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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Digital Collections at Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. It has been accepted for inclusion in NCAT Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. For more information, please contact [email protected]. North Carolina A&T State University THE REGISTER www.ncatregister.com VOLUME 78, NO. 7 Thursday, October 16, 2003 COPYRIGHT© 2003 Faculty, staff support SECC By Patrice Withers Campaign (SECC) 2003. Faculty and Larry Powers spoke about the cam- will continue to Nov. 1. Steering Register Contributor staff gathered Oct. 10 in the Student paign's challenges arid goals for this Committee members urged faculty With lots of Union Exhibition Hall to sign pledges year. cheering, clapping and and staff members to continue to to support the Last sporting Uncle Sam hats N.C. A&T campaign. year's "As a university, we are proud of support the SECC. goal of $105,000 was exceeded above kicked off its annual charitable cam- our distinction because we are one of "A&T is the number one institution and beyond by this year's goal of the paign. Through the use of red, white highest givers," Powers said. "We in the UNC system in terms of size and blue colors as the $120,000. Administration is shooting want to the overall theme increase number of lead- of donations and we need to help easily for 100 percent participation from ership was captured, "Celebrating the givers and encourage each per- people in our midst who need help," faculty and staff to reach their goal. American Hero in You." son to pay a minimum of $15 more said Peter Meyers, campaign member During the program, A&T is a partner in giving with the Associate than last year." and director of the honors program State Employees Combined Dean for the School of Education The campaign began on Sept. 1 and Please see SECC, Page 2 A&T hosts Marching NASA Machine under days new leadership
By Andrea M. James Register Contributor On Oct. 7-9, N.C. A&T hosted NASA Awareness and Job Explorations Days. This program allows promising minority students to explore career, education and research opportunities with the agency. NASA began this three-day event with an opening reception and informational session at the Sheraton Hotel at Four Seasons. Dr. Carolyn Meyers, provost/vice chancellor for academic affairs, welcomed all students, faculty and NASA representatives. "Through this awareness pro- gram, students will find that they can engage in discussion that could potentially lead to full-time employment and internship oppor- tunities," said Roger Hathaway, NASA University Affairs represen- tative. "It has been truly an eye-opener for me as well as a host of other Sharonda Eggleton/Photo Editor N.C. NASA representatives of the capa- A&T's Blue and Gold Marching Machine is now led by alumnus Kenneth Ruff. bilities and potential of the stu- By Sharonda Eggleton dents attending these institutions." He says being raised in a single parent home allowed Photo Editor "They have really expressed them- him to recognize how hard his mother worked for what she had. selves extremely well and we're get- Starting their year off with a bang, N.C. A&T's Blue Ruff credits ting to see that some of the stu- and Gold Marching Machine began the year with a new his mother for mstilling in him the value dents we've invested in over the last vision and new leadership. of education, he said. three or four years have Now under the direction of A&T alumnus Kenneth He has worked with A&T since 1983,first as an under- great graduate potential as future NASA employ- Ruff, the group says they are excited about the change student, then as a graduate assistant for Hodge. ees," Hathaway said. and looking forward to a great year. No stranger to the band, he also served as drum major and student dkector. Wednesday's activities included a Ruff says he's continuing the legacy that recently Hodge later asked Ruff to return in career path and pipeline building retired director Johnny Hodge left. So far, he's led the the fall to help with the band. the panel, luncheon, tour of campus Blue and Gold Marching Machine to a $25,000 victory "Being in band taught me a lot about dealing with an research-related facilities and stu- and first place tide at the First Annual Defeat the organization, especially a large organization," he said. "It also dent workshops. Beat/Battle of the Bands competition in late August. taught me a lot about leadership. When I was at A&T, we "This conference has given me a Ruff is a Greensboro native with an undergraduate where like one big family. It's a large group and lot of insight and tips," said Donell degree in music education from A&T, a master's degree you learn to take care of one another." Winston II, a senior Hampton in music and a doctorate degree in education from Ruff also feels God led him to his current position. UNCG. Please see Please see NASA, Page 3 SGA,Page 2 INDEX News 2-3 E-Vibes 8-9 Opinion 4-5 Sports 10-11 2 Campus News October 16, 2003 NEWS BRIEFS Miss A&T prepares 12 said dead in ferry crash for coronation NEW YORK A Staten Island ferry crashed Wednesday as it was By Tiffany S. Jones Miss Barbee Hall. Jacobs said her "I haven't been to any other coro- docking, leaving at least a dozen News Reporter friends would attribute her down- nations other than Miss Z Phi B," people feared dead as passengers Next week's Homecoming to-earth demeanor as a factor in she said. A family emergency pre- jumped for their lives from the events are some of the biggest in her ability to appeal to people. vented her from attending Miss shattered vessel, a police source the school's history. Topping the "I am very people oriented and Delta Sigma Theta but she did said. list of the week's events is the friendly," Jacobs said. "I am sort attend the Miss Kappa Alpha Psi The ferry crashed Wednesday coronation of Miss N.C. A&T of everybody's psychiatrist so I pageant after it slammed into the wooden 2003-2004 Jocelynn Jacobs. guess that makes me a good lis- "I would have liked to attended pilings along the side of the dock. With the event less than a week tener and I am very open-mind- all of them, but that was not pos- Some victims lost limbs in the acci- away, many would expect the 21- ed." sible because of time con- dent. year-old business management Due largely to the Student straints," Jacobs said. major to be stressed out, but she Senate of 2002-2003, Miss A&T She said that her reign thus far is not now gets a vote just as every other has been fun and she hopes that Gaza Strip blast "I started planning early so when member of the executive board. the rest of the year will continue kills Americans it got around this time I wouldn't In previous years, Miss A&T was that way. "To hold this position be stressed out," she said. required to attend all of the exec- itself is an honor," Jacobs said. Jacobs is preparing for a "differ- utive board and full body meet- "For anyone who does not how BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip - A ent" kind of coronation. "I plan ings and she was not given a vote. to handle themselves, the position remote-controlled bomb tore apart on bringing a coronation that is This legislation started a new can be overwhelming, but I am an armored vehicle in a U.S. diplo- not only exciting and a little dif- tradition of Miss A&T not only taking it one day at a time." matic convoy Wednesday, killing ferent but is a good representa- being the face of the university three American security guards and tion for what our school stands but also having a voice. wounding a fourth in an unprece- for," she said. Jacobs is looking "I think it was long overdue," dented deadly attack on a U.S. tar- to promote a good atmosphere for Jacobs said. "I think this allows get in the Palestinian territories. this year's Homecoming celebra- everyone to see that she (Miss The attack, on a convoy of U.S. tion A&T) has an executive point of Embassy diplomats entering Gaza Last year's SGA Executive Board view and I am glad that it was to interview Palestinian candidates elections had six candidates seek- pushed through." for a Fulbright scholarship, was a ing the title of Miss N.C. A&T. In her spare time, Jacobs likes to dramatic departure from typical Jacobs said she knows each of the read, shop and take dance classes. militant operations, which usually candidates personally and she had In fact, she danced for the coro- target Israeli soldiers and civilians. fun throughout the campaign. nation of Miss Zeta Phi Beta in It was almost certain to lead to "I knew all of the girls were September. "I was asked by greater U.S. pressure for a great and I felt that any of us Megan Brooks to dance," she said. Palestinian crackdown on militant could be Miss A&T and do what "I didn't know Gwen personally groups she is supposed to do for the uni- but I knew of her and I thought versity," Jacobs said. she was nice." Prior to this year, she was Miss Jacobs said she was happy to do Fla. doctors Virginia Aggie Club and her it and she is going to participate remove tube freshman year, she was voted as in the coronation of Miss SUAB. Jocelynn Jacobs
