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The opening of a new café and wingery in the cafeteria has left students with mixed emotions.
On Monday, Sodexo, Inc., opened a World of Wings Café and Wingery, a new restaurant in the food court on the lower level of the Cafeteria.
Jhimeirra Barrington, the daytime supervisor for the food court, said the sauces they have are different.
“Business was exceptional on the first day,” Barrington said. “It was a success.”
Although the lines for the new café were almost at the entrance yesterday, many students were dissatisfied after they learned that the new wingery café did not have wings on the menu.
“It’s false advertisement,” said Lucas Melton, a fourth-year political science student from Columbus, Ga. “Sodexo would only do that at a black university.”
Barrington said though students have complained about the lack of wings on the menu, they’re not making a big deal about it.
“They’re just happy that it’s
something new and it’s more than what they had,” she said.
The menu options include burgers, wraps, salads, quesadillas, fries, mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders and even
fried pickles.The café, which is supposed to
represent a New Orleans style of seasoning and taste, offers a
Students from the Florida A&M University Institute of Public
Health and members of the Future Public Health Professionals had a chance to go to the American Public Health Association’s national meeting Oct. 29 in Washington.
The conference was a chance for students to get a look at cutting edge health research, meet peers from other schools and to meet with high-ranking officials within the public health field, including U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin.
“It’s probably the largest meeting where public health professionals and students come and talk about public health research and the latest, best practices in public health,” said Dr. Cynthia Harris, director and professor with the FAMU Institute of Public Health.
“It’s important for us that they get a chance to attend and participate, present research papers and network because we focus on them as future public health professionals.”
Eric Walker, a second-year FAMU
A Florida A&M professor, politician and community activist has published a provocative new book.
In his Oct. 29th release titled “Our Faults: Conversations on the State of Affairs in Modern Black America,” Anthony Viegbesie, claims the attitudes and behaviors of black Americans themselves are the core reason for wide-ranging hardship within their community.
“[The book] is an awareness of how black Americans shape our own state of affairs and how behavioral changes will break the cycle of multi-generational poverty,” said Viegbesie.
Viegbesie’s seven-chapter book discusses the identity of black Americans and how important it is to live up to the American Dream.
He said the book’s conversational tone teaches the responsibility of black Americans to promote healthy lifestyles for the next generation.
“My book’s message is that we are the solution to our problem,” Viegbesie said.
Viegbesie is no stranger to the Tallahassee community. He is former president of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He also teaches economics and public administration at Tallahassee Community College and is an adjunct professor of economics and agribusiness at FAMU.
In 1978, Viegbesie emigrated from Nigeria to the United States and began working as a migrant farm worker.
Viegbesie said he came to the United States with nothing but
still had dreams and aspirations and took every opportunity he could. “It was a lot of sacrifice and hard work, but the most important thing was me knowing and trusting that upon that entire struggle there was great rewards,” Viegbesie said.
He has dedicated many years toward earning four degrees, which, among others, include a master of science in agricultural economics from the University of Kentucky and a Ph.D. in public administration from Florida State.
“I remember nights walking to Strozier Library in the rain to work on a project. It is important that everyone is educated, especially us as black Americans,” Viegbesie said. “It’s the only way for us to improve our community.”
“There were times I went without shoes, a car, or even food. I went through a lot but I am thankful to God and this country for allowing me the opportunity.”
Viegbesie hopes his experiences, along with the book’s subject matter, will be an inspiration for readers.
“My hope is that each of the seven chapters in this book will awaken the consciousness of black America to some of what it does to contribute to the demise of its people thus opening the door to dialogue about them.”
“I’m not saying racism doesn’t exist. I’m just saying that it is time for black Americans to start taking the time to look at thing core things we are doing that continues our economic demise,” Viegbesie said.
Viegbesie’s book can be purchased online at Amazon.com.
Just in time for HIV Awareness month in December, the Florida Department of Health has reported that, through voluntary counseling and testing, there has been an increase of HIV-infected people in Florida who know they are infected.
A p p r o x i m a t e l y 95 percent of all reported HIV-infected individuals know their status, according to a FLDOH report.
This reduced the number of new HIV infections in Florida from an estimated 4,000 per year to 2,000 per year, with particular focus on the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in new HIV infections.
Tanya Tatum, director of FAMU’s Student Health Services, said in Leon County there are eight times as many blacks infected with HIV than whites.
