KSU Falls to Morehouse on Senior Day

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KSU battling Morehouse on Saturday, November 5, 2011 (www.KSUthorobreds.com)

FRANKFORT, KY (November 5, 2011) – After a win last week against Lane College a win this week against Morehouse would secure the best record since Kentucky State University finished 7-4 in both 2003 and 2004. With emotions running high as the Thorobreds celebrate their senior day among family, friends and administration they took the field with the responsibility to end this season on a high. 

Thirteen seniors were honored prior to the start of the game. They were greeted at mid-field by University President Dr. Mary Evans Sias, Director of Athletics Dr. Denisha Hendricks and Head Coach Wayne Dickens. Each player was given a framed jersey as a token of appreciation. Then, in the words of Coach Dickens, “It’s time to put those jerseys away and use the ones you have on.”

The first quarter started with a strong drive by the Thorobreds but they were unable to score. Morehouse was able to score a touchdown after running back, David Carter, snuck into the end zone at the 10:56 mark of the first quarter. After an offensive struggle on both ends, the game moved on to the second quarter.

Grandson Brown managed to awaken the Thorobreds’ offensive spirit with a clutch interception, and with a six-yard pass to Jovan Washington, Jerrel Noland delivered the Thorobreds’ first touchdown of the game with 5:31 to play in the half (Berryman PAT Good).

Morehouse answered back on their next drive with a pass from Byron Ingram for 57 yards to Derrick Hector, putting the Maroon Tigers ahead 14-7 with 3:16 in the half. The Thorobreds were forced to punt on their next drive and paid the price for it as Morehouse scored another touchdown with 1:23 left in the half. Heading into halftime the score was 21-7 in favor of Morehouse.

The Thorobred defense held a strong front during the third quarter. Cade Berryman was able to complete a 38 yard field goal with 1:38 making the score 10-21, Morehouse. On the Tigers’ next drive, KSU linebacker JacQuan Persley made two key tackles to bring up a third down for MHC. The Tigers were unable to convert this time and were forced to punt.

Keith Massey brought the Thorobreds back into the game after an interception and an explosive 51 yard return for a touchdown with 12:47 left in regulation, pulling the Breds within four points (17-21). After another defensive stop, Jerrel Noland scored a touchown on the quarterback keeper, and gave the Thorobreds’ their first lead (24-21) of the game with 5:49 to play (Berryman PAT Good).

Unfortunately, the Breds’ defense was unable to stop Morehouse on their next drive, as the Tigers scored with 2:07 remaining on a 4-yard touchdown rush by Carter, giving them a 28-24 lead.

On their final drive of the day, KSU began with the ball at their own 34 yard-line after an eight-yard return by Andrew Ramsey. The Breds were able to secure one first down on the drive, but after four incomplete passes, the Tigers regained possession on downs with 1:00 to play.

The Tigers ran the clock out and in their final game of the regular season, K-State fell to Morehouse 24-28.

MHC’s Carter finished the game with 200 yards on 34 carries, while KSU’s Ramsey led the team with eight rushes for 34 yards. Noland completed 30-of-52 passes for 364 yards and one touchdown. Raphael Amey led all receivers with 15 catches for 201 yards, while Jovan Washington had one receiving touchdown.

Defensively, the Maroon Tigers were led by Demario Dixon with eight tackles (six solo) and Mykel Green with eight tackles, including two for loss and a half sack. Green also had two quarterback hurries. Richard Sander chipped in with six tackles and two forced fumbles.

For the Breds, three linebackers had a total of 14 tackles. Terry Horton led the pack as he had two and a half tackles for loss, and one quarterback hurry. Senior Stephen Scarborough chipped in with one tackle for loss, while JacQuan Persley had a game-high nine solo tackles in his total of 14. Bernard Crawford, Courtney “Gaige” Lewis and Keith Massey each had one interception.

The Thorobreds finish their season with a record of 6-4 (3-4 SIAC), while Morehouse improves to 8-2 overall, 6-1 in the SIAC.

Diane Martinez
Office of Sports Information
(502) 597-6399
ksu.sid3@gmail.com

2011 SIAC Volleyball All-Conference & All-Academic Teams Announced

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ATLANTA—The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announces the 2011 SIAC Volleyball All-Conference team as voted by the SIAC Volleyball Coaches Association. The 2011 team is led by 2011 SIAC Player of the Year Jamila McKinnis of Stillman College, 2011 SIAC Offensive Player of the Year LaTayvia Mack of Benedict College, and 2011 SIAC Setter of the Year Kathrin Fischer of Claflin University.

