral part of life on the yard Continued from Page 1 The contact for BSU is fellowshipisalsonon-denomina Interim Minister Cynthia tional and everyone is welcome. It body. Strong, at campus box 1136. a caters to the University Student, The United Campus Ministry at TSU Franklin is also the cam more specifically TSU, Vanderbilt is a "consortium of Christian denomina pus minister of the Wesley and Belmont. The church associat tional ministry representatives working Foundation, which is also a ed with Tiger Victory Fellowship is cooperatively on campus," its mission part of the United Campus Morning Star University Church statement says. Ministry. The Wesley and it holds Sunday Service at night, There are six independent ministries Foundation, a United casual dress. that work and support one another. The Methodist Campus Ministry Its bible study is every Tuesday mission statement of the United Campus assists students with min night at 7:30 in the LRC. Ministry consists of multiple themes. istries of Spiritual Growth, Their motto, "Change the They are providing spiritual guid mission and outreach, leader r Campus...ChangetheWorld"isthe ance and counsel, aiding in growth and ship development and com essence of Tiger Victory. Angela appreciation for spiritual diversity, giving munion and fellowship. Andrews, a junior healthcare admin service to the community and TSU in The leadership council of istration major from Houston, conjunction,with other established orga the Wesley Foundation is a explained this organization is a nizations through ministry, providing governing body of students "Christian-based organization on PHOTOBYJOHNj.CARROLLcampusthat stresses the importance opportunities for growth, coordinating that make decisions concem- activities for diversereligious groups, and ing the Foundationand guide Bishop Walker preaches toa crowd primarilycom- of repentance. Lordship and bap- promoting maturation in faith. the group in its growth with posed of TSUstudents in GentryCenter. Apart from the Division of Student Jesus Christ. Tyrone Brown, a junior from Affairs, the advisor for United Campus Rodney Elam, a computer science ministry participates in biblical discus Florence, Ala., who is majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies, and Eric Ministry is Rev. Inman Otey and Rev. S. junior from Dayton, Ohio and vice-presi sions, on campus witnessing, a weekly Renee Franklin is the Campus Ministry dent of the Leadership Council explained bible study, campus fellowships and off Mwalye, a junior from Washington, D.C. majoring in Aeronautical and Industrial advisor. that some of the activities that the Wesley campus Sunday moming services. Technology, also offered their insight into The six independent ministries in Foundation participates in includes tutor The other three organizations apart of why Tiger Victory Fellowship is impor United Campus Ministry compose a ing, every Tuesday, Wednesday and United CampusMinistry that may not be tant for students. diverse affiliation. Thursday from 3 to 5 pm. as familiar to students include the Impact "I believe everybody should The Baptist Student Union (BSU), "We also visit each others' churches, Movement, St. Anselms and the Catholic have biblical foundations to build upon in the Wesley Foundation and Pentecostal since most everyone goes to a different Association. their growth with the Lord," Mwalye Tabernacle's college campus ministry are church." The Impact Movement, whose cam said. the most prevalent on the campus of the "The Wesley Foundation is open to pus minister is Gregory Mersey, is com posed of African-American leaders who 'Tiger VictoryFellowship challenges six. all students of every race, church affilia students to walk with Christ in order to The Baptist Student Union, also tion or cultural background," Franklin want to be a part of change for God on produce fruit for God's kingdom," Brown known as Brothers and Sisters United on said. "There are students who are campus in their communities and said. "Each person on this campus has a campus, allows students to get to know Baptists, Methodist, Seventh Day throughout the world. purpose and destiny, and destined to be God, know others and know themselves Adventists and from many different Mersey can be contacted at uncle- [email protected] for more information on heroes in Christ." better. denominations." Ministering in a variety of ways, The Wesley Foundation offers spiri the Impact Movement. The Nashville Church also has mem St. Anselms is an Episcopal Campus bers that are a part of the TSU family. BSU advocates friendship .and fellow tual growth through worship services, Ministry. They hold worship every The Nashville Church, also known as the ship, invites guest speakersto speak at bible study, prayer ministries and coun Intemational Church of Christ, came out seminars, Christianretreats, and counsel seling. Sunday at 10:30 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:30. They plan to have a of a conservative Protestant denomina ing, andoffersmanyotheroutreachpro Bible studies are Wednesdays at 6:30 weekly Bible study on Wednesdays at 7 tion called the Churches of Christ, and grams. p.m. at the Wesley Foundation building p.m. specifically out of a campus evangelism The BSU holds prayer in the across the street from the Carp Building, All baptized Christians are invited to amphitheaterat 6 p.m. on Sundaysin serving dinner before bible study. renewal movement within the Churches participate in Communion Services which are smdent-led, and students can Fellowship and recreation is found in of Christ. which take place every Sunday. The Nashville Church's mission is to offerprayerrequestsas well. lieu of retreats, which may be two or three AlthoughBSUisa unionofstudents, next semester consisting of 10 to 15 peo Reverend Anna Henderson, the Vicar/ make disciples of nations, and they Campus Minister of St. Anselm's ChuntielCanady,a seniornursingmajor ple. Besides retreats, they also go to expect their members to be disciples of Episcopal Church can be reached at 615- from Little Rock stresses that, "just movies and have cookouts. Jesus. because it is called Baptist Student Other activities the Foundation par 329-9640. The Nashville church is non-denom The Catholic Association, serving inational and multi-racial. Its members Union, it is not just for Baptists. It is ticipates in include Tae-bo on Tuesdays the TSU campus as well as Mebarry and importantto have a relationshipwith and Thursdays at 7 p.m. are of all ages and socioeconomic groups. The Wesley Singers are also an Fisk ministers to both students and facul Mt. Zion Baptist Church's presence God, and you don't haveto be perfect important part of the Foundation, singing ty. They promote moral development and on campus is also very popular. Their becauseif youwere,youwouldnt need the on-going formation of the Christian. services were moved to the TSU Gentry God in the first place." at homecoming and various churches in One does not have to be Catholic to The BSU also offers the Soul 2 Soul the community. Center last semester, a location that they Pentecostal Tabernacle's College belong to the association and all are invit ministrieswhichtakeplaceeveryFriday are renting. Janice Caine, an administra Campus Ministry, another partner of ed to join in their activities. Karen tive assistant for the church, said "one night at 5 p.m. in Room 302 of the reason the services were moved because Student Center. United Campus Ministry, is ministered by Mtshali, the contact person for this orga 'The seminar chooses topics that James Moore. Like the other organiza nization from St. Vincent DePaul it was a central location for TSU, Fisk and aren't readily discussed in church. The tions mentioned, their vision is to "devel Catholic Church, can be reached at 615- Meharry students." speakers are asked to come out from dif op and instill Christian values in the life 336-2297. Bishop Joseph W. Walker HI, pastor ferent churches and students are allowed of each student according to the written There are other organizations that are of Mt. Zion, teaches a religious studies to ask questions," Canady said. "There is word of God." not a part of United Campus Ministries, class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3- also time for prayer." Pentecostal Tabernacle's campus such as Tiger Victory Fellowship. This 4:30p.m.on the TSU campus as well.* Page 4 tlTlic Mtter November 15, 2000 Forum Editor in Chief Mia D. McNeil ifHeter News Editor Sonja Jones The Measure of Student Opinion and Sentiment Community View Editor Hillary S. Condon Tennessee State University Arts & Entertainment Editor Sparkle Davis TSU Box 1246; 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Sports Editor Metra Baugh Nashville, TN 37209-1561 Copy Editor Regan Toomer phone: 615-963-5652, fax: 615-963-5452 Photography Manager John J. Carroll E-Mail: [email protected] Advertising Manager Dorian Wynn Director of Student Publications Pamela E. Foster What We Think ~jFrom where I sit: President or PromQueen? - SGA can cast the deciding vote The 2000 Presidenlial Election has proved to be one that will lar vote just to tease the American people? for each class. Georgina wins go down in history. Never have so many voters, not only in Vice President Gore is lead the prom queen title. What type Nashville, or the state of Tennessee, but nationwide have showed of democracy is that? That is their concern by marching down to the polls on Nov. 7, 2000 for ing the popular vote by a margin exactly what has happened in one purpose; a new beginning in the millennium willi a new leader. of 216,427 votes. Yet, the nation this election. This election was sensationalized so much, because not only does not have a president-elect. Electing a president should The analogy may sound will the presidential-elect set the stage for America through four silly, but so has this election. years in the millennium; but new seats are to be appointed in the be as simple, if not easier, than electing a prom queen. In high This raises an interesting ques United States Supreme Court, due to retirement of present school, kids go by popularity tion; cana person like Bush