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What’s really going on in the Cafe? Charita Williams is not responsible for setting the to eat at Chick-Fil-A in Manley Coca-Cola. one has different dietary require­ Cafe’s hours. “These hours were Food Court, should taste like what One of the biggest concerns ments. However, we can put more Campus & Local in place when I began working you would have in a Chick -Fil-A we heard from students was the seasonings out on the bar,” states here a couple of years ago,” says restaurant anywhere else.” To en­ quality of the food. Comments Freeman. The food is prepared A topic that is constantly an Freeman. “The hours of the caf­ sure this, there is also an employee issue on the Spelman campus is the eteria are set by the school and if from a Chick -Fil -A on Cleveland Dining Services, where many stu­ they were to change, we would Ave., who comes to train Spelman dents believe that there is room for have to go through administration.” employees, as well as oversee op­ improvement. So, The Spotlight “What about to-go boxes?” erations. decided to find answers to some many students asked. “How come Who exactly supplies the of the questions and concerns I can’t take my food out of the Cafe food and funding for The Cafe? many Spelmanites have pertaining whenever I want to?” This too, is Freeman and the other cafeteria to the Cafe. After talking with a dining services rule that is set in employees are contracted by several students, we found most of place by Spelman Administration. Spelman through the Aramark the concerns were the same. “I personally have no problem Company. “ARAMARK bills Longer hours, more food options, with it,” says Freeman, “But ad­ Spelman for the amount of money and cleanliness were among the ministration really wants students for each student on the meal plan,” most common requests that we in­ to eat in the Cafeteria. They feel says Freeman. “We (ARAMARK) vestigated. So we sat down with that it promotes a family like at­ pay the costs from food, employ­ Piper Freeman, Director of Dining mosphere.” . ment, insurance, table linens etc.,” What to eat, what to eat??? Services, at Spelman, to find out “Why do I have to pay extra Food for the cafeteria is serviced some of the answers to your ques­ for a meal in Chick-Fil-A?” was by SYSCO, one of the largest food tions. another common question we re­ service distributors in the country, ranged from “Why aren’t the veg­ with basic seasonings like salt, pep­ Freeman, who has managed ceived from students. These which services the school about 13 etables seasoned well enough”, to per, season salt, teriyaki sauce, and at Georgia State University and prices are not set in place by Din­ times a week. Freeman says that requests for a wider variety of vegetable oil is used for the fryer. Emory University, also believes ing Services, but rely heavily on a there are very few brands of food foods, and the common question There is no MSG used in the food. that there is room for much needed contract between Chick-Fil-A and that the company does not carry, “What is really in our food?” To find out more about specific in- improvement in the Cafe. In re­ Spelman. “Everything runs by the yet some cannot be ordered. For Freeman offered several interest­ sponse to students’ comments book,” says Freeman in reference instance, Pepsi products are not ing responses to these questions. about the “Too early 4:30-6:30 din­ to Chick-Fil - A prices and the qual­ ordered for Spelman, since the “We don’t put a lot of seasonings Continued on page 3 ner hour,” Freeman tells us that she ity of the food. “What you have school has an agreement with in the vegetables, because every­ Toni Morrison’s Sula comes to Spelman

Morrisons words. Dr. Simmons something that’s an idea just grow and delicate our relationships are. talent here. “Everyone is so amaz­ Jessica McKnight stated, “I re­ before your eyes after You really have to nurture rela­ ing”. She describes the dynamics Campus&Local spect her as weeks of work. It is tionships”. Tolmaire agrees with of the cast as being like a family. a novelist. I like having a baby. It Angela and promises that “every­ She says, “It is not about anyone Many times we are not don’t want is here. It is born one will get something different outshowing anyone”. taught the harsh realities that can people to now”. out of this play”. Love, a junior at Spelman, occur within friendships. Perhaps, think, this Angela Polk, a The incidents that occur in has been working hard at portray­ that is why Dr. Renee Simmons isn’t any­ member of the cast of this play will probably hit home ing all the aspects of Sula’s per­ adapted Toni Morrison’s Sula to thing like Sula, recognizes Dr. to many Spelman students. Many sonality. She says, “It’s a huge job be performed here at Spelman. the novel”. Simmons’ talent for students here face problems because she encompasses so much. Dr. Simmons stated, “I But, directing. She says, within their friendships and rela­ I have to remember at all times thought that this play would be since she the beauty about this tionships. However, an important she’s all these different things”. good for Spelman”. In the novel, first read project is that Dr. lesson can be learned from see­ From the lead role to all the Morrison tells the story about a the book, Simmons truly knows ing Sula deal with'her relation­ characters that encompass the story friendship, taking place in D r how to bring sister­ ships. Polk says, “It is going to of Sula, the actors are all working Medalia, Ohio in the 1920’s. Sula Simmons hood out of it. An­ be shocking that a friendship can together to get the main message tells how two women grew up to­ states, “I gela, along with Traci overcome such a big thing. If to the audience. They want to gether, were friends, and when saw the Sula book cover Tolmaire, another cast they can overcome something that present a play with troubles and Sula returns home after 10 years, people so member, are both se­ big, we can overcome the small obstacles and strong characters that an incident occurs that causes their clearly on stage”. She put her idea niors at Spelman. They have things we go through”. can rise above them. friendship to break apart. Dr. into action 10 years ago with a col­ grown together through the pro­ Chimere Love plays the “This is definitely a story Simmons reiterates that, “it’s league of hers at Howard Univer­ ductions put on here. leading role as Sula. Although about sisterhood and how it’s big­ about forgiveness”. sity. Now, Simmons is directing Polk, who plays Sula’s this is her first production at ger than life,” Polk says. The pro­ Dr. Simmons faced a chal­ the play here at Spelman. Dr. grandmother Eva, has learned Spelman, Love already feels wel­ duction will run from Feb. 22-24. lenge in putting a novel on to the Simmons claims that the best part many lessons from this play. She comed. Afterjust two rehearsals, stage. She wanted to preserve of directing has been, “seeing says, “Sula goes into how intricate Love recognizes, there is so much The Spelman Spotlight Announcements SPRING 2001 STAFF Cynthia Daniels, Executive Business Editor Mia Radford, Executive Production Editor Rashida Rawls, Executive Managing Editor ■ : ■■'7.4': February 13 Cosby Auditorium Jennifer Smith “Vagina Monologues” Campus & Local News Jameta Barlow Health February 14 Atlanta Hawks basketball Beth Perry game afterwards Morehouse vs. Clark Arts & Entertainment

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Happy New Year! I hope everyone has finally gotten adjusted to the humdrum drama of classes, and if you’re still not motivated, get motivated!! ( Hopefully everyone will stick to their New Years Resolu­ tions; if not, it is not too late change them. Your dedicated school newspaper staff has tried to revamp the paper for the new semester! We are trying to organize an announcements and a classified section (for your informative pleasure). We also have new staff members who are excited about serving the Spelman com­ munity. If you have any comments, suggestions, questions, or letter-to-the-editors e-mail us at: [email protected]. As we all know, February is Black History Month as well as Black Love Month (hint Valentines Day) so now is the time to honor those brothers and sister who struggled for us to have the opportunities that we have today. Pay your respects by teaching our youth about our rich history, spread the knowledge. For more info on what is happening this month, visit www.bet.com and www.blackplanet.com. Black Love Month is a time to reflect and profess your love to those you care about. However, don’t limit the love to just Valentines Day or even this month; continue loving and caring for each other everyday. We, as a people, need to understand that unification is of the utmost importance. Remember, self-love comes first, and then we can spread the love to others! Peace and Blessings my beautiful people!!

