To Vote Or Not to Vote? a Question That Students Across the Country Are Grappling With

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To vote or not to vote? A question that students across the country are grappling with

Will students exercise right to vote?

unwilling to participate in the election year and no "Vote or I By Michele Matthews political system. Die" campaigns motivating the Editor in Chief "I am not voting in the young masses to cast theirbal- In less than one week, voters upcoming election and a lot of lots this year, are college stu- across the country will cast bal- the people 1 know won't vote dents going to decide to show lots in favor ofthe candidates either because we would have to some initiative, inform them- that they want to represent them go back to our home towns to selves about the elections and to in the 110th United States do so," said Warren Hawkins, a get out and vote? Congress. senior liberal studies major. For many students the answer On Nov. 7, midterm elections Hawkins' sentiments were to this question is no. Students will be held throughout the reiterated by other members of claim that they are not informed nation. Voters will elect politi- this demographic. enough and thus, not interested cians to hold office in 1/3 ofthe "The only reason I won't be enough to vote in midterm elec- Senate, the entire House of able to vote on Tuesday is tions. Representatives, and voters in because I don'tbelieve I will be "I was not planning to vote 36 states will elect new gover- in town to do so," said Siobhan for the midterm elections. I did nors. Riley, a 2005 graduate ofA&T's not have enough information Though it is reported that a journalism and mass communi- about it (the midterm election) large percentage ofthe popula- cations department. to feel as though I should vote. I tion will turn out to cast their In 2002, the United States normally justvote during the votes, the question ofwhether or Census Bureau reported that out presidential elections," said of 10,672 stu- Shepherd, a senior mar- ~_ *..,***t^ittKH^ not people ages 18-24 will turn reported college Ashley out in numbers proportionate to dents nationwide only a reported keting major. that ofolder voters still remains. 2.424 or 22.7 percent actually "I believe that young people It has been difficultfor the voted in the elections held that need to vote because ifeveryone media and politicians to moti- year. uses the excuse '1 won't vote b/c vate college-aged individuals to In 2004, the percentage of my vote won't count' then that both register to vote and to com- voters in this age group more will be thousands of votes that mit to actually voting. than doubled with a reported 54 we loose each year. Ifwe want Individuals in this demograph-. percent ofpeople in this group to keep key figures in office; ic provide a plethora ofreasons casting their ballots. then we have to get out and to justify why they are unable or But with this not being an vote," Riley said.

Who's who amongst local congressional candidates?

Name: Alma S. Adams Name: Olga Morgan Name: Katie G. Dorsett Party: Democrat Wright Party: Democrat Residence: High Point Party: Republican Residence: Greensboro

U.S. House, NC 58th District Candidates U.S. Senate, NC 28th District Candidate

Grandmaster visits A&T Aggies find their life paths First African American chess grandmaster in America comes toA&J Centerfor Stundent Sucess hostsfairfor undecided students

you get here," said nursing major By LaShawn Hilton Joseph Graves, dean ofthe biol- game, you will win," Ashley By information that can't Dexter Mullins Britney who plans to ogy department. said. from anywhere else," said Tyson, Contributor Contributor undecidedpre- attend East Carolina University "I had a vision ofbringing an On Oct 27 at 7pm in Stallings Jalisa Neal, an nursmg major. after she graduates from A&T. On Oct. 26, the nation's first international renowned player, Ballroom, Ashley played 40 On Oct. 27, the Center for the "The fair was really helpful to African particularly to A&T to help games ofchess at one time.This Student Success held an aca- "I was able to go to nurs- American International people at the Grandmaster ofChess, Maurice jumpstartour chess club and in event was open to chess players demic fair in ing station and make sure that I me because the and nursing booth were able to tell Ashley shared his skills and the public schools with the inten- ofall ages. The 40 challengers the Exhibit Hall at Memorial really wanted to be a nurse further my knowledge in the me what my grades should be experiences with Aggies tion of gaining futureAggies," includedthe A&T Chess Club, Student Union in an effort to for like ifI want to get the A grandmaster is the highest Graves said. youth and adults from the help all undecided majors decide nursing career. It's important into to some nursing program over there," she a can receive. Throughout his two-day stay Piedmont Triad area. The chal- what career path they would like students have direction title chess player said. Presently, there are 1000 in Greensboro, Ashley visited lengers were set up in a rectan- to explore. in their field. That way, they money try- Although, the fair was a pub- Grandmasters in the world and public schools within the area gular shape withAshley posi- Representatives from each don't waste time or school ing to figure it out," she lic event, attendance was lacking only 52 in the United States but promoting and persuading tioned in the center. Moves by academic college and said. fair was not and many were not Maurice Ashley is the only youths to learn how to play the eachplayer were initiated when were available to The academic students beneficial for those stu- even informed ofthe event until African American.Ashley game. Ashley said that he Ashley came to theirboards. help students sift through only and to dents that were undecided,but the last minute. Hopefully, with obtained the title at 33-years-old learned to play chess in Jamaica Challengers were not allowed to information hopefully decision sought more better communication in the In addition, to traveling and at 8-years-old. move untilAshley was in front help them to make a also to those who about information about their career future, the fair canbecome a playing chess Ashley is an Ashley gave his sentiments on oftheir board. Each challenger their projected major. who and what they could do with it more larger and influential author; he teaches private stu- the game ofChess. playing the game had their own "I think that for people don't-have a chosen it after graduation. event dents how to play and does com- "Chess is an intellectual chal- scorecard. major, "I on to graduate mentary for games. lenge, a warrior gameand a was extremely plan going beneficial because after get bachelor's See ACMMC FM on Page 5 Ashley was invitedto A&T by debate. If you work hard at the See QESS HASTHI onPage 5 you got school I my INSIDE The A&T Register St. A&T'sthe- McCray A&T News Box E-25, 1601 E. Market comments Football welcome atre Editorial Greensboro, NC 27411 on spat player S first black department and Life Newsroom (336) 334-7700 rehearse between recovers jgJ Arts grandmaster black jour- from rup- Sports E-mail: [email protected] ofchess in for Black nalists tured ©2006 Nativity kidney National News Minimum wage big in tight Senate races

By Philip Dine Meanwhile, Sen. Barack Obama, initiative process for theirown Gaymarriage was a more emo- focused on Missouri lenger Sherrod Brown favors the St. Louis Post-Dispatch D-Ill., spoke in Colorado in sup- political agenda, to help turn the tional issue, said Todd Edwards spoke of Missouri's state's constitutional amendment port of state's tide in Congress." ofthe to (MCT) that minimum McCracken, president ballot initiative as an effort to raise the minimum wage. wage proposal. The opposition "It's interesting that in almost National Small Business "talk directly to the voters" since The matter has put DeWine in there is invoking Moses, featur- every state where it's on the bal- Association. And other issues on Congress hasn't acted. Kennedy the position ofexplaining that he WASHINGTON—As the Nov. ing the biblical figure in an ad lot, there's a tight Senate race, so this year's ballot, such as stem urged Missouri residents to has broken with his party on a 7 election nears, campaigns to holding theTen Commandments it appears the proponents ofit cell research in Missouri, also "send my friend Claire federal minimum wage hike by raise the minimum wage in a and imploring God not to set the are not so much concerned with stir more intense feelings, he McCaskill toWashington" so he voting for it, but he has not come half-dozen states are heating up, minimum wage hike "in stone." helping