McKinnis, a senior from Mobile, AL, leads the SIAC with 450 kills and finished with a .364 hitting percentage, which ranks second in the SIAC. In 32 matches, the 5-10 outside hitter averaged 3.88 kills per set, which ranks second in the SIAC, while totaling 294 digs and 55 service aces, putting her among the conference leaders in both categories. The All-SIAC first team selection also totaled 334 assists and 59 total blocks. McKinnis finishes her career as a two-time SIAC Player of the Year, earning the honor as a sophomore in 2009, and a four-time All-SIAC selection.

Mack, a junior from Holly Hill, SC, leads the SIAC with 4.67 kills per set, totaling 308 kills in 66 sets, which ranks sixth nationally. The 6-1 outside hitter also ranks third in the SIAC with a .342 hitting percentage while totaling 21 service aces, 74 digs, and 18 total blocks. The All-SIAC first team selection also currently ranks sixth in Division II averaging 5.20 points per set.

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2011 SIAC Volleyball All-Conference Team

1st Team

Name/Class/Position/Institution
LaTayvia Mack/ Junior/ Outside Hitter/ Benedict College
Lauren Calvin/ Sophomore/ Outside Hitter/ Claflin University
Ashley Brooks/ Junior/ Outside Hitter/ Clark Atlanta University
Victoria Claytor/ Junior/ Outside Hitter/ Paine College
Jamila McKinnis/ Senior/ Outside Hitter/ Stillman College
Christine Mallory/ Senior/ Libero/ Stillman College
Kathrin Fischer/ Sophomore/ Setter/ Claflin University
2nd Team

Name Class Position Institution
Sabrina Garcia/ Senior/ Outside Hitter/ Albany State University
Faith Simmons/ Senior/ Outside Hitter/ Claflin University
Jordan Foyer/ Freshman/ Setter/ Kentucky State University

Ayanna Parker/ Freshman/ Outside Hitter/ Kentucky State University
Audrey Sherles/ Freshman/ Outside Hitter/ Kentucky State University
Janae’ Kearse/ Senior/ Outside Hitter/ Paine College
Tyrealle Reed/ Senior/ Libero/ Benedict College

2011 Volleyball Superlatives

Player of the Year: Jamila McKinnis, Stillman College

Offensive Player of the Year: LaTayvia Mack, Benedict College

Defensive Player of the Year: Audrey Sherles, Kentucky State University

Setter of the Year: Kathrin Fischer, Claflin University

Coach of the Year: Vernell Keitt-Capers, Claflin University

2011 SIAC Volleyball All-Academic Team

Name/Class/Major/GPA/Institution

Jamila McKinnis/Senior/Biology/4.00/Stillman College
Ebony Lollis/Senior/Biology/3.94/Stillman College
Cynteria Jones/Junior/English/3.92/Stillman College
Kathrin Fischer/Sophomore/Politics & Justice System/3.91/Claflin University
Christine Mallory/Senior/Education/3.82/Stillman College
Soncya Williams/Sophomore/Music/3.82/LeMoyne-Owen College
Jamila Winston/Senior/Accounting/3.79/Benedict College

All-Academic Team Award: Stillman College, 3.73 GPA

‘Daw’ Runs Through Jackson State University in 26-23 Upset

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Dawrence Roberts runs through two of JSU’s defenders. (Jackson Clarion Ledger photo)

GRAMBLING,La. — Dawrence Roberts helped Grambling keep their SWAC championship ambition alive as he rushed in the game-winning touchdown Saturday in the G-Men 26-23 upset over Jackson State University.

Roberts’ career high 201 yards on 23 carries for two touchdowns was enough to put Grambling (5-4, 4-3 SWAC) in first place of the SWAC West leading Prairie View (4-5, 4-3 SWAC) by one game.

“The biggest thing about him is heart and determination,” said assistant coach Andre Robinson. “He’s out to prove that he is better than everybody on the field.”

In the first quarter Roberts was a non- factor. He only rushed for five yards on one carry. Slowly but surely Jackson State felt the wrath of “DawRuns” Roberts;he compiled 196 yards throughout the next three quarters.