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (AP) _ for the direction of the 230-member One of Ruffs goals is to do more con- Doctors removed the feeding band. He also plans the band's trips and certs with the symphonic and concert tube Wednesday that has been RUFF organizes all of the activities of the band, but is constandy working on new keeping alive a severely brain- Continued page 1 from band, from drills, and new music. damaged woman at the center of "God leads my he said. am life," "I eating "I want A&T to be the originators and an epic, six-year legal battle committed to what he wants me to do, travel not the duplicators. I want other bands between her husband and parents. so come when I into a job, I pray about arrange to look at us and 'Oh, A&T did Terri Schiavo, underwent the say it so 39, it, and I say to him, 'If this is what you ments. let's do it.' Not A&T at the saying 'Oh, some- procedure Tampa Bay area would have me to do then, therefore From else did hospice where she has been one let's do it.' I want us to be living give me the job.'" game to the for several said her father, people who set the trends," Ruff years, Ruffs commitment to his job and to game, the said. Bob Schindler. the band members is evident in Kelvin planning and "Dr. Attorneys representing her hus- Ruff is an exceUent fit for the Jordan, a freshman music education recruiting is school," band, Michael Schiavo, said it will said junior biology major major who chose to come to A&T continuously Donavan Caves. "Being that he previ- take between a week and 10 days because of his previous knowledge of year-round ously worked with the band he knows for her to die. Ruff. With about Kenneth Ruff the improvements that need to be made "I had never seen really A&T march," 22 people to make the band even better, and that U.S. expects Iraq Jordan said. "I just saw a few clips off on staff they are credited with helping what's he's doing." the Internet. I found out that Dr. Ruff the band flow and stay organized. resolution to pass was going to be the band director, and Continuing where Hodge left off, Ruff he was my band director during high says he plans to mix things up this year school, so that led me to A&T and the and bring new while UNITED NATIONS The something keeping - band." with band's same United States the 20 or 30-year-old predicted that the As band director, Ruff is responsible traditions, Security Council will approve a new Iraq resolution despite its rejection of a key demand by Health Center, "We France, Russia and Germany to SECC must recognize that people LOSE add a aren't as fortunate and in our small 2-8 LBS timetable for the transfer of Continuedfrompage 1 power to Iraqis way we can give back to the commu- EVERY WEEK! Council diplomats said the reso- said. "I know we are all under paid, nity," campus chairperson Linda but we have we should lution is likely to get at least the jobs, open up Wilson, said. "In our own way we are our hearts and give to this year's all heroes." minimum nine "yes" votes needed Eat the Foods you Love * for adoption on Wednesday. SECC." The program featured food, enter- Have More Energy! Faculty and staff members can But the absence of a timetable tainment and door prizes. Faculty and Guaranteed Natural diminished the that chose what agency they would kke to staff were able to participate in * * possibility it Safe* will be adopted with broad sup- donate toward. The A&T foundation karaoke contest. port from the 15 council mem- is among several agencies that hope The raffles and door prizes consist- Doctor Recommended bers. to gain support from the campaign. ed of Homecoming game tickets, a You will have a personal Students are also encouraged to case of Aggie water, Kemistry CD, T- coach to help you achieve participate and give contributions to shirts, photo albums, A&T mugs and your weight loss Briefs taken from Associated Press the campaign. Administration is ask- many more. goals. reports ing students to make $1 donations, Call Today: 336-656-3932 which can be delivered to the Student October 16, 2003 Campus News 3
do those projects at NASA." NASA "Not only did NASA pay my tuition, they also paid for books. I Continuedfrom page 1 also received a very nice stipend Get your copy of The University biology major. "There that allowed me to stay off cam- are a lot of encouraging words pus," Walden-Brown said. Register being said to point us in the right The program came to a close on direction." Thursday with NASA job explo- During the career path and pipe ration exhibits, student interviews We're now available on Thursdays at line building panel, A&T Alumnas and consultations and a federal various locations around N.C. A&T's Maria Walden-Brown gave a per- employment workshop. campus! sonal account of how NASA's These events provided students Graduate Student Researchers with information on current NASA Don't forget to get yours! Program helped her achieve her vacancies, internship opportunities For questions or if you have an interest goals and how to search for federal and in writing, e-mail "I was able to work at NASA dur- NASA employment programs on- us at ing the summers and I received an line and using NASA STARS, an register (gncat.edu enormous amount of experience," automated resume' builder. or visit us in the said Walden-Brown. "As a graduate New Classroom 328A. student at A&T, I had to do a proj- Building ect for every class. She was able to EMSDC aids Ben-Mar
By Chad Roberts Register Contributor The Ben-Mar building on East Market Street is getting a new look and a few new businesses. Using loans secured in part through the East Market Street Development On our team, Corporation, real estate developer Bayer Properties is remodekng the bukding and plans to open three newly your bt t renovated units soon after Oct. 1. Located at 1500 E. Market St., the Ben-Mar building sits direcdy across ideas get noticed. from N.C. A&T's Bluford library. Construction began Feb. 1 and is pro- jected to run until the end of the year. Executax, a tax service/copy center is scheduled to open in mid-November, after the existing barber shop and hair and nail salon open in the new units in October. A men's clothing store and a ladies' African clothing boutique will also be located in the building after October. Scott Bayer, head of Bayer Properties, is overseeing the project. "We're putting a new awning on the front of the building, as well as doing some work on the parking lot," Bayer said. "This is going to be one of the premier destinations on this side of town." The Ben-Mar structure has stood on East Market Street since 1976. Sampson's Pharmacy, a drugstore that was famous in the surrounding commu- nity, was housed in the Ben-Mar build- ing from 1976 until earlier this year. In honor of the building's history, Bayer Properties and EMSDC's President, Mac Sims, are coUaborating on a new name for the building. "This is a tremendous opportunity to honor someone in the community," Sims said. "We would like to recognize someone who has made a major contri- bution or done something great for the community." Here, it's merit we turn to. We're not interested in how old you are or where Bayer Sims also helped Properties you're from. If your idea is good, it's good. That's why we'll put you alongside with the actual repairs and renovations. Through the EMSDC Site and Facade teammates withthe experience and knowledge to spot it.It's your time to shine. Loan program, Bayer was able to receive financial assistance to help with the renovation cost, which was over half a million dollars. The new commercial developments are part of the continuing revitaUzation QualityInEverything We Do process in the East Market area. 4 Opinion October 2003 16,