According to the Leon County Health Department, 1 in 158 black women in the county who are 13 and older are living with HIV, compared to 1 of every 1,908 white women.
The latest numbers from the FLDOH reveal that 889 people are infected with HIV in Leon County, and black Floridians make up a disproportionate amount of new cases.
Tatum said FAMU students should make getting periodic tests their priority.
“HIV testing routines and check-ups should be taken seriously if you are sexually active,” said Tatum. “Students need to be more serious about medical care. It just makes sense to get tested. We need to keep the numbers from increasing.”
Tatum also said it is important that students are honest and open with anyone that they are involved with and
The Florida A&M Department of Social Work and Social Work Association of Graduate Students will host a town hall meeting, discussing the StarMetro transportation system. The meeting is scheduled for Nov. 16, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Smith-Williams Service Center, located at 2295 Pasco St.
Florida A&M’s Essential Theatre will open “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughter’s” tonight at 8 p.m. The play is based off of the children’s book, orginally written by John Steptoe. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. at Charles Winter Wood Theater in Tucker Hall.
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Rapper Heavy D, born Dwight Arrington Myers, and Olympic gold medal winner Joe Frazier died this week. Frazier died Nov. 7 after battling liver cancer. He was 67.
Heavy D was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday and was pronunced dead on arrival. The cause of death was not known as of Tuesday night. Heavy D was one of the most influential rappers of the 1990s and has worked with both Michael and Janet Jackson. Heavy D has recently been focusing on TV and movie appearances making a cameo appearance in the new movie “Tower Heist.”
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Students order food from the new World of Wings Cafe and Wingery in the lower-level cafeteria.
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The 2011 Joint Student Research Fo-rum presents “The Graduate Feeder Conference and the Graduate Recruit-ment Fair.” Today the Graduate Feeder Recruitment Fair Open will take place. The fair is open to undergraduates and graduate students from all disciplines. The recruitment fair will be held in the School of Architecture atrium. For more information, contact Dr. Renee Reams at [email protected].
Project Helping Our Men Eat will be having a general body/interest meeting today in the new pharmacy building.For additional information contact Ch-antel Grubbs at 407-716-6691 or [email protected].
Today, Attack Dance Crew is having its fall show, “Back Like We Never Left.” There will be special guest performances by FAMU Elite Dance Squad, Images Modeling Troupe, Slick N Kip and the Addiction Dance Experience. Tickets are $5 and are on sale now.
The Alpha Epsilon chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. will be celebrating 89 years of service. Today there will be an open mic night in the
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Rattler’s Den at 6:22 p.m. Thursday, Nov.10, there will be a movie night in Truth Hall. There will be a food and donation drive at every event during the week. For additional information, contact President Yasmine Saibou at 202-380-6270 or [email protected].
The FAMU Section of National Council of Negro Women presents “Evolution of a Goddess” Fall 2011 Week. Today there will be a self-image seminar. The seminar will take place at 7:45 p.m. in B.L. Perry Room 310. It will feature a panel of a co-ed students that will discuss topics geared toward the image of the student body. On Thursday, Nov. 10, “Evolution of a Successful Goddess” there will be a game of “Goddess-opoly,” a life-size version of Monopoly in the Rattler’s Den at 6 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 12, “Evolu-tion of an Altruistic Goddess,” there will be a community service event at the shelter off Tennessee St. at 10 a.m. For questions, comments or concerns contact Tierra Walker at 786-301-8668.
The Student National Alumni Associa-tion along with the Campus Activity Board are hosting a dorm canned food drive from Oct. 21 until Nov. 16. The dorm that donates the most cans wins a dorm lobby make over. Boxes have been placed in the lobbies of each dorm
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Her Campus Florida A&M is looking for writers, photographers, models, videog-raphers and new members. Applicants don’t have to be writers to be a part of HC FAMU. Applicants must be have new, fresh, bright and unique ideas. For more informa-tion contact the Campus Correspondent Itopia Mills at [email protected]. The Florida A&M University Department of Social Work and Social Work Associa-tion of Graduate Students present “The 10th Annual Town Hall Meeting.” The meeting will be held at the Smith-Williams Center, located on 2295 Pasco St. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served after the meeting.
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of seasoning and taste, offers a variety of different sauces.