In the second quarter he upped his productivity, but not by much; he ran for 26 yards. Grambling still led the first half 12-6 thanks to a duo of long bombs from kicker Zoltan Riazzo and one of “Super” Mario Louis’ star plays. Thirty-three seconds before halftime Frank Rivers connected with Louis on a short pass, Louis then broke free for a 73- yard touchdown. Rivers was six of 17 for 151 yards, one touchdown and one interception

Dawrence’s  minimal productivity from the first half ceased and in the third quarter “DawRuns” came alive by  pilling up 68-yards. The major yardage gained for Roberts was to no avail, as the Tigers couldn’t register a single point. They were facing a 16-12 deficit due to a touchdown pass to Rico Richardson from Casey Therriault and a 36- yard field goal from Jabril Smith.

Thanks to forceful blocks from the six great linemen led by All-American Sanford Banks and redshirt sophomore Clint Marsh, Roberts ran through Jackson State by gaining 102 yards two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

”Our offensive line is doing great,” said Robinson. “200 yards speak for it self.”

At the 11:27 mark he erupted for a 76-yard touchdown to make it 19- 23. The Tigers offense then became stagnant and Jackson State, who held the league’s best record (7-1, 6-1 SWAC) and was fresh off a 44-14 obliterating win over Prairie View, were seemingly on their way to their fifth consecutive victory.

Late in the game they were leading 23-19 and their defense just forced a punt after a Grambling four-and-out situation. Antonio Sutton muffed the punt by Fabien Carter; GSU’s special teams defense recovered the ball and with 1:24 remaining Roberts sealed a three-play 18- yard drive with a 10-yard rushing touchdown.

Roberts’ quick score gave Therriault, Jackson State’s 2011 Walter Payton award nominee who threw for 400 yards and two touchdowns, ample time to score. All game the young gunslinger had been darting JSU’s receivers, but in their drive to keep them alive he couldn’t find a bull’s-eye. With 1:18 left in regulation Therriault drove JSU down 53 yards to the GSU 14 yard line in five plays, targeting three different receivers.  On the sixth and final play with just about 13 seconds remaining, the G-Men’s clutch defense blanketed all JSU receivers and Therriault’s heroics were eradicated. He was forced to throw the ball away as time expired and Jackson State winning streak ends.

“Being that we have experienced players with loads of talent we don’t get rattled in tough situations,” said linebacker Nic Powell.

The Tigers are currently on a four game winning streak. The last three-games came down to seven or less points and in the last two the defense was the savior.

The Tigers now control their own destiny. They’ll have to win the rest of their games to play for the SWAC championship. The Tigers have two games left and Roberts currently has 841 yards, if “DawRuns” for 159 more yards he’ll add to Grambling list of 1000- yard rushers.

The Tigers next game will be Saturday in Robinson Stadium against Texas Southern, the team that prevented them from competing in the SWAC championship last year. Kick off begins at 2p.m.

Overnight Car Accident leaves Anthony V. Washington Lincoln University dead & Two Injured

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One person was killed – Anthony V. Washington and two were seriously injured in an overnight car accident near Lincoln University.

Around midnight, a 2004 Chevy Impala was traveling on Ashmun Avenue when the driver lost control and crashed into a tree. The car burst into flames upon impact. The driver, identified as 21-year-old Phillip E. Tomsic, was transported to Crozer-Chester Medical Center with major injuries. One passenger, Kadeem Fulmore, 21, from Rochester, NY, was also transported to Crozer with major injuries. Another passenger, Anthony V. Washington, 21, from Forest Hills, NY, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the accident is unknown at this time, but PA police are investigating. Anyone who witnessed the crash or the events prior to it is asked to call the State Police Avondale Station at 610-268-2022.

-Najah Pinkney Said,
“It Is Not By Chance That He Has Crowned “Mr Legacy”, His Bright Smile, Endless Love, &Warming Embrace Will Forever Be Remembered” Anthony & I Modeled Together While I Attended Lincoln University. Anthony Was 5’4 With A Huge Personality, Active– RA On Campus, King Of 3 Organizations, Pledged Iota, Modeled For We Are 1 Family. With A Smile That Could — Would Brighten Up A Room, The Definition and Ideal Example Of A “Lincoln Man”. From His Warm Embrace To His High Spirits, He Leaves Behind A Great Legacy & Serves As A “Prime Example” Of What A Lincoln Man & Student Should Be”.