Tarah Holland, Editor-in-chief Chris Wallace, Sports editor Trina Logan, E-Vibes editor Sharonda Eggleton, Photo editor Tiffany S. Jones, Reporter AGGIES TALK Karina Hardy, Online editor/reporter Kunle Oluwadiya, Business manager James "Trey" Harris III, Cartoonist Contributors: Patrice Withers, Natasha Rogers, Gregory Bond, Andrea James, Erika BACK!!! Goodrich,, Tornetha Baldwin, Chad Roberts, Brett Harrington, Juwanna Jessup, Natalya Monah, Harold Chaks, Tiffany N. Richardson and Chanel Davis. How do you feel about the "One Nation Under God" Valerie Nieman,faculty adviser controversy in thePledge ofAllegiance? Editorial Policy Editorials reflect the opinions of the A&T Register "I believe that in the last year we are looking but not necessarily those of the university. more into religion. We are realizing that our Views in guest commentaries and letters to the editor are those of the writer. country is diverse in religion as well as ethnic groups. With that said an anthem for the coun- The A&T Register try should represent everyone equal." Box E-25, 1601 E. Market St. Dario Fizovic, junior, political science Greensboro, NC 27411 E-mak [email protected] major Telephone (336) 334-7700
Ghettopoly: "I have been raised in the church since I was a baby and I don't think it should be taken out. I think it should be the student's decision to say it or not. If they choice not to say it then they wrong, offensive should leave the room." Yvette McGill, freshman, broadcast pro- duction major It is no secret that mainstream America and husde cards, counterfeit money and has been capitalizing on urban areas. Take dice. a look at the hip-hop industry of today The game is beyond offensive and and any movie i 1 should be banned. Ghettopoly is being starring an ak- soldin Urban Outfitters stores nationwide "I believe it's stupid to change something that black or ak- and in most cases is sellingout. It is funny has represented America for over one hundred Hispanic cast. that some reporters use the term selling years as a pledge. They should not take out the Interscope out because those are my sentiments phrase because it defeats the meaning of the rapper 50 Cent exactly. pledge of allegiance. But if it is taken out of has magnified If we accept this game we might as well school it's fine with me." his misfortune go back to black face and Sambo. This Darryl L. Joyner, freshman, graphic com- of being shot game takes a step back 100 years and we munications system major nine times and might as weU be sitting on a tree stump the record com- barefoot, eating watermelon with red kp- pany is capitaliz- Tiffany S. Jones stick covering half of our faces to make it ing on this. It is look like kps. no secret that the majority of movies with It is not bad enough that we demean "I feel like we should still say the pledge of minority actors are about living in the ourselves by writing these screenplays akegiance. As Christians we should include streets, being in gangs, selling and using filled with sex, drugs and violence, an the phrase because different rekgions serve and drugs other things that are associated Asian-American feels bold enough to the same god but with a different name." with the ghetto;for example, "Baby Boy," stereotype an entire race and feels free Larry Barnhill, sophomore, "Menace II Society," "Boyz in the Hood." enough to do over and over. Hoodopoly, English major AE of these things send the wrong mes- Hiphopoly, Thugopoly and Redneckopoly sage to people of otherraces who do not will soon follow this game. know anything more about black people. I don't think I would be as offended if The outrage is that now, other minorities the games included "Karate-opoly" are making money and capitalizing off of because then the object of the games the stereotypes of blacks. would be to poke fun at a variety of cul- David T. Chang, an Asian-American, has tures and not justthose that pertain to one created Ghettopoly, a board game that is a specific racial group. The truth of the "I feel that the phrase is part of our history stereotypical spoof of Monopoly. The matter is, the majority of these "-opoly" and it should not be removed. Every country game board is set up similar to Monopoly, games are geared toward blacks and con- has its own set religion and pledge. The phrase but instead of raikoads, there are liquor tain racist stereotypes. is giving glory to God because without him we stores and the houses and hotels are The only way we can get other people wouldn't have this nation." replaced by the projects and crack houses. from making fun of us is if we stop mak- Danielle Blackwell, freshman, nursing The game comes complete with seven ing fun of ourselves and stop being the game pieces (pimp, ho, 40 ounce, marijua- stereotypes. It is up to us to be the way we na, crack, a machine gun and abasketbak), want people to see us. loan shark tray, pink skp and ghetto stash Briefly stated... Letters to the editor As Homecoming roles around and sure you can hit those notes in the organizations begin to host events, song you select. It's very rude and are welcomed by we Aggies need to be reminded some folks may get a little insulted what talent is. when Aggies boo at these events, e-mail at [email protected] In recent weeks several programs but I can feel where they are com- have taken place where the talent ing from. or by mail to N.C. A&T State University, was lacking. Reading a poem, that If you are going to recite poetry, a Box isn't even original, at a podium is speech or any kind of spoken word, E-25, 1601 E. Market St., neither talent nor skill. Speaking is by all means put some emphasis Greensboro, NC 27411 a motor skill. It is even worse when into it Have you ever heard of you stumble over the words in the props? Set the mood, get into what Letters must be signed and poem that is not original. you're doing and for heavens sakes, Talent is also not performing a get the crowd into it. should include an address sort of lap dance. What ever hap- Aggies, where is all the real talent? and telephone number. pened to the days when people put Come on talented Aggies, I know effort into their talent? If you're you're out there! going to sing, by all means make Commentary Guest Remember 20 Baseball referendum stirs Questions? Would you like to emotions among residents write them? The Register is The referendum to ban stadiums was defeated in the Oct. 7 vote looking for a Commentary By Yvette Ingram This issue has been of major con- pass up an offer like ours; but I did 20 Questions Special to The Register cern, not only for the government, see the mayor of Winston Salem tak- writer. "It's 20 milkon dokars. This is the but also for the residents of the ing notes!" downtown area. There were On Oct. the local best deal given to Greensboro since tax, 7, government If you're the Koury Convention Center!" noise, and traffic concerns. During had the baseball referendum vote. That's what was heard from the referendum forum, one resident The referendum was passed, but it interested, visit asked if "taxes would be raised due to was a close race. On a vote of 58 per- Greensboro Mayor Keith Holiday on our in these two new facikties built? cent to newsroom Sept. 25 at the stadium referendum being 41 percent we will definitely forum. Mayor Holiday was the lead "Maybe just a kttle...but there wiU be have new home for the Greensboro the New spokesperson on the pro-side of the two hundred and sixty-three thousand Bats on the corner of Bellemeade and referendum. dokars in tax roks paid from the new Eugene streets and a new Social Classroom The opposing side was led by stadium." Services Building. Building 328A. spokesperson Bill Burkley who stated That was the only response given by The proposed new Department of was also stated on that "he and his colleagues are all for Holiday. It that after Social Services site is Maple Street renovation of War Memorial games traffic would be directed onto in downtown Greensboro, not far routes to Stadium" which is the current home alternate contain noise and from the current site. of the Greensboro Bats and the A& heavy traffic in direct neighborhoods. This vote being passed wik affect T Aggies The local government wants success Greensboro in a major way, hopefully Over the past few years our local for downtown Greensboro and they for Greensboro residents who are feel as though this sta- affected that wik bea one. government has been striving to turn new multiplex good Greensboro into a place that thrives dium is the key. The people who live around Fisher RARE BLACK GREEK BOOKS This facility will