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Restructuring plans underway NI’TAVIA JOHNSON STAFF WRITER Florida A&M officials held a cabinet meeting in the President’s conference room to discuss their progress with the university’s plans on restructuring the university and how they will move
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forward. President James H. Ammons opened the meeting by saying that FAMU is in the company of almost all colleges and universities that are looking at ways they can become more efficient and effective. “Budget cuts and restructuring are not just
Chief Communications Officer Sharon Saunders said the administration plans to look closely and carefully into all schools and programs to ensure that each department is working efficiently. Many faculty and staff are
happening to FAMU- it’s a national phenomenon,” said Ammons. “We want the best thinking in each department.” The restructuring committee has developed a methodology on how it will determine what and who needs to be cut and what programs need to be strengthened.
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CAIRO (AP) —A young leader of Egypt’s antigovernment protesters, newly released from detention, joined a massive crowd in Cairo’s Tahrir Square for the first time Tuesday. Wael Ghonim, a 30-year-old Google Inc. marketing manager was key in organizing the campaign that sparked the first protest on Jan. 25. to demand the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak. SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOCAL TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — School officials say Gov. Rick Scott’s proposal to cut school spending by at least $300, or 4.3 percent, for each student in Florida would mean layoffs and put music, art, athletics and other noncore programs on the chopping block. Even some lawmakers who advocate state spending reductions were stunned by the depth of Scott’s education cuts. SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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ELLIOTT KAIDII STAFF WRITER Hip hop pioneer Ralph McDaniels spoke to Florida A&M students about his success in the music industry and how students in the university can follow in his footsteps McDaniels addressed more than 150 students in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication lecture hall on Tuesday. Credited with directing and producing more than 300
videos, including Nas’ “It Ain’t Hard to Tell,” Wu-Tang Clan’s “C.R.E.A.M.” and Black Moon’s “Who Got Da Props?” McDaniels said he was excited to have the opportunity to reach out. “I definitely enjoy talking to young people, especially African Americans about getting into the business,” said McDaniels. “A lot of kids just need some motivation or to see someone they can relate to doing something they wish or aspire to be a part of.” McDaniels was Invited by FAMU’s hip-hop Institute
and music studies by led professor Kawachi Clemons and Chirstopher Martin. “I love the fact that FAMU is always willing to bring someone in about their profession,” said Dan Mathis, a senior economics student from Fort Lauderdale. “McDaniels is truly a step out of the norm for most journalism students that don’t want to just focus on crime-fighting news.”
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A delay in printing transcripts this January may have jeopardized students’ chances for internships scholarships, fellowships and graduate school. Janelle Jennings, a 2007 Florida A&M alumnus, is one such student. After finding out her transcripts would not be ready on time, Jennings could not complete her application to Florida State University’s graduate school in time to be considered for the Legacy Fellowship. “I was informed that because I didn’t have official transcripts that they had to remove my packet from their recommendations for the fellowship, so I missed out on essentially $50,000,” said Jennings. According to Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs Donald Palm, transcripts were delayed because the registrar’s office ordered new security paper to print the documents. Palm attests to transitions occurring at the registrar’s office. Recently, Janet Johnson resigned as official university TRANSCRIPTS 3
Gov. Scott’s proposal leaves many unsatisfied, jobless JORGE RODRIGUEZ STAFF WRITER The Capitol conference room was full of anticipation Monday, as the press waited for Gov. Rick Scott to unveil the budget he had presented in Eustis, Fla. earlier that day. The press conference was very brief and straight-forward. Before Gov. Scott arrived from Eustis, reporters were filing into the conference room searching for the best seats and cameramen were making final adjustments. Although late to the conference, Governor Scott’s entrance silenced the room bringing an air of business with him. In large, the budget agenda outlined his plan to give $2 billion back to taxpayers.
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According to Scott, he will carry out his plan to reduce the state workforce by five percent, cutting over 8,600 state jobs-
2,000 of which are empty positions- and re-open the positions in the private sector. Scott also emphasized that the
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fiscal year 2012 budget is a “job budget” for the state, in order to bring more jobs to Florida. As Scott mentioned, his campaign was targeted toward bringing more jobs to Florida, especially under his 7-7-7 plan: seven steps to create 700,000 jobs in seven years. “We have got to get the state back to work,” said Scott. “If you look at the chart of unemployment, we are the third worst state right now with 12 percent,” he said in reference to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ December jobs report. As for pension reform, Scott said he will require public sector employees to pay five percent in their pensions. For Scott, the SCOTT 4
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Two years, too short for justices TALETA POSTON STAFF WRITER A new study may cause the Florida Supreme Court to break with a largely unorthodox tradition. A recent report issued to the Florida Supreme Court by the Judicial Branch Study Group recommended that Florida’s Chief Justice begin serving a four-year term, as opposed to the traditional two years. To date, there are only four other states that rotate the position of chief justice every two years. The chief justice is the presiding member of the state court and is responsible for presiding over all sessions and serving as chair during private deliberations. Charles Canady presently serves as chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court. The current practice for appointing the chief justice every two years, as observed by the study group, is by selecting the most senior justice who has not yet served as chief. The study group, chaired by Justice Ricky Polston, described the method of rotating the position as inadequate and said two years as chief does not allow the justice enough time to successfully
AP Photo/ Steve Cannon In this Jan. 12, 2011 file photo, the First District Court of Appeal’s new home is photographed as it nears completion in Tallahassee, Fla.
