November 1996 The News Argus - Page 7
NEWS FEATURES
Homecoming Means: Ram Jam, Step Show, Fun
Comedian Brings
Laughter To Ram Jam
BY SHARONDA WILCOX AND DANIELLE
PROPHETE
Slaff W riters
Hilarious, full of energy and did we
mention exu-cmely funny, arc only a few
statements to describe Amez J, who was
the featured comedian at the
Homecoming Ram Jam ‘96 show.
Down to earth and su^aight forward
comedy is what makes Arnez J such a
good comedian and definitely a crowd
pleaser.
Not only did he please the crowd,
but Arnez J was pleased with the
response he received from the crowd as
well.
“I was pleased with the show and
thought A Tribe Called Quest and the
Lost Boyz did a good job.” said J. He
went on to say he’s "not really into rap
but felt very pleased with the
performances of the other artists."
Arnez J, who is originally from
Atlanta, Georgia, has been doing stand up
comedy for six years. He has had the
opportunity to work with comedians such
as Bill Bellamy, Bernie Mack, Marlin
Lawrence, Joe Torrey and Adele Givens.
When asked about plans for any
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Arnez J
upcoming projects he replied, ”1
justsigned a contract for an unititled
television show where 1 will be the star
attraction and a comedy special is in the
works.”
With his talent and strong ability
to keep the crowd in stitches, we’re sure
that whatever Arnez J has in store for his
future career, he will definitely go far.
Kappas Disqualified From
Homecoming Step Show
BY DANIELLE PROPIll-m;
Slaff Wnlcr
The Delta Chi Chapter of Kappa
Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc., was
disqualified from the Homecoming Step
Show, sponsored by SGA.
“The Kappas were disqualified
because we told them, ‘if you get other
schools to help you step, then all the
members of your chapter must step’ and
all the Kappas didn’t step,” said Dr.
Barbara J. O’Neal, assistant vicc
chancellor for Student Affairs.
“Miscommunication, was the
problem ,” said Ervin Kershaw, senior
computer science major and Della Chi’s
vicc president.
According to Kershaw, there are only
four members in the Della Chi Chapter:
Christopher McDougal, senior; Richard
Bellamy, senior; Antonio Milcndez,
senior; and Ervin Kershaw. Only three of
them are members of the step leam.
McDougal is not a stepper. “It was
dccidcd, within the organi/.aiion, that he
would not step,” said Kershaw. “So he
did the music.”
Members of the fraterniiies and
sororities were given a copy of the rules
and regulations which stated that all
members of the chapter must
PAKTICll’ATK in the step show. “So
we thought since he was doing the music,
he was alright,” .said Kershaw.
After four weeks of practicing with
the help of their Kappa Kid, Cantrell
Newton, and their brothers from UNC-G,
the Kappas gave an outstanding
performance. At the end of their top-
notch performance, O’Neal and members
of the SGA told them they were
disqualified.
“We were real upset,” .said Kershaw.
“Considering we told Jeffrey Alston, SGA
vice president, that Chris would be doing
music and he .said that was fme, as long as
his name was on their rosier and whal his
job was.”
According to O’Neal, the problem
was the confusion over the difference
between “participation” and “stepping.”
When asked whether the words
“participation” and “stepping” were made
clear in the niles and regulations, O’Neal
replied, “We didn’t officially put it in.”
She said she takes full responsibility
for the different interpretations and that
the next time it will definitely be in black
and while. She added, “Stepping
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"Ram Jam ’96" Rocked Homecoming
BY DANIELLE PROPHETE AND SHARONDA
WILCOX
Staff Wntcrs
Lost Boyz, Arnez J and A Tribe
Called Quest rocked Ram Jam ‘96,
October 5 at Winston-Salem’s Lawrence
Joel Veterans Coliseum.
With a crowd turn out far better than
last year’s, hip-hop fans anticipated the
arrival of the show’s star attraction.
Concert attendees were definitely ready
to get “their groove on to the head
nodding beats” of Tribe and the Lost
Boyz.
Although the wait was long for the
opening act. Busier Brown of 102 Jamz,
tried to keep the crowd live during (whal
seemed to be hours long) intermissions.
Finally, comedian Arnez J, of
HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and BET’s
Comic View, suu-ied the show off with a
very funny act, full of energy, keeping the
crowd laughing. Funny is as funny docs
and Arnez J was definitely funny.
"Representin’ puttin’ Queens on the
map and flowing with style that’s very
versatile," the Lost Boyz finally took the
stage and turned the coliseum out with
their hit songs, “Music Makes Me High,”
“Renee,” “Lifestyles of the Rich and
Shameless,” and “Lex, Coupes, Beemers
and the Benz,” just to name a few songs
on their debut album, Legal Drue Moncv.
Even though the Lost Boyz weren’t
the headlining act, they rocked the crowd.
Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah, Pretty Lou, and
Spigg Nice filled the coliseum with a head
nodding flow that wouldn’t let you stay in
your scats.
They did it to us "Ince Again,"
coming out suong as ever, A Tribe Called
Quest, the headlining act ripped the stage.
Demanding crowd participation in every
song that they performed, Tribe
performed their most popular hit, “Bonila
Applebaum,” but with a different twist to
it.
Not only did Tribe rock the stage
with hits from their current album. Beats.
Rhvmes and Life, like “Ince Again” and
“Stressed Out,” they al.so performed hits
from “Back in the day on the Boulevard
of Lyndon.” "Old skool and new skool"
hits from Tribe filled the coliseum.
After rocking the stage. Tribe said
their thank you’s and pretended lo be
ending the show. When the crowd sianed
to leave their seats and exit the coliseum,
Tribe rushed back on to stage and
performed “Award Tour,” and “Check the
Rhime,” driving the unsuspecting crowd
wild.
Ram Jam ‘96 definitely was a crowd
pleaser. Ram family members only hope
Ram Jam ‘97 will be "da bomb" loo.
A Tribe Called Quest