Rashida R. Rawls, Executive Managing Editor Campus Er Count the vote-fairness in democracy rally: AUC in attendance cally active.” Greene, also dis­ Jennifer Smith was told that it was an inaugura­ eral keynote speakers. Among dent as well as people that we want tion protest,” says April. “I slept them were Kwesi Mfume, Presi­ to represent us, and we want offi­ cussed how the “Get out and Vote Campus & Local Editor on it because I kind of had the atti­ dent and CEO of the NAACP. cials to know that we don’t want the Rally,” held at Spelman prior to the tude that Bush won, so lets get over Joseph Lawry, civil rights leader problems that occurred /with Elec­ election, left a lasting impact on On Saturday, January 20, the it. Later, I received a letter stating and retired president of the tion 2000 to happen again. By not students who chose to attend the date of the 2001 presidential inau­ that the rally’s focus was not on SCLC, and Maynard Jackson, re-counting the votes in Florida, our rally in Tallahassee. "The rally guration, two buses filled with the inauguration, but democratic former mayor of Atlanta, who an­ rights that we are granted as citizens stressed that we must continue to AUC students, left for Tallahassee, fairness.” nounced his bid to run for the were abused.” unite after we voted, the way that Florida to attend the “Count The Initially, only 10 bus seats Democratic National Committee Cynthia Daniels, Secretary we did prior to voting. I think that Vote-Fairness In Democracy were reserved for AUC students to at the rally. for the Spelman NAACP, com­ a lot of people remembered that.” Rally.” attend the rally, but many more stu­ When asked about the ob­ ments that “Different people were Larena Flemmings, NAACP This civil rights demonstra­ dents showed interest. After the jective of the rally, Spelman there for different reasons. I was membership chairperson as well as tion, protesting the injustices that Southeastern Regional NAACP NAACP president, Dione protesting how I feel that things in a key participant in organizing took place during the Election office was informed that a larger Moultrie says: “Our key objective Florida were not right during this voter registration, comments on 2000 voting process, was planned number of students wanted to at­ was to establish a voice as Afri­ election, and that nationwide, we the NAACP’s role in political ac­ by the National Black Leadership tend the rally, funds were supplied can Americans that this is some­ need to review the voting process. tion. “The NAACP has always Forum. Among the members of for two Harmon Brothers buses to thing that we can’t stand for. We This is my right to vote, and I feel been at the forefront of fighting this organization are The NAACP, transport AUC students to Talla­ can not allow political injustices that the government tampered with against injustice, she says. Yes, the Rainbow Push, The Urban League, hassee. such as these to go on.” it.” election is over, but we must ask and The National Council of Ne­ Students left the AUC at 5 Joni Poitier, vice president Members of the NAACP what can we do now?” gro Women. a.m., and joined a caravan of 8 of the Spelman NAACP, also dis­ were also impressed with the uni­ If you are interested in learn­ AUC students were in­ other buses at Turner Field, also cusses the importance of African fied front that students from all the ing more about the NAACP and formed about the rally primarily heading towards the rally in Talla­ Americans challenging political AUC schools showed. Deidra their events, look for NAACP through Spelman’s chapter of the hassee. The rally was preceded by injustices. “The main thing that Greene, NAACP member, says: “I week that will take place during NAACP. April Williams, a march from the Leon County is important, is that we were not think that it is really important for the last week of February. Spelman’s NAACP Political Civic Center in Tallahassee at 10 out there to protest the inaugura­ us as college students to be involved Chairperson for Action, comments a.m., towards the state capital. At tion,” says Joni. “We want fair­ in the political process. The rally about organizing the event. “When 12:30p.m, the rally began at the ness in democracy. We are sup­ was a turning point for me, and I I first found out about the rally, I Florida state capital, including sev­ posed to be able to elect a Presi­ will now become even more politi­ Cafeteria questions and answers, continued...

gredients, Freeman suggests that pastas, Basmati rice, wraps, staff to make sure that every­ have excellent cooks who do the this way. Ms. Doris, the cash­ students visit the nutritionist in tofu, beans etc. If the renova­ thing is up to standard. These very same thing each day of the ier, loves scanning cards at the health services, or ask the man­ tions occur, there are also plans inspections include tasks such as week.” There are three chefs with door. “I enjoy seeing the stu­ agers. checking to make sure culinary degrees, and one cook dents, guests and faculty every­ In response to that the temperature of who has been cooking for about day,” she says. “ I don’t have to complaints about not the food is correct. The 50 years on staff. worry about any tension between enough variety of temperature that food The majority of the Dining employees, because my job is to foods, Freeman must fall between for Services staff commented that welcome and admit everyone shared the reasons safety is either below they enjoy working with the stu­ into the dining hall.” for the sometimes- 40 degrees Celsius or dents, yet some said that they are Piper Freeman encour­ limited choices. over 145 degrees Cel­ not pleased with the attitudes that ages students to bring their con­ “When you’re mass- sius. they receive from students in the cerns and complaints to the at­ producing food, you Students have serving line, or those who do not tention of management. “I en­ have to go with what also commented that clear their tables. Some staff joy working and serving the you think the aver­ the food Spelman community, age person would Time to eat!!! is of the because of its close like. We’re also lim­ best qual­ knit environment. I ited sometimes with what’s on to add a more “upscale” pizza ity when there are want you to tell me the Mega Bar because of space.” deli, and a larger salad bar. guests on campus, when something is Yet, there may be some When asked about clean­ during New Stu­ wrong, because I want drastic changes in the Cafeteria liness and sanitation of the Caf­ dent Orientation, to fix it. The problem in the very near future. “We’re eteria, an issue that many stu­ or during Family is communication. Let looking at doing renovations on dents were concerned with, Weekend. Al­ the managers know if the Cafeteria over this summer, Freeman discussed the process though, Freeman anything is unsatisfac­ says Freeman. “We need to up­ that the Cafe uses to sanitize admits that there tory. Any questions or date.” These updates would in­ dishes and utensils. Dishes are may be a wider issues should be clude new carpeting, tables, scraped, pre-rinsed, and ran variety of des­ brought to our atten­ tion, because we are chairs and more food concepts. through the machine twice. All serts during this At work in the “We’d like to add a made to or­ silverware soaks in a solution time, she says cafe!!! here for you. We have a der Vegetarian station called called “Silver Power,” until it’s that, “The food is really good team that “The Grannary,” says Freeman. washed, and then runs through the same.” “A perception is members also felt that less em­ works hard and is successfully This station would be very simi­ the dishwashing machine three given that it is better, because ployee turnover, more hours, working each day to improve our lar to the set-up of The Pasta Sta­ times. There are usually two the cafeteria is decorated and we teamwork, and a better relation­ level of service,” states Freeman. tion, in its made to order con­ random health inspections each pick a very basic menu that ev­ ship between management and Keep this in mind the next time cept. Items would include year by the county, but daily in­ eryone would like. Yet, the employees could improve their you are not pleased with your meal Tabouleh, a grain salad, more spections are performed by the quality is exactly the same. We job. Yet, everyone does not feel in the Cafe! Features The man behind the monitor: Kevin Johnson is wise beyond his years