TSU – Tennessee State University Homecoming set for Nov 6 – 12

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More than 40,000 alumni, friends, and supporters converge on Nashville with one purpose: Tennessee State University Homecoming.  Thousands come from near and far to reconnect with old friends and celebrate the legacy of this great institution. Beginning November 6th TSU will kick off its week long Homecoming celebration, culmnating with Saturdays, November 12th football game. The 2011 theme is Tennessee State University: Celebrating 99 Years of Academic Excellence and Achievements.  For nearly a century, TSU has impacted the world by training its students to excel in medicine, technology, the arts, law, media relations and engineering to name a few.  Together, we have impacted the world, one student at a time.  Also, with the storied history of our world reknown athletics, it is no wonder why TSU continues to thrive in the new millinnium and beyond.

This year, Music Sheraton Hotel will host TSU.  Make your reservation today.  Rooms are going fast; only 50 rooms remain!   We look forward to sharing the homecoming experience with you at the Sheraton Music City.  Or, join the TSU festivities via our overflow hotel the Embassy Suites.  Make your Homecoming plans by viewing the schedule of our week long festivities.

Healing Through The Arts: VUU Dances For Breast Cancer Awareness

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VUU students dance for breast cancer awareness (Victor Harper)

This week on Virginia Union University’s campus was eventful as usual, but this week brought something that students have never seen before. New student organization Abstract Dance Team held a program on November 1st called Dance 4 A Cure to raise awareness on Breast Cancer. During the week, Abstract had tables set up in the Henderson Center (VUU’s student center) accepting donations and selling wristbands and awareness ribbons.

Representatives from the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation were in attendance providing pamphlets and other supplemental information, and answering whatever questions the audience had. The program was extremely inspirational and consisted of not only dance, but other talents such as singing and poetry. Breast Cancer Survivors were in attendance sharing their testimonies and initial reactions to when they first discovered they had the disease, and providing support for the cause.

The President, Amanda Pope, had even asked me to share a poem. Although I had no prior experience with any relatives or family friends with Breast Cancer, I lost my grandmother to Lung Cancer back in January. I shared a poem on its impact to my life with an optimistic viewpoint.

The talent in the room that night was utterly amazing. My favorite part of the program was the end number when the member of Abstract Dance Team performed a number to Beyonce’s hit single Run the World (Girls). It conveyed a powerful message because of it’s underlying theme about the strength of women: “Strong enough to bear the children and get back to business.” You have to” fight like a girl” to beat Breast Cancer, and Abstract Dance Team did just that.

You can dance anywhere, even if only in your heart. -Anon

To make contributions to Breast Cancer Awareness – whether through donations or volunteer work, you can visit www.komen.org  for more information.

Pictures couresty of Victor Harper

 

The Denim Shirt Trend & How to Wear It

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In the past the denim shirt was used in the navy as a part of the sailors everyday uniform while aboard the ships. For along time after that they became a part of mens casual wear, but not anymore. These days the denim shirt is a staple in the closet of stylish women everywhere.

At the start of this trend some wondered how on earth a basic denim shirt can ever be made fashionable , but it’s actually easier then you could ever imagine. If you plan on making your denim shirt a permanent part of your wardrobe stock your closet with colored and/or black skirts, a comfy pair of khakis , and even a black pair of jeans or leggings.

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Entrepreneur Spotlight: In the Eye of the Beholder, LLC

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Eny Oh

Bennett College is a small, private, and relatively unknown HBCU for women.  It is located in the heart of Greensboro, North Carolina, but doesn’t receive as much national attention as its counterpart, North Carolina A&T State University.  Though the liberal arts institution isn’t chosen often for a “top ten colleges to attend” list, there is a plethora of talent and entrepreneurial spirits here.

Meet Eny Oh.  The Bennett College alumna, who graduated in 2011 with a Bachelors of Science in Political Science, founded In the Eye of the Beholder EL in her final three months as an undergraduate college student.  Though Oh loved making women feel beautiful through hair and makeup styling, she never imagined herself as the CEO of her own brand fresh out of college.

“If you would have asked me where I would be seven months ago, it would have been graduate school.  I wanted to go graduate school and then law school, but after speaking to more than 300 firms in Greensboro and 300 in D.C., I didn’t hear the answer I wanted to hear.”

