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Building Coalititions Through The ABCC Turqueya Williams The conference was enlightening and power— information exchanged at this conference is imper- J ' 5'0” wrlfler fill. Board members, keynote speakers and leaders ative to the success ofpeople ofAfiican descent in Opinion The Association of Black Culture Centers alike were all motivated through the teachings and America. Not only was it an opportunity to meet Bush has all his ducks in a hosted i3 12th Annual Conference this week in unity of the conference. “You don’t know the variousAfricanAmerican Scholars, butalso to learn row; find out how our Springdale, Oth This event, lasting fiom Oct. 31 power of your influence until someone lets you how they beeame successful and build networks so strength ofschedule contro— to Nov. 2, 2002, was co—sponsored by Miami know,” said ABCC President, Dr. Fran Dorsey at that we can be productive as a people. versy figures into his plans. University. The ABCC’s session topics were cen— his PfCSidem Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 1, 2002. Iencourage all those who are able to attend in EntertaiI1ment tered on its theme: BlaCk Culture Centers and A “You [CODfCI‘CnCC attendants] remind and challenge the future to do so. It is definitely aworthwhile and Destiny’s Child is in the Coalition Building. us elders to continue to better our minds in order empowering experience, The Association ofBlack Culture Centers is a to better our community. We can’t. do it Without news (again) and Eminem national organization composed ofcollege and uni— you 1691de following us.” is making a movie. versity Black and Multicultrnal centers with more The conference had three keynote speakers. Health ‘ than 700 members and afi‘iliates in 49 states. Dr. Beverly Guy—Sheftall, an Educator, Feminist, We’re taking you back to Dr. FredIeeHord foundedABCCintheyear Wnter and Founder of Women’s Research at the opening of the Student 1987. The same year he served as the first director Spellman College, Dr. Ron Daniels, a social and Health Center. of the Black Culture Center at West Virginia pOhtlcal actrvlst, and Piri Thomas, author of University and is the executive Director of the “Down These Mean Streets.” Each speaker spoke ABCC. ABCC’s founding institution 15 Knox on the theme of Coalition Building while provid. College located in Galesburg, Ill. ing solutions to issues in the black community. The purpose oftheABCC is to “reclaim, oom— Topics included: Terrorism and Patriotism, Racism mit and perpetuate the culture of the people of and Language, Black Studies and Black Culture African descent through a network ofculture cen- Centers, Culture Centers and Greek ters.” The Executive-Board ofthe ABCC includes: Organizations, and many more. , . , 2 President Dr. Francis Dorsey, Vice President Paul This conference was truly a walk through our W/JdtS GUI” 071. James, Secretary Dr. Iyailu Moses, Treasurer Dr. past, present and future in Black America. The . Heritage Lecture Lonnie Williams, Administrative ASsistant Terry ABCC was vivacious, powerfiil, interactive, Dr Kenneth Vickery .(liS- Duffy, and other student. board members. ‘ enlighteningand, most importantly, beneficral. The cusses the reality ofprogres— Afimjevigmugsduli; COD Names Freelon NC’s Clayton Markets

forNouu. Distinguished Alumnus Black Supermarket Biz Jitney Catherine Lazoer -, . Phil is a practitioner of excep— DWIghtHODDCS ‘ Clayton is distinguished by Black Repertory Theatre’s speaal lo Nuhlan tronal merit,J said Dean Marv1n J. "specialiloTleiaTn unprecedented advocacy ofstrategies Malecha. “His model ofpractice as Minneapolis l‘I' . _ The aimed at continuing to strengthen Fall 2002 Production The , North Carolina State _'a collaborative endeavor has result— Insight/KMOJ Public Policy Forum the economy of African American “Jitney” opens . this UniVersitY College of Design has ed in a number of distinguished communities. She is widely recog— Thursday, NOV. 7 in selected Philip Freelon of Durham spanned the country from Lucille’s projects recognized with design Kitchen in the heart of North nized as an oflicial who leverages her Tompkins Theatre. as its 2002 Distinguished awards. Phil