hold ama- Park and surrounding areas did not with life and action on a continual new an Unauthorized histories of AKA, teur baseball stadium, indoor/outdoor get their wish to renovate the stadium basis, KAPPA, DELTA, OMEGA, ZETA, This year, in the process of doing tennis courts, Brown said, and may instead of budding a new one were so the Bryant Foundation, Action bring jobs and new businesses to the upset but not outraged, one man stat- SIGMA, SGRGO, IOTA and Greensboro, and the Baseball Club area for the unemployed. ed " we worked hard for what we ALPHA! Learn It Now! counts." have teamed up with a non-profit Those against the stadium feel that wanted and that's aU that www.RevealingBooks.com organization and generated enough the success of Greensboro should not Holiday stated that he didn't need downtown baseball build money to build Guilford County a depend upon a the vote results to the new sta- stadium built. he wanted to that new Social Services building in return being dium, just prove a for placing a new baseball stadium "In mayors meeting, the mayors of this was what the people wanted and Charlotte and said that their where the current Social Services Durham that this was what was best for the building is located, which is on the new stadiums worked wonders for city of Greensboro. corner of Beilemeade and Eugene their cities," stated Holiday. "They couldn't want to streets, believe anyone would
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N.C. A&T prepares for Homecoming 2003 on and off campus Couture prepares for the cat walk
By Maria Robertson work it takes to put on such a large, Auditions are held among the "If you thought last year's shows Register Contributor upscale show. models for every scene to see who were off the hook, you have to Couture Productions will run this Practice, which is normally held gets to strut their stuff on stage. come to this one/'JMonk said. "It's are year's Homecoming fashion show. on Monday and Wednesday nights, Only the best of the best cho- going to be hot." been to sen to With a new presidents, Couture has has upgraded every day, walk. Devon Rollins, a sophomore with the of Friday, to Couture that this science major and a lot to bring this year's show. exception promises year's computer for Wenalyn Bell, a senior elementary prepare the show. Every mem- show will be well worth the pur- Couture poet, feels as though with ber of Couture is to meet chase education major, is the first female working of a ticket, according to performances from the poets, president in Couture's history. She the group's goal, not just the mod- Dennis dancers, singers and models, the els. This also includes the poets, "This show most appeal to and her team are doing a lot of year we're bringing it," will definitely dancers, and singers also. Dennis said about the show. everybody. things to make their group stronger. The theme for this Earlier this semester, veteran year's show, "There's going to be a different fla- "There is a whole bunch of tal- What was decid- vor and a different touch." Rollins said. than Couture members had to go Euphoria: is, isn't, ent," "More just through boot camp, which includes ed on last summer by the e-board Dennis is not the only one that modeling went into completing this and the coordinators. two hours of running and intense There will be expects the show to be a success. show." four scenes to exercise to increase their stamina. the show. Other members feel the same way. The Couture homecoming fash- After According to Couture Vice adding 80 to 90 new mem- Jason Monk, a sophomore electri- ion show is being held in the President Newton Dennis, if there's bers, Couture's total is at about 178, cal engineering major and Couture Carolina Theatre on Wednesday, not to anything they are, it's more than so, everyone will be able per- model, agrees that this show is Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. and tickets are $7. ready for the pressure and hard form. going to be the best one yet. It's baaaaack!!! 50 Cent After two years, the Homecoming step show has returned to N.C. A&T's campus to headline the Homecoming 2003 Concert, which will be Saturday, Oct 25 at 7 p.m. at By Karina Hardy having the step show back on cam- Online Editor/News Reporter pus is a bitter-sweet deal. the Greensboro Coliseum. "It is somewhat Chingy, The Homecoming 2003 step show of bitter-sweet T.I. and Lil'Jon & The Eastside deal. Its that is coming back to campus and will good the step show is Boyz will also be featured in the concert. be held Friday, Oct. 24 in Corbett back on campus, but there will not be as much available Gym at 7 p.m Tickets are $10 for space for A&T students and $15 for general everyone," Tur said. admission Although there are mixed feelings The step show has been held in about the relocation of the step the Greensboro Coliseum since show there are those that believe Homecoming 2001. Having the step the move is a good decision. am that the show off campus was not a prob- "I glad step show will lem for those with transportation'. be back on campus. Taking the However, those without transporta- events off-campus. I hope that they tion may have found it more chal- bring more events back*to campus lenging to get to the event. in the future," said Lawrence a You've Got News According to Tyjuan D. Turner, Flowers, junior computer science vice president of external affairs, major. the step show was moved back to Aja Van Putten supports bringing campus on request of the students the step show back to campus. from the student body. "I think that it will be better on because "Many students were not pleased campus there will be more and with most of the Homecoming campus spirit will bring back a events being held off-campus, so sense of Aggie Pride'," Van Putten said. this year we decided to bring more events on campus," Turner said. For more information on the cost Get The A&T Having the step show on campus for step show contact the ticket will also save money. office at (336) 334-7749. "We had to pay to have the step Register in your show in the Greensboro Coliseum, so the costs of the tickets were Inbox higher. With this event being brought back on campus A&T saves money," Turner said. Some students have mixed feel- ings about having the Homecoming show in Corbett step Gym. Register now on our website and automatically receive Factors such as has overcrowding an Email Edition of the paper with every new issue. student Amber Howell, a sopho- more speech pathology major, wor- Headline News • College Sports Campus ried about • Calendar having the step show in Local Weather Daily Horoscope Corbett Gym. • "The Greensboro Coliseum has It's the best way to stay informed... and it's free more space than Corbett and I feel that there is not enough space in Corbett to hold everyone," Howell said. "We will have to get there really www.ncatregister.com early to get a seat," Howell added. Delbert Tur, a sophomore land- scape architecture major, feels that October 16,2003 Campus News 7
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Beauty and Passion™ Lil' Jon & The Ea tside Bovz two new remixes to " "et Low" 8 featurin Be nt Man & Busta Rh mes. October 16, 20 10 Miami hosts Source Awards
A Review By Trina Logan black tank top, jean shorts and sneakers. E-Viobes Editor Rap artist Prodigy kept it simple with a The Grammy awards are a tribute to black shirt with matching black scarf. record sales, The Soul Train Awards are I was shocked to find out that actress mainly for anyone who's graced the Lisa Raye hosted the event. She truly stage on Saturday, but The Source brought a lot of class to the star-stud- Awards are for rap/Hip Hop fans. ded event. But the comedic material that Usually The Source Awards are known they gave her to work with was "the for more fights than a Detroit Redwings absolute worst." hockey game. But this year, everything Rap artist Wyclef Jean got the crowd seemed to be under control. moving with his opening performance. The Sixth Annual Source Awards was Comedian Shawty had the audience held at the Miami arena on Oct. 13 in laughing, crying and pausing from ak of Miami'. Sorry yall, due to the fact that his dkty jokes. The Source Awards will be aired on NeUy and the St. Lunatics received a BET on Nov. 11,1 can't reveal the win- lot of love for the crowd when they per- ners. But, I will give you the scoop on formed "Shake Your Takfeather." But, who was there and what went down. everyone screamed when legendary Bad Bishop Don Magic Juan