branches,” the study group reported. According to Craig Waters, the public information officer for the Florida Supreme Court, if all necessary actions occur, the new four-year term for chief
master the role. “The brief term of each chief justice is widely viewed as disruptive for developing relationships and influence with the legislative and executive
justice can take effect July 2012 as stated in the report. “But the court has to agree with that and can change the date,” said Waters. “There’s no way of knowing that.” Mayanne Downs, president of the Florida Bar, said she completely agrees with the study group’s recommendation for the chief to serve a longer term. “Two years is not enough time for a chief to learn the job, develop relationships, and unify judges around the state to act effectively,” said Downs. Downs believes a six-year term would be even better, but thinks the recommendation for a four-year term is a great step and doesn’t think there will be any cons for lengthening the term. “If a justice is qualified to sit on court, they’re qualified to sit as chief,” Downs said. “They deserve a longer period of time.” A new, more effective process for appointing new chief justices was also recommended by the study group. Selection, “should be based upon essential leadership and management skills,” as opposed to traditional selection based upon seniority. Waters also emphasized that this recommendation was only a proposal and the issue has not yet been taken up
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Panhandle state parks face potential cuts JORGE RODRIGUEZ STAFF WRITER Residents of Florida’s Pandhandle may see many of the state parks in the region close if Gov. Rick Scott has his way. Scott’s proposed budget cuts could potentially cause state parks across Florida to close due to lack of visitation. For the fiscal year 2012, Scott has asked all state agencies to submit budget proposals that would reduce their spending 15 percent. Scott is proposing the budget cuts to help close a $3.6 billion deficit, with other plans to cut taxes. In an effort to lower operating costs, the Florida Division of Recreation and Parks, an entity within the Department of Environmental Protection, released a proposal in October that would close 53 state parks. In Tallahassee, three parks would cease visitation: Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park, Lake Talquin State Park and Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park. “The potential closing of the Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State
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Park is saddening,” said Kathryn Buford, 24, a Tallahassee resident. “The Mounds are an important part of the area’s history. A lot of people around here have family buried in those mounds.” The recent proposal will save state
RESTRUCTURE concerned about whether or not they will be returning next school year due to the discussions of the university’s plans for restructuring. Saunders said that many employees were notified last year that they would not be returning after their contract is up June 30, so that they can make proper arrangements for their future. “If we have numerous people that do the same function. We will try to eliminate the duplication of those positions and drop that number down significantly,” said Saunders. “We are also investing in technology and, through technology, we will be able to function more efficiently and save cost.” However, this methodology hasn’t been applied across the board as of yet. The committee’s next step will be to apply the formula as it gets prepared for the April meeting. “We will know something in April and decisions would be made thereafter. We are actively
working with Workforce Plus to establish workshops and a career fair to help those displaced employees,” said Saunders. “We have hired a consultant to go over the methodology to ensure that the methods we are using are fair and efficient. Ammons said that 2011 is not the only concern, but the many years to follow. “If we are going to position the university for the future, then there are so many things that we must let go,” said Ammons. “We have to position FAMU for the future. We are looking well beyond 2011, way into 2020 and 2050 so that FAMU is relevant today and tomorrow.” University Faculty Senate President and University Trustee Maurice Holder agreed with Ammons and said that the restructuring of FAMU is something that needed to happen regardless of budget cuts. NI’TAVIA JOHNSON FAMUANNEWS@GMAIL.COM
government almost $7 million of the $78,979,445 it cost to maintain the state parks during fiscal 2011. The proposed closures are based on visitation numbers and whether the parks offer overnight accommodations. According to the list of proposed park closures offered by the Florida Park Service, the Tallahassee area is losing the most state parks leaving only two: the Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, located at 3540 Thomasville Road.; and Natural Bridge Battlefield State Park, located at 7502 Natural Bridge Road. All the Indian Mound sites could wind up on the chopping block. Despite the proposal to close dozens of parks, nothing is set in stone yet. “Governor Scott has not released his recommended budget and the Legislature has not acted on the fiscal year of 2011 to 2012 yet, so the proposed closures are still just that: proposed,” said Kristin Lock, Florida Department of Environmental Protection public information specialist. “Therefore, we cannot speculate on hypothetical impacts or implementation
TRANSCRIPTS registrar, and Vernese Wade, former assistant registrar under Johnson, was named the interim, according to Palm. A letter dated Jan. 3, said that the “current Official Transcript Security Paper [was] undergoing minor revisions.” These “minor revisions” included replacing Johnson’s name with Wade’s. The Jan.3 letter was part of the registrar office’s “due diligence” in communicating with the programs to which the transcripts were being sent. “We would call the graduate program and let them know that we’re going to send you an unofficial transcript with a letter on it indicating that we are in the process of modifying our transcript paper and that you will be receiving the official one within two or three days,” said Palm. Students that requested transcripts were not informed of the delay, however. Tamieka Atkinson, 19, a first-year chemistry pre-med student from Miami, requested transcripts on Jan. 10 for an internship with a Jan. 26 deadline. When she requested them, Atkinson was unaware of problems. “No one told me anything,” said
details.” Overall, Florida’s Panhandle faces the possibility of losing many state parks. This includes the Constitution Convention Museum State Park in Port St. Joe, just south of Tallahassee in Franklin County, where Florida’s first Constitutional Convention was held in 1838. In the end, it is all up to the legislature and Scott’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The decision can bring the end of all public parks on the budget proposal or a few might still be saved. “After 35 years in business, I know the importance of focusing on clear goals,” said Scott during his unveiling of the budget proposal Monday in Eustis. “This ‘jobs budget’ is focused on the goal of shrinking government, reducing your taxes, creating private sector jobs and holding government accountable.”