lead Supreme Court judges, etc. and status to determine the the nation if he does not have the Voter advocates would show up from the comers of 28lh queen. That's the exact same trust or endorsement of the con Avenue and Jefferson on Election Day to standing on overpasses The Electoral College is out thing that voters do when elect stituents of the United States? on Interstate 40 West, with election posters, urging people to vote. for fall break this week. Perhaps ing a president, but somewhere The answer is no. One can First time voters, were college student.s weren't familiar with the it will be back in session in a along the line, it became blurred. not lead if he does not have fol election process. Voters selected their candidate on Election Day week or two. Here's an idea, Instead of selecting a president lowers. Whoever is placed into and their votes are known as tlie popular voles. The popular votes shut the Electoral College down. that the people want - a few peo office will have a very hard time matter to only an extent, because it is actually the electoral vote It serves no purpose at all. ple, electors, will be casting that gaining respect from anyone in from each slate, known as the Electoral College that guarantees the As of this weekend, the all-important electoral vote for the United States. presidential candidatea seat in the White House. United States of America still the state. Despite the popular This issue would be easily However, in that sense, and the fact thai voles had to be does not have a president. The vote in the state, an elector can solved if the popular vote were recounted at the last minute between the election of Vice-President only thing stopping this decision is the electoral vote re cast his vote based on what he used to pick a president, not just A1 Gore and Texas Gov. George W. Bush, does die popular vote count, count and the re-re-count from thinks is best for the state - even to make numbers available to really matter? if that means straying from the flash on a screen when coming Why is voting ampedup so much, if it really is justthe elec counties in Florida ... and then decision of the popular vote. back from commercial. It is a toral voles that gets a candidate into office? And why, is there a of course, there are the absentee Imagine the prom queen shame that high schools all over conspiracy in Florida with the final counts of such an important ballots from the military, but by election going on in Joe County the nation have a better concept election? the time they count those, the High School. The school has of democracy than the leaders of The '"StfirSpangled Banner," Araerica'.s national anthem, sug election in another state will be voted and Alicia Gibson has our nation and framers of our gests thatAmerica is the "land of thefree,"'but Election Day 2(X)0 "too close to call." received more votes than Constitution.* proved tliat to be a big hoax. Was the concept of a popu Georgina Baker has, but the Voters from the ages of 18-25 are the most poweiful voices when it comes to politics. The last voter turn-out at the 1996pres idential election, according to the Tennessean was 49.08 percent. From Where I Stand: Whites at TSU have We are the age group tliat realizes the issues,that favor politi- ciajis who advocate what we believe, and we rely on these politi plenty of benefits cians to practice what they preach. It would really be a big disappointment for there to be dirty By Sara Caldwell dents, aren't welcomed into the challenged point of view, they've assimilated better than dealings on Election Day, even before the candidate gets into Community View Writer TSU community has been an inflammatory discussion topic anyone could have predicted. office. since I was a (minority scholar The least that minority stu It is a shaj'ne to say that the best man for the job of the U.S. In the last issue of presidency may falter at the end, at the expense of his many sup ship-free) freshman. Again dents can do is to get involved. iRcter, a profile of the new speaking from personal experi You don't need the Minority porters. Minority Affairs Director was It is a shame for all of those Florida'voters to punch one can ence, I've found that students, Affairs Office to set up an inter included, along with his state faculty and staff are happy to racial mixer in order to get to didate at a voting booth and that vote they thought they made actu ment that "many of them ally counts for someone else. meet the needs of anyone who knowyour classmates! Pick up a [minority students] feel they are asks for help. party flyer and go, or try out for Do we really live in a democracy? Does our vole really count? not given equal opportunities to It is also a shame to hear all of the pitiful excuses to wiiy peo Of course it's difficult to get the Forensics Team, or get participate in class." As a gradu involved when you've made an involvedin student government. ple did not vole, like not driving home to their home district ating senior and a minority stu abrupt transition from being in When minority students don't because it was a few hours away to vote. dent, I feel that I have the expe the majority to being the only get involved in student life out There.is a aimor going around that African-Americans have rience to refute that statement. It white person in the room. I'm side the MinorityAffairs Office, limited time to vote because their right will expire in a few years seems that in the majority of my to come. If that is true, make a difference, and despite all of these from a very small town where they're doing a disservice to classes with white students, they the number of non-whites can be themselves, that office, and the scandals going on, like Election Day 2000, know your right. are not only able to participate in counted on one hand, so coming taxpayersofTennesseewhopay Our ance.stors did not get hc).sed down, beaten until blood class discussions, they are often oozed down tlieir faces, jailed, lynched and shatned for nothing. to an HBCU was a bit of culture forthoseminorityscholarships. the most vocal members of the right shock. But guess what, Black I've come to the conclusion They fought for the to vote, died for it, so it should be a lux class. people have been in the minority that minority students really ury. Remember all of this the next lime you head to the polls in The idea that minority stu for as long as America has exist four years atid hope for a positive outcome.* dents, specifically white stu ed, and from my pigmentally- November 15, 2000 Page 5 Letters to the Editor except for us? Can you tell me why this approach to politics. care! Instead of complaining about the school is not accredited, but no one As members of a Greek-letter orga ones that do not, we should give applause Facilities, students knows? nization on TSU's campus we feel to those that do. How can these things be improved? offended by the statement that students As a student leader, you should should not suffer I am a very concerned junior, and it choose to come to Greek parties and focus on being more encouraging instead because TSU is an seems to get worse every year. We need homecoming events other than coming to of pointing out the negativity in situa help very badly. forums hosted by SGA. tions. Far more than half of the students HBCU Keisha Dickerson Everyone uses tactics to get students at TSU are registered to vote and if one P.O. Box 1707A to come out and show their support, no person has been touched through your matter what the organization may be. joumey in life, then it has not been in Dear Editor, We feel that the SGA did not exhaust vain. To the SGA: Students all of the possibilities to get better atten Lametric Bishop and S. Moniqiie One of the reasons why I chose dance at all of the activities. Jordan Tennessee State University was because do care about the A flier just does not get it! it was a HBCU, but does this mean that Furthermore, we feel that the Greek letter everything has to be a hassle, or that I issues! organizations here on campus have done always have to get the run-around wher more than their part to support the SGA in TSU made the ever I go? Dear Editor, all of their endeavors; most of the time school, community Can someone explain to me why the In response to the letter written informed at the last minute. administrators are so rude? by April Frazier, Student Government There are many different typ>es of proud on Election Day Can someone explain why housing Association Vice President, we feel that smdenis that make up TSU's campus. and registration are never in order when she did not serve the students justice at Some are liberals, some conservatives A Note to TSU Students... TSU has had the whole summer to get Tennessee State University. and some moderates. Even though a stu This is just a note to share our proud- things together? . •She feels that the way students dress dent does not possess the same fire that ness with the expression of civic respon Can you tell me why Court Villa is on campus shows that they are blind to you have about politics, that does not sibility demonstrated by Tennessee State the projects, and Heiman Street is the current issues surrounding them. mean that he or she does not care. students on Tuesday, Nov.7, 2000. Ritz? We feel, however, that many students In order to make students aware from You should know that your persis My money is just as good as theirs! are aware of the prejudices that are asso whence we came, 0.etev can have tence through standing in long lines to Can you tell me why do you have to ciated with the clothing items that they more monthly articles on African- vote was a powerful message that you are pay for a decal? wear. What she failed to state is that it is American history and African-American top quality enrollees. As expensive as this school is, can an individuaTs choice on the matter. issues; not just when Black history mondi they not just give us one? Can you tell me We commend Frazier and the rest of comes around. Sincerely, why nobody ever fixes anything? the SGA body on trying to get the TSU The SGA can also have more aware Thomas J. Martin Every person in Court Villa pays family more involved in politics. ness forums and not just fade away after Vice President for Student Affairs* $1,455, and nothing ever gets fixed! However, many students feel that their the November 7th elections. Can you tell me why TSU never voices will be heard through the power of The SGA can also promote General gives refunds on time, but are very their vote and not just by appearing at a Assembly meetings and stress to the stu prompt to purge you? Can you tell me political rally or debate. dents that this is when their voices can be why the dorm facilities are disgusting, or We feel that the majority of students heard. why everyone else gets a fall break get it but most of them take a passive . In closing, the students at TSU do