and his rev- Boy P. Diddy came out to do his verse in erends sat on the front row blinding the a white T-shirt with The Notorious BIG audience with their royal pimp cups and on the front. canes. Their outfits consisted of colors But, when rap artist Camron and the that can't even be found in a Crayola Diplomats came on stage, it was a rap. Trina Logan/E-Vibes Editor coloring box Even Fat Joe maneuvered out of his Female celebrities seemed to be the tiny stadium seat to show Kkla Cam Scores of celebrities, including Baby and Li I' Wayne, and fans only ones who understood that this some love. crowded the Miami Arena for the 2003 Source Awards. should have been a formal La Beka Mafia a.k.a. event. Lil Kim tied the of controversy. Boxer/ rapper Roy didn't understand why rap artist Female lead with five boxing champion LaUa Ah nominations with The Jones Jr. announced that he was not Benzino (executive producer of The showed up in a lovely black and red flo- Blueprint speciakst, rap artist Jay Z. scared of any man, and if Mike Tyson Source awards and co-founder of the ral dress.Rap artist Trina showed every- Neky, 50 Cent and Cam'ron & The wanted to fight him there would be no Source magazine) got booed at his own one caU her The the next why they Diamond Diplomats were in kne with problem. (Start placing your bets on event. Princess with her "iced out" dress. four nominations each. The Source who's going to win that one.) Overall, The Source Awards was a The male artist seemed to just it named rap artist Kurtis Blow for the keep Every time rap artist Rule's name ghetto-fabulous attempt at a music 2003's Ja gangsta with T-shirts and plenty of iced Pioneer award. was mentioned, the crowd went into a awards show. out chains. But, it just wouldn't be the Source booing frenzy. Speaking of booing, I Rap artist Cee- Lo kept it real with a Awards if they didn't have just a kttie bit Artists speak at Arnez J Source will headline the Awards dinner Homecoming 2003 A Review By Trina Logan know that you can do just about anything want if comedy show, E-Vibes Editor you you stick to it and don'tksten to anyone who says that you can't," "Just Trippin" on Once again, it's on. I bring to you exclusive coverage of The said Shakur. Third Annual Source Music Awards weekend held in Miami. Tuesday, Oct. 21 I started my weekend by attending The Source Awards in Corbett Gym. Foundation dinner on Oct. 12. The Source Awards Foundation dinner gave music fans a chance to pay tribute to The show will also some of the most influential personakties in our Hip-Hop feature Zooman, culture Debra Terry, The Source Youth Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Hip-Hop Magazine, The Source. Afeni Shakur Lavelle Crawford, It was an honor to see so many pioneers in our world of (right) and her with host Tone-X. Hip-Hop culture. The Source Youth Foundation dinner hon- daughter (left) ored LL Cool J, Neky, Crazy Legs, Afeni Shakur, Roy Jones Jr. Legendary Hip-Hop and founder of the Rocksteady Crew, had the biggest smke during the Rock Steady Crew's break dance performance before the awards dinner. While on crutches, Crazy Legs stik tried to entertain the crowd with a couple of "fresh" hand movements of his own. Darryl McDaniel a.k.a. DMC, the Jam Master Jay's wife Terry Mizek, Afeni Shakur were some of the speakers at The Source Awards Foundation dinner. Darryl McDaniel During The Source Awards dinner press conference, inspi- rational mother Afeni Shakur spoke about the impact that leg- endary rap artist Tupac Shakur had on everyone's kves. "I'm grateful because my son was the kind of artist that seven years from now we are still kstening to new music from him and finding that it is stik competitive. I am fascinated by him just kke you are. He wrote his lyrics at least seven years ago and could be sometime longer than that. But, his music is stik relevant to us," Shakur said Crazy Legs and She left everyone with some deep insight about the status The Rock Steady of, controversy was at a minimum younger generation. Crew "I want the young people of today to make decisions. Why should old people that akeady had their opportunity to lead people, have to tek you what you must do to lead," said Shakur. "I want to tek young people to use 2 Pac's kfe, his work Photos by Trina Logan ethic, his style to teU yourself what you can do. I think that's basicaky what 2 Pac wanted us to know. He wanted us to Celebrities and fans with V.I.P. tickets attend- ed a foundation dinner prior to the awards. 9 E-Vibes October 16, 2003
Radiohead, Sigur Ros Showtime join in 'Split Sides' to make YORK NEW (AP) - Raising a frail minute piece before Sigur Ros. tional responses could just as easily Jayson hand, 84-year-old choreographer Robert Fleishman's set would be be Radiohead's densely layered elec- Merce Cunningham acknowledged followed by Catherine Yass' set. tronica and voice samplings. Or that the Blair film audience's lengthy and loud James Hall's black and white cos- Fleishman's wintery abstract land- standing ovation. And his dancers tumes would precede his color cos- scape in "Section A" might instead had to perform. yet tumes. James F. Ingalls' 300 lighting have been Yass' ghostly, refracted NEW The sold-out YORK (AP) - Showtime audience was primed series would be followed by his 200 skyscrapers. has given a movie the for a stellar performance producer Tuesday series. While future audiences will judge go-ahead to make a'"dark come- night as the Brooklyn Academy of True to Cunningham s famous subsequent combinations, the gods dy" about theJayson Blair scandal Music up the wrapped Merce love of chance, any or all of this of chance smiled on Cunningham at The New York Cunningham Times. Dance Company's could change in subsequent per- Thursday night. The movie, tentatively 50th anniversary titled season with the formances. But as you watch the "Split Sides" felt more thought "The Jayson Blair Project," is world premiere of Sides." "Split piece, it is difficult to imagine or out than the night's opening dance, expected to be shown on the Cunningham pay delivered, beginning remember that all the work's ele- "Fluid Canvas," a New York pre- cable oudet next or with his year early now ritualistic roll of the ments had been created independ- miere. Set to John King's heavy 2005. dice to the order of determine the "longtermparking" and performed Blair resigned as a on night's performance. reporter This was particularly true' during in front of a stream of images that May 1 after filing some three Flanked by his dancers and rock- "Section B," when the minimal, lul- sometimes resembled a computer's dozen phony or plagiarized sto- ers Radiohead and Icelandic band labylike music of Sigur Ros was screen saver, the futuristic work too ries. The scandal eventuallyled to Sigur Ros, Cunningham a and cast eerily matched to angular yet oddly often lost itself in its quirky, repet- the resignation of the of paper's top artistic luminaries _ artists tender duets. Cunningham's pen- ltive patterns editor, Howell Raines. Jasper and Johns Robert chant for setting ballet positions Still, the piece contained more Blair has signed to write a book Rauschenberg and former dancers slightly off kilter, combined with a than a few remarkable passages, about the incident, titled Caroline Brown and Sage Cowles _ repeated sound such as a crank including a superb solo by Derry "Burning Down My Master's threw four times to set the order of being wound up, brought to mind Swan, who cut jagged patterns House: My Life at The New York music, decor, costumes and lighting. the mechanical movements of across the stage as a small sliver of Times." The choreography's order, "Section music box ballerinas. white light expanded on the screen "I am not paying Jayson Blair A" and then "B," had been deter- Of course, given Cunningham's behind her. one penny," Maas said. "I'm not mined a bit earlier to give the avoidance of plot, viewers can Merce Cunningham Dance interested in buying the rights to dancers time to rehearse transi- the imagine anything they want con- Company performs at BAM though his book. He will not profit finan- tion structing narratives only to occa- Oct. 18. cially from this film." Thursday night's rolls decided that sionally remember that the gentle No one has been castin the tide Radiohead would perform its 20- Sigur Ros music guiding their emo- role. A spokeswoman for The New York Times said the newspaper had no involvement with the film Mike Harris talks and would not comment on it.
