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Volume 75, Number 3 Monday, October 23, 2000 Copyright © 2000 Gore falters in debate series By Randy St.Clair debate Editor-in-Chief three presidential debates a Many still believe that the debate in that many say Gore should have won, Winston-Salem has cost Gore severely WINSTON-SALEM - The presiden- but his lack of aggressiveness caused his in his run for tial debates the presidency and could have been the hot topic of lead in the polls to diminish. be the America for reason should he lose the elec- the past month and now Dr. James Steele, a political science tion:' that they have come to an end, the professor at N.C. A&T, says that Oore Annette Jargelski of the .Orange- American public can make the decision was agreeing far- too much with the Chatham Group-Sierra Club is a firm on who will be be the 43rd president of Republican candidate in that round. supporter of the Gore-Lieberman cam- the United States. "He really went away from what paign, but says she was a litde Both Vice President Al disap- Gore and helped him win the first debate," said pointed in the way the vice president Texas Gov. George W Bush have had Steele. "He' should have continued to came across at the Wake Forest debate. their .opportunities to try to persuade attack the issues that Bush has contin- "I must say I he was a America why they should thought litde be the next ued to shy away from, such as civilrights too passive," president, saidJargelski. "He seemed and welfare." to want to side more with Bush than But has either candidate done a great During the most recent debate at point, out their obvious differences." job of the getting public on their side? Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., Gore made sure that-America Has either candidate knew presented an equal Gore did exactiy that. that there were' definite differences amount of information on what they Several times he asked. Bush whether between the two candidates at the thkd actually stand for, and not what the or not he favored affirmative action. debate. other stands for? Randy St.Clair/Register Staff Bush repeatedly said, "If it helps the He-attacked the governor on the issue Wake Forest University fn Winston- Gore loyalist country then I'm for it," but wouldn't go Salem, was the site for the second of Mary Lily Nuckolls any further than that. See DEBATE, Page 3 issue critical to A&T's future William C. Davis II period. State Treasurer Harlan Boyles Register Contributor says that North Carolina will not have "The law is in place. Tihe governor to raise taxes to pay off the bonds. signed that aqt in May of this year. Now According to Boyle, the state has one of the voters have to activate it by voting," the lowest debt loads in the nation, and said Lesley Renwrick, special assistant to can repay the bonds using, on average, the chancellor for legal affairs. less than one percent of the state budg- The Michael K. Hooker Higher Education Facilities Finand|j&f\ct, which Since the state has been unable to ade- was signed by Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. in quately fund universities, facilities have May, will mean $153.8 million for become outdated or in need of repair improvements at N.C. A&T if approved leaving universities the task of generat- by voters on Nov. 7. In total, the bond ing money for construction. Over the will provide $13.1 billion for capital past 75 years, universities have generat- improvements at 16 public universities ed about 40 percent of all construction and 59 community colleges. dollars spent from their own resources. About four years ago, a push for the It was not until 1993 when the state of bond referendum began when the Black North Carolina began to provide a Caucus asked for an equity study on steady source of funds for the routine Courtney Taylor/Register Staff funding for historically black colleges upkeep of state buildings, including uni- A&T students gather in Webb Hall to view the final debate and universities. According to Eugene versity buildings. Backmon,*former assistant vice chancel- Backmon says that part of the study lor for facilities, Rep. Alma Adams led shows that "when you look at all the NAACP, sorority sponsor the drive in the General Assembly to facilities in the state and you look at a pass a bill for these which was combination of both the condition of debate-watching session later expanded to all the publicly funded the facility plus how well the facilities By Randy institutions in the state. A suit their current St.Clair state!" consulting mission, A&T's facility Editor-in-Chief firm, Eva Klein "Associates, conducted were identified as being the worst in the While students watched the debate this study into the condition of the 16 university system." The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. intensely, many grimaced at how Bush universities. The universities and community col- and the National Association for the appeared to get out of answering a If approved, the bonds will be issued leges anticipate growth of 50,000 stu- Advancement of Colored People held a question he felt would bring negativity oyer a six-year period beginning in 2001 dents each over the period of the next debate-watching party for the last of to his campaign. atfd repaid by the state over a 25-year three debates, between Vice President "He didn't answer any of the ques- See BONDS, Page 2 Al Gore and Gov. George W Bush. tions clearly," said Shakinta Johnston, a In Webb Hall Auditorium, N.C. A&T public relations major. "That's not the students- had a final opportunity to kind of president this country needs." HOMECOMING familiarize themselves with the issues What really-had students in an uproar and the candidates. Both organizations was when he referred to affirmative FinS out what's hap- made it clear that this election would be action as affirmative access. the turning point of their lives. "Can anyone tell me what that pening with stories on Catilla Everette, student vote coordi- means?" said Johnston. "He isn't for Page 6. nator for the North Carolina African Americans, but he just won't Democratic Party,' says that students admit to it." need Sports 8-9 to realize that they are the ones The A.K.A's will continue to express who will make the difference in this the importance of voting by promoting year's election "No Excuse Voting," where students Entertainment ..10-11 "Everything's at stake in this election," can go to specific locations around said Everette. "People of color need to Greensboro and vote early with no come together and make history in this excuse October 23, 2000 Page 2 North Carolina A&T

The Register Campus briefs Miss Black & Gold wins with drama RJR exec visits By Randy St.Clair Editor-in-Chief Benjamin S. Ruffin, chairman of Center stage held beauty at its utmost the UNC Board of Governors and as 12women of N.C. A&T pranced the president of the RUFFIN Group in runway, and struck poses that would Winston-Salem, will speak at noon make any guy faint — but only one Thursday, Oct. 26, in Harrison would leave with the tide Auditorium. of Miss Black and Gold for the Beta Epsilon Chapter The event is being sponsored by of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. N.C. A&T's Center for Student An anxious audience of over stu- Success, 200 dents, family members and Ruffin friends filled is former vice president of Harrison Auditorium, crossing their fin- corporate affairs at R. Reynolds J. gers and praying with all their might to Tobacco Co. He currently serves as see their friend or their sister be an advisor to the company. Prior to crowned Miss Black and Gold 2000- joining RJR. Ruffin worked for two 2001. years as vice president and special These 12women were determined to assistant to the president of North prove to the judges that they were best Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co. fit to represent the men of Alpha Phi Before