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experience at TSU, while others stated always smiling at me whenever I walk. "Most of the Caucasian students, By Camille Edwards some concerns they had. This is quite unlike ray experiences at a like any other students, attend this News Writer previous white-dominated school where I University due to its locale as well as a Other statistics being taken attended," said Tatiana Ratnikora, a grad matter of convenience and a beautiful uate Psychology student and a member of Editor's Note: also reveal the five-year period campus environment to pursue higher the Psi Chi Honor Society for education," said Heather Troxwell a jilEtcr will have a series on (Fall 1995 - Fall 1999) and yield Psychology students. junior Nursing associate's degree major, the various minority students on campus ed the following totals: in each issue. The series will discuss the "I feel so accepted here," added who transferred from Vale State FALL 1995 -2,628 various activities that they are involved Mary Wright, junior Early Childhood University to attend here. She also finds in on campus and their overall campus FALL 1996 -2,431 major and transfer student from the interaction with the various cultures experience here. FALL 1997 -2,188 Manchester. Wright also highlighted the on campus exciting as well as a good FALL 1998 - 2,016 excellent role played by the professors learning opportunity for her. Tennessee State University has sig FALL 1999 -1,845 here. She spoke on the practical knowl Ruth Minshall, a sophomore Nursing nificantly diversified its student popula TOTAL ... 11,108 edge and the genuine love and concern major agrees by saying, " I like this mul tionover the past decade.One such major displayed by them towards their students ticultural blend," and feels very strongly representation of this racial diversity on and commended the Disabled Student about this. TSU's campus is the presence of "I would really like to be a part of Services for the tremendous way in Ryan McDaniel, a junior Mechanical the students' organization body on cam which they have met her physical and Engineering major and a Phi Caucasian students. member of pus," said Kevin Brooks, senior social needs. The Institutional Research Office, Tau Sigma, a fraternity for mechanical Electrical Engineering major and a mem Some Caucasian students felt that engineers and also the American Society located in the Jane M. Elliott Hall ber of the recently formed Students for (Women's building), yielded some amaz TSU was the only school for them said "he has been exposed to the white because of their financial concems and ing statistics with regards to the overall Students Club. culture all his life, especially at high In sharing his views, Brooks gave a the beauty of the campus. school, and he quickly adjusted to being admission and performance of the broadened perspective of the University, "Coming to TSU was a long way off in this black dominated coUege." Caucasian students. highlighting the strength of the from home, but this was the kind col He also recognizes the rich histori Statistics showing the last enroll of Engineering Program and his previous lege I've always dreamed of coming to, cal background the college has and being ment of undergraduate part-time and intercultural relationships with blacks for one it's one of the cheapest in the an "accepting person" as he claims him full-time students in Fall 1999, yielded a that have somewhat aided him into fitting Southern states and most of all I have self to be, he is open to this diversity. total of 437 part-time students and 684 in and mixing with the black student pop always dreamed of living in Tennessee," There are some Caucasian students full-time students. On the other hand the ulation. He however mentioned two said Christine Hall, junior Accounting who have not had a positive academic graduate program during that season had flaws within the system. "I have a prob major. She also mentioned the fact that experience. a total of 669 part-time students, while lem with the gruesome way students she had no idea of the school heing pre- 7/ has been an absolute pleasure in the total amount for full-time students interact with each other by overusing the dominantly black, nevertheless she being a part of this institution and con was 55 students. term "nigger" and the lack of full student expressed that this has never affected her trary to others, I don't find the professors In examining the enrollment of participation in campus organization or and the interaction she has with the few to be teaching as well as they ought to," Caucasian students on a state level, sta activities." black students she has acquainted herself said Evan Graves, a freshman tistics reveal the highest number of stu Some Caucasian students were very with. Architectural major who is not in any dents emerging here from Tennessee. surprised by the warm invitation from "The out-of-state fees are extremely organizations on campus and one of the This yielded a total of 6,391 over the last other students on campus. high though and I especially dislike this, few Caucasian students who has received five year period. "I have found the black students especially because most of my classes do a full academic scholarship.* Most of the Caucasian students had here to be quite friendly and mannerable not meet," continued Hall in expressing very positive things to say about their by opening doors for me to enter and her personal concems of the college. BLACK ENTERPRISE vice president/ editor to conduct wealth-building seminar whites inherit wealth, which can be This for the next generation and to change By Crystal McMoore explained by a history of discrimination, :m e a n s lifestyles. as well as the current buying and saving that The 2000 Crump Lecture, The News Writer habits that occupy today's blacks. Dingle whites Wealth Building Initiative, will offer believes that if African-Americans can build attendees the opportunity to began As a part of the 2000 C. E. Crump change their habits, current lifestyles will more changing their spending habits. Lecture, Derek Dingle, vice president be improved and wealth will be accumu Wealth The Wealth Building Initiative is and executive editor of BLACK ENTER lated for the next generation. because sponsored by The Frist Chair of PRISE magazine, will be the guest lec According to Dingle, the average they Excellence, the College of Business, and turer at a seminar entitled, " Leam How annual income for America's minorities inherit the Women's Institute for Successful to Build Wealth." is $23,000 vs. an average annual income more Entrepreneurship in collaboration, with : The intent of Dingle's lecture is to of $37,000 for whites. He intends to have wealth. AmSouth Bank, the college's alumni, the help African-Americanschange their young blacks, in the, Nashville communi Sure, the National Association for Black spendinghabitsbecauseopportunitiesfor ty, make a commitment to change. wealth Accountants, and Urban Financial success continue topassbymany blacks. The average income for a non-white Dingle gap is Services Coalition—^Nashville Chapter. Not only do minoritiessuffer from person in the U.S. is $23,000 vs.$37,000 It will be held Wednesday, Nov.15 at thglowest median networth in the coun for whites. Only 10.4 percent of blacks explained by historical patterns of dis 2:30 pm at the ^Mllis Conference Center, try, but few African Americans own invest in the stock market vs.48 percent crimination in wages, job opportunities 26 Century Blvd. homes. Homes that are owned by of whites. vThe median net worth for and access to credit to start businesses. This event is free and open to the A|rican-Americans appreciate less in minorifyTaiialfaesis $16,4(X). But buying and saying habits also play a public. For reservations call (615)^963- v^ue thanthoseownedbywhites. Fewer African-American^ inherit •role.! AMcan •Americans must change 7391. •' A significantly larger number of Jj^jmbjts.in^der^^^ wealth Check One Option

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Marcella Mosely, Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech Pathology LYLAS," 7 p.m. in the Humanities Bldg.. andAudiologyatTennesseeState University,diedat BaptistHospitalin Nashville the evening of Nov. 7. Auditorium. She taught com-sesin voice and diction, speech improvement and disorders, November 17 - "Midwest's Finest Showcase," speech-language pathology services in the public schools and other areas in the Speech and Pathology Department at TSU for 25 years. Mosely also served as the 7 p.m. Humanities Bldg.. Auditorium. coordinator of teacher education for the department. Shejoined the TSU faculty in September 1975 following her completion of a Master's degree at Vanderbilt November 17 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, University in 1973. Herfuneral wa.son Monday, Nov. 13. at Robert Lewis Chapel funeral home. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetary. Inc. party, 9 p.m., Keau Hall gym. November 18 - Football game vs. Southeastern tKfjc ifWeter staff and editorial board offer our condolences to the Mosely family on Missouri, 1:30 p.m., Adelphia Coliseum. behalf of the Tennessee State University November 21 - HIV testing. Queen student body. Washington Health Center Room 119, 1-3 p.m. Our prayers are with you. November 23-24 - University Holiday for Thanksgiving. No classes.