BMW, Deloitte Consulting, and ness? The second thing was when is because of the way the economy Beth Perry Polaroid, as well as pending deals I worked with a company devel­ is going. Everything’s going so fast Arts & Entertainment with the Atlanta Hawks, Kevin Johnson (KJ): No. oping software for them over the that if you wait, you’ll run out of Editor Hookt.com, and Kozmo.com. Not really. There were three things summer. My internship was over, time. People thought the whole A Spanish major who claims that prompted me to do this. The and I worked very hard to finish Internet thing was a fad, but it isn’t. first was in the spring of last year the project. Everything went well. It’s just that you’re racing against Kevin Johnson isn’t the Boston, MA, Kevin is also the So when I the clock. typical college senior. Instead of founder and CEO came back But on a more personal giving you a hug, he’ll bless you of Nivek Internet 'A' to school, I level, when ClubAUC.com started with one of those perfectly firm Solutions, Inc. received an getting popular, potential sponsors handshakes that Wall Street 9 to (Niveklnc.com), email from would always ask me, “Are you a 5’ers dream about receiving. In­ an Internet soft­ my manager legitimate business?” And I’d say, stead of wearing a Maurice ware develop­ in October “No. I’m just a kid who has an Malone sweat suit and Timber- ment company saying that idea.” And they would tell me, lands on a daily basis, he wears founded in July of the com­ “Well that doesn’t look good on Dockers, button-up shirts, and 2000, an en­ pany we my end to write a check to a kid black dress shoes. He’d rather deavor that has worked for with an idea.” So I figured that I spend a Friday night playing pi­ been aided by the was trying needed to get incorporated. ano with his jazz band than at a contacts he ob­ to sell the club mingling with scantily clad tained through application SS; How did you know women. By some accounts, ClubAUC.com. that we did that you were mature enough to Kevin Johnson could be a thirty- Kevin and Chief for them to handle all of these responsibili­ year-old man. Yet he somehow Technology Of­ another ties? balances his prodigious qualities ficer , Farai company. with a sense of boyish charm; the Mtetwa spent And I sent KJ: Well, I would definitely youthful side of him becomes most of their holi­ him an have to say that ClubAUC.com readily apparent through his day break coding email, and showed me my abilities. Even contagious smile. This guy is a and finalizing all I said though I didn’t anticipate it being genius! OntniPublisher was “How so much work, it built up that way, Kevin realized that in a version 1.0, a much?” And so by the time I was spending forty perfect world, there would be a web-based appli­ in his re­ hours a week on it, I was like, magical place where we AUC cation that aides sponse, he “Okay, I might as well go for the students could view the cameo print periodicals avoided an­ whole thing.” appearances by Lisa Raye and in making their swering the Mya at Morehouse’s Homecom­ articles Internet question. I SS: What problems/con- ing game, sell our textbooks for accessible took that to flicts have you had as a result of more than the $3.17 that the through creating mean they your basically being a full time campus bookstore is offering, and managing had sold it student and full time CEO? and win gift certificates to try their web-sites. for an Puff Daddy's cornbread, all at Equipped with a amount with KJ: I figure that I have to go the same time. In March of 2000, business plan, which I to class because my schedules are the gods smiled upon the entire market research, could have so hectic. It's really all or nothing AUCenter and blessed us with identification of a retired. with me. You know? If I wanted the creation of this divine con­ target market, and The to screw everything up, then I cept: ClubAUC.com. viable means of The man behind the monitor. Kevin takes a breather third one would just go and party. There’s During its ten months of funding through happens all really no balance in my life, and existence, the site has spread interested “ven­ while I was working at CNN.com the time because I’m always read­ maybe that’s why. through word of mouth and fly­ ture capitalists” and “angel inves­ with mostly Georgia Tech stu­ ing magazines at Borders. I was ers to acquire over 2,000 mem­ tors,” Nivek Internet Solutions has dents. The manager came up to me reading the US News Publication’s SS: There must be some bers and even received 55,000 a good chance of competing with one day and asked, “How techni­ Annual College Review, the issue balance in order for you to stay hits oh the day of the its principle competitor Zwire.com cal are you?” Basically, she wanted in which they have articles about sane. What do you do to relax in Morehouse/Spelman Home­ and hopes to exceed one million to know if I could create an appli­ how different students handled the your spare time? coming Fashion Show. dollars in sales within three years. cation that would document who whole college thing. And there was ClubAUC.com is an informa­ At twenty-one years old, had posted certain articles and who an article that said, “Starting an E- KJ: I like playing the piano tional smorgasbord encompass­ Kevin joins the ranks of several was doing what, so they could as­ Company.” So I thought, “Let me with my band jazz sextet Rio Ne­ ing almost every facet of Atlanta young adults on the brink of ma­ sess their employees. And I told read this.” And there were stories gro (www.jazzicons.com/ University Center life, including jor success, including media-mo­ her, “I don’t know. It may take me in there about certain individuals rionegro). We play about three gigs news, events, a chat room, an e- gul Shawn Fanning, creator of a couple weeks or so.” I ended up at schools making all this money, a month ranging from private clubs mail directory, a housing board, Napster, and Howard student doing it the next day. When I fin­ and it featured three students who to high profile functions. I also a personal ad section, message Kyiesha Kelly, founder and CEO ished, my manager was like “This had received a $ 10,000 grant from like to listen to salsa music and boards, photo galleries, a talent of HipHopCloset.com. It seems is exactly what we wanted!” So, their school for creating a book dance to it, naked. (At this point, showcase, a book exchange, and that our generation is full of col­ anyway, she went to the develop­ exchange. The article gave the stu­ Kevin gave me a serious look, more. The site appeals to stu­ lege students who have decided to ment side of the company, the dents’ web address, and I went to which he was able to hold for two dents outside the AUC as well, dip their feet in to the entrepreneur­ people who handle all the soft­ the site thinking, “Yea this is go­ or three seconds before starting to with Georgia Tech, Harvard, and ial waters much earlier than usual. ware, and set up a meeting with ing to be tight. They have laugh.) Stanford all ranking among its This often means that they are left the Senior Developer and the two $10,000.” But the place was a top fifty schools that visit the straddling school and business-re­ of us. In the meeting, she told him, ghost town. It was nothing in com­ SS: Do you feel that you site. lated responsibilities until gradu­ “This is exactly what we wanted. parison to ClubAUC.com or any­ missed about on the any aspect Aside from the occasional ation, at which point they emerge It’s what we’ve been asking you thing else I’ve seen, especially for of the college experience? For advice of a couple friends, Kevin equipped with advantageous expe­ to do for the last six months.” And 10K. example, you admitted to spend­ has the colossal responsibility of rience and a strong work ethic. But he looked at her then asked to ing up to 65 hours a week work­ running the site by himself, in­ are they ready for the real world at speak with her privately. And I was SS: When you figured out ing on ClubAUC.com. Do you cluding handling everything such a young age? I had the chance like “Uh oh. I know where this is that entrepreneurship was what think you’ll regret not having from coding, design, and main­ to sit down with Kevin and ask him going.” You see, basically, there is you were interested in, why did spent that time just going to par­ tenance to seeking sponsorships if he thought his business would a chain of events, a bureaucracy you decide to pursue your con­ ties or something later on in life? and coming up with new ideas sink or swim after his graduation of doing certain things. You can’t cept and develop the business If you would do it over, would to better market the site. So far in May. just come in and create something; before graduation? How did you you change anything? he has been extremely success­ you have to go through all this red know what steps to take? ful at the latter, acquiring a hefty Spelman Spotlight (SS): Continued on page 5 tape. So basically, I got in trouble list of sponsors including Have you always known you for doing it. KJ: The reason I started now JobDirect.com, Hank Aaron wanted to own your own busi­ Features The prostitution of children: A call to action