joining North Carolina Alpha, and to the audience that not only Mutual, Ruffin seven as spent years were they good-looking but had talent special assistant to Gov. James B. that surpassed the average female. Hunt Jr., working to increase the In the first segment of the competi- Charles Watkins/A&T Photo number of black judges in the state tion the ladies showed off their bodies Rhonda Graves portrays Truth's, and expanding the number of blacks Sojourner "Ain't I a Woman?" in the swimsuit competition and it was in state government. Taylor may have been honored to employed obvious the audience had their favorites. give along and told me that a tattoo should Ruffin, who serves on the boards her crown away, but it was Grave's best not me of But the talent segment of the compe- stop from getting what I want. the National Business League, friend Adrian Green who was most ani- There are the tition would put into perspective who always going to be obstacles, Congressional Black Caucus would be Mss Black mated about Graves' winning. She but you have to find away around them and Gold 2000- jumped from her Foundation and the National Urban 2001. seat yelling for all of and I did." League, is the recipient of the Harrison Auditorium to "That's 1991 Rhonda Graves, a sophomore mar- hear, Graves wasn't the only entertainment NMCP M. Alexander my best friend! I knew you could do it that as Kelly keting major from Charlotte, a night Couture Fashions modeled Humanitarian Award, gave girl!" the Donald H. dramatization of Sojourner Truth's sexy and exoticAfrican wear to go along McGannon Citation by the National "There isn't another female on cam- with the theme, "African Beauty." "Ain't I a Woman?" and had the rest of Urban pus that deserves more League and Dollar & Sense the ladies wishing they could be this than But the night belonged to Graves,who Magazine more of Rhonda," said Green. Blackbook Award for pro- a woman "I knew she could credited much. of her success to the fessional achievements. do it, this girl has talent unlimited and Not only did Graves show that she is brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha. Ruffin received his bachelor's going to go far." was a woman, but that she was "THE" "This fraternity is the most prominent degree from N.C. Central University Graves, who almost didn't enter into woman to represent the men of Alpha fraternity on campus and I am honored and his master's degree from UNC- the pagean said she was Phi Alpha- as she- bk-w-away her t, inspired by-her to be a. part x>f them," said Graves. Chapel Hill. ,, oppo- best friend and the brothers nents to become Miss Black and Gold of Alpha "Both Robert Parker and Portia • Phi Alpha to compete for Miss Black (Miss North Carolina) helped 2000-2001. Johnson Academic Fair set and Gold. me a "From the moment I saw her talent I lot." "I almost didn't enter because I Other winners that The Center for Student Success knew she was going to win," said night included will thought that my tattoo would a hold Academic Fair 2000 from 2-4 Courtney Taylor, Mss Black and Gold hold lot Nikki Boulware, top money-raiser, of weight for me not p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, in the 1999-2000. "I am more than honored winning," said Shayla Smith, Miss Congeniality, Holly Graves. "But the brothers of Alpha Phi Memorial Student Union Ballroom. to give my crown away to Rhonda; she Van Dyke, second runner up and Alpha and Adrian Academic advisers will be present is a wonderful choice for queen." really pushed me Tyrecia Dawes, first runner-up. from each department, to assist unde- clared students with information about their programs. Bond issue will benefit A&T, officials say From Bond on Hear the candidates Page 1 comparing us with our peers as they "Scott Hall has its good and bad. You 10-years, make decisions on where they are going try to make the good overweigh the bad N.C. A&T's Office of Student "For A&T to remain competitive, we to enroll and believe it ornot, when they and the solution for it is to replace it. look at Development in conjunction with the need to have funding to upgrade all of the facilities, including residence You have to do something to be com- university's student chapter of the our facilities. When you start dressing halls and classrooms, we come up short. petitive," says Hastye. NAACP will sponsor candidates up this university that will put us in a Image can only go so far unless you SGA, the student NAACP and other position toremain. . viable and attract the create an updated one." organizations have been active partici- forums at 6 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31 in types of students that we . .Carey added, "If you look important pants Webb Hall. want to get in educating people on voting and and significant, people will look at Forum participants on Oct. 24 will here at A&T," says Elazer Barnette, you the bond as well as preparing them to that way." He believes that the bond vote on be Board of Education candidates dean of the school of technology. Nov. 7. There are 2,263 newly The bond will offer improvements would bring accreditation to many of registered voters on A&T's campus Dorothy K. Kearns and Gladys A. the and replacements to many building on majors in the College of Arts and thanks to their efforts. Robinson and Board of Science. Commissioners candidates the campus of A&T. Out of a long list Brian Johnson, vice president of inter- Michael Hines Hall, built in 1950 and home Barber, Walter Cockerham, of construction projects, the largest are to nal affairs for the SGA, believes that Mildred the chemistry department, is "one of students Homer, Trudy Wade and Melvin construction of a classroom and labora- must take responsibility in tory the most serious examples of unaccept- order to improve Alston. On Oct. 31, participants will complex linking Crosby and the university. "We Merrick Halls, a able science facilities," according to the have to be Mel Watt of the U.S. House of replacement for Hines prepare tomorrow's roads today Hall, a chemistry Eva Klein studies. because the road for Representatives District 6 and Chief building and the us was prepared by replacement of Scott Hall. Dr. Claude Lamb, interim chairperson so many other Justice of the North Carolina* Aggies such as the Merrick Hall, built in 1968, has had no of chemistry, says that the new building Greensboro Four, Jessie Jackson and Supreme Court Henry E. Frye. major will create a "more inviting environment others. For more information, call renovations, and 30-year-old We must prepare those roads." the Hall has had for students." Dr. Student Development Office at 334- Crosby no renovations, Dorothy Harris, associate vice 7792. according to the Eva Klein studies. "I envision on-line courses and maybe chancellor for student development, Phillip Carey, dean of the College of even virtual labs. We expect more state says that the voter education compo- Four attend NABJ Arts and Sciences, and Quiester Craig, of the art facilities," says Lamb. nent will help boost student voting. dean of the School of Business and Scott Hall is a perfect example of Aie "Between 'the no excuse voting' peri- condition of many of the residence od Four faculty members from N.C. Economics, view the bond as a tremen- and our voter education and the dous aid to halls. Thomas Hastye III, director of November A&T's Department of Speech and university as far as recruit- election, we are hoping to ment and retention, Scott Hall B, says that the money is have 100 voter Communication attended the 25th quality of enroll- percent participation. greatly needed there. There no anniversary of the National ment, quality of faculty and the produc- is excuse to say that one vote tivity of students and He noted heating problems or aseas won't count. Association of Black in faculty. Itis that one vote that can Journalists Both Carey and Craig look forward to of the residence hall that