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Atkinson. Instead, the letter was not given to her until she “kept on pestering them” for her transcripts’ status. The effort to contact programs helped students whose transcripts were actually sent from the registrar’s office. But for students like Jennings and Atkinson who planned to pick-up transcripts and did not specify where they were going, the effort was of no assistance. To alleviate future transcript issues, the registrar’s office is preparing for online transcript requests in which students will be able to have transcripts ordered online and mailed overnight, said Palm. When asked for a projection on when it will be implemented, he replied, “we were looking maybe in the next two or three weeks.” Palm also encourages students to be aware of any financial holds they may have. “A lot of anger is taken out on the registrar’s office when all they do is process,” but financial holds cannot be lifted at the registrar’s office, Palm said. ARIA AARON FAMUANNEWS@GMAIL.COM
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ELLIOTT KAIDII STAFF WRITER The search for a new dean for the School of Nursing ground to a halt. On Friday eight faculty members from the School of Nursing served on the search committee that would decide who would be interviewed to be the school’s next Dean. The meeting was headed by Verian D. Thomas.
will be ready for the task at hand.” The meeting, held in one of the nursing school conference rooms, saw the committee reviewing each applicant in detail. The committee discussed the qualifications of each applicant, how current each applicant’s publications were and experience, which is key, not only in the field on nursing but from an administration standpoint. They graded all applicants and discussed who the committee thought was best to move forward to the interview process. The committee chose not invite any of the four applicants. Instead, members made a motion to place the search on hold until more information is disclosed about the university’s restructuring and what the university plans for the School of Nursing. Chinna Abel, a senior nursing student, File Photo The Famuan agrees with the committee. She said that the school of nursing can He emphasized it is very important that function with a interim dean. “The School of Nursing the committee closely examines all four is very demanding and applicants before the interview process. “The school of nursing is at a point bringing in a new dean where we need change; we need to make who may not know what sure we are able to bring in someone to expect from the high who is ready to change some things in expectations of the school the curriculum and bring the school of or FAMU as whole, I don’t nursing back up to speed,” said Thomas. think would be a good “It is critical we bring in someone who idea. Especially during the
universities restructuring,” said Abel. “I strongly agree with the search committee. They shouldn’t name an interim dean until we find someone who can take on the challenge to the best of their ability.” According to the university’s website, graduates of the pharmacy, public health, and nursing programs recently achieved 100 percent pass rates on their respective professional licensure examinations. “I want that one statistic to stay the same,” said nursing alumnus Jodie Williams. “I want the best for my university and personally my school. At the end of the day it’s about equipping the students for the working world. I feel as if the search committee made a great decision for the school’s future.”