the working poor, but said. Besides, few people actual- could try to get a federal mini- out for the state proposal. and in some instances becoming And in Missouri's nip-and-tuck rather with helping unseat the ly earn the minimum wage, he mum wage hike passed. Most ofOhio's leading news- intertwined with political races. Senate race between Sen. Jim vulnerable Republican senators noted. "It's no surprise that Ted papers have editorialized against Democrats hope the minimum Talent, R-Mo., and Democratic by driving up the turnout," he "We've seen this over the last Kennedy called Claire McCaskill the measure, because ofprivacy wage will draw voters to their challenger Claire McCaskill, said, couple ofelection cycles, where his friend," said Talent's concerns and because it's in the side this year, in the same way Missouri's minimum wageballot Missouri Democratic Party they try to have issues that are spokesman, Rich Chrismer. form of a state constitutional gay marriage bans were a hot- issue looms as a key issue itself spokesman Jack Cardetti said fairly popular. But I don't have "They see eye to eye on many amendment, not a law. button issue for Republicans in and as a motivator for getting that while raising the minimum the sense that this is going to issues." In Nevada, where Democrat 2004. If the wage issue swings voters to the ballot boxes. wage wouldhelp many Missouri have as big an impact as some of McCaskill favors the state Dina Titus and Republican Rep. close races, it could also affect While themeasures are gener- families, "it's undeniable it'll also the other issues will, simply measure; Talent hasn't taken a Jim Gibbons are fighting for an control ofthe House or Senate. ally popular, the impact on polit- give voters another reason to go because so few people will be position on it, while supporting open governor's seat, she favors In Ohio, an ad blitz opposing ical races is harder to assess. to the polls in November. affected," he said. federal increases only ifthey the minimum wage amendment; an increase in that state's mini- In Montana, Brad Griffin, Democrats always do better the In close races, however, the include tax breaks or other he opposes it. The race is seen as mum wage began running chairman ofthe Coalition bigger the turnout." initiatives could well make a dif- breaks for small business. extremely close, and observers Wednesday and will continue Against ContinualPrice But some argue that the pub- ference, and Missouri occupies a Chrismer said that over the last say any extra turnout could help until the election, in a last-ditch Increases, says that politics lic's support for the initiatives central role in the minimum two years, Talent has supported Titus. effort to defeat an initiative that appears to be central to the wage may be broader than it is deep, wage debate, given the tight such proposals four times but But in the Senate, incumbent has popular appeal, according to hike initiatives. The coalition meaning that while people favor Senate race and the state's niche Cardetti said that Talent has Republican John Ensign is polls. In response, the Ohio includes business leaders, small it, how they vote in political as a swing state. opposed a minimum wage regarded as running sufficiently coalition working for the mini- businesses, restaurant owners races or even whether they vote In a conference call with increase 11 times. ahead that any extra turnout is mum wage hike is going door-to- and others at all may not be dictatedby the reporters last week, Sen. Edward In Ohio, where GOP Sen. unlikely to change the outcome. doorwith a simple message: Griffin accuses wage hike pro- minimum wage issue, some Kennedy, D-Mass., and former Mike DeWine is trying to hold Hardwork deserves fair pay. ponents of"a cynical use ofthe observers say. Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C, on to his seat, Democratic chal Lawsuit Clergyman says Rolling confessed challenges to other killings before execution By Jim Leusner INNOCENTTOTALLYPURE dabbled in drugs and Satanism in "He was the monster we all The Orlando Sentinel ofthat crime," Rolling said in 1989,was "sincere" in the con- fear," Scott Grissom, father of the one-page note read by During a prison boy, wrote. "It's the thought (MCT) fession. visit the Hudspeth. "I, esday, that he no longer walks this earth Florida ban and I alone lling told that gives me some sort of ORLANDO, Fla.--In the hours am guilty. It i he would release." before his execution Wednesday, was my hand ve a con- The Grissoms were killed Nov. By Steven Thomma to travel to Iran, Libya, North Danny Rolling did ultimately that took ision ready 4, 1989,in an attack that Syria coun- express some remorse: He occurred when the McClatchy Newspapers Korea, Sudan and _ those precious elder Grissom tries on the State Department's penned a short confession to a lights out of idspeth's was grilling in the backyard. He (MCT) list ofstate sponsors of terror- triple murder inhis hometown of this ole world :it the next was foundknifed in the home, ism. Shreveport, La., inNovember With all my his daughter raped and the boy The ACLU-asked a judge "They have stopped the flow 1989, authorities said Friday. heart & soul 'he 52- stabbed in th<* back in front near Thursday to suspend a state law of these funds that are sitting The Louisiana drifter, executed wouldI could ar-old his Halloween, candy and that bans universities in Florida there ... and are also stopping by lethal injection after confess- bring them Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/MCT career Nintendo game to so academic said Paul to back. had been a sus- from allowing travel Cuba exchange," ing in 1994 the mutilation Being a Scottand Rjcky Pau]eSi rjghti speak tQ criminal Rolling long that professors and students can Brinkman, an attorney with the deaths offive Gainesville col- native son of tte medja at tne Rorjda prjson in made no pect in the killings. He had given pursue travel for research ofAlston students t0 to plans Washington-based firm lege inAugust 1990, Shreveport I Wednesday, Oct. 25, aPol°gles details about the murders fel- and case his ministera can only offer victims low inmates, Florida and academic exchanges. and Bird who is arguing the gave Shreveport 2006 many In the hearing before U.S. pro bono for the ACLU. one-page note. He admitted to this confession family mem- Shreveport investigators and District Judge Adalberto Jordan, The complaint alleges that sev- the stabbing deaths of Julie ofdeep felt remorse over the bers attending his execution journalistsbut stopped short of theAmerican Civil Liberties eral professors and students from Grissom, 24; her father, Tom, 55; loss of such fine outstanding Wednesday, including some from confessing. Union argued that the law ban- various state universities, includ- and nephew, Sean, 8. souls." Shreveport. Rolling only sang of In a 1991 Shreveportpolice ning trips to Cuba and five other ing Florida International The Rev. Mike Hudspeth made The three-paragraph note, each birds, mountains, seas, angels affidavit, investigators said countries on the U.S. terrorist University and the University of the announcement Friday morn- starting with gothic script, and God. Rolling jogged at the same track watch list is unconstitutionaland Florida, have been unable to pur- ing at a news conference with opened and closed with verses On Friday, police released as Grissom and on the day ofthe should be overturned. sue travel plans to those coun- Shreveport police to close the written by Rolling about sorrow. statements from Julie Grissom's slayings was fired from his job But attorneys for the state sad tries. The trips, they say, have case and clear an attorney who The last mentioned "an ocean of mother and Sean Grissom's at a restaurant, a mile from the Florida has the right to oversee been key for theiracademic initially was a suspect. tears" and "a sea ofregret." father expressing thanks to Grissom home all money managed by its uni- research. "Hal Carter, Julie Grissom's Hudspeth said Rolling, who Florida and Louisiana authori- versities State Rep. David Rivera, R- former fiancee (sic), is 100% ties—and anger toward Rolling. 