Students are able to pick from three different types of buffalo sauces to homemade specialty honey mustard, teriyaki, Cajun, specialty ranch, Asian and a Texas and Kansas barbecue sauce.
Jamaal Rose, a fourth-year political science student from Tallahassee, was not moved by the innovation.
Rose, who ordered chicken tenders said he expected the seasoning to be a
little more extravagant. “The most disappointing aspect of it
was the fact that I came anticipating wings,” he said.
Many students said they were content with the options, but said the meals are too pricy.
“This place is too high,” said Shana Grant, a third-year elementary education student from Tallahassee.
Grant paid $7 for a box of chicken tenders and fries and said the only way she would eat there in the future is if she’s starving.
There were also students who said that they enjoyed the food and were
satisfied with the service. Tarvontae Mcaffie, a third-year
nursing student from St. Petersburg, said he would purchase from the new café anytime.
“It’s very good,” Mcaffie said. “I feel like I got my money’s worth.”
The operations manager for the food court, Stephen Andre, said that the franchise’s policy (World of Wings) requires franchises to be in business for a year before wings can be added to the menu.
Cascades Park is ahead of renovation schedule.
Cascades Park is a 12-acre park along the stream of the St. Augustine Branch, which runs through Tallahassee south of the Florida State Capitol.
Because it influenced the territorial government’s choice of Tallahassee’s location, it is known as a Nationally Registered Historic Place.
As of 2006, most of the park was closed to the public because of soil and water contamination by coal tar released by a manufactured gas plant.
In September 2005, the city made an agreement with WRS Infrastructure & Environment to clean up the site for $7.8 million dollars.
“This will stimulate the economy and will help jobs in this community,” said John Marks, Mayor of Tallahassee. “So I’m very, very happy that we can move forward with it. We’ve got some monies now that we can help in this regard.”
The plans are to excavate more
70,000 tons of contaminated soil and transport it to an EPA-approved landfill in Valdosta, Ga., to remove three inches of sediment from 950 feet of the stream, install a protective liner and to place a clay cap over 5,750 square yards of the landfill.
The project is currently reported to be ahead of schedule, and completion is
expected by the end of November.Leatrice Blatch, a junior psychology
student from Cocoa Beach, Fla., said she supports any project that will attract more people to Tallahassee.
“I think it’s a good idea that Tallahassee will take the time to correct damage that’s done to its local environment before it becomes any
type of problem,” said Blatch. Cascade Park is known as Segment 2 of
the four-segment Capital Cascade Trail project. It will extend 4.25 miles through the heart of Tallahassee.
The purpose of the project is to improve storm water storage capacity and water quality while simultaneously providing green space and a linear trail for the community. The trail will eventually begin at East Tennessee Street and extend southwest to Lake Munson at Springhill Road; it follows the St. Augustine Branch and then the Central Drainage Ditch from Gamble Street South.
This trail will connect the downtown with the St. Marks Trail and will establish an urban-to-rural greenway for the city.
“This project will generate more business for all of Tallahassee and with Florida A&M being so close to the location, it gives us a chance to attract more students and businesses all around campus,” said Christopher Simmons, a junior from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Florida A&M students Jessica Herd and Najee Sanders are working to bring a chapter of the Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP) to FAMU.
Their organization’s advisor is Pamela Zachery, vice president of university affairs.
BEEP is a program designed to get students job and internship opportunities. The program is an extension of the National Urban League (NUL). The NUL is an organization designed to discourage racial discrimination against African-Americans.
The NUL also looks to create economic opportunities for minorities. BEEP has an annual conference where students meet CEOs, CFOs and presidents of different companies.
There is a BEEP chapter on the campus of most historically black colleges and universities, and an adult chapter of BEEP in Tallahassee. The chapters will work together to increase awareness about their program and
promote economic growth.To be eligible to become a member
of BEEP, students must have at least a 2.8 GPA. There is no particular classification requirement, but students should have some leadership skills. The program is open to all majors. The chapter had its interest meeting Nov. 7 in the Grand Ballroom.
Najee Sanders is a graduating senior from Englewood, N.J. majoring in economics, and president of the FAMU chapter of BEEP. He said the organization looks to cultivate new leaders and inspire achievements.
“This program will give students a competitive advantage and help them get internships,” said Sanders. “Students will be able exercise talents and strengths within the chapter.”