A chance encounter with Tameka Raymond, Usher’s ex-wife, during All-Star weekend changed Oh’s perspective on her future ambitions.

“I spoke to her. She inspired me,” Oh says.  “My life was never the same.  I realized that I could create something around event planning, styling, and consulting because those are three things that I’ve always loved.”

With the assistance of six other people, including interns and one web designer, In the Eye of the Beholder was created.  In the development stage, Oh struggled with finding funds to upstart the company and balancing her duties as a student with her role as CEO.

She says, “I didn’t have a job in college. I was doing hair and makeup to start the brand and the website. I really don’t know how I did it all.”

What Oh does know is that her brand will have longevity because of all that it offers to clients.

In the Eye of the Beholder EL dabbles in several areas including an online boutique, event planning, one-on-one fashion consulting, extensions, and custom designed decorations and invitations.  The website boasts that their company makes dreams come true.

Several months after the initial launch, In the Eye of the Beholder EL’s success is Oh’s dream coming true as well.

The D.C. native says, “I believed in myself from the beginning.  People may say this looks so easy or that I didn’t go to college to study makeup and hair.  But, I believed in myself.  Self-confidence is key.  I made a decision that I didn’t want to work for anybody. I wanted to have my own brand and not have to slave for anybody else. I literally graduated from college and started my own brand.”

Her advice to others who wants to follow in her stiletto’s footprints is to “have a plan and make sure this is something you can see yourself doing for the rest of your life.”

Contact information for In the Eye of the Beholder EL:

For info: info@beholderel.com

For booking: booking@beholderel.com

www.beholderel.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/BeholderELBtque or http://twitter.com/BeholderEL

New York Times Bestselling Author Terry McMillan Stops at Bennett College

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Noted author and screenwriter, Terry McMillan, was the featured speaker at Bennett College on Thursday, November 3, 2011.  She was one of several prominent women, including Dr. Maya Angelou and Roslyn Brock, brought to the college as a Lift Every Voice speaker.  The Lift Every Voice series is one component of the Academic Cultural Enrichment Series (ACES), which is a standing tradition at Bennett.

ACES gathers the entire campus community together in the chapel each Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. to hear speakers discuss their personal journeys to success and other issues that are relevant to students’ lives.  The Lift Every Voice series, named after James Weldon Johnson’s famed “Negro National Anthem,” was established by Bennett’s 15th President, Dr. Julianne Malveaux.

The Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel was filled to near capacity with students, faculty, staff, and alumnae lining both the floor seats and the balcony.  All of the campus community waited patiently to hear what inspiring and prophetic words McMillan brought with her to share.

Chardette Campbell, a freshman, had the privilege of presiding over the program.  After Dr. Malveaux’s welcome and occasion, the prayer from the college’s chaplain, a scripture reading, and a musical selection from the choir, it was time for McMillan to rise and share her wisdom.  She did not disappoint.

McMillan commanded attention as she stood to great applause.  Rather than giving us a full speech, she chose to read a full chapter from “Getting to Happy,” the bestselling sequel to her successful novel and subsequent film, “Waiting to Exhale.”  After spending 20 minutes reading the chapter on Bernadine, one of the heroines that we all know and love, McMillan opened the floor to questions from students.  It was there that her foundation of knowledge overflowed.

When sophomore Torene Harvin, Journalism and Media Studies major asked McMillan how she gets happy and remains there, McMillan was more than willing to share.

“You never stay happy.” She continued.  “All emotions are fleeting. You are going to get happy, angry, and sad and its okay to experience those emotions.  As long as you know who you are, that’s all that matters.”

As Terry sat, I stood up to issue the final reflections.

“Thank you for coming today Ms. McMillan.  On behalf of the entire Bennett College community, thank you for telling our stories.  At the beginning of her speech, Ms. McMillan said that she was once young.  I must disagree.  Ms. McMillan is forever young.  Her words are as fresh to us today as they were when my mother finally gave me her copy of Waiting to Exhale.  The pages were so bent from being read so often, I had to hold them down to get through them.  Now, after having read Waiting to Exhale five times in the past six years, I am still connected to Bernadine, Savannah, Gloria, and Robin because they are us.  Thank you for telling our stories and giving us the power to tell our own.  Belles, we are never too young to start telling our stories.  You might get angry, discouraged, or have to work harder than your white counterparts, but once your story is told that can never be undone.  You can never unring a Belle.”