simply need make a difference." Phoenix. constant a high technology facility that will pro- repair. Recendy, air condition- Chancellor James Renick, like many at The faculty members were Dr. have vide a better environment for the facul- ing units been installed in the resi- A&T, has high hopes for the passing of Linda Florence Callahan, Allen dence hall, but it is hard to ty and staff. Craig feels that appearance compete the bond. Renick says, "I'm very Johnson, Nagatha Tonkins and Gail with universities that offer opti- plays a major role in a student's decision central heat- mistic, but I'm not taking it for Wiggins. ing and cooling units. granted. to enroll at a university: "Students are The key is getting out to vote." October 23, 2000 North Carolina A&T Page 3 The Register Breast cancer can strike young women By Walita Campbell breast cancer. Register Contributor surgeries, and six months of 5.) Women who have one or more Many women feel that breast cancer is chemotherapy, she is a survivor, spread- induced abortions "Every once in a while I'll sit back and a disease that only strikes older women. ing the urgency for young women to 6.) Women who have had a child remember my carefree days when But cancer my experts say the disease takes have breast exams. ■ before the age of 30 only worries were making it-to class on the lives of many women under the age Doctors agree that breast examina- "Early detection can save lives' and time and what party to go to on Friday of 30. Some of these deaths may be tions should begin at the age of 20 and offer more treatment options, so it's night. I didn'tknow my life was about to attributed to the fact that many young given annually after the age of 40. imperative that pertinent information take a drastic turn," says Lynn women feel that are they too young to Doctors agree that it is important for reach as many people as possible," said Nishimura, a seven-year survivor of die from the disease. women to get breast examinations Katharine English, director of the "We breast cancer was diagnosed with breast As Nishimura "No comments, because the type of breast cancer found Care" breast cancer awareness cam- cancer at the tender age of 24. one...young ever thinks about breast in women in their 20s are biologically paign "I kept telling my parents, 'I don't cancer, so they fot never check more aggressive. This aggressive form Women interested in undergoing want to die. I'm too young to die,'" she it...you're never too any- young for of cancer found in young women breast examinations can to Sebastian said. thing." go accounts for a death every 12minutes to Health Center on the A&T campus. All Nishimura is currently cancer-free Roberta Levy, a 27-year-old breast breast cancer. after examinations are free to students. They undergoing a lumpectomy, six cancer survivor, remembers the day she There are also many risk factors months of high may also go to the Guilford County chemotherapy, and six weeks was diagnosed. "Doctors told you for breast cancer in women under the of radiation me... Department of Public Health. have a lump in your left breast. Since age of 20: For more information: The month of October is Breast of breast majority tumors are benign, I 1.) Women who have had children Sebastian Health Center.... 334-7880 Cancer Awareness Month, cancer and didn't worry...but mine was malignant. 2.) Women who started Guilford experts urge women of all menstruating County Department of ages that the I thought I would never be normal before the age of 12 Public Health...373-3233 responsible action is to have a breast again." 3.) Family genetics for the disease American Society examination for early Cancer 1-800- detection of After the removal of a breast, three 4.) Women taking birth control pills ACS-2345 Students hear debate Funding for HBCUs pledged by Gore camp From DEBATE on Page 1 of the By Randy St.Clair money from nation's economy making sure the differ Editor-in-Chief military units such as the Air Force and ences between the two were evident. Army will be given to HBCUs:"The military does a great Education funding for historically black job "If you want someone who is looking to ben- colleges and in supporting black colleges and universities."But universities hasn't been a efit the wealthy one percent of America then he's big topic of debate in this year's there's still room for improvement and Gore and presidential elections, but a (Bush) your man," said Gore. "Bush's proposals it has been focal point in the Lieberman are going to make sure that they play a more Al Lieberman campaign. are not just unfair, they are unsound and would Gore-Joe active role in black colleges receiving federal funds." In a recent conference hurt the American economy." call, Rep. Harold Ford'of One of the major programs Ford mentioned is Gore's Tennessee talked with student journalists from Bush declares that not only is the vice president 12 planned $10,000 tax deduction for tuition for any aspir- HBCUs, addressing issues such as doing math, was to preserving the history ing college student."The vice president wants to make fuzzy but he trying take credit of black for things he hasn't done. colleges by funneling more money into HBCUs higher education affordable for all students," said Ford. so that they aren't left behind in the new millenium. "Whether "Some politicians want to take credit for the you live in a family that makes $25,000 a year "One of the ways that both myself and Vice President or a that new economy," Bush said."But I don't want see family makes $60,000 a year, this deductible Gore feel (we can ensure) that the history of historically applies to you." government starting new companies, writing new black colleges and universities doesn't phase out is to Ford went on to software, inventing new technology or opening talk about Gore's opponent. make federal funds more accessible," said Ford. "I think "There are no in the factories. I've always thought those things were plans Bush campaign that would that government has made these funds extremely diffi- benefit historically black done by, well, the people who did them. Our new colleges. There are no plans in cult toreceive, but Gore and Lieberman are dedicated to the Bush campaign that would benefit any institution of economy was not created in a Senate subcommit- making that change." tee or a vice presidential commission." higher learning," said Ford. "Bush is about bringing Ford furthered his statement by saying that more wealth to the wealthy."

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Editorial Policy Editorials reflect the opinions of The A&T Register but not necessarily those of Hey! the in university. Views guest commentaries and letters to the editor are those of the writer. The A&T Register What's your name? BoxE-25, 1601 E, Markt St Greensboro NC 27411 Chamika, Tawanda, Nicole, James, Antoine and the list goes on. How many names are there in this Commentary world? How many have we created? Guest A lot is involved in a person's name. The way you are today has a lot to do with the 10 minutes your parents argued about what to name you. For Revival was the word example, the name Renee means to be reborn, the name Jason means healing and the name Tenisha means beautiful African flower. for Tipper Gore visit So, 'tell me, if these names have such potent By Latoya Vickers .so glad you .you don't meanings, why do we choose to call one another Register Contributor Gore.. came.. know what this means to us... thank things outside of what and who we are? On Oct. 12, Greensboro welcomed you." Why do we chose to speak things into each oth- the person who some think will be our Gov. Hunt did the honors of ers lives that only come as a hindrance to what we Jim next first lady, Tipper with a Gore. can obtain and who we can be? Gore, introducing Tipper He started luncheon and small rally. People of all by stating how happy he was to see Is it because we don't