Jessica Herd will be vice president for FAMU chapter of BEEP. Herd is a junior from Biloxi, Miss., majoring in computer information sciences. Her job will be to seek out opportunities for students and oversee the various committees within the chapter. She will also appoint chairmen to different committees in the chapter.
Robsky Theodore, a senior accounting student from Miamil. He said BEEP has helped him tremendously in his job search.
“I have met CEOs and CFOs from different companies through BEEP,” said Theodore.
graduate student and president of FAMU’s Future Public Health Professionals, said the conference was a
great chance for him and other students to network, but he took away more than that.
“Networking is happening all the time,” said Walker. “I found out with
this conference, you don’t pass up the opportunity to talk to people.
should never be silent when others are confiding in them about their interactions.
“Students, educators and health professionals must work together to take action and stop the assault of HIV on those they love, reach or serve,” said Tatum.
Joane Noel, a senior biology student and unit sectary at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, said the idea that there are students who do not use protection is shocking.
“This generation is crazy,” said Noel. “There’s too much out there not to protect yourself.”
Jasmine Turner, a senior cardiopulmonary science student, said if students could see some of the patients she sees on a regular basis during her clinical rotations, students would be more careful.
“Students should start taking health and life in general more seriously,” said Turner.
“I’ve seen all types of patients and HIV/AIDS is preventable. But just as easy as it is to protect yourself, it’s just as easy to make one mistake that could change your life and health forever. It’s just not worth it.”
Turner said keeping track of your health and informing everyone who is involved is extremely important.
“I feel students should be advocates in their community to promote safe sex so the cycle won’t continue to grow,” said Turner.
“I encourage patients who are infected to stay up to date with their routine visits to their primary care physicians. Most importantly they should be open with their partners so they won’t infect them.
Tatum said the student health service offers free testing in hopes that students
would actually come. The FAMU Health Clinic will host
its annual “Rap-it-Up” testing in December.
“As for now and the last three years, students can come in and get tested any time our door is open,” said Tatum.
Melisha Joseph, Treatment Assistant at TMH and Canopy Cove encourages students who are afraid to utilize campus resources to go to outside health clinics for testing.
“Getting tested should be nothing students get embarrassed about,” said Joseph.
“Students need to understand that the resources on campus are completely confidential and that they are in good hands.”
On Jan. 31, 2012, residents of Gadsden County will get their say on whether or not to allow slot machines, as a result of a unanimous decision made on Nov.1 at a county commissioner’s meeting.
Gadsden County commissioner chambers reached capacity as residents piled in to voice their concerns about this year’s hot topic, Creek Entertainment Gretna.
Commissioners voted for a referendum giving residents the opportunity to vote on the authorization of up to 2,000 slot machines to operate at the Creek Entertainment pari-mutuel facility.
The facility has been in construction since January. Once completed, it will offer horseracing and gaming recreational activities alongside the Interstate 10 exit at State Road 12 in Gretna, Fla.
Plans to have barrel racing are expected to be in operation by December.
Reginald Cutler, a Gretna resident, is against the building of the Creek Entertainment facility.
“It will cause an increase in crime rate and unhealthy gambling habits,” said the 43-year-old.
This, however, was not the tone at the commissioner meeting.
Residents wearing lime green t-shirts held signs reading, “It’s our time for jobs” outside of the Gadsden County Courthouse two hours before Tuesday night’s commissioner meeting, as a show of their approval.
If approved, $100 million could be made in revenue for owners and employ hundreds in Gadsden County, which holds one of the lowest poverty lines in the state of Florida and highest unemployment rate.
The casino is also expected to create 150 full-time jobs by December 2011.
Residents were given the opportunity to voice the their opposition or support for the facility at the meeting.
Poarch Creek Indians Gaming CEO Jay Dorris promised phenomenal growth with a five-year path to a resort casino featuring hotels, a world-class equestrian center, simulcast horse races, restaurants and quarter horse racing in a memo addressed to county commissioners.
“Residents should have the opportunity to take advantage of such growth and define itself as a gateway to the region, becoming a leader among small rural counties in meeting the demand for entertainment amenities and recreational opportunities in the area,” Dorris told the crowd.
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A local alternative hip-hop duo has more than 50,000 virtual followers across the U.S.
“Our name is After the Smoke and we love to be hated on,” said member Whuziago “Whuzi” Laing.