'It's not the professors' monies; Miami, sponsored the legislation it's the universities'," saidLouis in previous years, but it gained Hubener, acting solicitor general steam during this year's legisla- for Florida. He argued the law tive session afterFIU professor applies to state universities as Carlos M. Alvarez and his wife well as private universities in Elsa, an FIU counselor, were Reports shed light on ties Florida that receive state funds arrested and accused ofbeing At issue: the law, approved by unregistered agents for the the Florida Legislature this year, Cuba's communist government. seems to be inconsistent with They have pleaded not guilty. federal law, which currently Irrespective ofthe constitu- between Weldon, businesses allows travel to these countries tionality issues, the law has for academic research. many gray areas, said Judge The ACLU maintains that the Jordan. Among them: By Casey Woods Weldon, who's up for re-elec deck guns from a U.S. competi- Sources familiar with the crimi- law also unfairly lumps private May state universities cover McClatchy Newspapers tion on Nov. 7, has denied any tor. nal investigation have saidthe funding _ which the universities the travel ofprofessors from (MCT) wrongdoing and charged that the Pennsylvania real estate agent probe revolves around contracts merely oversee _ with state those terrorist countries to attend FBI investigation is part ofa Cecilia Grimes, who says she's a for Karen Weldon, who at 28 funding from being used to academic programs hosted in left-wing conspiracy. He's longtime family friend of joined a longtime Weldon politi finance trips. The lawincludes Florida? WASHINGTON- expressed confidence that he will Weldon, became a lobbyist in cal ally in Delaware County, Pa., grants and endowments not And are Florida professors, Pennsylvania congressman Curt be cleared. His lawyer, William 2003 and has since landed at to set up a lobbying and consult- funded by the state. The ACLU who wish to use their own Weldon, under investigation for Winning ofPhiladelphia, did nol least 10 clients, several ofwhom ing firm, Solutions North argued the state should not be money for these trips, allowed to allegedly trading his influence to to for Weldonhas late 2002. Solutions regulating such private funds use state resources such as a lap- respond phone messages helped. America, in In addition to Cuba, the top to arrange those plans? get lobbying business for one of comment. It's often difficult to On May 26, 2002, the presi soon won contracts worth $1 law forbids the use of state funds his daughters, also has helped tell dent of million a year from two Russian corporations that have hired where !ernational companies and from the Serbian another daughter, a friend and Weldoi igineering & Karic Foundation USA. some ofhis formeraides. official nufactunng On Oct. 13,McClatchy Federal Election Commission busine: ., which owns a Newspapers first disclosed the reports show that within months ends a 000-square-foot Justice Department inquiry into ofWeldon's advocacy on their his fam it in Glenolden, whether Weldon swapped leg- behalf, three of these firms and ly's am in Weldon's islative favors for those con- their executives gave more than friends' net, hailed the tracts. Three days later, FBI $95,000 in political contributions person; gressman as hi agents swept the homes and the AGGIE PRIDE!!! to the 10-term Republican. businei lpany's "cham- office ofKaren Weldon and her Most ofthose donations were begins 1." a month lobbying partner and raided the COLLEGE MEMBERSHIP made in 2001 and 2002 to an after the firm's offices of a longtime BobWilliams Philade| hia Inqulrer/MCT obscure "soft money" account Weldon's / P parent, a Virginia Philadelphia associate ofWeldon >ur Hayes-Taylor YMCA Membership will include that helped foot unspecified trav- younger u.S. Rep. Curt Weldon (R-PA), in King lobbying group, and a Russian-owned, Florida- • Weight Room (free weights available) el expenses for Weldon and his daughter, 0f Prussia, Penn., is under investiga- hired eldon's chief based energy company. • Life Fitness Cardiovascular Exercise Machines top aide, according to the FEC imberly, tion for getting lobbying business for ofstaff. The two Michael Barbera, who was • Land/Water Aerobic Classes filings. worked one of njs fjaughters. companies have Weldon's chiefofstafffrom Indoor Swimming Pool heated 88 Degrees Year Round Weldon's financial and lobby- part time beenWeldon's 1999to 2002, said his ex-boss • Indoor Suspended Track ing relationships helped cement in 2003 for one ofher older sis- biggest campaign donors over always had noble goals in mind Gymnasium • Full Size his rise to power as thevice ter's lobbying clients, a founda- the last six years. and never asked who a compa- Men's and Women's Sauna & Steam Rooms • chairman ofthe House Armed tionrun by the family of two These dealings haven't been ny's lobbyist was. "We tried to t»j»ie rate $53.00 per Semester & Summer session $40.00 Services and Homeland Security Serbian brothers for whom identified as central to the feder- help as many companies as we committees, but now they've Weldon triedto help obtain U.S. al grand jury investigation into could every year," he said, so this for FREE Hayes -Taylor esent flyer a visit to the YMCA drawn theFBI's attention as part visas. She now works for an possible corruption, and it isn't long as the proposal made sense, more information contact ofa Justice Department criminal Italian defense company that got clear whether the grand jury will benefited the Philadelphia area ndra Swann, Membership Director @272-2131 ext. 12 investigation intopossible con- Weldon's help intrying to scrutinize them or whether it's and, ifit was defense-related, ives-Tayior Memorial YMCA n E. Market Street gressional corruption. reverse a Navy decision to buy already doing so. met a military need News November Page 3 Online Course Evaluation Now in Effect at A&T

By Jeuron Dove traditionally used. This newfor- Wilson feels that having a close on. As of now, a tentative floor ofBluford Library. Gerrimy Tann, a senior com- to News Editor mat provided the same informa- paper format requires students to date is set for themto take place "In the future, we hope link puter science major, senses the tion as the previous one, in go ahead and get it out the way from Nov. 6- Dec. 6. That way, to more e-mail accounts, but for pros and cons ofthe new deci- As society continues to move which a series ofquestions are rather than waiting to complete it they will close on reading day so now it's justavailable via an sion. forward in a technologically asked based on a raking scale of on your own time. that they will not interfere with A&T e-mail address," said sur- "Having an onlineformat will advanced world, our campus is 1 to 5 for performance. Course evaluations are com- final exams. vey manager Alton Rucker. save more trees and probably be attempting to embrace these Unfortunately for administration, pleted by each student in every Faculty is also encouraged to "In order to receive the evalua- much faster, but I still think it's changes and move forward as this new format did not catch on course near the end ofeach start spreading the word to their tions, students must be sure that better to have them done in a well. as expected and by spring, the semester as a way to evaluate the students as the time approaches. theyhave not exceeded the max- classroom. Thatway the course In an effort to move in this school had reverted back to the performance of their instructors. In order to be eligible to imum space quota for their and teacher will still be fresh in direction, administration will old style. It is a way for students to pro- receive evaluations, a student account. This means that all the student's mind," he said. return to providing online course "For the most part, I feel that vide feedback, so that the depart- must have a registered A&T e- unnecessary mail and spam "The cooperation of each stu- evaluations to students this fall. going back to an onlineformat ment chairs, deans and instruc- mail account. All students that should be deleted as soon as pos- dent will be required to make For those who are new to A&T will not work," said AJ Wilson, a tors can know what they are are enrolled with the university sible," he said this change a success. Our stu- or may have forgotten, last fall senior business education major. doing right and wrong and how are automaticallygiven an Just as society transitioned dents have a right toparticipate was the first time in whichA&T "A lot of students don't check to make things better. account. For those who have not from the typewriter to the PC in the process of their own edu- administered online course eval- theirA&T e-mail and when they In orderto make the process a or need help activating their and from dial-up to broadband, cation. So when the time comes, uations to all students. This was experimented with this last fall, I success for this fall, there will be account, help is available online Rucker hopes that this change go and make your opinion done as an alternative to the old did not participate," he said. a certain date that at the university website and at will be met withjust as much known," said Rucker. "paper format" which had been evaluations will open and the Help Desk in the bottom acceptance.