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er and happier. The results showed that students who were liked and respected by their classmates were hap pier and had fewerphysicalailments than theirless-pop ular peers. The researchers were also quick to note that a small number of close relationships are as healthy as a large number of followers. Lead author Dr. Thomas E. Joiner, Jr., from Florida-State University in Tallahassee, said relationships with "warmth, acceptance and mutual respect" are what matters.

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Two Russian cosmonauts and an American astro naut began setting up their quarters inside the International Space Station at the beginning of the month after docking their capsule to the new base. 4 The $60 billion station (called ISS) will be com pleted as a result of a 118-day mission by the three- member crew. They began the mission with only I enough oxygen for two days, no air conditioning and no REUTERS PHOTO COURTESY OF YAHOO.COM REUTERS PHOTO COURTESY OFYAHOO.COM way to cook their food. In addition to acquiring these basic needs in ISS, they will also create a network to help run the station's systems from laptop computers. A woman from Singapore breaks down as she iden Rescue workers toil at the site of a fire-bombed car When it is completed in 2006, the ISS will be one of tifies the body of a loved one killed in a plane crash at in a West Jerusalem alley Nov. 2 (above). Israeli offi the brightest objects in the night sky. Taiwan's Taoyan International Airport (above). cials blamed Palestinian rebels and government. The crash killed 79 people. The bomb killed two Israelis, aged 17 and 19, and While many bodies were burned beyond recogni 1 threatened to destroy a fragile deal between the nations tion, the 79 bodies were housed in a makeshift morgue to hall the bloody violence that has plagued die area in recent weeks. The recent violence is the worst since A British consumer research magazine published a made out of an airport terminal until they could be iden tified. Outbursts from relatives shook the media and the 1993, when the two nations signed the Oslo peace agree new study last week,which contained newevidencethat airport officials, when the officials failed to give any ments. hands-free mobile phones significantly raise the brain's In Washington, President Bill Clinton condemned exposure to radiation. explanation about the details of the crash. the violence and said that he hoped the cease-fire would The magazine Which said that while the radiation The airport deniedany wrongdoing in the case still be successful and ultimately lead to peace in the Middle emission levels are still within international safety lev under investigation, and did not comment about bumed- East. els, using hands-freeearpieces could more than triple the out runway lights and the strong winds in the area. brain's exposure to radiation, compared with a normal Investigators say the plane may have landed on a closed mobile phone call. runway and hit construction equipment. Hesiiitlii. Which also said that in some positions, the kits The SQ 006 plane was headed to Los Angeles and couldcutradiationemissionsby 10-^ percent.Butin was carrying 159 passengers and 20 crew members. A recent study at Ohio State University concluded others, it could increase emissions by the same percent that students who are popular at school are also healthi- age margin.

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explains how he'd set it off in the bedroom in twelve steps. With lines like "One, takin' off R. KeUy TP-2.com your secrets with my teeth/Two, slightly rough to let you Don't even attempt to fast forward knowit's about to get kinky.miree, blind the CDplayer. you eyes, then I walk you to my bed It seems like the perfect scene. The room." leaves you anticipating for a lights are low, the candlesare burning shocking number 13. slowly, and your partner seems to be in For the thug lovers at heart, "R&B the mood. So what's missing? Enter 12 Thug"is a sure '00 anthem for the women Play 2000. With promises to set the who love the thug appeal. mood right, R. Kellydelivers 19 tracks of Realizing that men and women do love, lust and tales of reminiscent make mistakes in their relationship, through bis childhood. R.Kelly creates a strong case of the love TP-2, the fifth album from R. KeUy jones in the track entitled "I Don't Mean is a long awaited extension to his second It." When he hits the high note on the line album 12 Play. The musical guru pro "Now I was supposed to be more under PHOTO COURTESY OF BMI MUSIC duced, wrote and arranged all the songs standing, Instead of trying' to be so damn on the album withexception of the salsa- demanding"you instantly wantto forgive .The Angels deliver with a killer accompanying soundtrack. him back and say "It'll be O.K. tinged "Fiesta." lover in the track "A Woman's Threat.." she doesn't straighten up with lines like Kelly does a good job of warning his In the opener, "TP-2," R.Kelly He let's her know of what will come if "Someone's gonna eat your food...Someone's gonna wear your clothes...and Someone's gonna lay in DISCuss This! your bed." Jay-Z/Roc La Familia The Dynasty The highlight of the album "I Wish" provides a journey through R.Kelly's past friendships and his mother that The infamous this song makes this his was lost to death. The chart topping Shawn Carter a.k.a Jay- most impressive perfor renhx entitled "To the Homies That Hova has unleashed mance ever since the auto- WeUist"vLarjv}mjpampAuiifAa.tyiwiY. another i/npressive and biographic prison memoir of different lyrics and soft piano equally predictable "What Your Life Like" off cords. package with his latest his solo LPThe Truth. It is The last track provides encourage project, The Dynasty. the heartfelt nature of ment for all the listeners who some Originally slated to be songs such as these that times need reassured motivation that Jay-Z's fifth solo album. cause Roc-A-Fella everything will work out fine. "The The Dynasty is actually naysayers to reconsider Storm Is Over Now" is the prefect a compilationof Roc-A- Jay-Z as one of the pre song for finals, trials and tribulations Fella artists Beanie mier lyricists of our time. as well as the blissful ride to church. Sigel, Memphis Bleek, Jigga's timing and Other standouts include: "Just Like and Amil, each assisting cadence are impeccable That"/For the Bedroom Vibe, "I in this lyrical assault on and have only improved as Mean(I Don't Mean It)/The popular music. On this he bellies out some of his Redemption song, "Feelin' On Yo most polished poetics ever album, Jay-Z and com Booty"7rhe Foreplay song. on "Intro", "Get Your pany have abandoned You did it again R.Kelly. You gave Mind Right Mami" featur the hit-making sounds us real titles that made us listen to die PHOTO COURTESY OF BMI MUSIC INC. ing Memphis Bleek and of Swizz Beatz and lyrics and get our freak on at die same Snoop Dogg, and "Stick 2 Timbaiand and have jay-z time. Kudos! The Grammy is on the The Script" featuring instead enlisted a new way. Brandi Mon^omery stringof experimentalproducerssuch as The Neptunes,Rick BeanieSigel. Jay-Z's compadres also stepup their game on this album, most notably Memphis Bleek on his solo "Holla." Rock, and Just Blaze. The album's production ranges from Rachelle Thoughgroupcuts such as "You, Me,Him,& Her" stumbleand Ferrell, sympybasslinesand clevermelodies("I Just WannaLove Individuality (can I be me?) You"/"Give It 2 Me") to lackluster tracks that sound like out fail, tracks such as the creative 'T-9(X)-Hustler" deserve credit dated Dr. DreThe Chronic outtakes ("Changethe Game" and for a successful attempt to replicate a call-in hotline for hustlers 5 "ParkingLot Pimpin'). The contentofThe Dynasty album seeking advice in the drug and music business. On "Streets is rangesfromthemediocrethemesofjewelryflashing,pimping Talking," the sequel to his 1997single, "Streets Is Watching," Rachelle Ferrell's Junior CD, andparanoia,tocreativestreet-anthemsandemotion-drenchedJigga warns"Howmanytimesdo I got to prove?/Tellme,how Individuality (can I be me?), offers talesofregretandheartache.The album'shighlightsare the many loved ones do you got to loseAJntilyou realize that it's laid back mid-ten^ cuts and earthy, inspirational'ThisCan'tBeLife"featuringJay-Z.BeanieSigel probablytrue/ThatwhatJiggasay,Jiggaprobablydo!" ballads, with an Afro-centric flair. and Scarface, and the eerie confessional "Soon You'll The Dynasty is yet another exampleof what Roc-A-Fella The Capitol Records artist's gives Understand"featuringJay-Zapologizingtohisbestfriend'ssis canaccomplishwith strategic minds,marketingsawy and well- you all of her and then some! Widi a ter,his baby'smotherandhis heartbrokenmother.Another spent money.Jay-Zhas repeatedlyaskedthemediatotake him powerful voice that cannot be com standoutis the touching"WhereHaveYouBeen? featuring seriously, and after The Dynasty debuted at Number 1 on pared to anyone, Feirell has a six- JiggaandBeanieSigelhavinganicyheart-to-heartconversationBillboard's Top 100Albums, we shouldheed his words. Geno octave range which is untouchable. Ford withtheirirresponsiblefathers.Beanie'schoked-updeliveryon See "Compact" on Page 12 November 15, 2000

