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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]. AGGIES VOTE! Tuesday, Nov. 5, local polls are at Bethel AME and Memorial Student Uni on A&T ~ ty ™DCniQTCD11 mB www. ncatregister. co, VOLUME 77, NO. 8 Monday, November 4, 2002 COPYRIGHT © 2002 Voter rally wants students By Jameya Porter Register Contributor "How do you expect changes if you're not going to vote?" is the question presented by juniorand Mr. Aggie, Derrell Young, regarding the issue of students who chose not to vote, A Voter Empowerment Rally is being held Monday, Nov. 4 in Harrison Auditorium from 5-7 p.m. to encour- Jonathan Mosely-Perry, portraying Aristotle (I.), and Tomike Ogugua, portraying Galileo (r.), get age N.C. A&T students to vote. area elementary school students excited over science at last Thursday's Great Pumpkin Drop. A&T's voter empowerment organiz- er, Jameka Pankey, says the basic objec- tive of the rally is "to bring A&T students to the polls." Pumpkin toss attracts area kids The rally is a non-partisan project Story and photo by Sharonda Eggleton they experienced an interactive science show. developed in an attempt to get the Photo Editor campus ecstatic about Nov. 5, Young With a trombone and bubbles students learned about how said. Organizers also say its focus is The Great Pumpkin Drop sounds like something out of a sound waves travel through the air. book but it was the of Students the student body, but it also allows stu- in fact, gathering 375 area elementary got a real laugh when it came to the egg toss, which dents from various campus organiza- school students who received a lesson in science. taught them howair bags work. While tossing, one of the stu- On Halloween last tions to support voting and show stu- Thursday, N.C. A&T's physics depart- dents missed and made quite a mess, but it was all in the name dents its great relevance. ment, along with the Aggie Dog, greeted students as they of science. After all the many hands-on activities the students arrived on In addition to the entertainment ele- campus. They were then escorted by communica- tion department to Please see DROP, Page ment of the rally, it is also intended to students the Paul Robeson Theater where 2 inform students of available voting precincts and otherrelated information "We've been on Jobs, grades working this (rally) in for a while," Pankey added conflict? college "We're trying to get back what we Would students' had in 2000 (with the presidential elec- academics be better if tion)," Pankey said. they did not have A political forum was held on cam- to work? pus on Oct. 16, giving time for political candidates to speak, however, there By Karina Hardy will be no speakers at Monday's event. Register Contributor ' There will be entertainment, includ- Thirty years most college stu- ing music, singing, dance and ago, stepping, dents stressed about passing their Young said. courses and graduating. "I hope students will pack the audi- Today, college students are adding torium so much [for the to where rally] stress from jobs to the list. we have to turn people away," she said. The recent, declining economy and Young adds, "If you want to change raising tuition rates across the country out-of-state tuition, you got to vote. have forced many college students to These people that you put office can in get jobs to "for help that." help pay college; especially those who don't qualify for finan- Students who are registered locally to cial aid. Many college students take on vote may cast their ballots Tuesday, part-time and even full-time jobs to Nov. 5, at the Memorial Student Union help maintain their financial status or to as well as Bethel AME Church. Sharonda Eggleton/Photo editor simply make ends meet. Senior biology major Phillip Moore does his Please see related on work study in the story Page 3 Please see JOBS, Page 3 biology lab.