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Applicants reviewed JASMINE BROWN CORRESPONDENT Last week, four candidates were interviewed for the position of university registrar. Among the applicants were Deidre McRoy, Annie Gilliam, Vernese Wade, and Agatha Onwunli, all of which have previously worked for Florida A&M at some point in their careers. A search committee consisting of eight-faculty members and a student body representative interviewed the candidates on Feb. 3 and Feb. 4. Committee member Michael Jefferson said the candidates all have different strengths and bring different things to the role. “It is exciting as a student to sit on a committee and see people that you have faith in every candidate that sits in front of you and each one demonstrates the ability to improve and make the necessary changes here at the university,” said Jefferson, a sophomore environmental science student. Onwunli, a consultant for the University of Delaware, said that if given the job, she would bring much needed improvements to FAMU and to make life easier for students. “I feel that what I have learned going elsewhere, I can bring that here and put more into what has already been approved,” Onwunli said. Onwunli wants to improve the online system, provide effective communication, use social media and cell phone alerts to inform students about deadlines and important SEGREGATION the pension plan needs to be in place when the employees that have done their time are done. Scott also plans to renegotiate existing contracts, which is proposed to save the taxpayers $660 million over two years. During questioning, the hot button issue was Scott’s plan to slash $1.3 billion dollars from education. Although he did say he would not cut any money from education, Scott answered saying the money that was going to be cut from Education were not state funds but federal loans. Reducing funding by 4.3 percent for each student in Florida would mean layoffs and put music, art, athletics and other noncore programs on the chopping block.The teacher layoffs are reportedly in violation of the Florida Constitution’s class size limits. “There is no cut in education out of the state general revenue,” said Scott. “If you win the lottery this year, you think you’re going to win it next year?” Scott said. “We are not going to take federal money and believe it is going to be there forever.” Several state agencies are slated to undego for substantial cuts. The Department of Transportation could see $441.5 million disappear from
information, as well as work with the Information Technology department to help prevent system problems. Wade, candidate and employee of FAMU for almost 23 years, has worked in plant operation and maintenance, housing, and registration. She is currently working in the registrar’s office and said she wants this job to simply make a difference. “I can’t see myself going throughout this life without making a difference. It doesn’t have to be for the entire university,” Wade said. “If one student I can see it, that’s good. The committee members want the university’s registrar to be persuasive to the higher powers and be able to explain to them some of the policies and procedures about office. They also want someone who will be able to deal with fairness and lead by example. “We all know that we have problems with registration, transcripts, graduations and diplomas, but if we can find a person that can help us with those issues, the university’s going to be a whole lot better off,” Jefferson said. “So this position is absolutely critically but I’m excited and relieved to say that all four candidates have demonstrated a prowess that is phenomenal.” The Search Committee is the recommending body and will forward their recommendation to the provost and vice president of student affairs who will ultimately make the final decision.
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its current budget. The Agency for Persons with Disabilities could take a potential $173.9 million cut. The Department of Children and Family Services would take a $178.5 million cut. The Department of Community Affairs will hang by a thread, its budget will be reduced from $778 million to $110 million. Before leaving, Scott spoke again of his stance on Florida’s job outlook. “I want to get the people back to work... that’s my focus.” For Scott, the proposed budget cuts are a step in the right direction to getting Florida back on track. He went further, saying that Florida needs to become the economic model for the nation. “Florida should be where people want to come to start their businesses and this is what it is going to take.” “This is the budget you asked for,” Scott sid to the crowd. For more information of Governor Rick Scott’s budget proposal visit http:// letsgettowork.state.fl.us The Famuan will continue its in-depth coverage of the Scott administration. Look for more articles concerning the upcoming legislative session in future issues of The Famuan.
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Christina Aguilera’s rendition of the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLV has become a media outrage. The 30-year-old five-time Grammy winner made an unusual mistake for such a compelling artist at one of the most important performance platforms available. Instead of singing “O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming,” she sang “What so proudly we watched at the twilight’s last gleaming.” Huge difference, right? The madness continues. There have been many screw ups of the National Anthem at our own basketball games. Last Saturday at a Lady
Rattler’s basketball game, The Star Spangled Banner was victim to another assault. Its words were violated and rearranged in such a way, that it should have been called “The Star Spangled Banner: the Chopped & Screwed Edition.” As the song ended on that note, the team would end up losing to Morgan State University. However, with the ongoing mishaps of our beloved song, one has to ask is this really a huge issue? In Ms. Aguilera’s case, she proved that singing live exposes a singer to mistakes that just may be subject of
human nature. Unlike Whitney Houston’s famous performance at the 1991 Super Bowl XXV, this was taped with an orchestra free of any flaws. As viewers would we prefer a taped lip singing performance, or a live authentic one displaying the singer’s genuine sound barring possible flaws? As proud Americans we take patriotism very seriously. The National Anthem should be held with the highest honor, respect and gratitude for our forefathers, and the men and women that fought for our freedom. Singing this song in front of
millions of viewers becomes a big deal. In grade school students are taught their country’s National Anthem and the pledge of allegiance for the sake of taking pride in the United States of America. Although mistakes happen, there is no excuse for the experienced failure to learn or misinterpret the lyrics to such important content. An error of this sort is unacceptable and fewer occurrences would be greatly appreciated among viewers. Aaron Johnson for the Editorial Board.