car business Homecoming
By Trina Logan only one recognizing Harris skill. He also had a little bit of insight E-Vibes Editor Black and Decker, a highly success- for future business owners. "There 2003 events Car detailer and fireman Mike ful home improvement tool compa- is not a lot of brothers that have ny, is buying his Harris is about to unleash a brand shampoo proto- the buffing skill out there. I go to SGA/NY/NJ Talent Show, Oct. 16 "I new invention to the world of home type. created my shampooer pro- the edge of burning the paint of a in Harrison Auditorium at 7 p.m. Cost improvement. Harris owns his car totype that goes counter clock wise. vehicle. I actually inherited my skill is $3 with student I.D., $5 without It's detailing business called The Wax patented and I am the sole from a Caucasian guy. I took it BET Black College Tour, Factory. You might have had the designer of it," said Harris. upon myself to take what he taught Interactive Fair, Oct. 17, Hokand chance to view his skill at "The Harris says that were actually no me and master the craft. I feel like I Bowl, 12-4 p.m., free Funkmaster Flex Celebrity Car risk in starting the company. "There am the best and when you try to BET Movie Screening, Oct. 17, Show." was no risk because I was already a own your own business, you should Harrison Auditorium, 7 p.m., free The Wax Factory is a automobile fireman," Harris said. "I was already have that same passion." The $1 Jumpoff, Gym Jam, Oct. 17, making over a so detailing business based out of New $90,000 year, I I learned a lot from Mike Harris. I Moore Gym, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., $1 with just used Jersey. Harris and his wife started a that money to start up the learned that you can be highly suc- cokege I.D., $3 without business." company entitled "The Wax", a spe- cessful at many different jobs even BET Black College Tour, A&T But, there a cial wax that gives cars a mirror fin- were quite few obsta- when you are faced with trials and Aggies vs. FAMU Rattlers, footbak cles that he ish, only a couple of years ago. had to face in order to tribulations. To me, he is a true game, Oct. 18, Aggie Stadium, 6:30 When his wife died from sickle cell make the business a success. "I am a businessman p.m., free anemia, Harris felt as if he had to firefighter, single parent of three Gospel Show, Oct. 19, Harrison continue her dream and the owner of my own busi- Auditorium, 6 p.m., $5 Team Baurtwell, a semi successful ness," said Harris. "I still find time The Word Cafe, an evening of spo- to detailing company, spotted Mike teach brothers classes and work- ken words, Oct. 20, Wilkams Cafe, 7-9 on car Harris at a local car show. Even shops detailing on the week- p.m., free though Harris has his own compa- end when I am not traveling." The Cipher, free style battle, Oct. 20, He told that he no ny, Team Baurtwell decided to hire me is stranger Harrison Auditorium, 9-11 p.m., free to him under their company name. helping any man that wants to Just Trippin', comedy show, Oct. 21, He has traveled around the world obtain a skill or do something Corbett Gym, 7 p.m., $7 grabbing audiences attention with meaningful with their life. "Even "Euphoria" by Couture his mirror finish detailing jobs. His though I teach classes, I also find Productions, fashion show, Oct. 22, client roster includes artists such as brothers who have detail shops Carokna Theatre, 7 p.m., $7 whatever, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Lil Kim, within area I'm in. I call Miss A&T's Masquerade Ludacris, Wyclef and P. Diddy. around and invite them to a car Coronation and Ball, Oct. 23, Corbett show that Gym, p.m., free "Sometimes I used to detail cars for I'm doing so that they 7 can a group of guys under Flava Unit pick up new tricks. I love to "The Return of the Divine 9" Who and that's how Queen Latifah spot- give back to my community. It's has the Yard on Lock?, step show, Oct. very different Corbett ted me. She spread*the word to for us to have a role 24, Gym, 7 p.m., $10 for A&T $15 Sting and Bon Jovi and I have had a model besides drug dealers, basket- students, general admission full schedule ever since." ball "Hip-Hop Headbanga", concert, and Oct. Greensboro In fact entertainers were not the players rappers." 25, Cokseum, 7 p.m., I
Aggies and Revenge is sweet! Rattlers clash in Aggies avenge last year's homecoming loss to home opener By Chris Wallace Morgan State in televised 28-21 victory Register Sports Editor By Chad Roberts 2-4 overall. Lejominick Washington had Register Contributor The N.C. A&T Aggie footbak 231 total yards in a losing effort. team is off to its best start since N.C. A&T cornerback James McCoy For the Aggies, Carl Scrivens led the 1999, when it won the Black had an interception and a fumble return, team with 43 yards rushing. Randal Cokege National title. At 5-1 fol- and the Aggies capitakzed on enough Rankins completed five of nine passes lowing a 28-21 victory over the Morgan State mistakes to get an impor- for 94 yards and two touchdowns Bears of Morgan State, A&T looks tant conference win Saturday in before leaving with an injury. In relief, pretty good and is confident going Baltimore. The 28-21 victory boosts the Marshall Glenn was eight of 11 with into its home-opener against the Aggie record to 2-0 in the MEAC and 5- 125 yards. Ratders of Florida A&M on Oct. 1 overak. A&T plays its home opener Oct. 18 18. The A&T offense marched 78 yards against Florida A&M. Since the Rattlers The Rattlers at 4-3 are having a for the first score, a five-yard pass from aren't eligible for the postseason, the shaky season thus far and have lost quarterback Randal Rankins to receiver game will have no effect on conference three of its last four meetings to Doug Brown. The Bears fumbled the standings. The remainder of the sched- the Aggies. However, the Rattlers ensuing kick return, and Charles ule includes a home date with confer- defeated the Aggies 36-28 last sea- Parham recovered for the Aggies. Tight ence leader Hampton and a trip to son. end Joshua King's 16-yard touchdown Daytona, Fla. for a game with perennial A&T's 5-1 start has the team reception and extra point made it 14-0 power Bethune-Cookman College. With ranked number 25 in the Division in the first quarter. The two scores came Saturday's win, the Aggies sneaked into I-AA pok. less than a minute apart. the Division I-AA poll, debuting at Yonnick Matthews connected on field number 25 N.C. A&T (5-1) goals of 50 and 34 yards, and A&T took a 20-7 lead going into halftime. Morgan Morgan State Athletic Department State's only first score on a Florida A&M (4-3) half came 1 - Morgan State quarterback Game statistics yard run by back Curtis Sweat. running LeJominick Washington (15) Oct. 18 at Aggie Stadium The score was set up