INDEX Naomi Watts Aggies lose and Martin third straight News 2 E-Vibes 6 Henderson star in game to Howard Opinion 4 Sports 7 "The Ring." 20-16. Page 6 Page 7 2 Campus News November 4, 2002 Recognizing depression EYE ON CRIME Each year 17 million Americans N.C. A&T University Police reported the following incidents Oct. 23-Oct. suffer from more than the blues. 30. By Tornetha Baldwin Larceny Register Contributor In Scott Hall B a student reported that an unknown person had removed several Sometimes the many changes and pressures students face can be overwhelming. items from the laundry room dryer. The items were valued at $60. There were no So it isn't surprising that from time to time one may feel "down" or discouraged. witnesses But what happens when one's oudook on life stays "down" for weeks and begins In Merrick Hall, a faculty member reported that an unknown person entered the to affect the person they are? office and stole two Compaq notebook computers. The notebooks were valued at For college students, school years can be complicated and demanding. They may $3,720 not be sure of who they are, what they want to be or whether the choices theymake from day to day are the best for their future. In times like these, it's not unusual for Armed Robbery one to become depressed. In the Student Union parking lot two students reported that four males robbed When that "down" mood (along with other symptoms) lasts for more than a cou- them with a handgun. Suspects used theirvehicle to block the victim's vehicle. The ple of weeks, the outcome could lead to depression. Depression is a serious health victims were taken out of their vehicle, searched and property was taken. problem that affects 17 million Americans each year. In addition to feelings, it can change behavior, physical health and appearance, academic performance and the Motor Vehicle Theft ability to handle everyday decisions and pressures. In the Haley/Campbell parking lot a non-student visiting at Haley Hall reported At some point in life, one in five women and one in 10 men will suffer from that some unknown male stole her 1995Lexus GS 300. Suspect/student was taken depression. It affects people of all ages, races and incomes. What's so ama2ing into custody a short time later. about depression is that it's a growing threat among young people in today's socie- Drug Violation Even more alarming is the fact that depression, if untreated, can be fatal. At the Aggie Suites UPD officers responded and searched suspect's room and Without treatment, 15 percent of people suffering from it will commit suicide, recovered a bag of marijuana seeds. which is also becoming a huge threat for African-Americans. Rates among African-Americans have been rising, especially in teenagers and young adults. This is a tragic result to a treatable illness. ities the students where treated to a pres- Between 80 and 90 percent of people with depression respond well to treatment. DROP entation by theater students on the laws Treatments include anti-depressant medications and counseling, although those of objects in free fall. Students chose with suicidal tendencies may require hospitalization until the crisis passes. Continuedfrom page 1 which philosopher, Aristode or Galileo, When a person is depressed, relationships with family, friends and co-workers they agreed with and then all gathered on often suffer. Friends and family may not realize that depression is an illness and the side of Marteena to see physics in may tell the person to "snap out of it," or "get over it" or to "quit feeling sorry for action themselves." "I think the event was a success, the kids loved it and we had a great time," said Talking through feelings may help a friend recognize the need for help. By show- juniorengineering physics major Tanina Bradley. "It was a lot of hard work, but in ing friendship and concern and giving uncritical support, a person suffering from the end it all came together." depression can be encouraged to get the help they need. Many people who commit suicide who are depressed have given warning signs to friends and family such as "I wish I were dead," "I can't take it anymore; I want out," or "the world would be better off without me." If a friend or someone you know talks like this, take it seriously! Immediately tell someone who will seek help for that person. For more information about depression, contact counseling services at 334-7727

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www.ncatregister.com November 4, 2002 Campus News 3 Juggling schoolwork, extracurricular JOBS activities and a job is a challenge for many students like Danielle Gilmer, a transfer Continuedfrom page J student from Bennett College who knows first hand what it is like to handle working and being a student. Being in school and working at a job is hard. It is like having two jobs at one time. It takes a lot of time management to be able to get done what I need to get done," Gilmer said. "I do my homework in between the breaks before I have at work. have I both day and night classes to accommodate my job so it's hard to get my work done thoroughly and it takes too much time out of my schedule to do it," Gilmer added. Some students chose work-study programs to help make ends meet and pay off their tuition because they feel work-study jobs are less demanding than off-campus jobs. Academics suffer when one does not apply the rules of time management. "When I first came to N.C. A&T, I did not have a jobso I had more time to study and get my work done. Now that I have a jobit is a lot harder to find time to study and to get all my work done," said A&T student Jay Smitherman. "I think it would be better if I did not have to work. I would have more time to study and to complete my work as I did in my freshmen year," Smitherman said. Many students feel as though college is the one time where students experience Eggleton/Photo their social life at a whole new level, and for working students, the valuable experi- Sharonda editor ence could be cut short. Students talk to candidate Brad Miller in the student union "When I got a job, my social life went down the toilet. Now all I do is go to my to classes, go work and go back home to study and start the same routine over again the next day," said working A&T student, Tameka Williams. "It's not like being in high school where you can get some of your work done Democrats host while you are at work or get it done in class. With some of the classes that I take, that is nearly impossible. Most of my homework takes hours to complete," Williams added. Out-of-state students face higher tuition and recendy, that amount went up $400 voter per semester. Many rally out-of-state students have no choice but to work jobs. By Jessica DeVault A&T TO HOST ADULT FORUM/INFORMATION SESSION Register Contributor Democratic candidate for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District, Brad The Office ofContinuing Studies at N.C. A&T will host an adult Miller, stopped by N.C. A&T, Oct. 30, to attend a rally, hosted by the 21st Century Democrats, to discuss forum/information session for persons seeking degrees, certificates voting incentives and platform. The 21st Century Democrats held the Get-Out-The-Vote Rally to and professional development Tuesday, correspond programming Nov. 19, at 6 with the "Drive Up the Vote," project to increase voter participation. p.m. in Smith Hall. Miller had lunch with several students and discussed the benefits of voting and Those interested can meet with academic deans, department chairs why it should be taken seriously among college students. While placing emphasis and university administration in an open forum to learn about the aca- on voting, Miller also discussed his platform on streamlining federal grant applica- tions, environmental efforts and creating more jobs. demic and professional programming opportunities available at A&T. Students who joined Miller for lunch were not apprehensive Information will be about asking tough available on admission and registration proce- questions dealing with the current $1.6 billion budget deficit, lack of collegiate dures, financial aid, distance education, weekend and evening possi- health insurance and private school vouchers. bilities and training tailored to professional development needs. In response to a question about educational inequality and whether he was pre- pared to work towards solving For further information, contact Pat O'Connor or Phyllis Cole at the problem, Miller said, "I believe that we should deliver on the promise of equality for opportunity." (336) 334-7607 or e-mail [email protected]. For more information on voting visit www.driveupthevote.org. Loosen up!