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Compact DICSussions: Charlie's Angels Soundtrack a meter minute: Continued from Page 12 Musiq Soulchild This album is for people who appreci ate such artists as Erykah Badu, Rahsaan Patterson, Jill Scott, and Jonathan Butler (one of the album's By Geno Ford producers). Ninety percent of the Ans <&Entertainment Writer album was written and produced by Ferreli, which is why her music seems The brotherly streets of Philadelphia to reach out and bring the listener into have bred another descendant of the soul it's joumey. legacy, Musiq Soulchild. Following in the The first song on the album, and trailblazed byKennyGamble andLeon Huff, "the title track Individuality (can I be The Roots and Jill Scott, Musiq has debuted me?), is a statement of being the per withAijuswanaseing (I JustWant to Sing), an son that you are. This may also be seen arousing album full of classic ballad-sand as a reference to the artists' own erotic imagery recorded at DJ Jazzy Jeff s A reflection of her own individuality. Touch of Jazz studios (the recording home of Ferrell's image has become very dif fellow Philly native Jill Scott). ferent in comparison to her first self- Within a few sboil months, Musiq has titled project which was released in attracted a huge following ba.sed on the 1992 and most popular for the duet romantic magnetism of his first single. Just with Will Downing, "Nothing Has Friends", from themulti-platinum soundtrack Nutty Profes.sor11; The Kluraps. Ever felt like This" , and her 1995 pro to But Musiq's successIsdeservedand should come ject First Instrument . This time PHOTOCOURFESYOF CAPITOLRECORDS surpriseduimgthe resurgence soul around Ferreli has engulfed herself in as no of musicspearheadedby the effortsof Raphael Afro-centrisra with a nose piercing, Rachelle Ferreli Saadiq, D'Angelo,Maxwell,Lauryn Hill. hair, If you're the type of person who locked and expression through Ferreli hits the listener with whispery Erykah Badu,andAngieStone. likes to hear a varietyof musicranging her African dress. The title track tones and high- pitch ranges which Musiqinheritedhisvocalabilityfromhis from R&B to Rock, then this is the thumpsoutheavyguitarsandbasslaid haunt the ear. souifiiJ bloodline of singers and saxophonists. soundtrack for you. The album starts over drums with a jazzy night club The seventh track on the album It washis familythai exposedhim to the 70's feel,whichsets thetonefor therest of "Gaia", is one of the most powerful off with everyone'sfavorite girl group Destiny's Child's song "Independent soul of Stevie Wonder,Sly Stone, and Earth, the album. The first verse makes the songsthatFerreli offers. And the sur & Fire. It was this diverse combination Women Part One" The lovely Texans listener take notice that Ferreli means prisingthingisthatthesongis a love ofpivotalartisticinfluencesthatmoldedand also haveanother songfeatured on the • business. "All my life I've tried to songto "MotherEarth,"in whichwe motivatedtheyoungballadecrto develophis myown soundtrack called "Dot." Both songs please/Disregarding needs/ all come from. This duet with own vocal talent. His singing is a talent, Now it's time for me to be free! Then were written by Beyonce' Jonathan Butler, seduces the mind, iiKJeed.Afteryearsofperforraingand honing "Independent"Knowles.Next,forthe she answers the first verse with the soul, and audibility of whomever lis his skills at Philly .showcaseslike the Five disco lovers you can listen to the pivot,Andif you don't like it / You tens to it. Erykah Badu's "YeYo," on SpotandWilhemina's,Musiqhasgainedthe Tavares's "Heaven Must Be Missing can dowhat you wannado/Andif you her live album, has nothing on this! confidence to defy the norm. Musiq s debut don't invite it/ It ain got to have noth an Angel", then MarvinGaye's "Got At the end of the song Ferreli album bravely strays from the doldrums of ing do withyou.Which to Give It Up", "YouMakeme Feel to isbasical extends a quote, " The earth is our such processedR&Bacts thathave permeat ly Ferreli sayinglike it or leave it, Like Dancing" by Leo Sayer or the home. Tread softly upon her, with ed the airwaves so that he can freely express because this is me. She goes on to early '90s favorite"Grooveis in the respectandgratitude."This showsthe his bare emotions on such songs as his next reinforce the power of individuality Heart" by the one hit wonder group songstress'spiritual revelation of the single, "Girl NextDoor,"a duet with Ayana with the chorus, Lemme be what I Deee-Lite. earth in which we all come from. of the group Aaries. "Girl Next Door" is a want to / Can I be me?/ 1 need to be Now, the movie is based on the Thisalbum is perfectfor setting a dedicationto the girls who grow up tom-boys what i wan t to be/ I'm an individual, 1970's hit television show, so what mood, especially if your coolin out only to mature into fine specimens of femi I'm into individuality/ I'm an individ would the soundtrack be withouta lit with a group of friends sippin on a ninityandthecomplexthoughtsof a man that ual , I'm into individuality/ Can't tle of the '80s? glassofwine,ordoingthe wholeLove responds years later. D'Angelo's key nobody beme/ Can't nobodybeyou/ Spandau Ballet's "True" or Jones thing. Betteryet, this album can boardist, James Poyser, also appears on the God made everybody just the way "Turning Japanese" by The Vapors even be used when you and that spe album to decorate the sultry "My Girl" with a that/He wanted to!" really makesyou nostalgicabout the cialsomeone arejust sittin by the fire seduaive charm that effortlessly complement Such songs as "1 forgive you," goodole' days.Ifthatis notenough, place vibin off of each other. Ms. the sotilful honestly of Musiq. it is such hon number four on the album, displays trySii-Mix-A-Lot's"BabyGotBack." Ferreli is not to be flexed with! The esty that will secure Musiq Soulchild's place Ferrell's insight on the power of for strongestthing about the character of Now for the rock lover's in the memories of lovers and the archives of givenessin a relationship.Bridge- "I her music is her originality, and that Aerosmith's "Angel's Eye" is one of the greatest balladeers. no longer want to hold on/ To that she can't be labeled as another Chaka the best songs on the soundtrack. which doesn't make me strong/ And I or Aretha knock- off. This album is Expectnothingbut best from Steven don't wanna care no more/ 'Bout simply for the REAL music lovers, lyier and the fellas. Finally, what what'srightorwrong/1justwannabe and those who truly appreciate the art would the movie be without a new wholeagain/1 just want to be free of good music. Henderson Hill HI Charlie's Angel's theme. The group again/ Wantto be meagain/I just responsible for the new theme is want to heal..." 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are A Face in the Crowd and Network, com that aired on FOX in the mid '90s, and I used both as a platform and as called "South Central", starring Larenz inspiration. This is a piercing look into Tate, was criticized for having to many the past and future of film and televi Afrocentric related topics. "The show sion," says Lee. was not getting good ratings," said Youprobablyhave seen racial adver Larenz Tate. tisements that depict African Americans Issues surrounding the initial use of in a stereotypical way for getting atten Black entertainment continue to mold tion of the public. Theseimages are seen contemporaiyfantasies and realities, as as eye catchers. Some of the advertise Blackness remains a preferred choice of ment ingredients would consist of an intrigue,amusement... and exploitation. actor covered with black cork ash, wink Can this be within all networks as well? ing, and big bulgedeyes and red lips. I When The Meter asked Regal 27, don't know if this is effective advertising, "Why they featured the movie," they but Lee seems to think so. replied,"Themovieis a movie that will You have probablyseen many dif bringdiversepeopletoourtheatre." ferent signs stating,"Go see Spike Lee's Regal 27 later let go of the movie Bamboozled. A must see movie." The because they did not bring in the money with themessage that SpikeLeeis giving free advertisers are not known at this that they thought a Spike Lee movie to thepublic. 