position, working to empower her Student Admission: $6. Alumnus' Freelon Minneapolis to include the participa- continues his ‘ constituents by enfianchising Black Information about the play 15 the 1’“de = tion of US. Congressional leadership by business. Clayton convened a Sept. scattered throughout this ”Chm“ and Presl- 5 . Representative Eva M. Clayton (D — devoting him- NC) member of the Congressional 17 roundtable at the House of edition dent ofthe Freelon f g Group, an archi— selfas an advisor Black Caucus. Representatives, inviting supermarket to African— Focusing on ways to rectify the lack and grocery chiefexecutives to identi— Pan-Afrikan ideas tecrure firm : American stu- ‘ fy business opportunities for African BSB is looking for input gresponSiblc for ofeducational and business opportu— about this year’s Pan- numerous build- dents and nities for minorities, panelists includ— in the food industry. Ar ‘ ' “ interns, encour— ed, on-site, Mnnesota State Colleges the roundtable, she addressed critical Afrikan festival. Submit ings of note, (MSCU) your thoughts to: Chad including several aging much and _ Universities issues that would enable to Black ' needed diversi com anies to transcend the inertia of Minter, chair ofUAB’s BSB 0n NC State’s Chancellor James McCormick; P within the Associate Vice Chancellor Delores “business—as-usual” to rectify the committee via e—mail at: campus- La“ year, architecture Fridge; Public AHE' Oflicer Linda equation by which African [email protected]. the Freelon Group was awarded the ;‘ profession.” Cole and Minneapolis Community Americans who spend billions of VOTE TODAY North Carolina Freelon’s pro— and Technical College President Phil consumer dollars, remain under—rep— NO matter who you’re Chapter of the fessional accom— Davis. Also participating in the dis— resentedin the marketplaceas suppli— plishments have supporting, dont’ foI‘gCt to American Institute . cussion were Francis N. Onwualu, ers Of farm products,. manufactured, get out and vote today. _ ofArchitect’s . been matched by his president ofthe National Association goods, and professronal and technical Don’t forget what hap— Firm Award, the highest honor commitment to public service. For of Minority Contractors — Upper servrces, . pened in 2000 when you presented to an architectural busi— more than eight years, the Freelon lVIidwest, and Richard Copeland, Lucrlles K1tchen,asoul food restau— didn’t. ness by the state chapter. Freelon president, Thor Construction. Clayton I page 2 page 2 Until lions have their own historians, tales oft/1e [aunt will always glorifi/ the hunter. - Akan Proverb News www. nubianmessage. com 2

Clrlle___ bring forums Where we ean see the ' 3t.::->5: Students Honored At Dln ner from page 1 impact ofour dollars.” rant in North Minneapolis, for five Society, and the Undergraduate Representative to She lauded the Insight/KMO] years has hosted the weekly public the Supreme Council of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Forum for utilizing technology that policy forum, which has conducted Inc White plans to attend law school and study improves vital discourse ofimportant unique videoconference connections issues, seeing it as a model she hopes Law of Intellectual Property or Patent Law with South Africa, Berlin, Germany, Scurry, a dynamic African American female at NC to incorporate in upcoming outreach and other points around the nation On December 6, 2002, the annual University— State, will also be honored at the Dinner. to her home base ofNorth Carolina and within the state of Minnesota. Community Brotherhood Dinner will feature out- Scurry is junior in Chemical Engineering, Chair as well as her colleague Dan Davis’ Clayton’s presentation inaugurated standing males of the Diversity [D—IL] efforts in . “This is a, / and females 1 Commission in the live—to—the web feature, a capabil- ' unique opportunityfor me to be here from NC State, S t u d e n t ity that allows CBC members to in Washington and communieate S h a W Government, speak to their own districts and to the [across the nation]. You’re ahead of Black world simultaneously University, and and she is being via inter- the game. Thank you for showing us St. Augustine’s