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By Calvin Williams enemies. This is Register what some fans believe AGGIES Contributor TALK Tupac has done, hence the tide of his It has been six years now since the rap album that was released after his death. world was stunned, as one of its great- Ironically, faking your own death is a est MC's, Tupac Shakur, was shot dead felony offense, but the statute of limita- in a drive-by shooting. Shakur, 25, was tions states that an individual cannot be BACK!!! the son of Afeni Shakur, a former Black charged for fraud if the crime occurred Panther, and stepson of Matula Shakur, more than seven years before it was dis- Tell us about who inspires you. another former Panther. covered, "My mom because As a child he grew up in tough neigh- All these ideas are interesting, but I she never got to go to college, so I borhoods feel she is pushing to and homeless shelters in the hate to say untrue. In all honesty me do better and succeed." -Juanice Jenkins, Bronx, Harlem and Baltimore. It wasn't Tupac's death to the hip-hop world was freshman, public relations major until his teenage years that he moved to similar to that of Elvis Presley's death to the West Coast and joined the rap group the rock world. It was unexpected and Digital Underground. His talent as a at the peak of their careers and fans rapper excelled and in 1991 he signed a refuse to let go. solo recording deal. Tupac soon With all the theories circling about released his debut solo album "2paca- Tupac still being alive, Chuck Philips, lypse Now," which made him a star. writer for the L.A. Times, really put a In 1994 he was convicted and sen- nail in the coffin a in recent article. He "My brother inspires me, he's an entrepreneur and tenced to a four and a half year prison talked with some members of the South has his own poetry show called "The Collective." term for sexual abuse. Death Row chief Side the street Crips, gang believed to He also inspires me to want to do more." executive Marion have "Suge" Knight performed the hit on Tupac. The -Branden Thompson, junior, offered to marketing major pay $1.4 million for Tupac's members described how the events bond appellate under the terms that went down on Sept. 6, 1996, and what Shakur sign a recording deal with Death lead to his murder. Row upon his release from prison. The Crips told Philips they killed "I am inspired by God, because he is the only per- Tupac entered the studio within hours Tupac in retaliation for the beating of son that can offer me any guidance that I can go of his release to record the album "All one of their members earlier that night. by that is substantial and concrete." Eyes On Me." Once the released, album The member who was beaten, Orlando -Matthew Rochelle, senior, broadcast produc- sold more than five million copies top- Anderson, was also the person who tion major ping releases by Madonna and the fired the fatal shots. It was also men- Rolling Stones. tioned that the Notorious BIG had It was very clear to any hip-hop fan offered $1 million for the hit and paid that Tupac was one of the world's great- the gang $50,000 a few days after Tupac estrappers. Although his life and career died. The Notorious BIG even supplied "My mom inspires me because she is the person I was brought to an abrupt end, many of the weapon to do the job with, it's look up to, far as career wise, and the way she his supporters arid fans refused to let reported, stating he wanted the fatal maintains herself as a mother." bullet to come from his gun. -Porchia Fuller, freshman, nursing major Immediately following his death many Different people in the music industry theories started circling around saying such as rapper Ja Rule and Def Jam that Shakur faked his own death. The CEO Russell Simmons have expressed theories, in some ways make sense and their frustration towards reporters still are still believed, but fans should now writing about "what really happened." face the fact that Tupac is dead and They both mentioned how things are "My grandma because she put herself through gone. getting stirred up about a man who has college without any help from anybody. I know In "I ain't Mad at cha," released only a been dead for six years and is not being if she can do it I can." few days after his death, the video allowed to rest in peace. -Courtney Singletary, freshman depicts Shakur being killed similar to Tupac is dead; the man who allegedly the way he was actually killed. His paid for the hit is dead. The man who album that was released two months carried out the hit is dead. The only wit- after he died was named "Makaveli: The ness that could