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"I would have loved to go to the fair, justso I could talk to some people inmy major," said freshman political science major Na'Shea English. English was one ofthe many students thatwas unable to Grow your attend due to not being informed career ahead oftime. "Most of my friends found out because their University Experience teachers the n. told them about it and mine in ri didn't. order to be fair to all In the students here at the When you want to getahead, your career should only go one direction: up. That's university, a better system of communicationand advertising why we've created an environment that's conducive to personal and professional should be put into place so that growth and success. At Ernst Young, you'll be teaming with others who will pull these type ofevents have a bet- & ter impact and a broader reach," you forward faster than you could go on your own. So head in our direction on said English. Even with these minor diffi- campus, or at ey.com/us/careers. culties, the event turned out very well. Students were given an opportunity to enjoy FORTUNE" refreshments and mingle with one another after speaking with at least three different represen- 100 BEST tatives thatwere on hand. COMPANIES^ With more timeand planning, TO WORK FORS the next Academic Fair could be justas successful ifnot more so than this one. Chess Master Continued from Page 1 Graves commented on the overall setup ofthe game. "The board is set up as a matrix. The relationship ofchess to mathematics is really clear. The board is setup 8-by-8 matrix, along the base line the letters are arranged fromA-H and down the board 1-8. So, each square has a unique position in the matrix," Graves said. Ashley joked with the audi- ence about his competitive nature when dealing with the game ofchess. "I'm nice to kids, but not on a chess board," Ashley said. "I don't like spicy food and Dr. Graves said he is going to keep it spicy. So I'm going to have a bad case ofindigestion tonight. Either that or I'll have to make it bland. " Tahirah Hargrove, 10-years- old from Falkener Elementary School, was one ofthe two female youth challengers in the event. Once, her game was over, Hargrove was asked where she learned to play and how she felt about playing the grandmaster. "I learned how to play last year at my school in the 4th grade," said Hargrove. "I felt scared." An observer ofthe event, Waymond Blackmon, an A&T staffphotographer started the first Chess Club at Dudley High School. Blackmon started playing the game at 10-years-old and has played for the Greensboro Chess Club sponsored by the YMCA. He shared his feelings about the event. "Oh, I totally love it; wished it could've been done a year ago," Blackmon said. When asked ifthese type of events would continue, Dr. Graves said, "Ibelieve that we should be keeping up the effort and try to set up a situation where Grandmaster Ashley will always be welcomed in Greensboro and A&T.Also, as we get more notoriety as a center for chess, we're going to attract other players ofhis stature, for example, I would like to get the Women's International Grandmaster SusanPolgar." Editorial Rifts between black sportswriters Prejudice "bad for business" on campus at By Mike McCray surrendered my right to blast the World I do for a living. Those were my words. and what they choose to do with their Sports Editor Wide Leader in Sports." Exact," said Jackson. "To some degree, it lives. It doesn't shape what everyone I respect Whitlock for standing up for seems my point was misinterpreted." does, but it's naive to think that it doesn't NCCU The war ofwords between former the integrity of journalismand not biting What Jackson said might not be the play a role," said Jackson. "Unless some- ESPN contributor and Kansas City Star his tongue, nor jeopardizing his morals right thing to say but it doesn't make it one sees a person doing somethinghe columnist Jason Whitlock, and ESPN for the network, but to go on and take a untrue. I think that he was the bigger can see himself doing, finding the pas- Page 2 and former SLAM Magazine edi- subliminal shot at Jackson and ESPN for man by not retaliating and saying you're sion and work ethic necessary to pursue tor Scoop Jackson, puts a dark cloud "publishing the gangsta-posturing ranti- entitled to your opinion. Not all of us can that career never manifests." over black journalists and over a dying ngs ofa poor writer" was uncalled for. do that when we are called a "clown" I had the opportunityto learn my craft industry for blacks. This was the hip-hop equivalent of a and accused of"bojanglin'." from a former black sports editor at a By GautamMohapatra Now I was never a big Whitlock fan, diss record and for me personally, being Where do we stand as black writers; major paper and I love ESPN for intro- Campus Echo but like a lot ofsituations, you hope that a fan of Jackson's writing, I was taken black sportswriters specifically? I have ducing me a new generation ofblack one ofyour own does well and succeeds. back by these comments. A lot of his thought Whitlock and Jackson were both writers. I'm not really old enough to While walking through the a With that said, I didn't shed a tear writing is comical but very "real". It's pigeon-holed at one point intime as the have read the late Ralph Wiley and I parking lot at North Carolina when I heardWhitlock would no longer that same style that drew me to his work. "tokenblack guy" at ESPN before. can't always relate to The Washington Central University this summer. be seen on the Worldwide Leader in He wasn't trying to be overly eloquent or Whether it may be Whitlock talking Post's Michael Wilbon and USA Today's I heard someone yell, "Hey Sports after an apparent run-in with sugarcoat his writing. For the most part about teammates he has seen with guns, David Dupree, but being able to see Paco, go home!" longtime ESPN contributor Mike Lupica he was telling the truth and it was funny. quoting Bell Biv Devoe on Pardon The black sportswriters like Jackson, Michael I saw a person pointing me ou and fellow black writer Jackson, plus Am I willing to say he too far a Interruption or went Jackson giving the A. Smith, Stephen A. Smith, Whitlock to some ofhis friends and comments he made about them in a blog couple times? Sure. But to "black" answer on both it's/ridiculous Cold Pizza, men and JA. Adande only made sports jour- laughing. interview. say, "Much ofhis writing is childish, have been faced with living the image nalism as a black man seem even more Though I experienced Whitlock blasted Jackson for "telling anti-white and a caricature of anegative and stereotype ofbeing their own man. realistic for me. I read these writers have acts ofprejudice while at black kids they had a better chance of black stereotype," like Whitlock did in I've had times where I thought everyday because I can relate to them. I being NBA players than sportswriters." that same Kansas City Star article. Whitlock came off as being corny and do see a little ofmyself in their writing NCCU, I saw a certain irony in Now, that sounds bad, and Whitlock Like a man who believes in his own forced on ESPN and moments where I and I do steal little things they do and this occurrence because ofthe was definitely speaking out on what he work, Jackson responded to Whitlock's shook my head laughing, thinking I can't add them to my repertoire, timing. considered to be an ignorant thing to do interview and article on ESPN.com's believe Scoop just said that. I think this beefaffects how people Just this spring, NCCU stu- In a column called "Freedom to speak Page 2. In an article called "The The fact remains that Jackson's num- look at us as black writers in the work- dents were righteously attackinj has price," that ran in The Kansas City Importance of Being Civil," Jackson bers don't lie. Five out of305 sports edi- place. I'm on a majority black staffhere theprejudice directed against Star, ground stating, Whitlock stood his went on the challenge Whitlock's accusa- tors at major newspapers in the country atA&T, but I really think that at profes- therape victim in the Duke "I take being a journalist/columnist very tions are black. Just five! sional papers they are saying, "look at lacrosse case. seriously. To me, being a contract "You all have a better chance to make "There's a direct correlation these black folks". between The students were forceful in employee for ESPN did not mean I'd it to the NBA than you do of doing what what people see as accessible to them I thinkboth men points, make fine but their condemnation of the medi. because ofits bias against NCCU. However, I wonder: Are those HOSPITAL PLAMS To T$£AT CATS AND DOGS AlPrJ6 same students willing to exam- ~ ~ ine their own prejudices, and MTU PfeOPLF. the biases that exist at NCCU? - Dr. Martin Luther King said, "Discrimination is a hellhound that gnaws at Negroes inevery ' waking moment oftheir lives tc remind them that the lie of then inferiority is accepted as truth ii the society dominating them." While he was talking about discrimination against the IN Negro, I think the quote aptly describes discrimination by the Negro In addition to my personal 1/ experiences, I have seen exam- ples ofprejudice at NCCU due i/HV to skin tone, body type and personal associations. People have theright to dis- criminate when it comes to picking friends; however, bla- tant prejudice is something practiced by the fearful and insecure Intelligent people who are secure in their identities are willing to meet people who are different from them. Another irony of the person's comment is thatI am home. I was born inRaleigh, the USA is my home and NCCU is my school. I have represented my school proudly on many occasions. I represented NCCU at a conference in Berkeley, Calif., and helped organize AIDS week las year. I appreciate all the help the faculty and staffhave given me during my time here. Instead ofjudging and fear- 2006-0 A&T Re ister Staff ing me, let's talk, so we can work together to tear down the Michele A. invisible walls surrounding this Matthews campus Editor in Chief We can show the world that the devilsrule hell while eagles rule the heavens! For the I am Asian THE A&T REGISTER record, Ashley Withers Jameya Porter Indian, not Hispanic. 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I Co-Sports Editor Greensboro, NC 27401 believe in treating people right, Desirae Spease but I'm not going to waste my Jeuron Dove Manager [email protected] time trying to treat somebody Assistant right who doesn't know how to News Editor return the treatment." Valerie Nieman Faculty Adviser GautamMohapatra, a student a Arts & Life The .AM1 Register Granny goes t SAW III opens Clipse