'Two of my favorite films point, but it hasdone would bring. Spike Lee's some justice. Many This movie is history within itself students are getting because it causes us to actually think if ''Bamboozled" encouraged to go the this is the means by which we as African .!c&. A film. The Meter Americans see ourselves in the entertain Mtotiitm talked to TSU student ment industry. Because we are black do we have to always sing and dance? Other Bamboozled is defined as to deceive Joslynn Frazier, who issues that surround the movie are power by trickery; to cajole by confusing the stated, "I think that hunger for careerpositions and money. In senses: to hoax: to mystify: to humbug." the movie will make this SpikeLee production, controversy is In the movie, Bamboozled , Damon people aware of the never shied awayfrom. Terry Edwards. Wayans, plays a black writer in an all- W strugglesthat black white production team that runs an all- H people had to go black sitcom. Damon Wayans' character, ' throughin entertain- "Pierre Delacroix" creates a minstrel ment." Charlie's Angels •louaMftmi If you know some- show. The movie characters showed the A minstrel show in the present times, so thing about the enter- tainment that he could keep his job and boost the • ratings of the television network. Do^ there are expectatioDs "Once uppn^ time there were three this really happen? that need to be met. young ladies. Allor from different back The movie consist of familiar stars, Some of the major grounds and now they all work for me. such as Jada Pinkett-Smith, Saviori; networks are still are ,iIello, mynanie is'Charlie...andthis is the Glover,and TommyDavidson.iSpikeLee using Stereotypical movie about my angels.'" "Kick-butt action is what is given in this 2000 ver stated in an interview with Byron Allen, images to portraydif- sion "I chose these actors because they are ferent types of ethnic of jhe popular i970's television show. It is 20 years later and die Charles good. They are all talented.They just people. don't stickbut as much as a Denzel." For example, an See director's" on Pagel6 episode of ablacksit A lot dflQlder..aclorsare not pleased. November 15, 2000

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A Streetcar Named Desire comes to TSU's Poag Auditorium Just $5 at the door gets you a TSU-flavoredtaste of love, lust, deceit and the failing of the human spirit working together", said freshman mass Named Desire," that enticed LaMarque Nashville's own Toni Hughes communications major Antoine to initiate productionof this theatrical ("Blanche"),a computerscience major, By Jamarran E'mil Moss Dandridge, who portrayed "Steve" and classic. and by junior theatre/education major "Doctor" in the production. "I have done Russian classics, from Gary, In., Christopher A. Jones Arts & Entertainment Writer The promotional poster which read, Englishclassics,andthisyearI feltthatI ("Stanley").Jonesdisplayeda character "Love, Lust, Deceit And the Failing of wanted to do an American classic," that was understanding and comforting Despite the low audience attendance the HumanSpirit" were Just a few of LaMarquesaid. eachnightofthe productionthat really on opening night, the TSU Theatre ±e components contained in "A Streetcar Enteringtheplayvenue,ticketban- convincedtheaudienceto empathizefor Department cast and crew of Tennessee him. Toni Hughes' Williams' play "A debut the Streetcar Named and complex presented portraying performances on the ner- exceeded vous the dollar very worth charged at though, the The play Hughes' each ery its caused understanding Streetcar dialogue, perfor- Desire," mance opened sive, con- Thursday, 2 sideling in the this was her Thomas Edward k ing Poag auditorium, The humble and closed nature Angle White Saturday,Nov.11,Qw|||||m|^^H ("Stella") was directed by character K i m b e r 1 y in a LaMarque and co- frustrate the directedby Barry ^SISflf^Y in Scott. piii|M abuse from 'Ms. demanding LaMarqueandMr.Ihlglg^gKHmB "Stanley". are both||||||WH||mH Ackles exceptional direc- ("Mitch") from tors in their own Detroit, Mi., a sense, and they are diverse, promising, two of a kind RfflrfflnilTUiia 'v*'V4r- JpB and skillful perfor- HB^S^ ' « • mance,graspingthe audience attention to Director's Chair: The Angels fly high take heed to each word * of his whimsical char- Continued from Page 14 The ladies give an outstandmg perfor • ; acter's dialogue, mance in playing the angels. The movie y. Dayton, Oh., native Townsend detective agency is still in is filled with plenty of karate kicks, --• Jessica Marie business only with new recruits. "Alex" punches and matrix moves. PHOTOCOURTESYOFTHETSUTHEATREPROGRA.MHlckland ("Johanna"), (Lucy Liu), "Dylan" (Drew Barrymore), "Charlie's Angels" is your typical Baton Rouge, La., and "Natalie" (Cameron Diaz) are the girl tlick. but it can appeal to the male dlers Vicky WalkerJker and Lanae Burton, occupational therapy major Melissa F. new angels alongside with their pal and audience. It is also a comedy. One scene both juniorsmass communications Anthony ("Eunice"), and Frederick advisor Bosley (Bill Murray). involved"Nata[ie"(Diaz) being featured majors, and Miami.ami. Fl. natives, showed Harris ("Pablo") all proved true that, In the movie, the angels are given a as a dancer on "Soul Train" dancing to hospitality to all. visitors. The play began "There are no minor roles, just minor case that involves a stolen database that Sir-Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back " and and concluded withvith the vocal stylingsstylinss of actors." • can be used to track down a person's wa.s a .smashing hit with the crowd who freshman Journalism major Erinn Mattox whereabouts through the phone. The shouted "Go White Girl! " So. if your from Inglewood, Ca., singing a rendition case also involves a so-called kidnap looking for something to do this holiday of Biilie Holiday's "God Bless The ping of the inventor, a twisted involve season, besides watching Jim Carrey as Child." Mattox's rendition of the song ment with an investor and some pretty "The Grinch" then check out the created a "smoky and jazz-type" mood, extreme explosives. Okay, so the plot angels, it's well worth your money. as described by director LaMarque. sounds a little fuzzy, but it makes sense. Sparkle Davis Lead roles were played by November 15, 2000

Golden Eagles respond in second half of TTU-TSU game this game wasn't a coplete blowout, at though the Tigers would be going into just the right motivation for the Golden By Marcus Norris least not in the beginning. halltirae with a lead for the first time in Eagles, who came out after halftime with Sports Writer The first half of the game had all the two weeks. a newfound energy. This energy reflected makings of a classic barnburner. The Not so fast. through their plays as they were able to Tigers, believe it or not, struck first on a The Golden Eagles, after a big play On Nov. 2, history was made in score five straight touchdowns on the well-designed flea-flicker play that saw to get them down to the 15 yard line of Tigers. They were led by Rogers who Tennessee, when the Tennessee State wide receiver Julius Hull connect with the Tigers, were able to score on a 15- Tigers football team did something that scored the first touchdown and finished fellow wide receiver C.J. Johnson on a yard pass from Michael Peoples to Derek the game with 15 carries for 79 yards and had never been done before. 77-yard touchdown pass. Johnson was so Lee with only 53 seconds remaining in three touchdowns. For the game the On thisdate in history theTennessee open that he was able to walk casually Golden Eagles accumulated 258 rushing State Tigers football team did something the second quarter. This took all the into the endzone. The Tigers scored again momentum the Tigers had gained yards against the Tigers defense, 485 that had never been done in their tradition on a field goal by Seth Goodowens to throughout the first half and threw it out yards overall. of rich history. On this day they allowed take a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. the window. They went into the locker The play in the second half over the Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech to The Golden Eagles clawed back into room trailing 21-17. shadowed a tremendous day had by wide score 56 points, tying the mark set by the game thanks to the efforts of running During halftirae, a touching tribute receiver CJ. Johnson. He almost had a Eastern Kentucky in 1995, the most ever back Travis Rogers, who scored twice in was payed to Preston Birdsong, a 19-year record day himself catching seven passes allowedby a Tigerfootball team in histo the second quarter on runs of five yards old Tennessee Tech football player. for 213 yards and two touchdowns. Play ry. This led to their most recent loss, 56- and two yards. The Tigers however were Birdsong passed away after falling down like this has come to be the silver lining 23. able to re-take the lead 17-14 thanks to a during windsprints at the first practice of on the storm cloud of a season that the This of course is just another loss in 33-yard touchdown pass from quarter the summer. Tennessee Tech honored his Tigers are having. what has turned into somewhat of a back Kenton Evans to the aforemen memory by raising a giant, illuminated R.I.P. Preston Birdsong 1981-2000.* rebuilding season for the Tigers. With the tioned Johnson, who scored for the sec version of his number 30 next to the loss the Tigers have fallen to 2-7 overall, ond time in the game. As time wound scoreboard. 1-4 in the Ohio Valley Conference. But down in the second quarter it looked as This tribute to Birdsong proved to be while the score might indicate otherwise, omecommg ow drop I!