know any better? Did ages, races and genders gathered under everyone and how we all came your parents not teach you respect? Randy St. Clair together one roof for a common purpose. as one community for a That must be what it is, because how disrespect- common goal: As I pulled up to Evangel Christian wanting to keep the children ful are you being when you call one of God's most first, precious beings a hoe, a trick, Center, excitement was and you know the others? in the air. I keeping unemployment down, and rais- walked to a spot at the end of the line, ing the standards where health care is How disrespectful are you being when you choose to take what God has creat- the smiles and greetings showed the concerned. "We are the kinds ed and pollute it for your own self-gratification? seeing excitement that everyone felt. of model here in North Carolina that I bring this topic to your attention to simply make this point. We entered the building to a band Al Gore and Lieberman want to The Bible says judge not that ye be not judged. Examine yourself for a minute Joe playing and the choir singing "Victory put into American life," he said or two and truly see what makes you the person you are today. Is Mine." And upon entering everyone As Gore entered the room, the choir Why do you act the way you act? Why do flock to for advice? people you Why had the same look on their faces, the sang "Oh Happy Day," and by the is it that when the instructor calls on you in class everyone listens? look that said, today we are a part of looks on the faces of everyone there it You are beautifully and wonderfully made. Don't allow anyone to take away something bigger than ourselves. This really was. what God has given you. included the children from the Bennett She started out by thank you You should be proud of who and what you are and for those who don't saying - get College Children's House, who walked to all those who had a in the picture, because there will be some who will remain in the land of ignorance, part planning in holding hands and smiling, just as this luncheon and build their houses and raise their families and all those present, there, remember where they live and excited as _everyone else. where you live. Think about —j especially the children sitting in front what you have and what they can only dream of hav- The next ing. song that was played was of her smiling and waving. "This is the Day.. .Let's be glad in it," She also gave reasons why people Yourname is the essence of your being. Take the time to find out what it means. and from the faces of everyone, espe- should vote for her husband. Take the time to find out who you are, before you dare make the mistake of call- "You cially those of the children, it can be want a ing someone outside of who they are. should president who will stand said they truly were. During the period up for hate crime bills, histori- It reminds me of the passage in the Bible, "You can see the in your support speck of waiting for Gore's arrival, the band cally black institutions, education.. friend's eye, but you don't notice the log in your own eye. How can you say, 'My .you and choir sang and played and the want a man of courage, friend, let me take the speck out of when conviction, your eye,' you don't see the log in your audience had a great time. own eye?" Feet were compassion and one who fights for the tapping, hand were clapping and hands rights of working people." When we take it upon ourselves to call each other names that are degrading and were lifted in the air. There was truly a She also stressed the importance of demoralizing, we are passing judgment on one another. Who are you to judge? Democratic Holy Ghost party going voting because it is a precious that Deal with yourself and allow God to deal with me. gift on and everyone was glad to be in we can no longer take for granted and attendance, "politics is personal." Then, the festivities began with a On the way out, Mozelle Porter said, Comments? Ideas? prayer by Pastor Otis Lockett of "I am very satisfied with her speech Evangel Christian Center. Lockett and I really enjoyed my self." Contact The Register prayed for decision and strength and And on that note, in the words of by e-mail at [email protected] the a male quartet sang a welcome, the male quartet, "Thank you Mrs. "What a privilege to welcome you Mrs. Gore.. .so glad you came." 20 QUESTIONS

By Dijon Rolle c. All the hotels are booked like it's Wow" doesn't turn out to be another Wal-Mart been so long, Register Staff Writer Bike Rally you thought Weekend "Kris Kross"? about putting all your staff back? 1. we Weren't' happy that the d. Your phone and pager won't stop 8. This question is for the residents of 15. How many times have Homecoming you and comedy show was free blowin' up from your friends and family Cooper Hall...who made those signs some of your friends rolled again this to Wal-Mart year? calling you for homecoming tickets. advertising for $5 pizzas? late at night for no reason? 2. Why is it that when tell some- e. You've been you rehearsing "your lie" to 9. Didn't they have spell check on 6. Why do most of the pictures in the one you go to A&T...the first thing tell your parents so you won't have to their computer? "Annex" look crooked? they want to know is whether or not hang out with them after the game. Why you 10. are "New York Undercover" 17. Doesn't it seem like all the TVs in can get them some tickets for 4. How many of friends your have reruns still so good? the annex cut off right in the middle of Homecoming? asked to you spend the night...knowing 11. Which is more popular; A&T key- your favorite video? 3. Which of the that you live following ways can in the dorm? chains or A&T window stickers on your 18. Wouldn't that litde wooden bench you tell that it's almost 5. Where do think time for they they're going car? fit nicely in a dormroom? Homecoming? to (The sleep...? room is barely big 12. How many of us used to wear the 19. How you bought your homecom- a. The mall and the nail shop are enough for you and your roommate). keychains around our neck, until some- ing outfit yet? packed every time you go...no matter 6. Shouldn't somebody start making one told us it wasn't cool? 20. Why does everybody shop at the what time you go. agged Edge" pay tuition since they're 13. "J How many times have you gone to very same stores...then have the nerve b. You can't a hair always here at A&T or in Greensboro get appointment Wal-Mart late at night thinking you were to get mad when they see someone else anywhere. somewhere? going to beat the crowd? with the same outfit on? 7. Don't we hope that "Little Bow 14. How many times has the line in October 23, 2000 North Carolina A&T Page 5 The Register Urban League president will speak at Founder's Day

k be the keynote forN.C & of e Year Award, the shaker A Z Z uf growth™'development1 T's annual Founders' Day Program. The tutonaj, and busi- NAACP Legal* Defense and eventwillbel0a.m.ThLday,Oet26 1 Pj°gfms servin§ Educational Fund Black Women of in Harrison ' ftS.Sfti IT'°^ "" Achievement's Auditorium. Special Recognition Mack has state of the art computer tech- Award, Federation been president* of the in 1958 holds a mas H Jewish Council -ce 1969. He'began his career , C with the Urban Committee's HoUzer™JMemonal League in Flint Mich Under Mack' t attt m , r Award, « Mack is an advocate for equal oppor- in 1964 and was appointed executive Los Angeles Urban League's haibecornthas become one ollof the most successful tumties in Whiti^ director in 1965 education, law enforcement M. Young Jr. Award Alpha Phi Aloha Prior to heading the LAUL ' CmP~ fo< FratermtyV he served f T" Marshall Svu on the Urban League's national staff for $20 mMon ° L S An^S Sentinel 's six months during a SS racla1 cultura1 Outstanding Man° of the the Whitney Young The League serves over 100 000 indi , "° r ' , ' Year Award in Washington, D.C. Mack was a»d ™CP's***** Community Award.