By Viveka Edwards really thinking what ifthat hap pened to you and how you Gontributor would handle it, According to sophomore On Friday night, Wendover journalism and mass communi- Avenue was crowded more cation major Tia White said, than normal, and it seem that "Saw 3 was an intense movie. everyone was heading the same The only problem I had was way. the fact the end made you won- As I sat in the turning lane der what's going to happen for Stanley Avenue, I realized next. It's like you are suppose the turning lane was fuller than to put it together yourself. It any other lane. I continued was a great movie, but the end- J.Gunn performing with my drive by going around ing me mad." made By Paul McGregor a deep curve, and When ask noticed I was how many Contributor being copied. I thumbs out A&T students showed up to sup- finally parked the ofthree, port theirfellow Aggies as they car and went in White said opened up for the Clipse at the Dana to the theatre a and a Auditorium on the campus of approximately f GuilfordCollege on Saturday, Oct. p.m. To my sur In con- 28. prise, the lobby it, junior TheA&T artists that performed was similar to t itronic were London, Poet, J.Gunn, Jarrod MCT CAMPUS Memorial Unio comput- and Wale. The first to enter the stage Sablack using the university bus service to attend class, at A&T, withth echnolo- was London, a rapper from Hartford, place filled wit major Conn. Known for his catchy punch- Aggies. Aggies mar Craig lines and rhythmic delivery,London everywhere! Th "Saw 3 ignited the crowd with a song called By Melanie Hughes very kind and generous." through a lot ofthe issues we lobby was full more "The Commencement." College was out of the ques- talked about including domes- anxious couple d puz- "I felt like the entire crowd showed MCT CAMPUS tionfor Sablack when she was tic abuse, not physical, but friends and par g and the me crazy love," saidLondon. the age ofmost college stu- other abuse," she said. ents who were s put out Fairly new to the game, London ALLENTOWN, Pa. _ dents. By 21, Sablack was mar- "When I was a young waiting to see tl better in earnedthe title of "Freestyle King," Penelope Sablack has eased ried and had given birth to woman, I never sought help. I long advertised movie. as he claimed the championship belt into college life halfway three of her four children. didn'tknow there was help. I Saw 3. 3 was a at theBattle of the Iron Mic on through her first semester at When her marriage ended in want to be able to alert women, Because seat- id movie A&T's campus last year. London, a Kutztown University. the mid 1970s, she moved her whatever theirage, about ing was limited I still member of Cut-N-Up, is currently She has a profile on children to northern New what's available." I decided to go I like one working on aproject with 4M Facebook, (what college stu- Jersey and got a job as a hospi- After being accepted to the 10:30 show [two was Entertainment. dent doesn't?) a campus job at tal clerk. Kutztown, Sablack declared ing ofthe movi :er. I Later to perform were J.Gunn, from the Health and Wellness She worked several other English professional writing as The time finally Id rec- Durham, N.C. and R&B artist Jarrod, Center, a full load ofclasses jobs as well. She was an her major with a minor in came as the 10- mend from Lithonia, Ga. No strangers to and a solid grasp on roommate administrative assistant and woman studies. minutepreview eone to the spotlight, J.Gunn and Jarrod took etiquette started a word processing busi- Wanting the full college ceased and the t. It was the stage with a song called "More She maybe went a little over- ness, to supplement her experience, she opted to live oi beginning ofSa d." Than a Game." board on college spirit with the income. campus in a 3 opened. One The two instantly grabbed the two-bedroom Photo early deposit she put on her In the late 1980s, after her apartment at GoldenBear thing you will see at the begin- Submitted crowd's attention. 2008 class ring. children were grown, she Village South. ning of the movie -not trying Ifyou are a person that can "Not many people get to open up Other At first, to give the movie away for the not stand the site ofblood or for platinum artists this early in their than black late viewers- is it didnot waste cruel ways to torture someone, performing careers," said Jarrod. "I that, life s wor- anytime getting to the "good Saw 3 is not for you, consider- was just happy to be on stage in front is pretty d about stuff." ing the whole time you will be of my peers." typical w Hie Saw 3 started offat the end hiding behind the person beside J.Gunn, who's is currently working for d other ofSaw 2 with the cop who's you,resulting in you missing on his solo album said, "Although the Sablack udents son was the center ofthe movie the movie. crowd was smaller thanI expected, even uld last time. He struggled to Ifyou love to see a movie the people there gave good energy." ifshe is ew her. escape by making some grue- thatwill have you jumping, Everyone went wild as the Clipse more e didn't some choices that had the the- twisting and laughing, Saw 3 is hit the stage. They opened with their than 40 ntto atre filled with screams, the movie you should see. song "Virginia" and had the crowd on years "What's" and a lot of "Oh hell Keep in mind, seeing Saw 1 theirfeet throughout their entire per- older ross as a no's!" and Saw 2 would be wise, con- formance than her ting From that point, I knew I sideringall ofthem play off Senior political science major, class- andpar- was in for a real treat. Saw 3 one another and "games" are Blake Johnson said, "Although the mates t. She proved at the end that life is all linked. concert was under-promoted, I mted Hie not a game,life is valuable and So is it "game over" for enjoyed myself. Watching Clipse per- never act no life is definitely not fair. Saw? Lionsgate fans are hear- form really brought me back home." thought fferently The movie was filled with ing talk ofSaw 4. In fact, char- Midway through their performance I looked ound her twist and turns as pieces from acters are already being put the Clipse invited the othermembers my tan she previous Saws began to into play and scripts are ofthe Re-Up Gang on stage. They age," mid with unfold.. There was not a bor- already written for the twisted rocked the crowd for a few tracks said the students ing moment within the movie. sequel. The end ofSaw 3 then left the Clipse to close the show 64-year- her own The crowd moaned, groaned almost guarantees another part with their most recent singles "Mr. old and at times someone would of the movie will be added. Me Too" and "Wamp Wamp.' mother So far, yell to the screen, "stop." Will another sequel be pushing The crowd was not what you would of four lat seems The movie was unlike Saw 1 it for "Saw," and will it be expect for the Clipse, but they were and be the and Saw 2 because ofextra good as thepast movies? We excited. grand- ise. "I graphics, gruesome traps and shall see. For more informa- Senior marketing major Cornell mother ve a lot of course extra blood. The end tion about Saw 3, you can visit Watson said, "It was good to see my ofsix interna- of the movie will have you the official website, peers on stage but I would like to while onal www.saw3.com have seen this event on our campus chatting friends," with Hie said. acquain- "They're tances ways Black Nativity set to open between king to African Americans about a mother "Last year, it was classes ck in class MCT r. We more poems in the and father seeking refuge for the and singing," said Taylor. "I Student Union Building last invite her to go out and she birth of a Savior. This version enjoyed Lucky more. He wants week. moved to Warminster and always says, 'Maybe next consists ofAfrican dance, gospel you to feel the emotion." "I still don't.But I guess I ended up in the medical field time,'" Hie said. singing, a little hip hop, costumes The first two weeks are dedicat- don't look 18 or 20. I'm even again. She retired from Sablack is up early every and lights. ed to practicing, the third week for older than the professors." Doylestown Hospital after 10 day. She's one of the first stu- For more than two decades, rehearsal and the fourth