a bad snap on by gets chased by A&T an A&T field goal try that roked 32 line- NCAT organ State backer Herbert Dixon (33) in yards to the A&T 38 yard-kne. A&T's 28-21 win on Oct. 11. McCoy picked off Bears starting quar- 1st downs terback Lejominick Washington, and A&T held good field position after backup quarterback Brad Littlejohn McCoy returned a Morgan State fumble, Rush yards 123 fumbled another kick return, giving but the Aggies gave the ball back on a Morgan State three first half turnovers. Scrivens fumble. A&T lost two fumbles Pass yards 218 142 Matthews had a rare miss on a field in the second half. goal attempt in the third quarter, and Morgan State pulled to within seven Return yards 110 Morgan State trimmed thelead to six on on a long touchdown pass by the next possession. The 11-play, 80- Washington with under five minutes Punt average 39.5 yard drive resulted in a 1-yard quarter- remaining in the game, but failed to get back sneak by Washington. any closer. An interception by line- Turnovers The A&T defense got its fourth backer Doug Okorocha ended any turnover of the day on a Curtis hopes of a Morgan State rally. Penalty yards 142 130 Deloatch interception, and Carl The A&T defense forced six Scrivens' two-yard plunge pushed the turnovers and held the Bears to 265 Time of poss. 36:23 23:37 lead to 12. The two-point conversion yards offensively, compared to 572 made the score 28-14 with 12:36 left in yards last year. The loss dropped Score the fourth quarter. Morgan State to 1-3 in the MEAC and A&T basketball team looks for rebirth By Julius McKinley points per game and allowed its oppo- "A lot of excitement, running up and- Register Contributor They will begin practice on Saturday, nents to average 80.4 points a game. down, pressing and dunks is what the Oct. 18, which happens to be the home- After a dismal 1-26record the The lack of in 2002- Aggies' size may have been fans can expect this upcoming season," opener for the Aggie football team. 03-basketball season, the N.C. A&T the cause for that. said Koger. He added that a champi- Their first £C game is Nov. 22 against men's basketball team is looking to We are a small team and only have onship is at the top of his kst. Alabama A&M in the Atlanta rebuild and become a major contender four players at this time over about 6'5 Chris Ferguson is the team's top Invitational. The first home game isn't in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference so we will have to use our quickness to returning rebounder at 8.1 rebounds per until Jan. 8 against South Carolina State (MEAC). even that out, and we want to be up game. University. With a solid nucleus from After the hiring of a new head coach, tempo," said Eaves. "It's going to be more fast-paced this last year and good incoming talent, the Jerry the seem to be head- The Eaves, Aggies Aggies are returning two of its year and expect us to be a contender for N.C. A&T men's basketball team should ing in the right direction and are looking top three scorers from last year and also the MEAC basketball title," said be more balanced and more exciting for some newfound success in the bas- their top rebounder. Tyrone Green, a Ferguson. "This is my senior year, and than last year's team. ketball program. sophomore guard, averaged a team high we can't go out kke we did last year." "It's just a tremendous opportunity," 13.2 points a game and also earned All- There is also a lot of new talent that 200. '-2004 schednli ov.- said Eaves. "They've had great coaches Rookie MEAC honors. He also pulled gives the Aggies legitimate hope. Jeff Nov. vs here at N.C. A&T and Corbett was one down 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in Alvis and Greg Davis, junior college 22 Alabama A&M Nov. 24 at of them. I got into coaching in 1990 at 28.8 minutes a game. transfers, and Sean Booker, from Charlotte Nov. 26 vs Howard University and the team we had "We have been working on our speed Bakard High School, which is the for- Radford Nov. 28 at Saint Louis to beat was A&T." and footwork," said Green. "We are mer school of Coach Eaves, is an Dec. The men's basketbak program has more of a defensive-minded team this incoming with unlimited 10 at East Carolina point guard Dec. 15 taken a major downfak within the past year. Coach Eaves brings to us more potential. Derrick Crumpton, from at Virginia-Commonwealth Dec. 22 at Miami (FL) three seasons, and a lot of changes had motivation and dedication, and he is Alabama, is also a guard with tremen- Dec. at High to be made within the program. very serious about winning and chang- dous and a 27 Point scoring ability good jump Dec. "We'U take things one day at a time," ing the program around.' shot. 30 at Wake Forest 3 at Norfolk added Eaves. "There is no quick fix and Steven Koger, a junior guard/swing- "I expect quite a bit from them, and fan. State 5 at Hampton I've said that since day one, we're going man, averaged 12.3 points a game and- they're going to have to help," said fan. 8 vs S.C. State to do it the right way and recruit the cor- was an All-Rookie choice during his Eaves. "I think I got a great bunch of fan. fan. Masvland-Eastern S rect young athletes to bring to this cam freshmen season. During his freshmer kids being the fac >ot hired lr Jan. 1 at Coppm St pus, and we re going to put in a system and sophomore season, Steve has been Ma\ They a just going to have tt known 19 at Morgan State that in, over time, will be successful." for his outstanding leaping abili learn the system, but they are going tc Jan. Last year, the team averaged 61.3 ty and his rim-rocking dunks. play quite a lot." Jan. 24 vs Florida A&M 11 Sports October 16,2003 LeBron: Not your typical teen By Chris Wallace nom has become linked to the NBA as Register Sports Editor its poster child. LeBron James, the 6'8', Asheville-In 1984, 240-pound phenom stepped to the when former NBA podium this past June to receive his great Michael Jordan fresh, new number 23 Cavakers jersey declared himself eli- and walked off with a milkon-dokar gible for the NBA grin. Actuaky, it was a $13 milkon grin, draft following his not including the other number of mk- junior year at UNC, kons of dokars from Nike. many questioned the LeBron, ladies and gendeman, is just move, saying that MJ not your typical 18-year-old. Yeah, he may not have been has a kttle brother and a slew of young- ready. Well, after sters that look up to him. Yeah, he stik Wallace averaging 28.7 points walks around with his fitted cap on and per game in his rookie season, I guess sags his jeans and ballin' shorts. Yeah, he it's needless to say that Jordan had a hell sits and looks at attractive women as of a career. they pass, but what man doesn't? And Just 17 years later, a high school kid I'm sure he squeezes in a video game or