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In a college environment, an upgrade in the sidewalk system will lead to an economic boost. Sidewalk improvement is a long-term investment in transportation infrastructure. Pedestrian access is an important element of the transportation network here at Florida A&M. Repairing or replacing existing sidewalks on campus is a necessity. The addition of gutters, ramps, and rails in various areas increases accessibility for everyone. As a result of said improvements, the property value will increase. Sidewalks rarely affect the values of a property negatively unless they are in poor conditions. A higher property value results in an adequate appearance and visitor attraction. People would be more pleased to call FAMU’s campus home. In fact, according to citydata.com the property value within a campus environment can increase by as much as 20 percent. In a state that is facing numerous forclosures, sidewalks would increase the marketability of the property. Cracks, potholes and worn pavement from deterioration present a negative view of campus upkeep. Although improvements are beneficial when it comes to the economy, they do come at a cost. Pathway improvements come with a range of prices depending on the extent of the work and the content it is done. Along with many other factors such as grading, utility relocation, culverts, pipes and curb work. The overall maintenance and upkeep is also important. According to a sidewalk study done by knoxmpc. org, sidewalk construction costs can range from $12.50 to $120 per linear foot. Adding sidewalks to existing roadways can cost $70 to $80 per linear foot. The fees also vary according to the type of materials that will be used. For example, mulch and asphalt are more feasible than concrete. One of the most typical ways to fund sidewalk construction is to have the local government’s general fund for including sidewalk enhancements part of a road project. With salary cuts, and help from state, local or private funding, FAMU could be on its way to a long-term economic stimulus. AARON JOHNSON FAMUANOPINIONS@GMAIL.COM
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Building wealth takes sacrifice, patience JASON LAWRENCE METRO NEWS EDITOR When we think of the American Dream, we often envision a family in a suburban home bordered by a white picket fence, a two-car garage, 2.5 kids playing in a yard, maybe even a dog. But throughout history and even today, this imagery is often void of black faces. This is because financial literacy is not a legacy passed down in black households and as a result, wealth accumulation is a rarity among us. For the lot of us, having grown up in poverty, we believe this reality of empty American materialism is the best life has to offer. Ironically, achieving this heralded standard of living leaves many blacks “hangin’ in a chow line,” as Good Times put it. There are, of course, several historical reasons black citizens have difficulty accumulating substantial wealth. De jure laws prohibited blacks from owning property for the hundred-something years that defined America’s pioneer days. Once our ancestors were given freedom, de facto
discriminatory practices would disqualify blacks from the race to acquire capital. The 40-Acres-and-a-Mule initiative, as one of many halfhearted enterprises by the Freedman’s bureau during Reconstruction, was a bust. And many blacks, especially in the rural South would live as primitively as even the poorest whites. It would be robbery if we didn’t mention the cold shoulder that was given to Booker T. Washington, who devoted a lifetime to teaching his people how to become economically viable, in turn gaining affluence and political power. Discriminatory housing practices went virtually unchecked by the Fair Housing Act of the 1968 effectively keeping black in worthless, crumbling, overpriced properties in urban cores. Those shoddy practices would continue into the 2000s as desperate black families were sucked into hazard-prone adjustable-rate mortgages, which led to the ongoing Subprime Loan Crisis. It was during this period of easy credit and predatory lending during the Bush Administration, that more blacks were homeowners than in any other time in history. Last year, a study conducted by the Institute on Assets and Social Policy at Brandeis
University revealed something that is neither surprising nor perplexing. The wealth disparity between blacks and whites increased by $75,000 between 1984 and 2007. At the end of this period, financial assets of black families were only worth $5,000 on average. Twenty percent of blacks have a negative net worth we owe more than we own. A large portion of the remaining 75 percent do not hold assets worth mentioning. We could dedicate several pages reflecting on the sins of white privilege and the indifference of its benefactors, but blacks would still be the poorest racial group in the country, still having nothing to pass on to our children. So it is up to us, this generation of young black adults, to begin wealth building in our families-tobe. This can only occur if we seriously question what it means to have “made it.” Today, for the vast majority of us, to have made it means embodying American materialism. We graduate from college, occasionally land high-end jobs, move into houses we can’t afford, which provide shelter for families we also find are difficult to afford. To expedite the painstaking process of wealth building among blacks, we must
attempt to define our own American Dream after all, the dream we doltishly chase was realized by our predecessors. Redefining that dream starts in the black household, where black children must be taught financial literacy: the meaning of interest rates, the importance of saving and investing money, the folly of spending on material with no liquidity. Even if we aren’t financially literate, relaying the most basic concepts of being money-savvy is much more than many of us had. We must also begin to live within our means. And yes, that means we can no longer arrive at church driving nicest cars and wearing the most expensive suits; our children cannot and should not be wearing the latest Jordan’s, playing $50 video games on $400 consoles, as we struggle to save for retirement and pay off our mortgages. This is important because without wealth, status has no company. And if none of us make it to the top of the American wealth strata, then who will pull the bulk of us from up from the binds of destitution?
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Exhibit honors legacy
(far left) Alvin McBean, (top) J. L. Evans (bottom) LaGretta Johnson The Famuan Chester Williams showcases several paintings and sculptures for the Faculty Art Show in the Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery.