identify the true mur- 7 Day Theory." derer is also dead. "My mother is the person who inspires me the most. Machiavelli was a historian, statesman So, will the case ever be officially My mother also went to A&T, but she didn'tfinish her and a political philosopher born in solved? Like a Magic 8 ball, all signs studies because she had my brother. The fact that she's Florence, Italy in 1469. He was known point to No! Unless, however I'm back in school, that inspires me to do better than I have for offering advice on how to fake your wrong and Tupac really does come back since I've been here. Since she's been back in school own death and come back to kill your next year! that inspires me to do better for her and myself." -Damany Williams, senior, marketing major November 4, 2002 Campus News

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From thought to finish.™ The Senior Class hosts AGGIE IDOL Nov. 1 in Harri. on Auditorium to showcase 6 - Vibes talent and collect for a food drive. November 4, 2002 Dedication to the slain DJ Jam Master Jay Hip-hop fans globally will trulymourn Run D.M.C. seemed to take the world Run D.M.C. to stompin' in his current single "Air the loss of legendary rap DJ JamMaster by storm while rocking signature black has had in the Force Ones." Jay- hats, leather blazers and shell toe hip-hop nation. Run D.M.C. made you realize that Jam Jason Mizell a.k.a. Jam Master Jay was Adidas. "Peter Piper" Master Jay's scratching and mixing was- fatally shot and killed inside a studio in "It's Tricky," "Rock Box," and "You is used as a n't a game. You respected the fact that Queens, N.Y, on Oct. 30 at the age of Talk Too Much" were classics and not sample to keep the DJ was not just your average hype 37. your typical commercial rap songs. you dancing on man for a group. He was Run D.M.C.'s I remember watching Run D.M.C. at Their beats were raw and their lyrics rap artist Missy band, partner and as we said in the '80s, the age of 5 on the classic hip-hop made everyone aware of the rap Elliott's current homeboy. video show "Yo MTV Raps" with Fab takeover in the music industry. single titled There will be an eerie feeling each year Five Freddy. It was the '80s era, and Run Jam Master Jay was a hip-hop pioneer "Work It." on Halloween Eve in the hearts and D.M.C. was my male version of Salt-N- for all turntablists across the world. He When Run minds of hip-hop fans everywhere. Pepa and Spinderella. founded Scratch Media Productions to D.M.C. made In honor of the incomparable hip-hop The phenomenal group was the first help educate amateur DJs and along A Look at the Stars "My Adidas," DJ, I dedicate the lyric from Run rap group to go platinum and be on with DJ Premier, Evil Dee and otherrap by Trina Logan the concept of D.M.C.'s "Jam Master Jay." compact disc. They were also the first DJs, he taught classes at Scratch DJ writing rhymes "So when asked who's the best,y'all should rap group to crossover with the single Academy in N.Y.C. about sneakers was accepted. If it was- "Walk This Way," with the legendary You can listen to the radio right now n't for Run D.M.C, it might not have Rj4n-D.M.C. and Jam Master Jay." rock group Aerosmith. and truly experience the impact that been too cool for rap artist Nelly to get Memorable movies revisited Taking a second look at some of the great films of our time By Sharonda Eggleton lost in what could easily be, in reali- Register Photo Editor ty, a true gangster. Good ol' "Coming to America," Even though he's obviously a bad who over the age of 13 hasn't heard guy, you find yourself rooting for of the land of Zumunda or who him and turning into a Cuban Tony doesn't know the line, "Bark like a Montana wanna' be, repeating the dog. Bark like a big dog." I don't same vulgar, yet when Montana says think anyone that has seen this them, cool lines. movie can deny that "Coming to "Scarface" really explores the trails Photo courtesy of DreamWorks America" is one of the most memo- of wealth, power and the search for Naomi Watts and Martin Henderson star in "The Ring." It rable movies. Usually the to the American dream. The key ending sounds like an urban legend a videotape filled with memorable movies is to know at scene, probably the most memo- nightmarish images leads to -a phone call foretelling the least one line. don't rable scene of the entire movie, ends I know anyone viewers death in seven days. That's the premise of this who will deny that this movie does- in complete chaos and of course thriller now playing at area theaters. n't fall under the umbrella of bullets as Tony's search for the favorites. American dream overtakes his Starring Eddie