Thomsis Thorps onei's expectations. to work wore closely together.^' wee and little leagues, and churches, One student felt that the organization etc." Sports Writer "This years homecoming game was not and has not been the same for the last of this year's homecoming had a big Smith believes thai the 2001 football md two years. Because it did not feel like it effect on the attendance. schedule will allow a lot of "breathing By Metra Baugh was at home because it was not at home. Laressa Seastrunk, a graduating room" for all of the Tiger's traveling Sports Editor It was not at The Hole (Hale Stadium)," senior and social work major from fans, and that il will also help to increase Cheron Corbetl. a junior Business Providence, R.I., said, "The organization the attendance. For the past three years the home- Marketing/Mass Communication major of the homecoming period was not For the 2001 football season the :oming gante attendancehas fluctuated, from Chicago, 111.,said. together. There should have been more Tigers will be playing in New Orleans [n 1998, there were 22,046 people who The Meter spoke with a TSU stu effort from the homecoming committee August 25th, and they wiU come back to Nashville to play the John Merritt Classic attended the last game In Hale Stadium, dent, who fell that the football team was in organizing homecoming." md the following year the attendance responsible for the non-support. " Although the students are large part on September 1st. increased to 41,132 when the Tigers The reason why our homecoming of the Tigeris fan club, Smith admits that There will be open dates on September 8ih and October 13th. Next >layedinAdelphia.Only26,708showed was not as successful as last year was he is not blaming the students for such low numbers. He is aware that TSU seasom's homecoming will be moved to ip to supporttheboysinblueandwhite because of the perfonnance of the foot November 3rd (the Tigers will play his year. ball teamprior to the homecominggame. becoming more of a commuter institu Murray State in Nashville on this date). Dr. Jim Smith, Atliletics Director at Another reason is due to the break of tra tion. According to Smith, transportation, Tennessee State University, said about dition, the game being played on campus the need to work, priority, and conve Overall, in order to increase any type if support, the Tiger Family will have to :heattendance. "I wasdisappointed natu in the hole." Victoria Walker, a junior and nience are all factors of low attendance. Smith mentioned several ways that contribute a joint effort. rally. For some reason our supporters mass communication major from Miami, "I truly feel that in order for us to ion't come out if they think it's going to Fla., said. could help boost the attendance for future games, both home and away. increase attendance for hon^oming that rain." • The football team plays a big part in it's going to take a concened effort on Students appear to come in greater the make-up of the football season, but "I think that we're gonna have to, eveiyone's part and not just the athletics lumbers when the Tigers areplaying the there are several other factors that con imd me as athletic director, personally, department," Smith said. I'lassicand homecominggames, accord tribute to the success or failure of the appeal to our community supporters. We "I think that the students, the faculty ing to Smith. events. Iti's obvious that the football play need them to support us during home In the Webster Dictionary homecom ers aren't the onJy Tigers who attend games as much as they do our classics staff, the community, our alumni, and other supporters, must ban together to ingisdefinedas thereturnofa groupof TSU. when they travel," Smith said. make sure that not only our homecoming leopleespeciallyonaspecialoccasionto "I tliink that there's going to have to il think that if we have a good bal i place formerly frequented. So where be a greater...cooperation between the ance between tlie two, then we'll see the [and] our John Merritt Classic are suc werethe other students, alumni and fans? athletic department and our students," attendance increase drastically. I think cessful, but whomever we play, whether This year's homecoming game against Smith said. "And I think that's where the also, along with asking for community we're winning or loosing, whether we're he University of Tenne.ssee-Martin was president of the student government support, we as a department and an insti playing in TTieHole or Adlephia, that at he fir.st homecoming of the new millen- couldplaya major role. 1think that it has tution must simply reach out. this moment in time that they support us lium. You would think, that tills presti- to be a two-way street and not one-way. "We will be reaching out to our kids in where we are."* »ious, traditional event would have been "It is in my opinion that if we are to for our last game, whether they come aff the hook, but it just didn't meet every- increase student attendance that we need from the YMCA, public schools, pee- November 15, 2000 Up on Deck f Days after fight, Golota still hears bells ringing Dreams Do Come Thie: 2000-01NBA j in his head Andrew Golota checks into hospital after fierce Rookies Up Close boxing bout with "Iron" Mike Tyson By Alan C. Beard Sports Writer ! By Anthony MUler Sports Writer It doesn't matter where you are in life, only where you're gorng and how you get there. ACB i Boxer Andrew Golota's boxing Sure many of us here at TSU have friends and family who are competing at the ; career went from bad to worse in one college level in cither basketball, football, baseball, etc. But how many of us can say, i week. "I know that guy," if hegoes pro. He i.snow a 19or 20-year-old millionaire, and you ; After losing his bout against Mike cannot help butto rememberwhen he wasjustyour brother,yourboy. or boyfriend',j Tyson on Friday, Oct. 20, the 32-year- for old Polish boxer was hospitalized at phc- Resurrection Medical Center in Golota's nom out high current hometown of Chicago, 111.A bat milHonaire. He tered Golota was brought in to the med up around the rough St. ical facility by his wife, Mariola, upon returning to Chicago Saturday morning. PHOTOCOURTESYOF ASSOCIATED PRESS The nightbefore, Tyson was handed believ- the victory by referee FrankGarza when Golota Golota refused to come out for the third neither did Darius. Noted early his numbness in Golota's left arm, the tests round, telling Garza and his trainer, A1 .school career as a blocker he revealed the hemiated disc. Certo, that he wanted to quit. Yapor said if Golota's symptoms Certo told reporters after the fight Able to handle tlie rock extremely well persisted,thefightermight needsurgery. that Golota wanted to quit after the first at 6'9 he added the smooth, great "My goal is to get him to where he round when Tyson knocked down the court vision, and phenoni to his resume. would have no restrictions," added 240-ib. fighter with a devastating right Sincehewasyoungerotherplayershave jB^ Yaporwhen asked of Golota's chances called him "lir* KG (Kevin GurnGtt) after jab to Golota's head. Certo stud he talked Golota into of fighting again. playing with liim in summercamps. This Golota has a history medical continuing after that point by encourag of titlehasyettoleaveeither.HeappearswithHK|n|Q|||By^^^B problemsin the ring.OnOct. 