week for Sablack is one ofmany older years as a medical transcrip- dents in the studentlounge Black Nativity has been a sellout previews. This process prepares Americans attending college. tionist in 1998. reading The New York Times at A&T. This year's production is them for their profession. Natasha At Kutztown alone, there are With time onher hands, and drinking coffee. directed by professor Miller Williams, an A&T alumna of the 13 other students older than 60 Sablack signed up for two pho- Class assignments, she said, Lucky Jr. ofthe theater depart- theater department, is performing enrolled in the university's tography classes at Bucks are always done the night ment, who's the director of Black on Broadway for The Color Advant Age, program which County Community College before. Nativity, written by Langston Purple makes itpossible for retired and before long she had four "Shereads the paper a lot Hughes. "This play is a line ofaction and people to take courses in a college credits. more than the rest of us," said For over 25 years, Lucky has has a different vibe to the whole varietyof academic areas and Once she got a taste of col- David Elliott, a 21-year-old Submitted Photo been a professional directorand production, and I like that," says to earn college credits at no lege life, she decided to pursue journalism student who shares has made A&T a national award- Farone Williams Jr. "Everyone cost. a degree. It took her awhile she a class with Sablack. Dancers rehearsing for winning school with the play pro- should come see it." But is duction ofDavid Richmond (one Black Nativity premieres on Sablack not an Advant took courses over 17 semesters "She even has thepaper the Age student. She is enrolled as but she graduated in 2005 with highlighted. I'm always jeal- nativity of the A&T Four) at the John F. Monday, Nov. 27 and runs a full-time, full-paying student, an associate's degree in liberal ous," he said. By Amanda M. BazemorgKennedy Center for the through Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Paul living in a arts and a certificate Performing Arts in 1999. Robeson Theater campus apartment in Ultimately, Sablack saidshe and Chrisella M. Joyner she shares with another stu- women's studies would like to write about issues More than 70 students were selected, dent. After graduation, she couldn't involving women and go for Contributors including the actors, Her roommate, Elena Hie, a imagine not moving forward, her master's degree. actresses and technical crew. Rehearsing everyday brings 23-year-old exchange student and set her sights onKutztown "I want to bring outthe good Participants range fromprofes- to sional from the Netherlands, said she because she liked country set- stuff, too (about women's excitement those involved in theater majors to non- the latest of"Black was surprised, shocked even, ting and the affordability ofa issues). I would love to go into production majors. This includes mechanical Nativity." when she learned Sablack was state school. aprison and be a mentor. With engineering, music, business man- old enough to be her grand- "They accepted 64 of my whatever time I have left, I Their passion, energy and dedi- agement and community people. mother. credits and made me a full- want to make a difference in cation are felt when performing. Through an audition, three main students "Once I knew, it was really fledge junior," Sablack said some way in women's lives." The practiced in comfort- talents ofacting, singing and no problem," Hie said. "I'm Sablack had developed a pas- As for her experiences with able T-shirts and sweat pants as dancing were required. The stu- theyprepared to learn really excited about living with sion for women's issues when the younger set? Act 1. dents are primarily African Penelope. Have you met her? she tookher first English "I don'tpreach, but I could," The students were focused on American. She's really a great person. Composition course at the she said. the choreography as they used cre- "The birth ofChrist is spiritual She's funny, and down to earth. community college. A profes- "But the students, they're ative clapping, stomping and driven," said Lucky. When I go out, she goes to bed. sor there talked a lot about great. They're veryrespectful. jumping in an African style. While Philip Taylor, a sophomore pro- When I go to bed, she's getting women's rights and women's They justaccept you for who the voices of the choir filled the fessional theater major, has been New in the up for the day. studies you are. They don't care about walls ofthe Classroom play for two years. He "She doesn't have a problem "The more I learned, the (age) stufflike that." Building enjoys the 7 p.m. to 10p.m. prac- A&T student acting with loud music, either. She's more I wanted to learn. I lived Black Nativity is a combination. tices. IfTaylor had the opportuni- of music and narration toldby ty, he would do it again. orts NBA Eastern Conference Preview time on the floor with Nate Chicago Mike: It's hard to go wrong team in my eyes, so winning a Robinson, Jalen Rose, Jamal (41-41 last season) with Gilbert Arenas, who is division crown or even making Crawford and Q. Richardson at starting to get used to being the playoffs are a stretch, but I of the NBA elite. Antwan do like a couple things with the the point, shooter and small Mike: The Bulls are a team to part "Scottie team. The addition ofAdam forward spots. There weren't watch this year. They lost Jamison is a solid Pippen" to adds an elementthe enough off-season moves Tyson Chandler but got a Gilbert's Michael Morrison these Bobcats somebody who besides bringing in Renaldo perennial defensive-player-of- Jordan, but trust me, lacked, a championship could shoot. Raymond Felton Balkman, who wasn't even the-year candidateBen Wizards aren't is a star. Wallace slated on most teams draft Wallace. The Bulls also added threat. Caron Butler a good is almost Gerald third option is a defensive dynamo and board, another guard in Mardy a veteran in P.J. Brown and a and Brenden Haywood is a good Center, in highlight waiting to happen Collins, which brings the total talentedrookie in Tyrus McCray the Emeka Okafor, when healthy, Rod Williams Mike number ofguards to 7 and an Thomas. The core of the team the East. Other than that, solid player and Primoz injury prone Jared Jefferies. is intact with Kirk Hinrich title drought continues in D.C. is a Editor Mike McCray Rod: be starting by has ability to Sports Rondo will Keeping the known locker coming off a productive sum- the be Vlade Contributor Rod mid-season and I think Rod: GilbertArenas has quiet- Divac on some nights and and Special room disrupter Stephon mer with Team USA and Ben Williams sat down to Kendrick Perkins and Al ed all with his play Rasho on others. So, no play- preview Marbury may do more harm Gordon still being Ben. Luol doubters upcoming Jefferson may be the best PF but they make the NBA season in than good. Unfortunately, I Deng and Andres Nocioni are over the last couple seasons, offs, could C in things entertaining for loyal the Eastern Conference and combination the divi- think we have seen the best of both reliable role players. and he plans on doing it again sion next to Webber and Eddy Curry and its just this season. With Antwan fans and with Delonte Atlantic Division Dalembert, mediocre. Rod: The Baby Bulls have Jamisonand Caron Butler West starting at the SG, that along side him, and newly Rod: Adam Morrison ended his New Jersey grown up and got a whole lot means more scoring in Deshawn Stevenson season crying on the court in season) Prediction: Mike: 39-43, 3rd tougher. They brought in Ben acquired (49-33 last Songaila, the the NCAA Tournament and we Atlantic. Rod: 33-49, 4th in Wallace, who is aplayer that and Darius Prediction: Mike: 41-41, 2nd in Wizards are ready to make may see the same reaction from Mike: best team in a weak Atlantic can come in and dominates a The theAtlantic, Rod: 2nd in the another playoffpush. However, him by mid-season in divisionreturns a three-headed game without even scoring a Atlantic the Wizards have too many no Charlotte. The Charlotte monster in Jason Kidd, Jason point, and also the athletic Central Division names on their roster to do Bobcats are still trying to piece Carter. rookie Tyrus Thomas. Look out Richardson and Vince anything once they get there together a team that will get The have enough firepow- Toronto Detroit for the Bulls to become the Nets them a playoff spot. As a rela- er to make it far in the playoffs (27-55 last season) (64-18 last season) Bullies this season. Prediction: Mike: 42-40. 