inducted into net. Forum host, Insight News, posts the way to do it.” University. This Phi Kappa Phi its feature story about the Forum at In the ensuing segment, host Al year’s honoree Honor Society 4 the home page of the Black Press of McFarlane, CEO/President of will be Senator tonight. Scurry i America, (WWW.blackpressusacom), Insight News Group, cited suspect Eva Clayton. plans to pursue l, the website of National Newspaper conduct by corporations, referring to This year, graduate or law ? Publishers Association, making the construction in Minneapolis ofhead— Wilson White school or obtain ;i feature available to Black newspapers quarters for the multi—national com- nationwide. and Natalie a MBA. The pany, Best Buy. The National Clayton joined the forum via Scurry will be NatalreScurry 1 communit . Association of Minority Contractors honored as the . , . .1 Wil'séflwmtef . y vrdeoconference from the US. was promised in the planning stages “a“. . " staff congratulates ‘ , . ' ~i ‘ House of Representatiyes in outstanding . . V Wilson White ‘ that their members would be . Washington, DC. Of the African American male andfemale ofNC State. and Natalie Scurry on their tremendous accom— . employed on the project but, in the September roundtable, Clayton said: White is a senior in Computer Engineering, a plishments. end, were left out. Copeland Park Scholar, a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor 1 “We had more people wanting to responded, “We need to hold corpo— i come [to the discussion] than we rateAmmca accountable to the com— 1 could accommodate. Apparently munity. Best Buygave lip service. In Africa NeWs Briefs ; there is sincere interest on the part of the final analysis, we receivedless than the industry to let us knowwhat they one—half percent of $200 NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM THE CONTINENT million l are doing, the techniques of how spent It happens everywhere, all prison, said, “The warders brought in serious condition. An anonymous l minorities, particularly African around us. We don’t get our fair share 0 Men Clubbed\ Dead [in] the two — one already dead and source commented, “The prison . Americans, ean do business, not only in any area.” An escape plan from a Nairobi the other in critieal condition — at warders eame out in full force and in selling products and SCI‘ViCCS in- Delores Fridge spoke to the compa- prison ended in tragic deaths. Eight night.” They reasoned that the men ' using clubs, mgus, metal bars and l store but in the creation and con— rable arena of education, Where men were involved in an arrange- had sustained injuries after falling off othercrudeweapons, bludgeonedthe stflictio'n ofthe businesses. . iMSCUhasaclueved inroads to facil— ment to break out ofjail. On Oct a moving vehicle. However, it was remandees, leaving them for dead.” “All participants were very respon— irate minority enrollment. She said: l ' 3’ {C 16, two robberysuspects sufferedvio- apparent to autopsy investigators and The two dead men were facing vio— ‘ srve, she continued. Some may not “What [equal opportunity] means in lent deaths after trying to eseape. medical professionals that the two lent robbery charges. Both men con- i be doing as much as we want. Some the MSCU system is that we are Prison warders bludgeoned to death had been clubbed to death. tinued to denyall charges; even to thel are doing more than others, but at working to ensure that anyone who Reuben Wamalwa Kenge and Morris Four of the men successfully fateful night oftheir deaths. least they want to talk about it. This comes to our campus is welcome. Otieno Omondi. eseaped, but were later apprehended 3 is an important step.” Equal opportunity and diversity . AIDS Crisis Continues i An anonymous seniorofficer at the Two more were placed in the hospital Clayton said the initiative stands to mean just that. We do a lot ofcom- To date, 900,000 Ugandans have 9i signifieantly benefit a company like munity outreach, anytime that we’re died of AIDS. More than one mil— 3 Glory Foods, which is attempting to invited or '[leam’] that something is lion Ugandans now live with HIV 1 expand its national distribution to going on, and bringour booth.” ‘ reachanannualsalesgoalof$100 