Spring S em es te r h r i n gs n e vv degree programs. PAGE 2 THE VOICE TO INFORM. t\SPJRE.ANl> ENTERTAIN iaiaars' Vkilttnw IX, lsai»4 University raises tuition and fees for Fall 2006 By Clifford A. Parker The Voice On Thursday December 8, 2005, the Fayetteville State University Board of Trustees put their stamp of approval on the University’s Tuition and Fee Committee’s recommendations for a tuition increase and several fee increases to be effective the Fall semester of 2006. It all began the month of October 2005, as members of Fayetteville State University faculty, staff, and administration hosted a committee meeting in regards to an increase in tuition and fees. Student representatives were invited to attend the meeting; some including the Student Government Association President, Jerry Wilson, and AUTOS Commuter Student Organization President, Vertonica Powell. These students were prompted to ask questions and make suggestions pertaining to specific departments’ justifications for fee increases after only reading the justifications once during that meeting. Students commented that they felt uninformed and ignorant in retrospect to the time that they were given to completely understand the explanations for the many fee increases. The second meeting was held on Friday November 11, 2005. At this time a motion was set forth suggesting that the University Tuition and Fee Committee meet hereafter to eradicate any problems that may relate to time deficiency in the entire process. The following proposals were set forth by the University Tuition and Fee Committee. A proposal was made for Food Services at an increase of $200, One Card - $24, Education Technology - $35, Athletics - $100, Residence Life - $200-$400, and a tuition increase of $200. As a result of these proposals, the Student Government Association developed an ad-hoc committee solely to discuss the increases. In hopes of having a significant role in the “process” and a part in the deletion of concurrent problems in the areas of increase, this committee formulated a paralleling Student Recommendation for each increase. The Student proposal for Food Services was $0 with the current quality of Food Services, One Card - $15, Education Technology - $35, Athletics - $30 (the justification for the Athletics fee wasn’t completely introduced to SGA until the day of the Board meeting). Residence Life - $250, and a tuition increase of $200. Later on the Residence Life fee was reduced to match that of the Student recommendation. See TUITION AND FEES, Page 2 // Foxx is Unpredictable // By Laneshia Lamb The Voice Defeating Virginia Union 64-50 Jamie Foxx reigns as the essence of “somebody.” Not only is he an actor, he is also a comedian, and singer When you first think of Jaime Foxx, you think synonymously of Wanda from “In Living Color,” or Jaime King from “The Jaime Foxx Show.” These are the two people most are familiar with when you think of Jaime Foxx. Bom as Eric Bishop, and known for being raised by his grandparents, Foxx made a pact with his grandmother and himself, to never falter at a chance of becoming not only something in life, but someone. Neither of Foxx’s parents were around to help him like the average child, however, he did have the support of his grandparents. Foxx stated in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that his father’s absence made him angry, and made him want to be someone in life besides the boy who parents never wanted him. See JAMIE FOXX, Page 6 Remembering Richard Pryor By Andrea Lewis The Knight Ridder Newspapers Richard Pryor used to make me laugh so hard that my head hurt. It was the kind of pleasurable pain you experience when something is not only funny, but resounds w'ith a truth that you feel deep in your body and soul. Pryor, the unique, award-winning comedian, writer and actor, died on Dec. 10 at the age 65. After spending much of his career bounding around comedy stages, engaging in a high-energy synthesis of physical characterization, social commentary, deft wit and timing, Pryor spent his final years battling the debilitating ravages of multiple sclerosis. While some have eulogized Pryor as foul-mouthed and confrontational, others recognize him a pioneer and preacher of truth. "Richard Pryor was the Rosa Parks of See RICHARD PRYOR, Page 8 By Ashley Smith The Voice Coming off of a loss to North Carolina Central University, the Lady Broncos came to play in Tuesday night's gome against Virginia Union. Starting off strong, the team was able to take the lead early in the first half and keep it for the remainder of the game. At half-time, the score was 32-27, Broncos. The second half of the game was dominated by the Broncos, holding Virginia Union to only 23 points in that half. With Virginia Union not able to keep up, the Lady Broncos carried their lead to a win, 64-50. The team's success can be attributed to many factors throughout the game. While Virginia Union only had 11 offensive rebounds The Bronco’s Men’s team wasn’t as I lucky, losing to Virginia Union 86-49. J Photo by Dennis McNair (Story, Page 7) Lady Broncos January Schedule; I j J4th VS. Johnson C. Smith University I 16th At Chowan Universitv I I 19th VS. St. Augustine’s College throughout the game, the Bronco's had 21. These rebounds allowed the Bronco's to make up for missed shots, and gave the team a competitive edge over their opponents. Another key factor in the win was the Bronco's ability to take possession and shoot the ball. The team consistently out-shot Virginia Union, and was able to take more shots. The Lady Broncos were able to make 90 shot attempts during the game, while Virginia Union was only able to make 64. The extra shots allowed the Broncos more opportunities to score points. While the entire Broncos team should be commended for their performance, there are some players that stood out among the rest. Shayla Roberts led the team in points with 21, including a 100% Three-Point and Free Throw average. Her overall shot average for the game was 71 %. Chelsea Jeter had the second highest number of points with nine. Jeter also had five rebounds during the game. LaToya Thomas and Ashley White led the team in rebounds, each having six. Thomas was able to score eight points, while White managed six. The team also saw opportunities for improvement. Areas that the team needs to work on for next game include shot accuracy, decreasing personal fouls, and 21 st At Elizabeth City State University 24th At Livingstone College 26th VS. Shaw University control of the ball in the paint. Though there were a number of mistakes made by the Broncos throughout the game, tuesday's performance was an improvement ,over the team's performance against NCCU. Congratulations is deserved to both the players and coaching staff for addressing errors the team had committed in the previous game and ft working to correct those errors. The team proved that they are able to compete, and win, in the CIAA. / The Lady Broncos next game will be Saturday, January 14th in the Capel Arena. Come watch the team as they battle it g out against Johnson C. Smith JjBl University. Chelsea Jeter goes up for a jump shot. Jeter had 9 total points. Photo by Dennis McNair 28th VS St. Paul's College 30th VS. Chowan University 31st At Winston-Salem State University V . % m I FSU Student Newspaper makes changes. Page 2