3rd in tively new team, there are not but not enough juiceto win an Southeast. Rod: 43-39, 2nd in many expectations for them, title. Jersey might Mike: The Raptors are banking Mike: No team in the east was Prediction: Mike: 46-36, 3rd in NBA New but withplayers such as Gerald a lot in the #1 overall draft pick within 12 games ofthe Pistons Central. Rod: 45-37, 3rd in Southeast have found Jason Kidd's future Felton and AndreaBargnani to replace last season but that still didn't Central. Wallace, Raymond replacement in Marcus be one Charlie Villanueva, who they get them to the NBA Finals. Orlando Emeka Okafor, they can Williams ofthose teams can traded away for a true point The same team with the same Milwaukee (36-46 last season) that upset T.J. Ford. Morris problems could mean a possi- some of the league's best. Rod: Good team but their lack guard in (40-42 last season) of good defensive big men Peterson is underrated and ble mutiny under Flip Mike: Orlando could be the overrated at the same time, and Saunders. This could mean a to turn in Prediction: Mike: 33-49, 4th in could put them out in the first Mike: Milwaukee has new uni- team a lot ofheads than they are drop in wins for the Pistons strong Southeast. Rod: 30-52, 4th in round ofthe playoffs ifthey other Chris Bosh, forms but are the same middle the East. They finished a collection ofrole players at and another late round Detroit a good Southeast end up with the wrong match ofthe pack Bucks. They have a last year and have best. better than the Sixers drop fromthe playoffs. Still legit All-Star inMichael Redd group with Dwight Howard, give head coach Sam Atlanta to me; and hope former #1 overall JameerNelson and Grant Hill Mitchell some time to get them Rod: Second in the division. in (26-56 last season) Prediction: We both agree on pick Andrew Bogut pays divi- They have a lot of sleepers right, he won't let them The same team from last year 50-32, and 1st in theAtlantic finish dends. While newly added, Keith Bogans, Carlos Arroyo, the heart was out be with- last except ripped Charlie Villanueva could Trevor Ariza and Darko Mike: The Hawks will from themand movedto out to start Philadelphia become a fan favorite. They'll Milicic. The addition of J.J. Marvin Williams Rod: The Raptors have a lot of Chicago, and was replaced wit Redick as a spot-up shooter the season; dashing what little season) have to rely on Maurice (38-44 last growing up to do... literally. a center that has the equivalent makes them tougher. hope they had of even compet- Williams at PG after trading only They only have three players of the heart of Eddy Curry. ing in the Atlanta away T.J. Ford, and they have Southeast. Mike: Allen Iverson is getting with more than four years of Nazr Mohammed will never Orlando Magic could lost go-to-guy Al Harrington five rookies on the rosters, so Rod: The old. Chris Webber is old. Andre NBA experience: Morris produce the same way that Ben team is young talent the PG might just be their be either a boom or bust but loaded with Iguodala still isn't an elite Peterson, Rasho Nestorovic Wallace did nor be a fan this year. They drafted sharp- in Josh Smith, Josh Childress, player and Samuel Dalembert downfall. and Darrick Martin. The team favorite shooter J.J. Redick and already first round draft pick Shelden The is a small, big body. good has too manyplayers who young stars Williams and Joe Johnson. Rod: The Bucks, in the off sea- have Jameer for the Sixers? They still have used to playing with Prediction: Mike: 54-28, 1stin Stoudamire, Tyronne aren't son, made one of those trades Nelson and Dwight Howard. Salim Kyle Korver and added young each other to really be success- Central. Rod: 56-26, 2nd in the with veteran Grant Lue Claxton will that do as much harm for yqu Also Hill, and Speedy talent in Rodney Carney and ful. new slated to Central compete for at PG Three players team as it does good. Surethey they are looking to make a time Maybe hope to get solid minutes from be starters in Jones, Ford Fred get more ofa physical presence playoff push. However, Grant next year again inATL. Louis Williams and Shavlik and Bargnani Hill could be the ofthe Cleveland down low in Charlie one Randolph to Rod: The Hawks may (50-32 last season) Villanueva, but they also lose greatest players NEVER Atlanta Prediction: Mike: 37-45, 4th in play for the Orlando Magic. In win the award for most players Rod: Are you serious? How one of the better young point the Atlantic, Rod: 30-52, 5th in Mike: Any team withLeBron his five seasons in a Magic uni- who play the same position on can they be last in a division guards in the league. That right theAtlantic to me. Add to that a form, he has only played more a roster. I still can't understand with NewYork and Toronto? I is good there will be their downfall. healthy Larry Hughes and a than 30 games in one. With his why they have Marvin see them in third if for nothing With a shooter who cant create New York serviceable Zydrunas his own shot like Michael constant injuries and the fact Williams, Josh Smith, and Josh more than the heart ofAllen the same team. (23-59 last season) Ilgauskas, the Cavs are poised Redd, they will need a point that J.J. Redick is an under- Childress all on Iverson abili- They through and surprisingly veteran team guard who can get the ball sized shooter with limited have been going after dis- Mike: Isaiah Thomas is coach- that may threaten for the there when needed. I don't ty to create his own shot, a lot disappointing season Prediction: Mike: 35-47, 5th in pressure is put on season, and with the ing for his job this season, but Central Division crown and think Maurice Williams or of being appointing the Atlantic. Rod: 40-42, 3rd in loss ofAl Harrington, all I can he has the weapons to at least maybe, justmaybe, an NBA Steve Blake can be that guy. JameerNelson to perform the Atlantic theFalcons are compete in the division. Steve title. I think they'll go further They better pray that Andrew Dwight Howard is a given on say is, at least however, doing Francis should have a more than Detroit in the playoffs but Bogutbecomes the person they any night but Nelson, well. Boston defined role on the team this won't win the division is not. believe he can and quickly. In the end... (33-49 last season) year and new Mr. Nice Guy, Mike & Rod: We both think Stephon Marbury, might actual- Rod: Two words LeBron Prediction: Mike: 39-43, 5th in Prediction: Mike: 44-38, 2nd in Mike: Paul Pierce is still a Southeast. Rod 3rd in Miami will be back in the ly pass the ball this season. James. Add to that Zydrunas Central, Rod: ?, 5th in Central Finals representing the East threat for 30 every night. I Southeast. They still have Quentin Ilgauskas, Larry Hughes, and defending their crown. think ESPN said it best when Richardson, Eddy Curry and Donyell Marshall, Drew Southeast Division they said there might be two the always-steady Jamal Gooden, a veteran in David Miami Charlotte Z's in Szczerbiak but there Crawford; they added Jared Wesley and an exciting rookie (52-30 last season) (26-56 last season) Catch the Western isn't a D (get it?). The Celtics Jeffries from Washington. They in Shannon Brown and you Conference Preview are young; they traded for better hope Renaldo Balkman have your Central Division Mike: The defending NBA Mike: My hometown Charlotte next week- Sebastian added Telfair, is the next Dennis Rodman or Champions. champions have the key guys Bobcats are still an expansion and Villanova's Allan Ray Ben Wallace though. back and in what could be Rondo the Kentucky's Rajon in Prediction: Mike: 52-30, 2nd in Shaq's last days, they hope to Delonte draft and still have Rod: As a loyal Knicks fan I Central. Rod: 58-24, 1st in repeat. Dwayne Wade is going Kendrick West, Al Jefferson, have to say they suck. They Central to be D. Wade and barring Perkins and Gerald Green wait- brought back a team of over- injury, these guys will definite- Look for ing in the wings. paid underachievers. They have Indiana ly win a young Southeast divi- Rondo to challenge for the two former all-star point guards (41-41 last season) sion and contend for another starting joband for Boston to in Stephon Marbury and Steve championship. be in the top ofthe Atlantic Francis who will be sharing Mike: The Pacers turned division have into the bad boys ofthe NBA, Rod: Last year, the season too bad that won't transition to ended with Miami holding up on the court. The Pacers added the trophy. This year, the sea- an almost extinct Darrell son could possibly end with Armstrong and an emerging Miami holding up the trophy Marquis Daniels. They got again. Shaq is aging but with a back a more complete Al back up like Alonzo Mourning, Harrington to go with a nucleus is it really going to hurt them of JermaineO'Neal, Stephen that bad? Dwayne Wade has Jackson and Jamaal Tinsley. No proven himself as a bonafide playoffs though. superstar in the league. They keep the same pieces that Rod: They have the talentto helped them get the champi- make the playoffs. It's just that onship and have a hungry off the court incidents usually Dorell Wright ready to have a mess up their chemistry on the breakout season. They are the court. Also watch for Danny team to beat in the East Grangerto have a breakout season and James White to win Prediction:We both agree the dunk contest. Miami will finish 60-22, 1st in the Southeast. Prediction: Mike: 40-42, 4th in expectations for him Central. Rod: 42-40, 4th in Washington LeBron James has exceeded all the hype and lead the Central (42-40 last season) coming into his fourth season in the NBA and looks to Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA championship. Sports Sweeney recovers from kidney ailment By SophiaDowning himselfthat "God can heal me in 2004 Managing Editor because I am a child of God and Sweeney's peers continue to he takes care ofhis own." pray for him, and what he con- Sweeney underwent two sur- siders a blessing. Also, Sweeney Brandon Sweeney, A&T's geries. The first surgery was expresses the love he has for his leading rusher in 2005, is on the intended to stop the bleeding by church family at Evangel comeback trail after having his placing a stint inside his body. Fellowship kidneys removed. After three days herecovered, "Evangel is home," Sweeney In April, while playing in a and shortly after Sweeney was said. "Pastor and first