Niibian Message and 120,000 are suffering from Linda Cole announced" a major Sentinel ofNC State’s Afirican American Community Since 1992. AIDS. Ugandan Vice President ‘ million. The Ohio—based company eampaign by MSCU to reach com— Isatou Njie—Saidy is starting pro— :3 has a frozen food product manufac- munities ofcolor through the ethnic Keon Pettiway . . Editor in Chigf grants to mark the beginning of “a } turing plant in North Nlinneapolis. media. “The purpose is to get the Robert White long and bitter struggle against the ‘1 Clayton also emphasized the need for word out that collegetis affordable, ‘ minority consumers to educate that there’s help if you need help. Telvis Lewis bers of AIDS cases rise around the j themselves and not undervalue their [Many] people have an unrealistic Tiffany Wilder world, more and more educational l power of choice so that they experi- idea of how much it [ultimately] SC Latoya Eaves programs are being launched in the .‘ ence greater eash—flow instead ofsee— costs. Keymia Sharpe hopes of decreasing infection rates. 1 ingvast capital go one—wayfrom their Chancellor James McCormick pockets Delvis Ingram The worldwide number of reported to mainstream coffers. “We attested that a primary MSCU AIDS cases, as of Oct. 24, is need to] organize and rethink how imperative is “to increase » NewsEditot access [for] 49,115,775. 4 we spend our dollars so it helps us. more people from different back— ‘ 0 fire Manager The Urban League is an excellent grounds to experience the benefit of Free/0n r organization to begin that process, to higher education.” from page ‘1 Group has mentored high school the American Institute of In addition to teaching, Freelon 372 Witherspoon Student Ctr. - Box 7138 . NCSU ~Raleigh, NC 27695—3718 students from Durham and Wake Architects __ and the National has donated many hours to' NC counties. Freelon has served as a _ _ Inquiries: nubzanznlzox@/70tmazl. com . Organization of Minority State through service as a member EdrtlorralnAdvertIstng , . , past CllI'CCtOI‘ Of: the Greater 919.515.1468 Feedback: nubmnznbox@/70tmazlg com Architects. He takes a special inter- ofthe Design Guild Board, includ— , ' . Durham Websrte: www. nubzanmessage. com Chamber of Commerce, est in higher education and has ing a term as board president. He is -———— as a member of the Durham served as a Only with the permission of our elders do we proudly produce each lecturer at universities currently a member of the NC edition of The Nubian Message. Historic Properties Commission including Harvard, MIT, State Board of Visitors, the and the NC Capital Preservation Hampton University, North African—American Community Dr. Yosef ben-Yochannan - Dr. John Henrik Clark - Dr. Leonard Jeffries - The Black Commission, and as a member of Panther Party - Mumia A. Jamal - Geronimo Pratt Tony Williamson - Dr. Lawrence Carolina ASCT, University ofUtah, Advisory Committee and the Clark - Dr. Augustus Mclver Witherspoon - Dr. Wandra P. Hitl -. Mr. Kyran Anderson the I—40 Land Use Advisory Howard University, California Chancellor’s Circle. He has also Dr. Lathan Turner Dr. M. Iyailu Moses Dokta Toni Thorpe and all those who walk by Commission. College ofArts & Crafts, and NC served on the Design Foundation our side as we continue to make our journey to true consciousness. Freelon is an active member of State. Board. Maturing BeyOnd What If The Four Walls ['6 Sharpton, not a rockband leader. When last didyou hear use their minds instead of their Segun Olusesi . EC Crystal Stallings sfaff writer of a collaboration between the NAACP and the newly opinion editor mouths so much. I was getting )f As they both returned from chemistry class, Ada* sud— formed Afiiean Union?” Sitting in my big mansion that I tired of them talking all the time denly blurted out, “What does Pan—Afrieanism mean to Feeling the need to add a twist to this interesting argu— paid for with my rich daddy’s and not having any action to put you as an Afiiean person?” ‘ ment, Ada asked, “Why isit that there are more African money, I watc': television. Guess behind it. You would think that if Obviously stunned by the question, “Was that all you men married to Caucasian women than there are married what