After the Smoke is comprised of lyricist Whuzi and producer Anthony “Speek” Cameron. They have opened for artists like Big Sean, Ludacris, Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller and Wale. The duo was featured on MTV’s “The Seven” and crowned Freshman Artist of the Week by MTVu.
Blending genres like rock, electronic, funk and indie, After the Smoke is not afraid of being experimental with their music. Each track has a unique sound, drawing influence from artists like Outkast, Bob Marley, Banana Boat, Stevie Wonder, Radiohead, Nirvana and many more.
“The survival of the hip-hop culture lies in the artists who are willing to take that step into the darkness and try something new,” said Speek. “We try to draw our inspirations from classic pieces of art; things that will stand the test of time. We destroy the status quo and bring you something new.”
Both members chose “UIE” as the token track. Their most popular hit, “Typical Weekend,” was voted into MTVu’s top ten videos for three consecutive weeks.
Whuzi and Speek are both 25-year-old Fort Lauderdale natives with Jamaican roots. Growing up as an only child with hardworking parents, Whuzi was often alone. This forced him to be inventive with a unique imagination, developing a companionship with art. Speek comes from a musical family, and said each member either plays an instrument or sings.
Speek and Whuzi began making their own music in their late teens. At 19, Speek
collaborated with Fonzworth Bentley on his debut album C.O.L.O.U.R.S.
They briefly crossed paths throughout their childhood, and then crossed paths again as students at Florida State, this time joining forces to form the After the Smoke. They have released two extended play singles to date, Under The Influence (2010) and White Girls and Red Velvet Cake (2011). Both are feel-good, emotional yet lighthearted productions, and managed to capture the ears and hearts of listeners like a virus.
“We represent the underprivileged and the underappreciated,” said Whuzi. “We want to reach people
that want to change the world whether it be with their art, technology or fashion.”
After The Smoke is more than a hip-hop group. They advocate individuality and social activism, and value visual art and fashion. Speek is involved in the Occupy Tallahassee movement as the point person for Arts and Culture.
“It’s just the beginning,” said Whuzi. “Four years from now, if we make it a better functioning organism, the band is going be out of control.”
The group plans to get on the road, expand their clothing line and keep their movement growing to an international level. The duo hopes to collaborate with artists like
Lil’ B and Tom York on future projects. Their anticipated single Ferris Wheels, will be released soon.
“I think the mark of a great artist is the ability to create something beautiful with limited resources,” said Speek.
Both artists substituted a lack of material resources with passion and found success. They couldn’t seem to fit in, so they created their own culture, and it all started with a Tumblr blog post.
For more information and upcoming events visit afterthesmoke.com.
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Special to The Famuan“After The Smoke” consists of vocalist Whuzi and producer Anthony “Speek” Cameron.
Students and Faculty plan to recognize veterans while listening to the sound of gospel melodies.
Tallahassee native and former Florida A&M Gospel Choir Director Daniel James, alongside his gospel ministry and band “Daniel James and Living Proof,” will host a gospel concert at Evangel Assembly of God on Nov. 11 in honor of Veteran’s Day.
The concert will be a DVD-recorded event that marks the debut of KJV Records and its first recording artist, Daniel James.
James grew up in Fort Myers, Fla., where he began to preach in church at 15 and later served as Minister of Music at the Jerusalem Church of God in Christ. He was director of the FAMU Gospel Choir for five years.
In 1998, he made his debut at the House of Blues in Orlando, Fla., with “The Revelation Chorale.”
Those attending the concert will be the first in the U.S. to hear the group’s Thanksgiving album “Be Grateful,” a five-single CD with a mixture of gospel and love songs. James said the CD is a compilation of gospel, jazz, Christian and hip-hop melodies.
Pastor Yinka Ojo and his wife Deola Ojo, members of the Grace Family International Church, recently invited the artist to Nigeria to perform samplings of songs from his album.
James said his inspiration for the album came from witnessing to how the nation’s economy has changed people.
“People have begun to find solace in going out
to nightclubs and getting drunk with friends to drown out their sorrows,” said James. “We beat ourselves down every day, pinpointing what is bad about us and our lives, forgetting that we are blessed and life is better than we think it is.”
The singer/songwriter has opened for gospel legends like the Clark Sisters, Dorothy Norwood, Donald Lawrence and Kirk Franklin.