Ivan Marchena Assistant Lifestyles Editor
Chester Williams has only one talent. The sculpture professor in the art department said he has spent 37 years teaching because art is his talent. His students and co-workers, however, feel differently. Assistant Art Professor Noble Sissle said it was Williams who inspired him to pursue a career in art and education. “Williams went well above and beyond as a teacher,” said Sissle. “He was almost like an uncle to me and he cares about his students.” Williams said his passion for art began
City meets to discuss AIDS Amber Mackie Correspondent
A town hall meeting was held on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Feb. 7, focusing on the prevention of HIV/AIDS. “You can’t heal what you won’t reveal,” said statewide minority AIDS coordinator Ronald Henderson. Florida has the third highest AIDS infection rate in the United States, according to Tom Liberti, HIV/AIDS bureau chief for the Florida Department of Health. The CDC reported that, in 2009, one in 42 black men and one in 63 black women in Florida were infected with HIV. Henderson said that although the budget for medication isn’t enough to consider everyone’s needs, both the federal and state government are working to improve resources. “The significance of a young person knowing someone who is HIV positive only sets the standard to use resources more frequently,” said Jamie Johnson, a health educator for Big Bend Cares. “We must utilize the knowledge given to us and inform our community.”
when, as a child, he would help his father paint houses for extra spending money. He didn’t receive formal art training until college, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sculpture and painting from North Carolina Central University. He also received a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture, painting and drawing from the University of Michigan. “Sculpture is a timeless piece of art... art is a reflection of society, a visual story,” said Williams. Teaching gave him the opportunity to share that passion, he said, and help “save students,” by molding and
preparing them for careers, becoming aware of their surroundings and gaining integrity through art appreciation. Outside of FAMU, Williams has taught art in public schools, universities, community centers and even had a stint with a Federal Correctional Institute. Williams said after retiring, he plans to travel to Spain, England, Italy, France and Germany to sculpt. Williams has previously traveled to Africa and the Caribbean. The “Progression in Time: Retrospective of Chester L. Williams” art exhibition is free and open to the public. It will display Williams’ pieces from the beginning of his career until now,
and will run from Feb. 7 - Mar. 25. An opening reception will be held Friday from 6 – 8 p.m. The Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, contact the gallery at (850)599-8755. For full coverage from the opening reception, including a photo gallery and footage, visit www.thefamuanonline.com.
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Money woes don’t dash hope Tineisha Sulker Staff Columnist
Life has a way of testing your faith to see how strong you really are. It’s up to you to get over those tough obstacles. As everyone knows, I’ve been battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma since last semester while still trying to keep my life together, and I’ve been stressed out more than ever. To make things worse, around a week ago I was scammed out of a good amount of money, by someone I thought was a friend. This “friend” called and asked me for a favor. The favor led to him over drafting my account by $1900. I take some responsibility for trusting people with my personal information, but I honestly didn’t think anything of this favor. It turns out that I wasn’t this guy’s first victim. He has been stealing money from people, especially women, for a while now and I suppose that’s how he supports his career as a “rapper.” Sometimes my judgment of character isn’t always the best and I tend to let the
wrong people into my circle. I must be more selective of people I call friends. Maybe I can take this as a lesson learned that not everyone has your best interests at heart. Some people live in the moment and just think of themselves, no matter if their decisions end up hurting other people. I just wish I didn’t have to deal with it right now on top of my situation; I honestly felt like giving up. And then I went to my chemotherapy session last Friday, and I was reminded of how much I’ve already overcome. My doctors scheduled a pet scan for me, to find out if there has been any progress. As nervous as I am, I can’t wait to see if all of this is finally going to pay off. The scan will determine if I will be finished with chemotherapy after my last four treatments or if I will have to take other measures. The future is not something that’s predictable but you can always hope and try to make it as best as you can. Doing positive things with your life and keeping positive people around is always a great approach. I can’t see my future right now, but I’m ready for what’s next. I want to share with you an original poem. Tineisha Sulker
Sheltered Thoughts Reminiscing back to those days when my innocence was pure My reaction to your absence slowing revealing itself to this unstable life. Weeping only to the pages of my diary where I express true thoughts I felt trapped and frustrated that my voice as loud as I speak is never heard. Simple gestures of love never presenting itself My innocence begins to dissolve Turning to a world of fake emotions and sarcastic smiles Creating falsified passion attached to created love Just to fill the voids of what was never there. Soul takers of masculine silhouettes comforting my desires and fooling me with beautiful compliments and seductive stares. I bleed to wash away the imposters that taunted my broken spirits Crying not because of self-inflicted pain Only what it stood for Straying away from lies created by a self-hating me I plead with my soul to free my desires
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Don’t switch roommates; swap the movie instead Tanya Glover Deputy Lifestyles Editor
As I walked into the half empty theater with my friend at my side, I was a little surprised that there weren’t more college students. “The Roommate” is a story about a college freshman who gets roomed with a psychotic, schizophrenic, obsessive maniac. Since we’re all college students in a college town, I figured we could all relate. As the movie progressed, I realized that maybe the people in the theater, including myself, were the crazy ones. “The Roommate” isn’t a horrible movie… it’s just not good. What you see in the previews is what you get: a thriller about a college freshman named Sara, played by Minka Kelly, who gets randomly assigned to a dorm with a roommate named Rebecca, played by Leighton Meester. They start off as great friends, saying
they could borrow each other’s clothes, going out for coffee and sharing their interests. Sara, of course, is blatantly
clueless to the fact that there’s more to Rebecca than what meets the eye. Great plot! Not. “The Roommate” is a Lifetime movie plot that somehow made it to the big screen. The worst part about the movie is that Sara has no idea that her roommate is crazy. Now let’s go through a series of events that occur throughout the movie and we can all decide if she’s crazy or not. Clipboards out? Ready, set, go. Whenever Sara goes out, Rebecca calls her constantly to keep tabs on her. Whenever Sara comes home late, Rebecca freaks out and claims she was worried about her. Rebecca tries on the necklace of Sara’s dead sister that was on Sara’s side of the room, meaning she was obviously snooping in her stuff. One of Sara’s best friends tells her that Rebecca is crazy and then suddenly moves to a different dorm. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve diagnosed her as crazy. The movie is just annoyingly predictable.
