Dioxin: A health A reminder to look Local business lives What's hazard may lurk past the surface in up to its name in a name? in Tallahassee SGA campaigns Find out from Scientific Mapp News 1 Opinion 6 Lifestyles 9 Sports 12 The F amnan FEBRUARY 16, 1995 The Voice of Florida A&M University -Tallahassee, Fla. Vol. 81 - No. 6 FAMU Murder prepares for suspects go 8 percent to trial in August tuition hike Women BY INGRID MIDDLETON STAff W RITER BY E.ELTON BRADMAN STnF WrrTER Trial dates have been set enlighten for two FAMU students fac- Next fall, tuition at FAMU will go up 5 percent, ing first-degree murder and by next spring, it'll be up charges in the October shoot- another 3 percent. students ing death of Tallahassee "It didn't seem sensible Community College student Wendell Oliver. to stay the same while other Issues at conference The estimated two-week universities were raising their included racism, trial for James Squaire, 20, tuition and increasing what feminism and the role of and Kevin White, 20, will they were offering," said Ted begin Aug. 14. Hemmingway, history pro- black women "My client didn't kill of the fessor and chairman anybody," White's attorney, Differential Tuition BY LAKINA C. FREEMAN Clyde Taylor, said. "He didn't STAF W'RITER Committee, citing other uni- shoot anybody." versities' automated registra- Robert Harper, Squaire's tion and computer-assisted More than 300 people, men attorney, said Squaire is financial aid procedures. and women alike, gathered to "doing as well as can be Of the nine schools in attend the Womanhood expected under the circum- the State University System, Development Conference and stances." three - Florida State hear the teachings of four dis- "Our case is ready to University. Florida tinguished women. go," said Jack Poitinger, the International University and Minister Ava Muhammad, assistant state attorney han- the University of South a representative for the Nation dling the case. He said that Florida - will raise their of Islam; Brenda Verner, until August, the defense will tuition 10 percent. Tuition at founder of the African- hear depositions and prepare the University of Florida, like American Women's Caucus; their cases for trial. FAMU, will increase 8 per- Dr. La Francis Rodgers-Rose, Poitinger said the attor- cent. The Famuan, KALI MEEKS president and founder of the ney's office has not decided Noted author Dr. Frances Cress Welsing was one of International Black Woman's on whether or not to seek the PtLsStE TIITION /3 four speakers at the Womanhood Development death penalty. He said they Conference. PLE4sESEE OflANOOD/ 9 must first review case laws and consider whether the penalty would hold up on appeal. Day - all week long Warren Goodwin, the FAMU celebrates National Condom assistant state attorney han- dling Marcus Washington's ually transmit- other groups encouraged, research shows that BY KEVIN NEALE Today there is a free case, said Washington, 20, is oRnrover ted diseases are advocat- sexual activity has steadily charged with accessory to information safer-sex party in the ing wide- increased among young people in February 14 was more than first-degree murder after the table set up in Grand Ballroom, from 6 spread distri- the past twenty years. just a day to send roses to your fact, for giving Squaire and the Student bution of the The AAP also said "schools Valentine - especially if you p.m. to 8 p.m., sponsored White a ride about an hour Health contracep- are appropriate for distribution of were celebrating National by Student Health after the shooting. Services office. tives. condoms because of the large Condom Day. Goodwin said Services, the Student Just number of adolescents, and they National Condom Day pro- Washington was at the scene Although Government Association, six days can provide a comprehensive motes communication and hon- but there is no indication he they do not Sigma Gamma Rho before array of related educational and esty about sexual activity and was involved in the shooting. hold activities National health care resources." sexual health, said Steve Stewart, Sorority, Inc. and Omega Goodwin said nothing is of their own, Condom Jennifer Seay, a freshman project coordinator for the Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. likely to happen with ASHA does Day, the political science student, said American Social Health Washington's case until the offer a free American because young people are going Association. murder case goes to trial, but brochure, Academy of to have sex anyway, schools may Stewart said they chose a plea hearing has been "Condoms, Contraceptives and Pediatrics' Committee on as well distribute condoms. rescheduled for March 31. Valentine's Day because people STD's," which explains the rela- Adolescence said high schools "Why not? They have to get them Dean Morphonios, are open about their affection and tive benefits of various birth con- should distribute condoms. somewhere," Seay said. Washington's lawyer, had no sexual activity on Valentine's trol methods in preventing preg- Former Surgeon General But everyone is not con- comment. Day. nancy and STD's. Joycelyn Elders was forced to vinced. Those who are against FAMU celebrated the holi- "Most people know about resign because of her radical distribution of condoms in day by having Condom Week for condoms but are embarrassed to stance on sex education. schools see it as promoting sex. the second consecutive year. Come talk to us buy them, use them, or ask their Among other controversial "It's not dealing with the Tuesday, student health ser- The Famuan wants to partner to use them," Stewart recommendations, Elders sug- problem because if everybody vices workers gave away con- hear from you. said. gested that condoms be distrib- follows the Bible they'll know doms and literature on abstinence Come to our meeting While some conservative uted in schools. that sex outside marriage isn't and AIDS. groups flinch at the idea of con- An AAP press release said right," said Virgil Welch, a senior today at 5 p.m. in Wednesday, there was a sex- doms being openly distributed, that while abstinence should be chemical engineering student. Room 309 Tucker Hall. * S. OLDE, America's Full Service Discount BrokerM is looking for motivated people to establish a career in the brokerage business. They're the safe, easy and affordable way to save for retirement. 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(C) A letter of reprimand; or (D) Probation for a specified period, or for a (D) Any combination of the foregoing that period not to exceed a total time needed by the court may, under the circumstances the student to complete requirements for see fit to impose. graduation; or (E) Any combination of the foregoing that the court may, under the circumstances, see fit to impose. FELONY OFFENSES: Affray (Fighting in a public place); Assault and Battery; Disobeying a University Official; Breaking and Entering; Deliberate Deception (Knowingly deceive or falsify records); Destruction of Property; Hazing; Lewd and Lascivious Behavior; Use and Possession of Firearms, Ammunitions, Explosives, or the use of a Knife, Firecracker of Firework in a reckless manner; Opening and Removing of the Mail of another person; and Students Convicted of a Felony by an off-campus court or competent jurisdiction.