Audiences should expect a compilation of gospel, jazz, Christian and hip-hop melodies next Friday.
“Above all, it is important that this concert celebrate God’s reciprocal love,” said James. “I am honored and grateful to have the opportunity to share this important message through my music
Doors open at 4 p.m. and the show begins at 5 p.m. KJV and the ministry expect to entertain 500 guests. The church is located on 2300 Old Bainbridge Rd.
Tickets can be purchased for $20 online at www.danieljamesonline.com. A single ticket purchase covers the cost of general admission and includes a copy of “Be Grateful.”
VIP tickets cost $40 and include a meet and greet at Hotel Duval. immediately following the concert.
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Florida A&M’s Essential Theatre will bring the children’s tale “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters” to life tonight.
Originally written by John Steptoe and adapted into a one-act play by Karen Abbott, “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters” is the story of sisters, Manyara and Nyasha. Both are outwardly beautiful but have different personalities. When the king summons them to choose a wife, these differences are magnified and he must choose based on their character rather than looks.
Taking a fable-like approach, using a narrator and an enormous book that doubles as a set piece, the play teaches lessons that are easily transferable across all age
groups and cultures. “The principles that are taught
stand firm for adults and children,” Kimberly Harding, a theater professor said.
Marci Stringer, director and a theater assistant professor said, although the play is based on a children’s book adults should come see it.
“This book teaches great lessons about character, like respecting and being kind to others and loving others even when they are not so loveable,” Stringer said.
The piece is based off a traditional African folklore.
“The show centers around beauty and the message is that beauty comes from within,” said Harding.
The production also promises high energy, music and opportunities for
audience members to participate.“The new element is how we tell the
story,” said Stringer. “There is music, live drums, wonderful costumes and a huge storybook on stage. The play encourages participation in the storytelling. It literally comes off the page and into their laps, with a sort of 3-D experience.”
Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for student/child and $5 for FAMU students.
Performances will run from Nov. 9-11 at 8 p.m. and on Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. at Charles Winter Wood Theater in Tucker Hall.
For more information contact FAMU’s Essential Theatre at 850-561-2425.
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Michael Jackson has been dead for almost three years now and you people will not get over it.
Instead of allowing the memory of the gloved almighty to live on as it should, people would rather parade around and praise the decision to sentence of a man who shouldn’t be condemned.
As iconic as the smooth criminal was, we all knew that the guy needed a little “help.” He did things that often left everyone scratching their heads about its logic.
Dr. Murray may have done things that went against many forms of ethics, but Mike was on a slippery slope with decision making since he bought that monkey Bubbles.
Following the case wasn’t a priority, seeing as so many other relevant things were going on; like $1.99 chicken nuggets.
Let’s try something else: leave this man alone and quit trying to blame somebody for a death that wasn’t his fault. The moonwalker was a grown man and knew that he had taken more propofol than was prescribed. It’s time that the people who want to avenge his death come to grips with the reality of the situation.
Now, a doctor’s life has been ruined. He is sentenced to four years in jail, although he will probably only do a few months with the crowded Los Angeles cells.
The lesson in this is that people need to realize when there is nothing to fight over, we shouldn’t fight. You can ruin the life of someone who doesn’t deserve it. Besides, if Mike was still alive, we would have him in court anyway.
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The allegations brought up against former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky have shaken the journalistic world into a frenzy. The 2002 incident, which involves Sandusky’s sexual misconduct with a 10-year-old boy, has begun to unravel the very fabric of one of college football’s most historic programs and it’s most historic coach.
Joe Paterno, the longest tenured coach in the NCAA with one program (1950-1965 as an assistant coach & 1966-present as the head coach), will see his reign as the school’s most iconic figure come to an end because of something he had no control over. Good.
The university is making an example for a trend that has
become rather popular in the collegiate ranks: informing your superiors in a matter that should be reported to the police.
Paterno washed his hands clean of the situation when then-graduate assistant coach, Mike McQueary, informed him of the inappropriate acts of Sandusky. After Paterno heard of the incident, he says he went to his superiors, or in his words, “followed the rules.”
The issue of a child having his innocence taken from him by a creepy old guy under the guise of attempting to offer opportunities for “at-risk youth” seems to get lost in translation because it’s Joe-Pa’s program. He has been its guiding force for more than forty years and the best he could think to do is tell his Athletic Director about an act this serious.