Movie producers think they can just get a few hot girls and a few hot guys, put them in college with frat parties, alcohol and sex and just assume that everyone will enjoy it. You know what? They’re right. The film made $15 million its opening weekend and was number one in the box office. But the few people, like myself, who enjoy real cinematography don’t buy it. Will college students be able to relate? Of course we will. We’ve all had, or still have, that one crazy roommate that we have to keep an eye on. But half of our crazy roommate stories would have created a better plot than this one. Was it entertaining? Sure. But so is Jersey Shore and we all know that’s a hot mess. I give this movie two and a half out of five stars… and a Snooki cry.
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Lampin on Campus by Demetrius Scott
Andy Capp by Reg Smythe
BC by Johnny Hart
Ben by Daniel Shelton
Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley
Girls & Sports by Justin Borus and Andrew Feinstein
Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz
Pickles by Brian Crane
Dilbert by Scott Adams
Momma by Mell Lazarus
Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson
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Hosley rises TYRONE LAW CORRESPONDENT Florida A & M men’s basketball head coach Eugene Harris was delighted with Mondays two-point win over the Coppin State Eagles. “I like the way our guys played, we won’t let teams come into our house and walk away with a win,” Harris said. The Rattlers started the game with high offensive concentration, shooting 35 percent in the first half. “We did well offensively, but our main focus going into this game was defense,” Harris said. The Rattlers were led by sophomore forward Amin Stevens, who had five assists and shot 7 for 13 for 16 points. “I was hitting three pointers; I felt pretty good going into the game,” Stevens said. “I was on fire so I just kept shooting.” After allowing the Eagles 16 points off turnovers in the second half, the rattlers still managed to come away with a win, with 28 points from the bench and 45 percent shooting from behind the arch. Sophomore guard Brandon Hosley scored 17 points, 15 of which were behind the threepoint line. “I don’t worry about it,” Hosley said. “If it feels good I let it go and I know it’s going in. I have a sense of urgency, where I know I have to make the clutch 3-pointer.” When asked about Hosleys’ performance Harris said it’s important for him to continue
The Eagles shot 30.8 percent from the field in the first half and 46.7 percent in the second, to finish the game 39.3 percent. “We knew I had to play with a high defensive intensity,” Stevens said. With 22 seconds left to and the Rattlers up by 3, Coppin State’s junior center Ceslovas Kucinkas was fouled and split the free throws making the score 60-58. After the missed free throw the ball was rebounded by forward, Akeem Ellis (Coppin State) and a missed jump shot caused the Eagles to miss a chance to tie the game. The team hopes to carry its momentum into its next game against Maryland Eastern Shore (6-17, 3-17 in the MEAC) on Saturday 6 p.m. in the Al Lawson Center. This will be the third game of a four game home stand for the team. This is the longest home streak since the four-game span from Nov. 29- Dec. 13. Home has been kind to the Rattlers, as they have a 9-1 home record this season. A streak coach Harris said will continue with fan participation at home games. The team is in preparation for the final game before the MEAC tournament against the MEAC’s third ranked BethuneKeenan Doanes The Famuan Cookman Wildcats (14-10, 8-2 Sophomore Brandon Hosley was brought on to be a in the MEAC). shooting specialist.
shooting well. “We signed him because we knew he could shoot the basketball,” Harris said. “He
capitalized on some open looks and that was extremely important to this basketball game.”
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McKelton scores 1000th point
Keenan Doanes The Famuan Tameka McKelton scored her 1000th career points on Monday.
CHARMAINE PETERSON CORRESPONDENT One of the Florida A&M stars had a milestone performance, as they beat Coppin State University 73-62 on Monday in the Al Lawson Center. The Lady Rattlers (11-11, 6-4 in the MEAC) decided to bear down on the Lady Eagles
(8-13, 5-5 in the MEAC) in the second half. The team outscored CSU in the paint 16 to six. Tameka McKelton scored 21 points, including her 1,000th point at Florida A&M University, making her the first junior to do so in more than a decade, according to head coach LeDawn Gibson.