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Association, and it has become a tradi- et office located with. At in Brown Hall. 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, a He later added, "Since my years in tion of Homecoming week. Auditions "Last the select number of middle year DJ was spectacular. Aggies will showcase school, I always wanted to be in were held Oct. 17-18 to select acts for their skills Although the talent left something to be in the official homecoming the music business. I learned how to the show. desired, the talent show beat-box audience definitely made it inside Harrison Auditorium. from a friend in the seventh "The proceeds are not the main objec- worthwhile. The Sophomore grade." Aggies showed a lot of broadcast production tive for this event, because the tickets enthusiasm, and I'd major Adrian When asked certainly support it Grimes has already about the amount of are only a dollar," said Shannon again this year," Ramjohn said. proven he has what it takes, because he preparation necessary to compete in a Cannady, vice president of external The week of Homecoming is full of was crowned the winner at talent show, Grimes last year's said, "I've been affairs for the S.G.A. "The main pur- events where students, faculty and alum- event, performing a "beat-box" doing it for so long that medley. I just go out pose is to showcase Aggie talent." ni get a chance to celebrate together. "I Beafc»box is the art of imitating musical there, and whatever happens, happens. Cannady added, "Planning for the tal- hope the talent show brings more rhythms and beats using one's personal "Sometimes I get a little ent nervous show began in the summer, we are school spirit for Homecoming, so sound and voice. before I perform, but if I sense the trying out some new things this year everyone can experience what Aggie Grimes relied on his love of music to crowd is dead, I start to get anxious. I that we hope prove to be successful." pride is all about," Cannady said. Homecoming concert features rappers, R&B By Mia Ross Register Staff Writer One of the most important events, besides the actual Homecoming football game, is the Homecoming concert. This year's line up is as diverse as the artists themselves. Rap artists Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Common and Trina, and R&B sensation Jagged Edge, are set to rock the crowd that will be gathered in the Greensboro Coliseum this Saturday. Their performance could not have been possible without the help of A&T's own SGA vice president of external affairs, Shannon Cannady. Cannady, along with Diamond Life Concerts, and concert promoter Tony Williams put together this year's concert. The theme for the concert is "Aggie Homecoming JamFest 2000" and Verge Cannady is hoping that this year's con- links music, fashion cert will be one to remember.. "My expectations are to have a great in 'Culture Shock' show show and just to have an outrageous response from the community and the students. By Kariston McPherson bers, which consist of Just selling out everything." News Editor photographers, said Cannady. hair and make-up artists, and set and Aggies are in for a "Culture Shock" clothing The initial planning for the concert designers. Verge performs began this when fashion troupe, Verge, puts on its shows twice a year in the fall summer and continued into - during the fall. Students were given annual fashion show at 7 p.m., A&T's Homecoming and in the spring. on-the- Oct. spot surveys at the of Wednesday, 25, in Harrison Aggies aren't the one ones who get to beginning Auditorium. September to find out which artists Verge in action. The fashion troupe they "Culture Shock" is this year's theme travels off wanted to see at this year's concert and campus to other colleges members for this homecoming event. The mod- such as Spelman of the SGA Executive Board College and and university staff els will wear clothes that represent the Morehouse to and faculty also College show that Aggies provided input. link between music and fashion. know how to work the runway. In the past, "There will be a lot of different Verge has even the there has been a conflict caught eyes of between Diamond styles," says Mitchell McCraw, president celebrities like actor/comedian Life Concerts and of Jamie A&T, resulting in the Verge. "There will be a jazz scene, a Foxx and R&B singer Kelly Price. But university no lot of leather and longer hosting its own earthy, fall tones." even if the stars aren't out, all are wel- Homecoming concert on campus. Verge started in February 1999 and come to the Verge experience. Members of Verge practice in Those previous issues appear to has approximately 60 male and female "I just hope everyone preparation for their have been resolved and comes out to annual the two models. Verge also has 14 staff mem- see us," says McCraw. Homecoming fashion show. are now working together to provide the best possible Homecoming concert for the public. Cannady remarked, "I've found that Thursday: a coronation working withDiamond Life has made it and a challenge a lot easier on both parts. We (the uni- By versity) don't have as much to T.J. Moore Gabrielle Hurtt, last year's Miss worry Register Staff Writer A&T, will make a special about, the communication is definitely appearance on that night to officially crown Watlington as there." Students, alumni and faculty will fill up the CorbettSports this year's Miss A&T. Tickets for the Arena on Thursday night at 7 p.m. to witness the Aggie Homecoming coronation Thursday afternoon, Vibe and Pepsi will host a festival 2000 of 2000-2001 Miss A&T, Nicole Watlington. from 2 until JamFest concert are priced at 6 p.m. at the Holland Bowl. Besides the many $21.50, $23.50, and The theme for the program is "New for the the $25.50 and can be Quest booths, highlight of the festival will be the Vibe/Pepsi purchased at Brown Millennium" but the ceremony will be in the Hall ticket office same style as DJ Challenge. The grand prize winner will win a trip and the the ceremonies of the past. Watlington will introduce Greensboro Coliseum. any her registration to the 2001 Mixshow Power Summit in Miami's ricket Master assistants, the organizational queens and the class South location. The show starts queens. Beach. it I'^G p.m October 23, 2000 North Carolina A&T Page 7 The Register Safety conference brings Miss A&T in top good info to Aggie students eight By Mia Ross Orientation of Register Staff Writer Hazing." Hooker gave details of some organizations and how at national pageant Over 200 students came together for they initiated new members. Hooker the and By Tarah S. Holland betterment safety of their also talked about laws against hazing. test, all ladies were asked to speak on school and Register Contributor community at the 12th During the opening session of how they felt HBCUs were the root of Annual the Safety Conference. During the second day, Kenneth Meeks discussed In the Black College Queens competi- the black community. two-day conference, focused on people "Racial Profiling: A Subde Hate Crime." tion held during National Black College "I really enjoyed the cameraderie taking responsibility for a safer campus Meeks gave details of racial Alumni Hall of Fame Week, Miss North between the different black and profiling, college community, students listened to dis- what it is and when it happens. (See Carolina A&T State University, Nicole queens," said Watlington. cussions of issues that affect them as related story on Page 11.) He also Watlington, placed in the top eight. Watlington is associated with other college students. The Black gave pointers of what to do if it ever College Queens pageant is organizations on campus including the The keynote speaker for the first day happens to you. a national scholarship pageant held Greensboro Aggie Club, Psi Chi Honor was Ernest Davis, a 1960 graduate of Another big part of the safety confer- annually to highlight the talent, person- Society, the Psychology Club and the N.C. A&T and now mayor of Mount ence was A&T math professor alities and intellect of students attend- National Association for the Vernon, Dr. NY. Davis discussed perspec- Gilbert Casterlow Jr., who gave a self- ing historically black colleges and uni- Advancement of Colored People. tives on a new versities, and also to safe community, giving defense seminar in martial arts. strengthen institu- She is also a native of Greensboro and students tional ways in which to enhance their Casterlow , who holds two black belts, ties. the daughter of the Rev. William own safety. used people from the audience for his The competition was held Sept. 23 in Wright and Narcissus Wright and Laureen the International Burton, a toxicologist from demonstration and to point out how Ballroom of the Hyatt Ronald Watlington. the Environmental Protection Agency easy the exercises or defense mecha- Regency Hotel in Atlanta. Watlington, "So far my experience as Miss A&T in Washington, DC, presented a work- nisms were along with pageant advisor Judy Rashid, has been a memorable one because rep- on arrived shop air quality in educational insti- David Miller, a teacher at Dudley High in Adanta on Tuesday in order resenting the best HBCU is a wonderful tutions. Burton to prepare for discussed things that School and former SGA president, gave preliminaries on the opportunity. could be toxic and dangerous to stu- a forum on "Secret Societies vs. Service Thursday prior to the Saturday event. "The tide has also given me the dents' health, from the paint on the- Organizations." This featured a panel Along with seven others, Watlington chance to give back a portion of the walls to survived the methods we use for cooling discussion with representatives from preliminaries to move on to love, guidance and support that the uni- or the final heating buildings. eight of the Greek organizations on pageant competition. versity and community have given to Vincent AH contestants Gibson, a graduate of N.C. campus. This talk helped to dispel some had to participate in me," said Watlington. Central University, gave a forum on of the myths about Greek organizations oratorical, talent, poise projection and Watlington is a senior psychology interview "Overcoming Personal Family and what they are really all about. contests. For talent, Miss major. She plans to become a counsel- A&T recited Tragedies." This forum hit home with a Judy Rashid, program director of the "Ego Trippin" by poet ing psychologist after graduation, one lot of Giovanni. students as Gibson told students Student Union, gave a workshop on Nikki In the oratorical con- day owning her own practice. about his sister being raped as a teenag- "Conflict Resolution." er A&T students and the family effort it took to over- The safety conference ended with a attend a volunteer fair come the tragedy. panel discussion of "Critical Safety Seventy-five N.C. A&T students their work with the students who are The last for attended a volunteer presenter the first daywas Issues on Campuses," giving representa- fair at St. Stephens seeking opportunities to provide volun- Alan United Hooker, an A&T graduate who is tives from campus police, housing, Church of Christ. teer service. Social work majors are now a recruitment coordinator for counseling services, health services, and Representatives from 25 Greensboro required to provide 120hours of volun- Guilford social County Schools. He spoke on community services a chance to address service agencies and grassroots teer service before their senior year "Initiation of Athletes and Other Clubs: student concerns. programs shared information about internship.