Murphy as Prince empire and his life. Akeem and Arsenio Hall as Semi, "Say 'ello to my litde friend!" this movie takes you on Prince Akeem's journey from Zumunda, Following the life of Celie, "The Africa to Queens, N.Y, to find his Color Purple" isn't your average queen. Truly this movie transcends telling of black history The story generations with its charm. Who follows the life of Celie as she would ever realize this movie loved touches the lives of many. Adapted by young and old came out in 1988? from Alice Walker's novel (which I It just makes you look back and recommend reading) we first see wonder for a second 'what were we Celie as a child with her sister, run- thinking?' The jerri curl, the rat- ning innocent and free. "You and tails, faded jeans; and girls who me must never part, my-ke-da-da." could actually wear a tight short But we soon find that for Celie mini skirt, and not get labeled some growing up in the rural South is no name other thnn their own. This bed of roses. At 14and having been movie truly is a blast from the past made pregnant twice byher father as that makes you look back and say, well as having both of these children wow, style sure has come a long way. taken from her, something most of All in all this is one memorable us can't even fathom, Celie is des- movie that offers a genuinely good tined to go through trials. This time. One quick question, how long movie introduces many unforget- did it take you to get the joke at the table characters, several of which are end of the movie, or are you still a women who have been beaten down bit puzzled? —Ahha. by life, yet never giving up. Mister, Sofia, Shug Avery, Squeak, Al Pacino. Mentioning that name Harpo, Nettie - all unforgettable alone makes you think of quite a people that take you on a roller few movies, "The Godfather coaster ride of emotions. "The Trilogy," "Casino" and so on. But Color Purple" is the movie that has there is only one movie that has you not only repeating every line, Tony Montana. "Scarface" is about but also singing and chanting every a Cuban refugee who builds a pow- song right along with the movie. erful cocaine empire through cut- throat and ruthless methods. These are the movies you sit back Although I am not much for just a and reminisce on. They make you straight violent movie, there is laugh, and they make you cry, but something about this movie that you remember them. You walk away captivates. Maybe it's the in-your- feeling you got something out of face action, that leaves you wonder- your time spent with the movie. No ing what more can he do. You get money wasted, only time well spent. Men's and women's cro ountr / team 7 Sports finished 9th h in MEAC Championships November 4, 2002 Blown call may have cost Aggies season in 20-16 loss to Howard By Chris Wallace in the third quarter behind running back on fourth and 28 Register Sports/ E-Vibes Editor attempt and subse- and kick return specialist D'Brian quendy drove 78 yards in six plays, On Oct. high- 26, the door may have closed Hudgins. Hudgins exploded for a 55- lighted by a questionable 33-yard pass on Aggie hopes for a 2002 MEAC tide. yard touchdown run just minutes into from quarterback Donald Clark to In a pivotal game for both teams, the the third quarter and followed aHoward receiver Daryl Nunn. Howard Bison took advantage of 18 touchdown with an 84-yard kickoff Clark took the snap on first and 10 N.C. A&T penalties and an apparent return for a touchdown to give the from midfield, eluded the Aggie pass "blown call" while rallying to defeat the Aggies a seemingly comfortable 16-6 rush and fired to Nunn. However, Clark Aggies 20-16. The Aggies, who have lead. That's when things got weird. may have crossed the line and the Aggie been plagued, by penalties all season, After a Jay Culver touchdown run cut players and coaches felt that he did committed 18 for 148 yards against the A&T's lead to 16-12 early in the fourth indeed cross the line. Bison. quarter, the Aggie offense stalled, pro- "I didn't throw the flags," said Bison "We were really plagued by penalties," viding opportunities for the Bison. head coach Rayford T. Petty. "They said Aggie head coach Bill Hayes. After committing a cosdy pass inter- changed the momentum of the game "We've said all along that having as ference penalty on the previous posses- and the perception of what you want to do Charles A&T Photographer many young players that we do, we can't sion, the Aggies were looking for a call with your game plan." Watkins/ The must Aggie commit penalties. We want to play in their favor on Howard's final drive. 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