Homecoming 2011 Engages the Spelman Community

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Homecoming 2011 was filled with an invigorating and engaging week of events. Dubbed “Sole Prophecy,” homecoming included the annual hip-hop concert and fashion show, neo-soul concert featuring R&B artist Miguel, the Miss Spelman and Miss Maroon and White coronations, a football game against Benedict College, and the first comedy show in six years. All of the activities were planned by student organizations PULSE at Spelman and CASA at Morehouse.

Spelman’s Sisters Chapel launched Homecoming 2011 with an opening worship service on Sunday Oct. 16, featuring Tiffany A. Thomas, C’2008, associate minister at Christ Church in New York City, as guest minister. The service was followed by the annual kickoff jam on the Spelman oval. Students packed the oval to win prizes, enjoy food, music, and camaraderie that was fueled by the stroll competition between Spelman and Morehouse freshman residence halls.

“Culmination,” the hip-hop concert and fashion show took place on Monday at Morehouse College’s Forbes Arena. The stadium was filled with cheering students who were entertained with intermittent dance breaks and performances between runway segments. An intermingling of style and hip-hop culture, the concert featured hip-hop recording artists Kendrick Lamar, Ace Hood, YC and the Future.

Tuesday, students enjoyed the neo-soul concert with R&B artist Miguel, who performed hit singles “Sure Thing” and “All I Want Is You,” in front of a raving audience in a packed Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel.

On Wednesday, Phat Comedy presented the “Lunacy” comedy show in King Chapel. Standup comedians Ronnie Jordan, Gerard Guillory, Khiry Lee, Vanessa Fraction, and Sean Larkins held the audience captive with jokes and humorous skits. Amused students gave standing ovations while laughing hysterically.

On Thursday, the Miss Spelman Coronation featured the courts of various Spelman organizations, a number of colorful and exuberant African and modern dance performances, as well as talent from Miss Spelman, Raavin Evans, and her court. In addition, Morehouse College held the annual Miss Maroon and White coronation, highlighting courts of Morehouse organizations, and featuring the talents of Miss Maroon and White, Lauren Wicker, and her court. Immediately following the production was the 2011 coronation ball, an elegant event where students dressed in formal attire and enjoyed music and refreshments at the Americas Mart in downtown Atlanta.

Morehouse won their football game on Saturday, as the Maroon Tigers defeated Benedict College 34-27, The victory was followed by tailgate, known for being the most celebrated homecoming event. The night was rounded out with a highly lauded step show competition featuring members of the Clark Atlanta Delta Sigma Theta and Phi Beta Sigma organizations, Spelman Alpha Kappa Alpha and Sigma Gamma Rho organizations, Morehouse Omega Psi Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Kappa Alpha Psi organizations, and Norfolk State Iota Phi Theta Alpha Kappa Alpha and Iota Phi Theta were declared victors of the competition.

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ULM’s Tyler Cain tries to get away from Grambling defensive back

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ULM’s Tyler Cain tries to get away from Grambling defensive back Gabriel Fleming (45) during a game earlier this season. Cain suffered a season-ending injury last week against Western Kentucky. / News-Star file photo

Louisiana-Lafayette ruined ULM’s chances of a potential bowl invitation in the 2010 finale when the two-win Ragin’ Cajuns blocked an extra point and held on for a 23-22 win in Malone Stadium.

The teams are in somewhat opposite positions this season as the Warhawks (2-6, 1-3 Sun Belt Conference) visit ULL (7-2, 5-1 SBC), who is in contention for its first outright Sun Belt title.

While the matchup could possibly provide extra motivation for a ULM team coming off an emotional overtime loss against Western Kentucky, sophomore quarterback Kolton Browning said it hasn’t been a point of emphasis this week.

“It’s always in the back of your mind, especially with what happened last year,” Browning said. “But this is a new season with a different team.

“We have a lot of the same players, but we have an increased maturity level. We are going out there to compete, make sure we do our part and pull out a victory.”

ULM coach Todd Berry said his team doesn’t view themselves as spoilers.

“We look at ourselves as a football team that wants to play one more game, have one more opportunity,” Berry said. “I want to win just like they do, but I could not be prouder of this football team.

“There are very few football teams in the situation that we are in in terms of all the adversity, that would raise up and respond like that group did. We would love to have the victory, but I will take what I saw because they gave us everything.