What position does this put current players in? How do they respond to questions about things they weren’t around for and still focus on their season?
He deserves to be fired and hobble off to play golf at a deserted country club somewhere. Bobby Bowden got the picture. The era, and game, has evolved from his time.
Doing back door deals and cover-ups for the good ole boys in the club isn’t going to work anymore, especially involving a crime of this magnitude.
This situation could have easily been avoided if people just learned to take the lessons from similar situations i.e. the Catholic Church. Their allegations of child molestation by priests were swept under the church rug for decades until it finally began to tear the church and its values. Church leaders lost credibility, members lost faith and children spoke out left and right of instances of abuse that were either reported and ignored, or treated with a mild slap on the wrist for the accused priests.
But the sporting arena is heaven and players and coaches are untouchable Gods. The rest of us are mere mortals, pushed and shoved aside for the greater good of the game. Never mind the lives and health of children are at stake: Paterno and Sandusky won games. All else is irrelevant.
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Despite several recent sexual allegations presidential candidate Herman Cain’s poll numbers have not declined tremendously. Shocked?
Now for those who have been living under a rock, Cain is running for Grand Old Party nomination.
But now he isn’t defending the 9-9-9 plan; he is defending himself against four or is it five women who have claimed that Cain sexual harassed them. The first accuser’s identity was just revealed.
On Monday, Cain held a news conference to speak out about these allegations.
“I choose to address these accusations directly, rather than try and do it through a series of statements or spokesperson, that is who Herman Cain is. I take my message directly to the people,” said Cain.
Now I don’t know if Cain sexually harassed all of these women. However, I do believe there is some merit to his statement that he made earlier in the news conference.
“Now that I am running for the highest position in the land all of this is coming to light. Not surprising but expected,” Cain said.
Honestly, I agree. Now don’t get me wrong; I am not saying by any means that Cain is innocent. However, this man has been CEO of prominent companies, not to mention how long has he been running for office? Almost a year?
Why wait till now? Those who are familiar with the allegations could have announced this when there was a GOP debate in Tampa, Nevada and on and on.
Not to mention one of the accusers has been involved in several small claims suits. Where is the red flag? Now granted, he was a powerful man; he may have forced these women to do things they didn’t want to.
It is believable because it happens all the time.
Since all the allegations “Cain’s favorability among all registered voters fell to 32 percent from 37 percent.
So, what does that tell us? “Playa Playa” is still going strong. People who love Cain don’t believe these allegations. And he knows this.
I don’t know if he did it. Fact is, politics is a dirty game, and the truth does not always matter.
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Set Friday will take place in the Hansel E. Tookes Recreation Center this Friday. This is the first time the school has had the traditional event in the center.
The event will have a horseshoe tournament and a Veteran’s Day bowl flag football game. The game will feature the Upsilon Psi chapter of Omega Psi Phi and the Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. The event is the result of collaboration between the Office of Student Activities and campus recreation.
Marvin Green, along with Student Body President Breyon Love and Vice President Troy Harris, helped coordinate the events, including the game and a horseshoe tournament. Robert Carroll, director of campus recreation, is a veteran who will be celebrating Friday. He served in the United Sates Air Force prior to his employment at Florida A&M from 1974-1978. His father also served in the United States Air Force.
“We anticipate a large crowd this Friday, especially because school is out,” said Carroll. “We hope students come out and celebrate with us.”
The game is the highlight of the day. This is the first year SGA is throwing a Veteran’s Day bowl but hopes to make it an annual event. The game will be played on the new synthetic turf fields behind the recreation center. The game will start at 1 p.m.
Dominique Cole is a senior from Washington, D.C., majoring in business administration, and will play in the game Friday.
“I am very excited about playing in the first Veteran’s Day bowl,” said Cole.
Lamar Lewis, a senior from Washington, D.C., majoring in construction engineering technology, is also excited about Friday’s game, and will play in the game. “It’s all about unity,” said Lewis.
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Men want to make history
Set Friday host Veterans Day Bowl
Marching 100 energizes crowd with a miniature new addition
Famuan File PhotoThe men of the cross country team have their eyes set on having a national-qualify-ing runner to represent the university.
Famuan File PhotoSet Friday will be held at the Recreation Center this week. They will be hosting the normal activities and adding a flag football game.