named Kwame' Brown became the first two every now and then. high school player to be selected first But for starters, LeBron James is super-rich (90 milkon with Nike alone), Gregory Bond/ Register Contributor super -famous, has compared favorably LeBron James (with hat on) stayed long after the game to to the original MJ and the next MJ sign autographs for fans. He finished the game with only 8 (Kobe Bryant) and wik be a super hero points but landed smiles on the faces of many fans. for the NBA in kght of the loss of Jordan to retirement and the sexual alle- er possession, LeBron got out front on and the litde kid's eyes lit up like a sun- gations against Kobe that happened this a fastbreak, grabbed the bak, and flewin rise. Sadly, I remember a situation last past summer. for a one-handed tomahawk dunk, year when a kid asked MJ for a picture, On Oct. 8 in Ashevike, N.C. in a bringing the crowd to its feet. After the and it was almost kke the kid was talking meaningless preseason game against the dunk, teammate Darius Mkes looked to a wak. Adanta Hawks, I wanted to see for onto the court from his seat on the As LeBron shpped his headphones on myself what this LeBron James individ- floor, saw Hawk player Stephen Jackson over his fitted cap to dim the screams ual was ak about. and smirked at him. from the fans after signing autographs, I watched as LeBron stretched "LeBron, eat his (blank) up," said he was escorted through a back entrance watched as LeBron warmed up. Mkes, a statement which prompted a by security to the team bus. As they say, watched as kids AND ADULTS whis- puzzled-looking grin from Jackson and history repeats itself, and who'd ever pered amongst one another and dared a confident look from James. LeBron thought they'd see a high-flying #23 in a one another to say something to proceeded to bump and run and cut and red jerseygather so much attention after LeBron. But most of ak, I watched the do anything necessary to keep the bak the other #23 retired? most talented 18-year-old basketball away from Jackson. LeBron, at 18, is just a Cleveland player in the world play a grown man's WhUe sittingbeside James on the floor Cavaker. LeBron at 28 wik be amongst game and hold his own. during the third quarter, I noticed the the league leaders in scoring and assists, For those who don't know, just ksten #3 on the back of his red-and-black Ak a perennial ak-star, and a possible MVP up. LeBron can play, and I mean he can Jordan shoes. (Another MJ simkarity.) candidate. LeBron at 35 may be one of play. He didn't have a 40-or 50-point So I asked him what the #3 was for. the greatest to ever play. Just watch and outburst. He scored a mild eight points "It's my kttle brother's number," said see. on the about a LeBron. Again, teens sitting behind us Chris Wallace/ Register Sports Editor night, quarter's worth of work for the kkes of an Allen Iverson. sat in awe of the kid-turned-star and sat LeBron James, an 18-year- However, court there as if cement was poured into their old phenom, has brought LeBron's vision is unparakeled. This kid sees the floor seats before the game. new joy to NBA with the his very wek, sort of kke a man named After the game, LeBron quickly left style of play and his charis- Magic Does anyone know the floor to an array of cheers from the matic attitude. Johnson. him? He can also handle the rock, capacity-filled arena of 6,007 and overall, a pick thatJordan had a lot to do moves his feet wek on defense, boxes returned about 30 minutes later to sign with when he was in the Wizards' front out for rebounds and is quickly earning autographs. LeBron signed and signed office. So what's the significance of that, respect throughout the league. and signed until he finaky had to board you ask? Well, yet another "chosen one" On one possession, an Adanta Hawks the bus and head to the airport. One or the "next MJ" was drafted this past player grabbed a Cavaker miss and start- kid, who had a fresh pair of blue-and- June out of high school by the ed upcourt. LeBron crept from behind, white Ak Force Ones, took off his Cleveland Cavaliers. However, this 'one' stole the bak, faked a pass, and went shoes and asked LeBron to sign them. I may actually be the one. baseline for a reverse layup, pulling a thought LeBron would just walk away, As Michael Jordan stays linked to the smke from the defender's face and a col- but then I remembered that LeBron is NBA in many ways, an 18-year-old phe- lective cheer from the crowd. On anoth- not your typical 18-year-old. He signed, Chris Wallace/ Register Sports Editor Lady Aggie volleyball team spikes Norfolk State 3-0 By Gregory Bond conference, and we wanted to come out with a lot of energy because we have a Register Contributor much bigger match on Friday. So we wanted to make sure our goal was to stay con- On Oct. 14,the N.C. A&T Lady Aggies cruised to victory over Norfolk State in sistent." three matches (30-5, 30-17, and 30-14) at Corbett Sports Center. Eddins and Arlene Mitchek contributed for the Aggies with six kiks, eight defen- The Lady Aggies have won five of their last six games and won four in arow in sive digs and seven aces in the victory. conference play. This one was in dominating fashion as the Aggies jumped all over With the victory, the Lady Aggies can finish no higher than second in the MEAC the Spartans. as the Florida A&M Rattlers locked up the conference. "We had a couple of inconsistent things that happened in the game," said Aggie "It's pretty big," said Roulhac of the upcoming Morgan State game. "We know led Stefani Eddins, who the game with 13 kills. "Allwe had to do was play our game thatit's a crucial game for us. We want torank as high as possible. So we must beat out fine." and it will turn Morgan State University in order to be second, and it's that much of a big game." The Lady Aggies (10-11, 4-1 MEAC) came out and took advantage of the errors Norfolk State's Stacey Williams, Delores Kersey and Chanel Barnes each had that Norfolk State made during the first match. The Lady Spartans committed 10 three kiks and Tiffany Holden also contributed with eight digs. errors and only had one kill in the first set. The Lady Aggies held Norfolk State (1- The Lady Aggies wik host Morgan State on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Corbett Sports 13, 0-3) to five points in the first set, their best since Savannah State just beating Center in a pivotal game. University 30-7 The only home games remaining on the schedule for the "I felt like it was pretty good considering the competition," said head Lady Aggies fokowing Aggies the Oct. 17 game, the Oct. 19 match against Coppin State and the Nov. match Roulhac. knew that Norfolk State was 4 coach Kathy "We the bottom team in the against South Carolina State. 12 Campus News October 16, 2003