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The Register Crunch time The battle for No. 1 as Aggies meet Bethune-Cookman

By Chris Wallace A&T." Register Staff Writer BC's top offensive threat is superstar quarterback The 2000 season is already beyond its midpoint, and Patell Troutman. Troutman is arguably the best player nowit's crunch time. The weather is cooling down and in the MEAC and one of the nation's top performers. the game intensifying as teams fight for the prestigious He was the only quarterback to rush and pass for title of MEAC champion. 1,000 or more yards a season ago and is ahead of pace On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Aggies will battle it out this season to surpass those numbers. He currently with Bethune-Cookman for sole possession of first ranks second in the MEAC in rushing with 660 yards place in the MEAC. This game could very well deter- and seven TDs, and 779 passing yards with seven TDs. mine the conference title as well. BC is in the driver's Defensively, BC is led by a defense that causes a lot seat if it wins out. A&T is also in the driver's seat if it of turnovers and often pressures the quarterback. wins out, so something has to give on Saturday. Linebacker Steve Baggs leads the MEAC with seven Everyone wants to dethrone the defending champi- sacks and cornerback Rashean Mathis is second in the on Aggies and especially Bethune-Cookman, which nation with nine interceptions. has a personal war with the Aggies. In the last few sea- BC's only close game this yearwas a game atMorris sons, A&T and BC teams have gotten into several on- Brown, which it won 14-9. Every other contest was field altercations among players and coaches. virtually a blowout. Last season, the Aggies looked as if they'd lose to On the other side of the ball, A&T is led offensively BC after trailing 18-16 late in the fourth quarter but on by quarterback Jason Batde and running back Maurice a 4th down and 3, BC was flagged for pass interfer- Hicks. Hicks exploded against the Ratders, rushing for ence, giving the Aggies new life. Former A&T running 236 yards and two TDs en route to the 30-10 victory. back Mo Smith then set up the Aggies in field goal The Aggies' bread-and-butter, however, is the defense, position, and place kicker Darren Dawkins nailed the currendy ranked first nationally, which held the high- game-winning field goal with less than 30 seconds powered Ratders to only 249 total yards. Linebackers remaining in the game. Little and lead Charles Watkins/A&T Photo B.J. Ray Massey the way with five sacks BC's players and coaches were visibly shaken by the each. loss and directed their anger toward the refs. Also, The Aggies will be looking for a good connection "This rivalry has intensified more over the last few BC's head coach made a comment last year that could between quarterback Jason Battle and Maurice seasons" said Aggie alumnus Thomas Williams. "It's fuel the Aggies. "A&T didn't beat us," stated Wyatt. Hicks in Saturday's brawl. going to be interesting to watch A&T react after their "The refs beat us and everyone knows it including big win at FAMU." Rattlers are rattled and fall 30-15 By Chris Wallace way Register Staff Writer The Aggies coaches and players credit TALLAHASSEE, Fla A season a lot of their offensive success to that ago, the rivalry between the Aggies and Aggie offensive line which opened huge the Ratders became a grudge match holes for Hicks and others to run with A&T beating up on FAMU by a through score of 30-15. FAMU came into the contest averag- This is a new season but the only dif- ing just under 50 points per game and ference was the site over 400 yards per game in total offense. A&T once again pounded the Ratders They came close to neither on Saturday. on their homecoming by a score of 30- Aggie linebackers B.J. Litde and Ray 10. The Aggie "D" was extremely Massey led the defense and Sammie aggressive while holding the high octane Rogers also played a big game. Rattlers to 10 points and only 229 yards "This was big for us," stated Coach of total offense. Rattler quarterback Hayes. "We need to keep our momen- Quinn Gray was visibly frustrated as he tum going into the rest of the season." misfired on a lot of passes and was pres- A&T opened up the scoring early in sured the entire game. He finished up the first quarter when QB Jason Batde completing 20 of 37 passes for 164 found Dominique Williams for an eight- yards and one interception. -yard TD pass to make it 7-0. FAMU "A&T played well today," said Ratder answered when O.J. Marchbanks scored head coach Billy Joe. "You have to give on a one-yard TD run to even the game them credit for what they did. We did at 7 not play well at all not to take anything The Aggies answered in a big way with away from A&T." Hick. He scored on runs of 35 and 30 The Aggies forced four turnovers yards to virtually put the game out of Maurice Hicks (above) which were key in the game. reach before halftime at 21-10. was rolling against Offensively, the Aggies were led by A&T place kicker Darren Dawkins Florida A&M, turning in emerging star running back Maurice would tack on three second-half field the kind of performance Hicks. Hicks rushed for 236 yards on goals to end the scoring and 24 propel the that earned him Player carries and two touchdowns to lead the Aggies to the 30-10 win. of the Week honors. At right, the Aggie "D" Hicks cited for high production sacks Rattler quarterback Quinn Gray and Just a season ago, the N.C. A&T Aggies football team had a superstar running causes a fumble. back by the name of Mo Smith. No longer is he with the team because he was drafted by the Adanta Falcons. Hicks has emerged from the Aggies' "running back by committee" and is becom- ing a star in the Aggie backfield. He was the main reason why the Aggies went to Florida and embarrassed the Rattlers at their own homecoming. He rushed for 236 yards on 24 carries and two TDs to lead the way. For his accomplishments, Hicks was named MEAC Offensive Player of the Week, as well as Sports Network Player of the Week. Last week, Hicks was chosen as MEAC Rookie of the Week for his stellar performance against Morgan State. For the season, Hicks has rushed 70 times for 493 yards and five TDs. Most of his damagehas been done in thelast two weeks and the Aggies are seemingto final- ly catch their stride offensively. October 23, 2000 North Carolina A&T Page 9 The Register Williams adds spark to Aggies offense Transfer has impressive credentials at quarterback as well as running back By T.J. Moore Register Staff Writer "I have been playing quarterback all my life," Williams said when asked about his favorite posi- Former North Carolina running back tion. Domonique Williams transferred to A&T for This year he is featured as fullback because that two reasons: to help this Aggie year's football is where the Aggies need him the most. On the team maintain its dominance in the MEAC and year, Williams only has eight carries for 25 yards to get a better chance to show his potential. rushing. The latter is understandable, because Williams However, Williams is still trying to find his was in fact underused at Carolina. Despite start- niche on his new team and its system. ing at tailback for except two games last season, It is easy to say that Williams' niche is becom- Williams only averaged 223 yards on 74 carries, ing a capable receiver in the backfield. In the five a