“We know what our issues are, but it’s not heart. As long as you have that, when we get healthy, we are pretty good.”

Berry said injuries have severely hampered the Warhawks this season, and the team lost another player in West Monroe graduate and true freshman Tyler Cain.

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Johnson and Slaughter of FVSU earn weekly SIAC honors

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Despite last Saturday’s loss to Morehouse College, two Fort Valley State University football players were named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference “Players of the Week.” Senior defensive back Ricky Johnson is this week’s SIAC Defensive Player of the Week and junior wide receiver Christopher Slaughter is the SIAC Newcomer of the Week.

Johnson, a native of Atlanta, Ga., earned the defensive weekly recognition after his 19-tackle performance against the Maroon Tigers.  The tackles were a career, single-game high for Johnson. He also finished with one tackle for loss; one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and one sack.

Slaughter, a native of Fort Valley, was named newcomer of the week after posting seven catches against the Morehouse defense.  His seven receptions covered 127 yards and he scored on touchdown passes of 41 and 20 yards.  The weekly recognition was the second of the season for Slaughter.

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NOAA Awards FAMU $15 Million to Train a New Generation of Scientists

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President Ammons announces that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded FAMU an education and research grant totaling $15 million.  This is the largest single grant awarded in the history of the University. (From left to right) LaTrisha Allen, a second-year Ph.D. research student, and Kali Farris, a third-year master’s degree student majoring in environmental science marine toxicology, are examining several fish species to determine their exposure to the oil released in the BP Oil Spill.

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has been awarded an education and research grant totaling $15 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to meet the agency’s workforce needs in areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) that support NOAA’s mission. This is the largest single grant awarded in the history of the University.

“One of the highest criteria used to determine the quality of a university is the level of extramural funding and quality of research taking place by faculty and the funding obtained for them to conduct research on a regular basis,” said FAMU President James H. Ammons. “This announcement proves that Florida A&M University meets that standard of excellence.”

With 30 percent of the grant designated for scholarships, FAMU has partnered with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Delaware State University, Jackson State University, University of Texas at Brownsville, and Creighton University as well as three National Estuarine Research Reserves; Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary; the Gulf of Mexico Alliance; and, the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System. The grant will provide funds to support students as they pursue NOAA-relevant education, research, and training in environmental science. This grant supports enhancing environmental literacy from K-12 to the doctorate level.

“Our education efforts will focus on training and graduating under-represented minorities and utilize research as a vehicle to educate students, and develop skills relevant to the new economy,” said Michael Abazinge, professor and interim director of the School of the Environment who also serves as the principal investigator for this

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Multimillion-dollar particle accelerator coming to Fayetteville State

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A multimillion-dollar instrument that propels subatomic particles to high speeds will have many high-tech applications for researchers at Fayetteville State University, an administrator says.

Other researchers working with similar particle accelerators have helped build better artificial hearts and enhanced the military’s abilities to detect roadside bombs. There even is research into converting human body heat into electricity, which would help soldiers in combat zones.

FSU is in the process of getting the $5 million particle accelerator and about $3 million in other instruments. Daryush Ila, associate vice chancellor for research, said he hopes to have the equipment up and running in 12 to 18 months.

The Naval Research Laboratory in Washington is donating the equipment to FSU because it is moving to a new facility that is not large enough for the accelerator. FSU competed with several other universities for the instruments.

Ila said the instruments will allow researchers at FSU to ionize atoms so they gain or lose electrons, and accelerate the ions to about a tenth the speed of light. The scientists can then use the ions to study materials, modify materials and make new devices. The accelerator, which looks like a large concrete tube with instruments on either end, does not emit any radiation, Ila said.

Next week, he is going to Washington to begin preparations for moving the accelerator and other components, which will require two or three tractor-trailers. FSU Chancellor James Anderson told the university’s board of trustees in September that it might cost $300,000 to move and store the accelerator.

“The cost of excellence is always high,” Anderson said.

FSU officials are planning a building for the accelerator next to a conference center on the site of the former Washington Drive school.

Ila came to FSU in May from Alabama A&M University, where he had served for more than 20 years in research and faculty positions. He was director and co-founder of a research program and helped establish partnerships that resulted in more than $125 million in grants and contracts, including about $40 million from the Department of Defense.

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