Keenan Doanes/The FamuanThe Marching 100 added a new member for the final home game of the football season. FAMU won the game 26-20.
One week ago, during the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship, the Florida A&M men’s cross-country team proved it was a power in the conference. This week, it plans to prove itself to the southern region.
Saturday, FAMU will travel to the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., to participate in the 2011 NCAA Regional Cross Country Championship.
Head coach Wayne Angel said the team’s objective during the competition is to rewrite history books. The team wants to be the first in school history to secure a top-20 finish at the regional meet, and have a runner qualify for the NCAA National Cross Country Championship, which will be held in Terre Haute, Ind., on Nov. 21.
“The spirits are high,” Angel said. “Our focus going into the meet is on doing something that has never been done before at FAMU – we want to create history.”
The regional championship will include 45 teams; many of them are established. A sample of the lineup includes the South-Eastern Conference schools The University of Florida, The University of Alabama and The University of Georgia. The Athletic Coast Conference’s Florida State – No. 16 in the nation – will also compete.
To prepare for the championship, the team has increased the intensity of its workouts. The championship’s course is 10 kilometers, which is two kilometers
longer than what the team is familiar with. In order to accommodate the longer distance, the team has increased running mileages during practice.
“We have raised our mileages since the MEAC championship to prepare us for this 10K,” junior Lamere Buchanan said. “I believe we have always been ready physically. But now we have to be ready mentally.”
Angel said he is optimistic about the team’s chances of making an impact. He also said the team’s outcome would rely heavily on its big three – Shuaib Winters, Elias Chesire and Buchanan. Each finished within the top-15 during the MEAC championship and received All-MEAC honors in the process.
“Winters, Chesire and Buchanan are going to have to run the race of their lives – tactically and physically,” he said. “They are going to have to be on their A-game.”
Winters said the key to success is to run with intelligence. Doing so could also produce the national-qualifying runner the team is seeking, he added.
“I have to go out there and run a smart race. If I can score low, I can help the team and also make it to nationals,” he said. “The plan is to start at a conservative pace and pick it up later in the race.”
The regional championship will begin at 10 a.m. on the Harry Pritchett Running Course.
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The Florida A&M football team wants to ride its three-game winning streak to another victory against the North Carolina Central Eagles.
The Rattlers will battle the Eagles at noon on Nov. 12 in Durham, N.C.
FAMU is on a three-game winning streak since losing to Howard University on the Rattler’s homecoming Oct. 8. Head coach Joe Taylor has had the team primed since then to finish the season strong.
“A win enables us to continue to move forward. It is NCCU’s senior day, so we expect a challenge,” said Taylor.
NCCU (2-7, 1-5) is a team that has nothing to lose. Junior defensive tackle Padric Scott said the Eagles are to be taken seriously.
“They’re very balanced with a 50/50 offense,” said Scott. “We must be aware of trick plays because they just want to win a game.”
FAMU (6-3, 4-2) is coming off of a win against the North Carolina A&T Aggies last week. It was senior day, and also the last home game ever for wide
receiver Kevin Elliot. “Seniors had a big impact. We
were thinking how do you want people to remember you in your last game,” said Elliot.
Elliot caught two touchdown passes against NCAT and is hoping to have a big impact against the Eagles.
The Rattlers are currently tied for second place in the MEAC with Bethune-Cookman, South Carolina State and Morgan State. If the Rattlers win these last two games, they will have a great chance to make the Football Championship Series playoffs. FAMU has not been to the FCS playoffs since 2001.
Now, the top two teams in the MEAC will automatically be seeded in the playoffs. FAMU has narrowly been left out since Taylor took over the
football team in 2008.The Rattlers are not looking past
the Eagles for their annual end of the season matchup with archrival BCU. FAMU plans to keep up its defensive momentum from the second half of the NCCU game.
“We posted a shutout after the second quarter against the Eagles,“ said Scott. “They scored 20 points in the first quarter, and Coach Taylor really lit into us at halftime.”
NCCU features a balanced offensive attack. Running back Idreis Augustus leads the team with 80 yards rushing per game.
For more information and stats on both teams, visit http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/teams/nac.
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Keenan Doanes/The FamuanThe Rattlers control their destiny in a post-season race.
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Student activities adding flag football game to its list of events