chance of betrayal in court. important, children should not be Jameta Barlow and New Jersey. child prostitution case in the na­ tion to be prosecuted under federal Girls are recruited at middle subjected to such inhumane behav­ Health Editor This is just one child’s story of her involvement in the child racketeering laws. If convicted, the schools, MARTA stations and strip ior. If you are as outraged, as prostitution ring in the Atlanta defendants could face maximum clubs, the indictment charges, and sentences of more than 20 years in over telephone chat lines. Once those who are working on this is­ This story begins with a 13- area. There are many, many more. lured into the trade, some girls sue are, it is your inherent respon­ year-old girl. After running away Ninety-five percent of those chil­ federal prison or, in some cases, sibility to get involved. Our from home this little girl was dren involved are of African de­ life, prosecutors said. have been supplied with false iden­ tification cards, and then made to younger sisters do not need to be sucked Under current law, pimp­ dance in Atlanta’s strip clubs. Oth­ penalized in this victimless crime into the ing is a misdemeanor in Geor­ ...she was kidnapped and forced into the trunk of ers have been taken across state of prostitution. You can help in the life of gia whether the prostitute is an a car where she was transported around town and re­ adult or a young child, with a lines to work as prostitutes in Cali­ following areas: treatment efforts, forced peatedly raped at gunpoint... fornia, New York, Florida, Ala­ supporting stronger legislation prostitu­ maximum penalty for pimping bama, Tennessee and Nevada. Ac­ which serves to protect minors and tion. She of 12 months in jail and up to penalize pimps and johns, partici­ reported that she was kidnapped scent. Child prostitution is a $5,000 in fines. The rationale has cording to federal prosecutors, the pating in the candlelight vigil, do- and forced into the trunk of a car moneymaking business. Traffick­ been that prostitution ought to alleged pimps took underage girls carry light penalties because it’s to Miami so they could sell sex nating to the Angela’s Fund by where she was transported around ing in women and children is now supporting the town and repeatedly raped at gun­ the third largest source of profits essentially a victimless benefit “The Va­ point as part of her indoctrination for organized crime, second only crime — two adults will­ This is just one child's story of her involvement ingly engaging in sex. gina Mono­ into prostitution. This rapist also to drugs and guns in generating in the child prostitution ring in the Atlanta area. There logues” and be­ sold her to other men for sex. This billions of dollars. Clearly, that excuse does are many, many more. Ninety-five percent of those chil­ coming a CASA 13-year-old child said that she was This story continues. Thir­ not hold when the pros­ dren involved are of African descent. volunteer. Please beaten, slapped, starved, given teen men and one woman were titutes are children as contact Spelman drugs and traded for sex—even for charged Wednesday, January 24, young as 10 and 11. Of­ College Counseling Services or taxicab fare. In addition, she ob­ 2001 with more than 200 counts ten, girls enticed into child prosti­ during the Super Bowl in 1999. The Black female body has Court Appointed Special Advocate served these alleged pimps being of federal crimes, including rack­ tution come from troubled fami­ no value. This is the message that (CASA), at 404-730-1150 or e- violent with other girls and girls eteering conspiracy, kidnapping, lies, and the pimp poses the prom­ mail: [email protected] to get being transported across state lines and interstate transportation of ise of a better life. Consequently, is being sent by those who actively and passively participate in this involved. to Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, minors for prostitution. Federal the pimps become like family to Kentucky, Louisiana, New York prosecutors said it could be the first the young girls, thus limiting the child prostitution ring. Even more

Kevin Johnson, continued...

KJ: Yes and no because that you’re mature enough, that ClubAUC.conl really helps me get you’re ready to sacrifice a lot of out more, meet new people, and all personal fun and put forth a lot of that good stuff. I get to party a little hard work. It’s not for everybody, bit and handle business at the same but for those who want to do it, you time. So I kind of regret all the have to realize how much work it’s work, but it will pay off. I don’t going to be, especially in the be­ think I'll regret anything. I’ve had ginning because you’ll be the one my share of fun. This has provided person who is doing everything me with a lot of opportunities, not until you tell your idea and bring only within the AUC but within in other people. Know what you’re I tmm Tna Furnw Times / PO So« 18B3Ö 1 CteMäar«! OH 44118 : (216J 373--86OÖ Í ö-masit ««tíwnnytírrws.coni Atlanta as well. getting into, and find somebody else who understands it and is also SS: Why do you think so willing to take that risk. And of Law School Is Tough Enough. course, anyone looking for more many young people are starting You Shouldn’t Have to Worry businesses prior to graduation advice on my experiences can when they have their entire lives email me at About Fitting In. ahead of them? [email protected]. We consider our diversity to be a major SS: After graduation, do KJ: I’d have to say that they strength - along with our extraordinary faculty, you plan to put your full atten­ see the dollar Sign. It’s a genera­ rich curriculum, world-class facilities, and one of tion into your business, or do you tional thing because a lot of the the world’s most vibrant and international have other plans? younger generation know the locations. Minority students make up a third of economy and are into technology. our student body, They are active, committed KJ: Now is the time to try. And they figure, “Why go work for and highly visible, holding many of the top I’d rather go for it at this age than someone and bust my butt when I offices in the Student Bar Association, law when I’m thirty years old and mar­ can bust it for myself and call it reviews, and other campus organizations. ried with two kids who and a wife my own?” Visit our website or contact us for information on with whom I’ll want to spend time. our upcoming Multicultural Admissions Fair. SS: Do you have any ad­ I’m going to see if the business ■> jruNivwigrryo» floats for a couple years. With the vice for others who are inter­ [email protected] right marketing and partnership ested in following in your foot­ (305) 284-6746 steps? alignments, I think that it will. www.law.miami.edu