4, 1997, ingGolotathathecouldwin. Gameti on the cover of Sports Illustrated in Golotawashospitalizedafter sufferinga Afterthefight,Golotawaschastised the newest addition. He undoubtedly will be seizurecausedbya first round knockout by flyingpopcornand beveragesfrom one of the NBAs future stars. After averag- by LennoxLewis. manyofthe16,228peopleinattendance. ing22.1point.s.12.4rebounds,7.2 blocks, ' Golotaquit against Michael Grant Even Tyson cursed at Golota before 3.1 a.ssists.atid 2.4steals in hissenioryearof on Nov. 20, 1999, after being knocked highschool,he fell he couldplay w'iththe photocourtesyofN0ACC»4leaving the ringhimself. Mariola Golota said she was told downinthe tenth round of a fight Golota best.Hewasdrafted3rdoverallbytheLA Richardson | was o±erwise winning. After the fight Clippersandat 19yearsoldhastheworldat eggsandgarbagewerethrownatherlaw ... ,B withTyson,Golotasaidhe didnotknow hisfingertips.Imaginehowhisfriendsfeeltoseetlieirhomeboymakingmillions.ItE office in a Polish section of Northwest Chicago. if he wouldever fight again. anoverwhelmingfeelingI'msure,buthowwould1know.I'mjustlikehisfriendstryffl "Boxing is a very, very difficult ingtomakeadolUuoutoffifteencents. I It wascleaned up before sheactual sport," said Golota."1 apologize to all AChicagoproductofWhitneyYounghigh-schoolandDepaulUniversityba« ly saw it. my fans." also made the leap to tlie pros. • "Everybodyjust assumed, wellhere According to Tyson, this fight was Asophomorewl)oinhisfreshmanseasonwasthenationalfreshmanplayeroftbE you havea winnerand a quitter," said alsosupposedtobehis last, butafter the year.Inhisfinalcollegeseasonbeaveraged17.8pointspergameandJOreboimdsj|Mariola Golota. "There was more fight,Tysonsaidthefight lefthim unful Nottomention,thathewasgiventheburdenofbringingnotorietybacktoChicagi||involved. He gothurt, he got injuredand hoopsafter MichaelJordm retired. M it's probablythe smartest thing he did," filled. Tommy Brooks, Tyson's trainer, told reporters he thinks Golota suffers Thisisthekindofpressurethatcomesalongwithbeingoneofthebe.st.Thekin® added Golota's wife, referring to her anxiety attacks in the ring. thathewouldjustlaughatbecau.sewhenthed;tywasover,hewouldjustbedoinB husband's actions. While the career of Golota (36-5,29 somethinghelovedtodo. B Dr. Wesley Vapor, the neurosurgeon Hewasdrafted18thoverallinthissummer'sNBAdraft.HeisnowamemberoB who treated Golota, told the public that knockouts) is yet to be determined, theLAClippers,enablinghimtoteamupwith"lil"KGwhojustsohappenedtobS Golota suffered a fractured left cheek Tyson (49-3, 43 knockouts) has a date hisroommateandworkoutpartneroverthesummer. fl bone, a hemiated disc between the fourth with the winner of the November 11 Hisnamei.s Richardson,buthisfriendscallhim"Q".MostofusfronB and fifth cervical vertebrae and sus bout between WBC-IBF heavyweight theChicagoareawillknowwhoyouarespeakingof,whenyousayhisname,SomS tained a concussion. championLennoxLewis andDavid Tua. students here atTSU wentto school with him, playedonthebasketball team withbtn™ "There's no question he sustained a That is, if Tyson wants it. • orevengave hima rideto schooleveiyday.Tothemhe is still the sameold "Q". concussion from head blows," said hea Chi-Townlegend?Hardly!Richiu-dsonisjusta kidfromthesouthsidewhosg Vapor. dreamctmietrue. ^ "It is not uncommonfor people who DavidFalkarguablythemostpowerfulmaninallofba.sketbal].representsth^ sustain serious head injuries to have a bothofthem.Forthoseofyouwhoarenotfamiliarwithhim.Heistheagentthatre|fe' cervical injury," said Vapor after ques resentsMichaelandevery'odiertopNBAathlete. ;,| tions arose about the connection I between the injuries. jee"Rookies"onPage39 | After an MRI conducted because of November 15, 2000 JHctcr Page 19 Titans Host Ravens with their first loss at Adelphia for the season

second attempt, that had 37-yards on the Number 89 returned the ball for 31- Number 35 Perry Phenix intercepts By Henderson Hill HI punt, at the fnst and ten. yards to the Tennessee 37-yard line. The the pass by Dilfer for a TD and the extra Community View Writer Number 87 Qadry Ismail, completed pass was completed to number 85 John field goal, making the score 23-17, and a TD pass for 46-yards, which was the Jones with a gain of 12-yards to the putting the Titans in the lead by five with The attendance of the game was first score of the game. The TD was fol Tennessee 49- yard line, producing a only 2:30 left to play. 68,498. lowed up by the conversion from number score of 14-0 Ravens. With 34 seconds left to play in the The Baltimore Ravens won the toss three Matt Stover. Leaving the score 0-7 At the 2nd and 6 at the Baltimore 11- 4th quarter, the Ravens completes a pass and opened the game with a 21-yard Ravens with 9:58 left in the first quarter. yard line, a pass was completed to num to number 80 Brandon Stokely for a TD, return by number 45 Corey Harris. The The next kick-off by the Ravens ber 85 Derrick Mason for a Titans 10- and Del Greco of the three point conver Ravens'playwasfollowedby a sack by number three Matte Stoker, and was yard TD. Del Greco made good on the sion. This made the score 23-24, putting number 90 Jevon Kearse on quarterback received by the Titans number 85 Derrick extra point. This was Del Greco's season the Ravens in the lead by one. TrentDilfer,that causeda six- yard loss Mason. The ball had a punt of 52-yards to high for fieldgoals,with 8:10 left to play W^ithuniter 25 seconds left to play v\ at the 2nd and 16. the Baltimore 43-yard line at the first and in the second quarter. The score deviated the game the Titans attempted to gain The firstpuntof thegame,whichhad ten. On the first carry in response to the to 7-14 with the Ravens still in the lead. good field position for a field goal many more to follow, was received by Ravens kick, number 27 Eddy George The third quarter offered four more attempt. On the first and ten, Steve number 85 DerrickMason. The punt was had a carry for a two-yard gain. Steve punts. McNair had a cany which was a McNair gains a first down for good field 52yards long, witha six-yard gainat the McNair completed a pass to George num gain of two-yards. The Titans completed position on the 25 yard line with four sec first andten with13:44leftto play in the ber 27 for only a seven-yard gain to the a pass to number 89 Frank Wycheck with onds left in the game. The final score was first quarter. 35-yard line. This was just the preview to a gain of 26- yards to the Baltimore 38. 23-24 Baltimore Ravens. OntheTennesseeTitansfirstcarryof the sack on McNair by number 90 Rob The next completion was to number 85 After the game. Ravens' QB Trent the game from the 32-yard line, Eddie Bumett. A punt was the Titan's only Derrick Mason for a gain of 13 to the first Dilfer, commented on the game. " This George had a loss of one-yard and was option, which was returned by number b4 and ten, at the Baltimore 25. Number 3 game is about the intangible things, ' tackled by number 31 Jamal Lewis. The Jermaine Lewis. The punt covered 34- Del Greco completed a 23-yard field goal Fight, rally,just keep going.' God, 1know next journey into the Titans and Ravens yards at the first and ten with 7:37 left in which tied the game 17 -17, with 8:23 left ray weakest time is when you're the competition on who could punt the most, the first quarter. to plat in the game. strongest," said Dilfer. • brought number 84 Jermaine Lewis to Baltimore's number 21 Chris receive the second punt of the game. McAlister, encountered a 15-yard penalty There was 41-yards on the punt with a for touching the quarterback while he was nine-yard gain at the first and ten, with still in the pocket. 12:04to go in the game. There was a per In the second quarter Tennessee took sonal foul on the Tennessee kicking team, it'.s ttjm with the penakies^ with a five- yard off- side penalty awarded to number which resulted in a 15-yard penalty. This 99 Kenny Holmes. Number 89 Jermaine took the Titans to the 26-yard line and Lewis makes good on TD with a three they had to repeat the kick. Number 84 point conversion attempt by Stover. Jermaine Lewis had a fair catch on the Rookies make it big in the NBA Continued from Page18 Can you say super endorsements or Cha-Ching! Their stories are just two of many success stories that have come along with this year's NBArookies. They either bypassed college all- V- together or decidedto leave after there sophomoreorjuniorseasons.A totalof 29 underclassmen made the decision to try tocompetewithbasketball'seliteand declared themselves eligible for the draft. All of them did not make it. The NBA is the toughest league to break into. Unlike football and baseball, which have numerous draft rounds, the NBAonly hastwo. Some will play over seas, while others will join traveling teams, still pursuing the ultimate dream of competing with the best. You might be curious as to how I know so much about "Q" well, that's my folks! Darius, I read about him just like you! And that's all I'm going to say PHOTO COURTESY OF NBA/CLIPPERS.COM about that. Darius Miles "Q" and Darius are just two of the examples that with hardwork and deter rookies to watch this year. They are true mination YOU can do anything. • The Princeton Review©Tennessee State Universify Spring,203$Clays Schedule

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