“I was waiting for it to happen, I just didn’t know what game it would be. I knew it was close though,” McKelton said. Ending the game flat against Morgan State, the lady Rattlers knew physicality and endurance would prevail against Coppin State. “We had to come out with intensity,” McKelton said. ”We shared the ball more and almost doubled our usual assist.” McKelton said this win was an important gain coming off a loss. She said coming back from the first half the team knew they had to correct their mistakes on the offensive end. In the first half of the game the lady rattlers had good ball movement but just could not finish their shots. Gibson said the team really needed the win and put forth a lot more effort than in Saturday’s game. “Defense was great but we let them penetrate too much on the offensive end,” Gibson said. The win gives the Lady Rattlers a three way tie breaker for third place in the MEAC over North Carolina A&T and Howard who are also 6-4 in conference play. “Hopefully we don’t lose
again. We’re trying to put ourselves in a good position for the MEAC tournament,” Gibson added. The Rattlers were given a boost off the bench, as transfer power forward Shekeira Copeland scored a seasonhigh 18 points. “Copeland came off the bench and gave us 18,” Gibson said. “I have been trying to get that out of her this entire school year but I’m very proud of her effort tonight.” Copeland was optimistic about the Rattlers, and feels she can provide a consistent hand for the rest of the season. “We played a tough, hard fought game. Hopefully, we’ll go undefeated for the rest of the season,” Copeland said. “Tonight our defense was more intense and we played as a team, not individual ball like the last game.” The Rattlers are fighting for placement amongst the MEAC elites. Their goal to win the MEAC now lays in their hands. The Lady Rattlers next of the four home game stand will be Thursday against Maryland Eastern Shore (8-15, 5-5 in the MEAC). Tipoff is at 4 pm. in the Al Lawson Center.
Track and Field
Florida A&M track is almost to an end and both teams are gearing up for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference indoor championships. The men have been ranked No. 15 by the coaches association. The women have veteran leadership across the board from experienced athletes in every event. The squad is using the experience of last year to help propel them into higher rankings this year. Both coach Moore and coach Angel have their respective teams practicing daily to make sure that the are fully prepared.
Men’s Tennis
The FAMU men’s tennis team ended a weekend road trip with a 4-3 win against the University of South Alabama on Sunday Feb. at the Mobile Tennis Court in Mobile, Ala. The team has had a challenging start this season, but has managed to push through and turn things around. “This was a big win for us,” said coach Carl Goodman. “The team has experienced some upsetting matches thus far, so winning this match is something I think we all needed.” The team will host the Mercer Bears on Feb. 12.
Golf The Florida A&M golf team will start the spring season soon. The Rattlers are scheduled to open spring play in the Frito Lay/AT&T Intercollegiate on Feb. 20. The tournament is hosted by Jackson State University at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Club in Philadelphia, Miss. The weekend afterward, the golf team will go to Daytona Beach, Fla. to play in the Bethune-Cookman Invitational. FAMU will host its own tournament at the Southwood Golf Club in Tallahassee, Fla in March. The season will close with the MEAC Challenge (date to be announced) and the Minority Collegiate Golf Championship in May.
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FAMU Athletics teams up with NeuLion to upgrade website TIANA POITIER CORRESPONDENT On Tuesday the Florida A&M Department of Athletics announced a new partnership with multi-platform technology and digital media company NeuLion. The new website is expected to launch in late February or early March. “We are very excited to partner with a company with a rock-solid reputation for athletic website development,” said FAMU director of athletics Derek Horne, according to FAMU’s press release. “With our moving and developing the FAMU athletic brand forward, we knew there was a need for a world-class partner to provide the best web portal available, .”
NeuLion will allow the athletics department to manage the content put on the website as oppose to working through a processor. With the new system, any section of the site can be uploaded from anywhere. This includes schedules, rosters, stories and announcements. Videos can be streamed from an iPad, computer or phone. “We’ll be auctioning off the ability to have game day experiences. Coaches’ shows will be broadcasted, on demand video of older content will be available and streaming press conferences will be available.” Head volleyball coach Tony Trifonov says he’s anticipating showcasing the
university further. “It will be great for recruiting; our recruits from all over the world will be able to log on and watch a highlight video, or a game and see the competitiveness of the team,” Trifonov said. “Having players from all over the world, athlete’s parents who can’t travel to games have a chance to watch some of the games. ” Executive Vice President of NeuLion Chris Wagner said he is excited to be working with FAMU while delivering services that further connect fans and their school community. “Our platform continues to help colleges further build a digital presence for their athletic programs and [I] have seen firsthand the positive results and
increased revenue when fans are given additional touch points with their school,” he said. NeuLion also has partnerships with and provides services for the NHL, NFL, NBA, UFC and NCAA schools. Once the website is launched, the new URL will be www.FAMUAthletics.com “We are eager to continue to assemble the best possible resources that will allow FAMU Athletics to be successful in branding, delivery of content and procurement of funds for all of its sports and for all FAMU supporters to enjoy,” Horne said. TIANA POITIER FAMUANSPORTS@GMAIL.COM