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publicity and airplay that they have son that we had to learn the hard Truth,” which includes such hits as my biggest fans. I thank God ev­ Syreta Oglesby deserved for so long. Nowadays, way, and we are stronger people “Remember the Days” featuring eryday for allowing me to be in­ Arts & Entertainment everyone knows their gold-certi­ and better rappers for troduced to Damon Dash and fied beat-bumping anthem, “Ante that experience. Loud Jay-Z. They saw that desire On January 14, Bandoola Up,” both the original and the re­ has had a history of sup­ within me, and took the time Entertainment, Cloud 9 Entertain­ mix featuring Busta Rhymes and porting rappers like our­ out to believe in me when ment, and A.G. Productions, in Remy Martin. selves, and we are glad other people would not.” conjunction with Hot 97.5, Loud When asked how they feel to have been signed to Siegal also under­ Records and Roc-A Fella Records, about their newfound fame and their label. We are also stands the importance of presented the hottest back-to- success, M.O.P. responded by say­ looking to venture out on wisely investing money into school concert of 2001 at the Tab­ ing, “We are thankful for the sup­ our own to start our pro­ other avenues. He just ernacle, featuring some of the most port from the public. We are espe­ duction company to help opened a clothing store popular and talented rap groups cially thankful to our fans that have others make their dreams called BlackRoc in the Phila­ currently on the music scene. I had there from the beginning by being come true.” delphia area, exclusively fea­ the chance to talk with the infa­ our underground fan base. W’e are Beanie Siegal, a turing Roc-A-Wear Cloth­ mous Brownsville Brooklyn, thankful for everything that has Roc-A- Fella/Def Jam ing. “I know that it is not “Ante Up” duo M.O.P., as well as been given to us, and we will con­ recording artist from stocks and bonds, but it is a Brooklyn’s Memphis Bleek and tinue to be grateful to our record West Philadelphia, un­ start. I have to start some­ Philly’s Beanie Siegal, two artists company and our fans.” derstands what it means Cover of Memphas B leek’s new cd ’“Coming where, and BlackRoc is it,” representing “the Dynasty”, about M.O.P., like many artists, to have humble begin­ of Age” he says. the pros and cons of the music in­ have paid the price for success and nings. “Dreams are those Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam dustry. fame. They emphasized the impor­ things that help us have motiva­ Eve, the title track “The Truth”, and recording artist Memphis Bleek Some people might remem­ tance of understanding that the tion and drive. Those are two char­ “In the Club,” from the Backstage made his debut in 1998 on Jay- ber Fame and Billy, collectively music industry is a business. “It is acteristics that are needed to be­ Soundtrack. Z’s album, “Hard Knock Life Vol-. known as M.O.P., from the single important that people exhibit busi­ come a successful entertainer,” he Says Siegal, “I knew in my ume II” with the song, “Coming “How Bout Some Hardcore,” ness savvy. You have to know what says. Siegal arrived on the rap heart that I was a good artist, but of Age.” A few months later in which was released approximately contracts are stating before you scene in late December of 1998 no one wanted to give me the 1999, Bleek released his gold-cer- six years ago. The duo has been sign them. You have to realize that with an appearance on his mentor, chance to prove myself: I thank my on the underground rap scene for record companies are out to make Jay- Z’s, triple-platinum track, family and close friends for stand­ about nine years. However, they money, and if you can't deliver, “Throw Your Hands Up.” He then ing by my side when 1 needed sup­ Contmued on pg. 7 are now just starting to receive the then you are out. This was a les­ spoke the truth on his album, “The port from them, and they still are Money, Power, Respect...The Book

Chanell Hasty ference and wanted to put every­ winning journalist who has writ­ Know About Sex, which dis­ suggests that writers continue Campus & Local thing about men and women in a ten for The Dallas Morning cusses relationships where sex is writing and not worry about a

‘bottle’ to foster the relationship News, New York Newsday and involved. Chiles comments on market for their work. “If you

of the Black relationship.” The Newark-Star are a Money, Power. Respect: “Money kills so many re­ Ledger. Millner, is good What Brothers Think, What “Money kills so many relationships, and that lationships, and that is why we a reporter for the writer Sistahs Know, is the title of the is why we wanted to write the book to try and sal­ wanted to write the book to try N.Y. Daily News, with tal­ hot new book written by husband vage as many black relationships as possible, ” says and salvage as many black rela- and also wrote The ent, you and wife duo, Denene Millner Chiles. t i o n - Sistah’s Rules. will be and Nick Chiles. The ships as This work is a spin off of a book the content of their work: “The fine because they are always couple decided to co­ pos­ called Sister Rules, written by a book talks about things that looking for good talent,” says author the book after Money. Power, sible,” white woman in 1997. Millner couples are hesitant to talk about. Chiles. Millner’s advice for as­ attending an African- Respeet says felt as if Sister Rules was some­ For example, pornography, sex piring writers is to always write American conference Chiles. thing that black women would on the first date, and other things for yourself. “Writing for your­ in Philadelphia, Penn­ Bh never follow. Therefore, she de­ of that nature.” self is 20 times more beneficial sylvania in 1998. partners cided to write her own book, “As The husband and wife duo than writing for others,” she. Millner says, “At WM HfwtSris TMs«k, of this something for black women to also offered advice to aspiring says. “Most of us who write the conference, we saw husband relate to.” writers. Chiles suggests that for others, as my husband and that a lot of men were Money, Power, Respect Book and wife The couple’s first co­ “Being persistent, having disci­ I, are reporters. You must al­ showing up with just as duo have also done separate authored book was published in pline, and picking a time of day ways find time to write.” many concerns and questions works prior to Money, Power, February 2000 titled, What where you write best, are all keys about relationships as women. Respect. Chiles, is an award Brothes Think, What Sistahs to successful writing.” He also My husband and I left the con­ Ludacris, disturbing the peace of rap!

Joye Greene The album, originally entitled low Def Jam artist Foxy new album... to rap veterans like Scarface, Arts & Entertainment Incognegro was distributed in- Brown. SS: How would you de­ Rakim, L.L. Cool J has also dependently scribe your new album? been influential.