definite sign that Carolina hadn't gotten the games that he has played in, Williams has aver- most from this player. aged six catches for 52 yards and two touch- Williams feels that things will be different in downs. the Aggies offense. here "Being will give me a In his debut at the Riverfront Classic, Williams chance to do what I'm capable of doing," proved that he could receive the ball and be a Williams said. strong presence in the backfield with a in 10-yard the same season, Williams also spent some touchdown reception. time at quarterback. During his stint as the His versatility even though, in a limited role, is Tarheels Williams went QB, 21-47 for 352 yards a welcome addition to the Blue-and-Gold with two touchdowns. offense These numbers him an gave impressive 121.65 "I'll do whatever it takes to help this team win QB rating. Williams' passing yards made him and to get more playing time," he said. second on the team in total yardage with 575 all- As far as adjusting to his new teammates, you purpose yards will hear not complaints. Williams is well- this former Surprisingly enough, Parade All- received by his teammates and is impressed with American prefers playing quarterback to playing the all-around closeness that is on this year's tailback or fullback. Charles Watkins/A&T Photo team. His passing numbers reveal Williams' best-kept "It's like a family here, they've treated me well," secret, Domonique Williams he said Golf tournament is Oct. 27

The 22nd annual Richard E. Moore breakfast, on-course refreshments, Memorial Aggie Homecoming Golf awards luncheon, trophies and door Tournament willbe held Friday, Oct. 27, prizes. Coca Cola, Budweiser and at 8:30 a.m. at Bryan Park. SodexholMarriot are sponsoring the The tournament, one of the largest in tournament. the area, is expected to attract more The golf tournament was named in than 200 golfers from across the United honor of the late Dr. Richard E. Moore, States. The eventwas organized 22 years spokesman and assistant vice chancellor ago when 14 graduates of N.C. A&T for A&T's Development and University- were looking for something to do Relations Division. Moore served as the besides attending the homecoming tournament's chairman and was one of football game. the founders. The format will be individual medalist A Richard E. Moore Scholarship Fund play with a shotgun start. The entry fee has been established. Anyone interested is $100, with flights for men on both in making a contribution to the fund Charles Watkins/A&T Photo courses and flights for seniors and may send it in care Romondo North breaks free from the Morgan State defense of the women on the Players course. Departmentof Athletics at A&T . The entry fee includes 18 holes of For additional information, caU Aggies too much for Bears golf, golf cart, practice balls, continental Joanne Cozart at 334-7686. We have to continue to get better: Hayes By Chris Wallace Register Staff Writer The N.C. A&T Aggies improved their record to 4-1 overall on Oct. 14 with a 33-6 win over the Morgan State Bears, The Aggies struggled a bit offensively but still got by the hopeless Bears. Aggie running back Maurice Hicks led the way with 125rushing yards and two TDs including a long TD run of 80 yards. The defense held Morgan State to a mere 162 yards of total offense and most of that came on one play. "We have to continue to get better," stated Coach Bill Hayes, looking ahead to the game with FAMU at which his team showed its best moves. With the win over the Bears, the Aggies won their 12th straight conference game dating back to last year. The record is 13 straight held by the Hampton Pirates. Page October 23, 2000 10 North Carolina A&T The Register "The Contender" meets "The Exorcist" Movies to see at the box office By Mia Ross Register Entertainment Writer In light of the recent presidential debates and campaigns, here is something to think about. What if a woman was vice president of the United States? The movie "The Contender" lets us see one way of looking at this issue. This film shows what happens when the vice president of the United States suddenly dies and Sen. Laine Hanson (Joan Allen) is chosen to be the vice presidential replacement. Facing oppo- sition from both parties, Hanson has to prove that she is a strong enough politi- cian to handle the job's responsibilities. However, before she gets her newrole and can look forward to the future, she must face her past when a congressman digs up secret information about her past personal life that sparks a huge controversy. This movie is a way to look at how women may still not be equal to men even in today's world. "The Exorcist" So, Halloween is justaround the cor- Sen. Laine Hanson (Joan Allen), flanked by her communications director (Mike Binder), finds her entire life put ner and if you are looking for a good on trail in confirmation hearings to determine if she will be the next vice president movie to scare you like "The Exorcist" of the United States. did. and scared the living daylights into some never-before-seen footage and six-track that can possibly be put out? Why not go to the of our siblings and movies and see parents. digital surround sound. There is only one way to find out. "The Exorcist" This for the second time? year, the film has been called the Can it scare us like it did them orhave Check out "The Exorcist" and take the In 1973, "The Exorcist" was released scariest film ever made is back, with we become immune to all scary movies challenge. Comedy show is Changing the Faces of Homecoming fave

the music industry By Kariston McPherson News Editor By Mia Ross In the of Register Entertainment Writer past couple years, comedians such as Rickey Smiley, Talent, Arnaz How many of us wanted to know what happened to J., Joe Clair and Chocolate have made Changing Faces? Didn't it really change our faces when we Aggies laugh into complete delirium found out that they were the ones with the single "That when they performed at N.C. A&T's Other Woman?" homecoming comedy show Changing Faces, the New York-based duo that first hit the Comedians Michael Blackson, scene with R. Kelly in "Stroke You Up" and "Fooling Melanie Comarcho and Around" John in 1994, also made when standup in their second Whitherspoon will attempt to continue album featuring the single "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T" the legacy this year. Well, they are back with their third album entided, "Visit Both Blackson and Comarcho have Me." appeared on BET's Comicview and Working with friend R. Kelly once again for the tide cut, HBO's Def Comedy Jam. Blackson has this collaboration of songs features artists such as Joe who also appeared in the movie "Next actually produced and wrote "That Other Woman," LiT Mo, Friday" along with Whitherspoon. Dave Hollister, Malik Pendleton and Queen Pen. Whithers poon has been in several Changing Faces have a whole new edge in this album that movies such as "House Party," may not only change faces but turn heads with songs such "Boomerang," "Friday" and "Next as: "Baby, You Ain't Got Me," "Ladies' Man," "More Than Friday." However, he is largely known Making a new face in the industry: Changing A Friend" and "B***h." as "Pops"from the now defunct televi- Faces duo Charisse Rose and Cassandra Lucas Their album is now in stores, sion show, "The Wayans Brothers." release their third album. The comedy showwill be 8 p.m. at the Corbett Sports Center.

