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Press Box from page 3 teams, Norfolk State and Hampton Univ. It has also seen changes in the tour nament's operation. The once passionate crowds of the tournament had become more of a "wine and cheese" audience dur ing the games. But an infusion of fresh ideas has once again made the tour- ' nament one of the nation's major attractions, when it comes to African Ameri cans and their leisure time. Give the conference office credit. After last season's tournament pro duced one of the smallest championship game crowds since it came to WiHston-Salem, Commis sioner Leon Kerry and his staff stepped up to the plate. They put their heads together and utilized the , involvement of corporate funding to bring more excitement to the tourna ment this season. Although the league's plan to include the stu dents more in the tourna menfrthis season didn't come off as planned, they were able to devise a pro gram for the tournament at the conclusion of the 2000 season. By exposing the students to the tourna ment's festivities, the future of the tournament will again become bright. As far as the on-the court occurrences, this season has been one of the most competitive in the league. The talent level continues to improve and the league's coaches have done well With ^the resources and talent avail able to them. That fact is illustrated plainly in the fact that both the divisional races on the * men's side went down to the final week of play before Virginia Union cap tured the Eastern Division and North Carolina Cen tral was crowned the West ern Division champion. The only divisional race that wasn't close was in the Eastern Division of the women's standings. Bowie State rolled to the divisional crown and i!s the prohibitive favorite to cap ture the Women's Tourna ment title. In the west, North Car olina Central surprised the field and held off Living stone for its first divisional title in many years. Liv ingstone pushed the Lady Eagles to the wire before finishing secbnd. - But if last season is an ?? .* indication of things to come, this year's tourna ment might once again be up for grabs. NCCU't mon arm hoping thoir mxpmriontm in thm tournamoht it bmttmr than latt yoar't whon thoy worm knocked off by living ttOno. TjiOfHuOVOCIRRflDC^i I k, ' ? Introduces the Newest Member of their Clothing Line-up... CANALI Stop by and try ^^on one of Italy's I Finest Suits! T^orman^tocktoiinnc. t Since Iffy) 249 South Stratford Road State Street Crossing Winston-Salem ? Greensboro (336)723-1079 (336)333-2353 1(||| 32M/ttcA Aannu Aaut *%<x*kI(h St 'DtMlt /tile* (NKTfrmUenaAnUOeDireeur) fWWMWT Oill) I nil) ? Remind You to Invito family A friends From Around the World to the '1999 National Black Theatre Festival An exciting cultural vacation for the entire family August 2-7 Winston-Salem, NC Logo design by Lavon Williams ? Over 00 performances by 20 of the best Black theatre companies from the United States, Europe. Africa, and the Cam bean ? More than 50 celebrities from film, television, and stage ? Attend workshops and seminars facilitated by the stars.scholars, and practitioners - suggestions for workshops welcome. ? Children & Teenagers participate in the YoatVCrtebrlty Project A Workshops ? Readers' Theatre of new plays ? International Vendors' Market ? iVrw in '99 ? SHTF hinge - the best in collegia* theatre call l.tttS) 723-22b6for information NBTF Headquarters Hotels Adam's Mark - East & West Towers MS per night ? single, double. A tnple occupancy Call (334) 725-35## for reservations. Make Hotel Reservations Today! For information A Opening Night Gala reservations call (336) 723-2266 Sponsorship Opportunities Available T>? >MihI Mart tfcmn fr*"- tea* t.in wHn-l ???<???? pnf> am f ih? North I >mNm Mart ??pii>a?j t Nil?f.?hkr.i .???r? a?h ui a^Mili a* f ach Til alra. h a ftmdi I wwmihrr .rf tfa ArhH naaiH a> Wlmii i Wlni ? Paraytfc ( ? ??*** mm* rwaw f?4m tfn-nagh a p1?l ttmm fh? North r>wH'
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