Ludacris, formerly by. Ludacris Ludacris: It’s diverse. SS: Speaking of other known as radio personality and sold over It’s dirty South sh*t. You can rap artist, what are your top Chris Lova Lova of Hot 97.5’s 100,000 in a ride to it and it’s lyrical too. It five albums of all time? Future Flavas show, by matter of has some silly sh*t, some seri­ Atlanta’s listening audience, is weeks before ous s*it... it’s just diverse, Ludacris: Dr. Dre, The taking the rap game by storm. he even re­ Chronic; Scarface, The Diary; His new hit album Back For ceived his SS: What was the most the Notorious B.I.G., Ready To the First Time, which was just major deal. important thing to you in cre­ Die; Outkast, certified platinum, debuted at Seasoned ating your album? Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik; #2 on Billboard charts, while with southern and 8-Ball and MJG, Coming his first single from the album, flavor, Back Ludacris: Creative con­ Out Hard. “What’s Your Fantasy”, not For the First trol, I think that it is important only keeps your head nodding Time has sev­ for a true artist to have that. SS: Finally, what can we and body bouncing on the eral guest ap­ expect from Ludacris in the fu­ dance floor, but is rocking the pearances by SS: Where do most of ture? charts as well. Ludacris, the his crew, the your musical influences come first artist signed to the new di­ Disturbing from? Ludacris: Expect me to vision of Def Jam Records, Def tha Peace revolutionize music, that’s my Jam South, is a native ATLien. Clique, as Ludacris: I got most of main goal...to do big sh*t. Originally from College Park, well as vari­ my influence from my environ­ GA, he got his first opportu­ ous other art­ ment and the things I’ve ex­ Well, you heard it from nity to shine on the hit-making ists including Atlanta’s own, Ludacris. perienced from day to day. the mouth of Ludacris, so go producer Timbaland’s last al­ up and com­ Other than that, listening to out and grab the album. It’s a bum with his first single ever, ing artist In a conversation what my father played while I hot joint! “Phat Rabbit,” which is also Shawna, Pastor Troy, UGK, with Ludicris discussing the was growing up and listening featured on his new album. rap’s nasty girl Trina, and fel- Ù. Backstage, continued... Rock’s new film certified diamond tified album, “Coming of Age,” their money correctly. It is easy up stories because they are en­ Beth Perry featuring “What You'Think of to blow 50 grand, but it is not vious of our success, but the Arts & Entertainment That?” and “Memphis Bleek Is...” easy to make it.” media does not see that. Editor members, dates the lovely Santee On December 5, 2000, Taking that knowledge “A regular person could Jenkins (Regina King), and drives Bleek released his sophomore and his imbedded hustler’s get into a fight, and it will his butler around in his gray Rolls Royce bumping Snoop Dogg’s project, “The Understanding,” diligence, Bleek has invested never make the newspaper. Paramount’s new film, Down to Earth, is a hilarious mix­ classic “Gin and Juice.” which features the song “Is that his earnings into his own com­ However, whenever Eminem, ture of incongruent humor and The image of an elderly pany, Get Low Management. Jay, Da Brat, or anyone famous Your Chick?” with Jay-Z and seemingly-impossible-yet-some- White man who thinks like Chris says something to defend our­ Missy Elliot. When asked how he One of his acts, the Co-Defen­ how-believable redemption, the Rock is funny enough in itself, but chose the title for his new album, dants, also appears on his al­ selves, we get labeled. That is final touch being the ingenious when coupled with a less than typi­ Bleek responded by saying, “I bum. “I always said that once wrong, but that is the way of casting of Chris Rock as the lead. cal plot and supporting characters couldn’t speak about the same I get on I would help my people the world. It’s unfortunate that Rock plays Lance Barton, a whose personalities are more de­ tailed than in the usual mega-star- things that I spoke about on ‘Com­ out, and once my album went artists have to bear that brunt witty twenty-something New York bike messenger whose nervous and-supporting-cast comedy, the ing of Age’ because I was a gold, I knew that this was the all of the time though,” Bleek tendencies are hindering his resulting culmination is incredible. child then. All that I knew was time,” he says. said. dreams of stand-up comic stardom. Rock’s harsh, So what’s the major dif­ Beanie Siegal responded hustling. I’ve grown up. With After being booed off the Apollo playful voice and exagger­ my first album, I went straight ference between being famous by saying, “It’s important to stage following a horrendous per­ ated, hilarious facial expressions for the streets because the pop and not? “My life has changed remain calm and professional formance, a distraught Barton is hit are exactly what the movie needed crowd was not looking for me. because I have bills now,” he at all times, and to know not and killed by an oncoming bus. to add icing on the cake. For those of you who think Now I am going to have the says between laughter. to feed into all of the drama.” Barton goes to Heaven, where Joe Guy, God’s right hand man, ex­ that the underlying concept of pop world coming to the With all of the negative The artists departed be­ plains to him that his death was Down to Earth is too unrealistic, I publicity surrounding Jay-Z fore their concert began, leav­ streets.” premature and that his spirit will will leave you with the words of ing the following advice for Bleek has not only ma­ and Sean “Puffy” Combs, an­ be able to return to Earth in another the Rock himself. When Barton’s tured musically but has also other issue discussed was the aspiring artists: “Keep your man’s body. The body of choice former manager, Whitney Daniels, become a true businessman. media’s representation of rap head up, and never let anyone belongs to multi-millionaire calls the notion of Barton being “As far as this game, every­ artists. Says Bleek, “People discourage you from achieving Charles Wellington, a pudgy fifty- inside of Wellington’s body “im­ possible.” Barton retorts, “What’s body is getting labels and man­ seem to forget that we are hu­ your dream. Claim it because year old White man known for his callous, uncaring personality. The impossible? You’ve been going to agement companies, but every­ man beings, too. Some people it is yours to have, and know switch is made, and the laughter church your whole life. This is just body is not doing the right feel that they are going to that the road is hard to travel, begins. your tax dollars at work. but you can do it.” thing with it,” he laments. “I profit off of us, and that is why This movie is hilarious. Down to Earth opens in the­ learned step by step from Jay they come and try to bring While in Wellington’s body, aters nationwide on February 16. to do the right thjng. Artists drama our way. Other people Barton does stand up comedy rou­ have to know how to manage are so jealous that they make tines poking fun at rude audience Health Stress: A mentally or emotionally disquieting influence