lady scrimmage, Sweeney, 23, was faced with making the decision Lockett justblessed my soul, I tackled by three people. One ofwhether or not he will have have never had a preacher, spiri- player hit him on his left side thekidney removed and where. tual father and mother like them where his weak kidney was Sweeney's hometown is to look after me and take care of located. As he walked to the Akron, Ohio, where his family me." sideline, suddenly, he collapsed. resides,but he decided to stay in Sweeney continued to visit His teammates and coaches Greensboro as he formulated his doctors to hear what they recom- triedto assist him, but Sweeney decision. In Greensboro, mended about the surgery. was in too much pain and could Sweeney has many friends and After talking to three doctors hardly breathe. After a series of family, and on campus, he is a and hearing all three say that he poking and checking to see member ofYouth Taking Charge, should never play football again, where the pain was by the train- a Christian organization founded Sweeney still was not moved. er, Sweeney pains grew stronger. His final decision depended on Eventually, he was taken to the what God had to say. After pray- hospital to have an X-ray. ing and seeking God, Sweeney "I would love to have him heard the Lord speak. right now," A&T head coachLee The surgery was performed on Fobbs said. "I felt like his health Sept. 15. The surgery was suc- was more important than this cessful. game at the time. I refused to let After six weeks, Sweeney was himplay unless he was cleared toldby doctors that he could go by the doctor. His health was back towork, drive and walk more important around. Sweeney is now living Last season Brandon Sweeney in Ohio spending time with his led A&T in rushing yards. family and working at Dick's Playing in eight ofthe 11 games, Sporting Goods. Sweeney accumulated a total of Realizing that he may notplay 877 yards. Due to a sprain ankle, for A&T again, Sweeney Sweeney could not play in three believes that he can play in the games. Sweeney most likely NFL. would have surpassed 1000 "I plan on graduating from yards PHOTO CREDIT: MIKE MCCRAY college, getting married, playing Brandon Sweeney warms up beforetaking on Norfolk State in 2005. "I plan on graduatingfrom college, The doctor news was not an in the NFL, and preaching the gettingmarried, playing in the NFL, and preaching the gospel," Sweeney said. exciting one. Sweeney, an Ohio gospel," Sweeney said. "I want native, found out his kidney was to build a Christian organization Spears, Tim Shropshire, Tia he's not even finished with me for him ifhe could come back," bad and had been since the day for young men and women who Hutto and Choey Gilreath.And yet. He has justbegun." he said. he born. was play sports to help themlearn also, everyone who visited him Fobbs commends Sweeney on Brandon Sweeney's highlights "Brandon yourkidney will about God while being an ath- at the hospital. his consistence and desire to play have to be removed because it is lete." "Here I am, 23 years old, with football. Whether he will play -4- 150yards on 32 carries in no good, it is operating at 10 What Sweeney misses most is one kidney and healed already, upon returning in fall 2007 is up the 2005 Aggie-Eagle Classic on percent and the other at 90 per- the close bond he had with his walking around being Sweeney to the NCAA. Sept. 5. cent," said Brandon Sweeney, teammates, attending Evangel again, fully recovered. (I) don't If there is an opportunity for 205 yards on 42 carries, 4 referring to his + doctor's diagno- and fellowship with the college need any kidney transplant, not him to play, it is certainly here TD's against Morgan State in sis. ministry. He gives special even on dialysis," Sweeney said. for him, Fobbs said. 2005. At that moment Sweeney told thanks toYTC members: Justin "Tell me God isn't good, and "I would open the doors wide -4-877 yards in 2005 season Aggies optimistic after On Campus lopsided loss on ESPNU Recruiting By Jamar Davis "Throwing the ball to the flats to our backs out Reporter ofthe back field, and throwing intermediatepasses," he said After the 26-0 homecoming loss to Howard, the The Rattlers have a couple key receivers thatthe Aggies continued their November 13,2006 losing streak in which they Aggies will need to contain: Roosevelt Kiser, and loss 70-7 to Bethune-Cookman in a nationally tele- Willie Hayward Kiser and Hayard are in the top vised game on ESPNU, on Oct. 26. five in average receiving yards for the MEAC. The Aggies scored at the beginning ofthe game, Florida A&M quarterbackAlbert Chester is ranked but the formally known "BlueDeath" defense could numberone in the MEAC with a near average of not hold that lead as Bethune responded back. 200 passing yards a game. When the game started off, A&T had other oppor- With that said, theAggies main goal is to apply tunities to score, but could not hold on to the ball pressure on the defensive side whenplaying against Value Jewelry& Loan inside thered zone because ofa interception and a Florida A&M. Michael Ferguson fumble inside the 1-yard line. "Yesterday, we talked and we would like to goin Ferguson was A&T's key player with his second the ball gameand play a little bit more nickel, dime of the 100-yardrushing game season with 23 carries look, with an extra (one) or two extra defensive for 108yards. Value Jewelry&Loan is a multi unit company withlocations in Florida, Georgiaand backs. Andplay a little more conventional defense," "Better days are coming, and what goes around Fobbs said. "Also, we are going (to) try and blitz a comes around," A&T Tennessee, Thecompany is headquartered in the Orlando, Florida area a nd is seeking said first-year coach, Lee little more, but I'mpretty sure we will come up with Fobbs, referring to therunning up ofthe score on theright scheme that will h elp and benefitus in the ESPNU. ball game." college graduates who are interested in theretail business. Value employees enjoy an Now standing last in the MEAC (0-8, 0-6 On the lighter side, Fobbs was selected as an MEAC), the excellent quality of life, as the company doesnot operate on Sunday, mostnational Aggies come back home to play assistant coach in the 2007 HulaBowl where it will Florida A&M University (5-3, 3-2 MEAC). be played live on ESPN, on Jan. 14. holidays and has no latenight opening schedules. For more informatio n, visit our web "We're trying to win and it would take every play- "It's pleasing to know what people think ofyou er having to execute and doing their assignment," and what you're doing, but my whole jobright now saidAndrew site at www.valueyawMndimehconi Sagote. is at North Carolina A&T," Fobbs said. . Fobbs said the Aggies have been successful with their gameplan so far this season. One of the top ten stores in the company is managed by a NCAT graduate who has Aggies continue their distinguished herselfover the three years she has been with Value. losing ways By Steven J. Price, theAggie defense was feared Nailah Haywood, Addie throughout their division. Lately, they are anything but. TheAggies Value is a Gallup client and has for the past four years consistently placed in the Gallup Whisenant, Kristin have lost every game this season Martin and have been outscored 334-83. World Class catagorey for both Employee Satisfaction and Customer Satisfaction, Contributors When asked about the play of the defense, Fobbs predicted the Gallup owns the GallupPoll and is worldknown for business consulting success. Gal lup TheA&T football team used to team will improve. be a power house in the Mid- "That's those growing pains Eastern Atlantic Conference those positive plays and the nega- has recently advised Value theyhave never hada client that scored as high and as (MEAC). tive ones that come with them," In 2003, they were champions he said consistently as Value has overthe past four years when considering both employee and ofthe MEAC. Since then, they When asked why the team is have only won six out ofthe last losing and having so many prob- customer satisfaction. 23 games. lems, starting quarterback Wayne "You don't blame thesekids, Campbell was baffled. said head coach Lee Fobbs at a "We go to practice everyday." press conference following the said Cambell. "We workreally Value's compensation and plans are the bestin t heretail industry (again, homecoming loss last week to hard at practice, that's all we can benefit Howard University. "It's my job do." according to Gallup), you wouldIk to learn more and schedule an interview to get themprepared to play." Junior Jonathan Metcalf, a for- If for Fobbs is inhis first season with mer Aggie football player, attrib- Monday, November B, 2l%,please theAggies. He was hired in the utes the team's losses to a rebuild- contactthe career services office utltt -B4-1755 spring when former coach George ing process. TheAggies have sev- Smalls was fired after two consec- eral under classmen in their start- for more information. You can abo contact Value directby emailing our Vice utive losing seasons.Some stu- ing lineup. dents blame the team's defense for "It's a totally differentteam President at iohnsdfk'fservkesxom, theirrecent losses. from when I was a freshman in "D, as in defense, is the prob- 2004," said Metcalf. "It's a lem," student DeWayne Sexton rebuilding process and they are at said. the phase of completely starting Once called the "Blue Death", from scratch." November 1, &

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