The word I heard . ■ ■ By Mia Ross Never," though the tide and release date are to RegisterEntertainment Writer yet be album is set for release Nov. 21 The album will also determined. The album is being produced by Warryn feature and poets Sonia Sanchez and Nikki Giovanni rapper Redman is looking to release his new whose Campbell, credits include Sisqo, Mary Mary So all Tupac lovers know to cop one album on Dec. 12. This will be his fifth solo and Dru Hill. So,album, but as always he will have is other half I know I have heard every single of Aaliyah's Method Man on his album as well as D'Angelo, as Like so many others, I know that for me Tupac album, so when is her album coming out? According well as his Def Squad group mates. will never die. So I'm just the word putting out there to Virgin Records, the album is set to drop Dec. 5. that actors Warner and Malcolm-Jamal Danny Glover But, can you believe that her album still is not Has Miss Brandy gotten so caught up in being have joined with musicians Quincy Jones, Mos Def named? Somebody needs to be getting on point. Cover Girl that she doesn't sing anymore? Well, and Q-Tip on a new album entided "The Rose That apparendy not. She is in currendy studio working on Grew From Concrete, Volume I," a collection of To submit to Word her third the The I Heard e-mail all entries to album, follow-up to 1998's "Never Say interpretations of the late Tupac Shakur's poetry. The [email protected], October 23, 2000 North Carolina A&T Page 11 The Register

Entertainment DWB: Some answers from Kenneth Meeks By Mia Ross discriminated against in a suit and tie Register Staff Writer — News but they tend to respect me more with During the safety conference, my appearance as it is. Happenings at UNCG Kenneth Meeks held a signing for his Q. You are now managing editor of book "Driving While Black." Black Enterprise Justin time for Halloween the depart- Magazine. How did The Register had these questions for you go from writing a book to maga- ment of theatre at UNCG will be reen- the expert on racial profiling. zine? acting "The Rocky Horror Picture Q. How did he know so much about A. Itwas not an easy transition. I have Show" on stage for those ghouls who racial profiling and where did he get the been a journalist a long time. I received loved the movie. material for his book? my first paycheck back in '88. A. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "For the last 10 years I was in Although, it has been an interesting and dreads, I wore clqths like baggy pants, at times hard move, I am which became the first audience inter- learning. You T-shirts, or a vest with no shirt, sneak- never stop learning in this business. active scary musical in 1975, is being ers - those sorts of thing that easily Q. People of other races have report- to brought you from Oct. 31-Nov. 5. made me a target of racial profiling My ed racial profiling. Why is your book Showtimes are at 7 p.m. on Wednesday original purpose was to write about based solely on blacks? and Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and what happens when black people get A. I target blacks because I am black. Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. pulled over by the police, but all these I write about what I know. other stories started coming up about What is your advice to Also at UNCG the Art Q. any body Weatherspoon people being discriminated against in who is the victim of racial profiling? Gallery is showcasing "Dona Nelson: the malls, in cabs in almost every aspect A. Do as you are told and it as The report Stations of the Subway, Octopuses of life. So, my book grew from there." soon as it happens. Write what hap- and Arrangements." Nelson displays Q. Why did you change your look was pened down as soon as you can so as 25 large-scale works giving a glimpse of my next question to the now clean-cut, not to forget certain events of the inci- individual the artist over the past 10 years. Her Trina Logan/Register Contributor suit-wearing sitting before dent. But, mainly always report it, you work me. can never make a difference being silent willbe on exhibit through Oct. 29. Ludacris signs his picture for an Also on display is "Martha Benzing: A. Appearance is everything! I never about these things. The truth is racial A&T fan. though I would be saying that but it's profiling is racial ckscrimination and it Recent Work." Benzing, who paints on true. Don't get me wrong — I still get still exists. silk with M&M pigment and Kool-aid Ludacris visits A&T instead of paints and oils, is making her Get the advice you need! North Carolina debut. to promote album. Do you need some advice on something that is troubling you? Like your By Logan Trina boyfriend is sending you mixed or too Register Contributor signs, your girlfriend is clingy? "The Shining" screened Or perhaps your problems are more academic, like you don't know what to do WNAA again presented The Carolina Theatre willbe showcas- the N.C. about financial aid or housing. You have flunks your last two "Cal" tests and you A&T community with ing Carolina Classic Film "The Shining" yet another fasci- want to know where you can get some help. on Oct. 24. nating featured artist. Featured artist Write me and I will tell you the real deal on all of your problems. Ludacris came This film was adapted from the book to the Memorial Send all your questions and/or problems to: [email protected]. Ballroom on Wednesday, 10, to by Stephen King, about a family that Oct. You don't have to use a real name. So you can keep your business on the low. promote his new album, "Back for the must live in a haunted hotel during a Time." long, deep winter. First We all know it has the potential of Players hit the stage being hot from the club joint, "Fantasy.." Yeah, you know the song The Richard B. Harrison Players will and the enticing video. on be putting the final show of "Blues Dedicated Ludacris fans waited gra- for an Alabama Sky" on Oct. 23. This ciously for over an hour and a half to play is set in 1920s Harlem. Curtain is see him. He signed autographs, took at p.m. 8 pictures, passed out posters and gave out Ludacris T-shirts. Printing session set He discussed promoting his new label Imagine an internship with one Experts in gravure printing will share and the new artists who are about to of the most exciting companies in their secrets on Gravure Day, 10 a.m.-4 come out. p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in room 2014 Itwas nice to see another blazing per- the world. Where friendships grow. of Smith Hall. former come out and show love to all Gravure printing uses a sunken the fellas and take care of the ladies' Opportunities are made. Futures begin (intaglio) printing surface to deposit ink "fantasies." One experience a thousand reasons why on the substrate. Processes using this method are offset lithography, letter- The Walt Disney World College Program screen printing and flex- CANCUN JAMAICAI press, gravure, . S. PADWI ography. 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