volved with doing the best we can and as it exerts itself and seeks to balance alcoholism, and depression. Shauna Watkins trying to make everyone around us this tension out. Relaxation techniques help BODY SCAN: Health happy that we often forget about our­ Too much stress can lead to lower stress levels, relieve tension and Using your mind, scan every selves. This trait is allow the body to muscle in your body from the tips of also known as the unwind. Here are your toes to the top of your head. If What would life be like with­ “superwoman a few techniques you sense a tight muscle, just let it be­ out stress? Sounds pretty good? No myth.” that you can do come limp and relaxed. challenges to meet, no tough choices, Stress re­ anywhere (even in no hassles, no need for God? sults from the fail­ class while your LIMP RAG DOLL: ure to effectively professor is giving Do the 2-step breath two times. Does this scenario sound famil­ cope with stressors a boring lecture) to Using your mind, imagine that you are iar: you go to class and your professor (your schoolwork, help you calm a limp rag doll. Feel your mind and tells you that you have a six page pa­ your boyfriend, down and get body become limp and relaxed. per due in a week, on a topic you don’t and your job). through your day *** You may use whatever images remember discussing in class? Or an­ Stress is a normal nearly stress free. you like, how about Morris Chest­ other professor decides they want you and unavoidable nut?** to read a four-hundred page book at part of life and the BREATHING: the same time and decided that your only way to suc­ 2-Step breath MIND QUIETING: group would lead the class in discus­ cessfully deal with -Fill the bottom of To quiet your mind first, focus sion? Now this same day your boy­ it is to identify the your lungs first, on your breathing. As you breathe in friend starts nagging you because he stressor and react in then add the top as say slowly to yourself “I am” and as says you don't spend enough time with a healthy manner to you breathe you breathe out, say slowly to your­ him and he is starting to wonder if you rid yourself of it. through your self “calm”. When your mind feels are cheating on him. To make matters Sources of stress nose. Breathe out calm you may focus only on your worse, you receive your cell phone bill can come from out­ slowly. Feel the breathing, with no thoughts at all. but have no money to pay it, and side the body (i.e., tension flowing you’re running late for work. Guess a nagging boy­ Stress can stink!!! out. SHOULDERS, ARMS AND what? You are probably too stressed friend, loads of HANDS HEAVY AND WARM: to realize it! It is time for you to slow school work, dead­ TENSE-RELAX MUSCLES: Put your mind into your shoulders, down and reevaluate yourpriorities be­ lines fortheSpelman Spotlight, etc...,) burnout (emotional, and/or physical Tighten the muscle that you arms and hands - imagine and experi­ fore you have a mental and physical or they can come from within your­ exhaustion). Symptoms include: fa­ want to relax. Focus on and feel the ence them becoming heavy, relaxed breakdown. self (i.e., disturbing thoughts, physi­ tigue, anger, self-criticism, negativity, tension where you have tightened. and warm. Scenarios like the one just pre­ cal pain, blood pressure, etc...) Stress and irritability. Diseases linked to stress Now let the muscle become loose sented are common among women on disturbs the natural balance of the are: high blood pressure, ulcers, heart and limp. Feel the relaxation flow Spelman’s campus. We are so in­ body. Tension is placed upon the body disease, neck pain, forms of cancer, into the muscle. Health Careers Sticking with a good excercise celebrates 30 years plan dents who contribute to the a time to boost self confidence, to the present “Running makes Jameta Barlow office’s many commitments. Karen D. Fields so that later health goals can be me feel relaxed and more Health Editor Dr. Bell says that her ex­ Health met. Sooner or later modify­ alert.” Doing this will allow perience as director has been ing a single task should be­ you to continue to reach your Spelman College’s “worthwhile.” She first came Has the “Holiday Bulge” come second nature. heart’s desires. Health Careers celebrates to Spelman in 1975 from got you under and you can’t thirty fruitful years of being Dillard University as a gradu­ seem to get fully motivated to 2. Set Reachable Goals 4. Don't Compare your­ committed to increasing the ate assistant to Spelman’s Bi­ stay on top? Well if your an­ You know yourself better self to Others number of African Americans ology Department. There the swer was yes, don’t feel alone than anyone. Therefore, create “The most successful and women in health/profes- spirit of sisterhood touched her because it happens every Janu­ a blueprint for yourself that goals are based on improving sional schools. and ignited a commitment to ary to everyone. It begins to outlines want you want to performance, not on reaching Health Careers was first helping young women accom­ fully take hold when you de­ achieve in a time that you a specific outcome such as a organized January 19, 1971 in plish their goals. Dr. Bell says cide on a resolution to poten­ know you, yourself can win or loss," explains Dr. an attempt to increase the num­ “it was magical how the young tially maintain good health and achieve. Realize that over- Deborah Carter, a consultant at ber and caliber of Black women would help each other finally stay fit. Or you might ambitious resolutions will re­ the University of Michigan’s women entering health careers. in Tapley and how women picture the perfect virtue of main just that, overly ambi­ Medical School. Ask yourself Receiving national recognition worked together as women being more patient and not pro­ tious. Try to give yourself why you want to reach a cer­ in medical journals and publi­ have done for centuries.” crastinating on writing that es­ enough breathing room: exer­ tain goal, and mold it so that it cations and being named #2 in This year, the office will say. Yet around February your is benefiting to you as opposed the nation in 1999 in getting welcome returning health ca­ cise on a day when you don’t patience has probably im­ underrepresented minorities in reers graduates in a program have much planned. You can to external factors, or others in proved and perhaps English es­ medical school, Spelman held this Easter weekend in enhance a relaxing day by ex­ the same exchange. Don’t be says are finally getting written, College’s Health Careers re­ conjunction with the Student ercising, whether it is a swift motivated by the fantasies of but a steady exercise regime is mains dedicated to serving its National Medical Association. walk around the Oval or jog­ others, which is hard for many out the door. Yet, you don’t students. In addition, the office will con­ ging around the Morehouse to do, no matter how often we have to worry about trying to Barbara Bell, Ph.D., Di­ tinue to hold their annual fall track. declare ourselves to be inde­ get motivated in the spring, rector of Health Careers, says reception, host their Summer pendent individuals. “there is a need for more Science Program and to spon­ when everyone starts dressing 3. Focus on the Present women and minorities in the sor helpful programs, forums less to beat the holiday bulge. Make exercise rewards Simply claiming what health care field, especially in and seminars. The office also Below are a few ways to get immediate. When you are in you are going to do to remain health policy and promotion.” plans to expand their vision to and remain motivated. tune with the way you feel ev­ in shape and sticking with it, It is this need that has fueled include the non-science majors ery time you work out, or you can place you on the road to the fire of dedication and dili­ who are interested in the health 1. Take Baby Steps tackle a tough problem, use being even greater than you are gence for the two-member staff care field, provide more re­ Take it slow. Trying to that feeling to make you do it today. With these four steps of the Health Careers Office. sources, create pre-med/health eat fewer desserts, exercising again. Learn to put your focus you will be fit, healthy and It is the work of Mrs. Dana careers scholarships and in­ five days a week and attaining on the future—“I will look stay phenomenal. Pride-Jones and Dr. Bell, along crease the staff. a college career is overwhelm­ tight in that bathing suit by with the many dedicated stu­ ing. Try tackling one thing at Spring break in Daytona” and Spelman beats Bennett in 3rd annual Roundball Classic Lee, senior shooting guard/ their Bennett sisters, be­ absence of students in the phernalia, screaming and Yolanda Johnson point guard, who scored 22 cause Bennett was formally stands, but this crowd no jumping up and down with Sports Editor of the team’s points and 9 their sister school. However doubt extended the excite- a colorful sign that read “Kidd # 4.” The pride of January 20, 2001 Spelman sisterhood welled marked the day that the up in her face as she ran up Lady Jaguars’ basketball SUPPORT YOUR SPELMAN SISTERS!!! and down the court. team created a mighty ATTEND SPORTING EVENTS Other interesting stats rumble in Read Hall. The on the game include institution they shook? Upcoming Attractions Nytosha Thomas, forward/ None other than Bennett guard, who scored 19 of the College. The Spelman Col­ Basketball Februarv 2001 team’s points and 11 re­ lege Jaguars shattered bounds, and all members Mon., 12 Home 5:00 p.m. Paine College @ Read Hall Bennett with an ending who played in the game Wed.,14 Away 5:00 p.m. Clark Atlanta @ Morehouse scored, with half of those score of 101-19. Sat., 17 Home 2:00 p.m. Converse College @ Read Hall This win comes in a Wed. 21 Home 5:30 p.m. Lemoyne-Owen College @ Read Hall members having 10 or more most challenging season for Sat., 24 Away 6:00 p.m. Morris Brown College @ Morris Brown points. the Spelman basketball This festive game team, who had not seen too ended with an awards cer­ many wins before the emony given by Theresa Roundball Classic. How­ Edwards, player/ lead coach ever, during this game the of the ABL’s Atlanta Glory, young women seemed to be who crowned Spelman vic­ more focused— honing in assets. “We were enthusias- the few and the brave who ment that the team felt. torious. She also awarded with their defense, and tic because Bennett is a long admitted this was their rea­ An excitement that Lee and Kidd, co-MVP’s of working as one body pass­ standing rival of ours, being son for being at the game, most noticeably shone the game. ing the ball to make the the only other all female did not put a damper on through freshman shooting The Lady Jaguars bas­ shots, and not as individu­ historically black college.” things. The gym was guard, Tiffany Kidd, who ketball team’s next home als. This drama played out packed with fans rooting for played her heart out, scoring game is February 12th at “Everyone went into in the stands, where a few the Lady Jaguars. The large 7 points. She had her own 5:00 p. m. against Paine this game believing that we Morehouse men boasted that crowd turnout was surpris­ cheering section of friends, College. would win,” said Malika they were there to support ing, considering the usual dressed in Spelman para­

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1. What is your definition of love?

“Love is a commitment, a spiritual connection, trust, and understanding. ” 4. What is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Michael Williams Sophomore- Morehouse College

Michael Williams “Love is “Box o f candy, teddy bear, card and honesty, trust, unconditional, and balloon is the perfect Valentine s Day understanding:” gift- ” Robyn Greg Brown Sophomore- Spelman College Sophomore- Atlanta Metro

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2. What is your definition of “real”?

Someone who is secure with themselves is “A trip to Cancún and some money ‘real ” would be a perfect Valentine s Day Reginal Jones gift- ” Sophomore- Georgia Perimeter Lavene Gass Freshman- Clark Atlanta University if Lavene Gass

Reginal Jones “ ‘Real ’ is a person who is confident in themselves and has a 5. What is the ideal woman or man? leveled head. ”

>»> Tabitha Neal Freshwoman- Spelman College Tabitha Neal “I need a woman who is there for 3. What is your idea of a perfect evening? me twenty-four/seven, intelligent, and beautiful. ” Curtis Baker “A perfect evening begins in the morning while Sophomore- Morehouse watching the sunrise. Secondly, he would have gifts waiting for his date. Later on in the evening, he and his date would take a ride in the horse and carriage, have a home cooked candle light dinner, and the rest Curtis Brown is history. ” Will Aklin Graduating Senior- Clark Atlanta University “A tall, dark, handsome, Will Aklin intelligent, goal oriented, supportive, spends quality couple “A perfect evening is filled with surprises. For time, adventurous, and example, if she were at work, she would like to receive spontaneous. ” roses, flowers, and a card just because her companion Imani was thinking about her. After work, she would like a Sophomore- Spelman College nice dinner waiting at home for her. Finally, she would like to celebrate the rest of the night with sweet lovemaking. Nicole Gram Nicole Gram Junior- Clark Atlanta University

After hearing the men and women’s responses, I realized that the answers do not vary that much. There is a general consensus about Valentine s Day. SURVEY SAYS, it is a day set aside to tell someone that you love him or her. Whether that person is your significant other, relative, or just a good friend, you should let them know how you feel.

- Anthonika Miles, Op & Ed >■ toriaw_1, ||||iii Letters To Our Sisters

An Appeal for Liberal Arts Reform by: We B. Sassafra

We, the students of Spelman College, demand that the Spelman administration immediately address the lack of job/career recruitment, internships, scholarships, research opportunities, and graduate school recruitment available to us. We find disturbing the lack of representation from various sectors of the career and service world among recruiters. We understand that part of the burden lies on our departments to provide these opportunities, but we are also aware that they are heavily dependent upon administrative support. In addition, we find the ability of the administration to get companies such as Morgan, Stanley, Dean-Witter; Anderson Consulting; SmithCline Beecham; and Goldman, Sachs & Com­ pany to come to the campus and hold elaborate receptions for students to interact with ‘our corporate partners’ as indicative of the bias we want <- addressed. Also, on any given day we find medical schools on campus but rarely see graduate schools from areas in the social sciences and humanities. We bear witness to the glaring lack of opportunities in fields related to child advocacy, human services, criminology, social justice, non-profit organizations and research in general. Spelman prides itself on being a liberal arts college. We feel it is time that the administration recommits its energies and resources to students who are not interested in being part of ‘corporate America,’ or the natural sciences. We, the undersigned, look forward to tangible, not token, shifts in our school’s reinvestment in the ‘Spelman Woman' that are more inclusive of our many interests.

**Support yourself your sisters and the future ofyour institution by signing the An Appeal for Liberal Arts Reform Petition located on the 3rd floor of Giles Hall.....

WE MUST BECOME THE CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD —Gandhi

What’s happening on campus? Spel man’s SGA speaks

One of the most important functions of the SGA is to communicate with the student body. In doing so, the Media Specialists and Corresponding Secretary will be bringing you this column periodically to inform you of the upcoming events and important information that will enhance your Spelman experience. First a recap of last semester: During a town hall meeting at the end of last semester it was decided by members of the Spelman student body that the student fees would be raised to a total of $250 over the next three years. This was decided after hearing that the SGA is allotted only $52.50 per student each semester to bring you events such as Homecoming, Romantic Interlude, and Celebration in Black among other activities. Members of the SGA were delighted that you, the students, realized the need for this increase. Though members of the Board of Trustees have not finalized the proposal, it is expected that they will realize the need for the increase just as you have. Homecoming was a success thanks to the Spelman Directors Katrina Griffin and Leah Parker as well as the Co-Social Chairs. Keep youi eyes open for the Homecoming 2000 video, which will be available this semester. Miss Spelman and her Court were crowned at a beautiful coronation during the week of Homecoming. Since then they have been involved in numerous community service activities including Habitat for Humanity, beautifying West Manor Elementary, and tutoring children through Hands on Atlanta. In addition to the community service activities of Miss Spelman and her Court, all of the student organizations, under the direction of the Senate, donated Thanksgiving baskets that were distributed among members of the West End Community. This semester, SGA will be bringing you an assortment of activities and projects ranging from Romantic Interlude to the Food Advisory Committee. In 2001 look for: 8 The Make a Ribbon Campaign 8 V-Day Events and forums addressing Victims of Child Prostitution 8 Miss Spelman Community Service with Project Open Hand 8 Romantic Interlude 8 Food Advisory Committee 8 Miss Spelman Book Club. Featured Selection: The Coldest Winter Ever 8 Celebration in Black 8 3rd Annual Media and the Arts Week As always, we encourage members of the student body to actively participate in these events. We look forward to seeing you there!

Natalie S. Brown, Adrienne Matthews, and Brooke Taylor The Media Specialist Team Carmen Harris Corresponding Secretary » -

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