is happening in the world? they knew the struggle ofa person picked out in a 50—minute class about molecular struc- to African Ameriean women?” Well, my girl Lakeisha Gray is they would grow up and take tures and chemical formulas?” Dibe questioned. -- Hesimnt for a couple ofseconds, he replied, “Why are president now. Yeah she is just charge of their own actions and “No, Dibe, its just that I’ve always wondered ifthe Pan— you asking me? I’m not married to on '” running things from the V/hite destinies, but theyjust sit there and Afiiean week we celebrate annually on eampus actually Unsatisfied, she prods firrther, “Well, you know some— House. Prince, her dog, has just do nothing. I declare I get so tired achieves its purpose.” one who is, and you’ve probably talked—” got the biggest yard. Anyway, my of them always demanding this “No!” Dibe declared, “PanAfrieanism used to be some— “—I guess they live more fulfilling and promising lives neighbor Shirae’ was telling me and that. Granted, they deserve it what ofa movement supposed to unite Blacks and col— with Caueasian women, simple,” he cuts her off. that some white folks were coming . sometimes, but what about us? ored people around the world, but which we have sabo— Now the battle line is drawn, and down-to—earth sista is into the neighborhood. They Don’t I deserve a lasting line with taged for our own individual interests.” not about to give up. “You betray us — Black men,” Ada would be among the elite few who my generation and family? And “So you mean all the time and energy put towards declares. “Thelowdownbrothas cheat on us, and the suc- worked to get a spot on the on that note, what is really going planning the annual event is a waste of time?” Ada cessful ones don’t reckonwith us as partners. Afiiean men Everglade Heights suburbs. I on with the interracial thing? This accused. aren’t any different, how can Pan—Afrieanism ever been declare it makes me appreciate son ofmine comes in and had this “Now don’t get me into trouble Ada,” Dibe replied, sustained ifwe refuse to date and marry ourselves.” them more to see them come here white girl over and I was like, “I’m only saying the original ideology behind the Pan— Amused by the connection she’s made between a man’s when I know they earned their “What? Aren’t there any nice girls Afiieanism movement has been eroded as time has gone personal taste and an ideologieal movement, Dibe asks, way here and not on some predis‘ in the school who look like you past. Look at it from this perspective: where is the unique “Have you read Frank Fanon’s ‘Black Skin, \White posed psychological study on that you would want?” I mean relationship that Pan-Africanists like Marcus Garvey and Maslé’” greater intellect because they are really, and why does she live on the WEB DuBois celebrated with humanists like Ghandi in “Yes.” supposedly the better race. other side of town? I don’t know our generation? You talk ofPan—Afiiean week, supposed- 1 “What do you think of the chapter in the book that Anyway, as far as the average where her family is from or what ly meant for all colored folks, but do you see Indians, accuses the Black man ofredeeming his dignity by sleep- world goes...my people, they’re they do to survive but I can tell Native Amerieans ofArabs planning events. Aren’t they ing with a White woman? Do you think it gives a doing great. The children, they you this, I don’t. like her just colored people, Ada? Tell me, aren’t they?” glimpse ofinterracial relationships?” got mad skills in the classroom. because. But I’m not” a racist or “Don’t say that Dibe,” she replied. “No one is stopping “Not necessarily, but in most eases, theses men are just They are so creative, but of course anything. them from participating, they simply choose not to join damn insecure ofthemselves and I’d rather not be with a I knew that already. It took ' Yeah, but on the flip side, I just us— man like that,” she said Lakeisha to get into oflice so that love their music. It is so radical “—SaysWho?” Dibe interrupted. “All they have to do is “Well said,” he agrees. “Now to the issue of Pan— she could release funds from the and vibrant. It’s so easy to see why look around and see the true situations ofthings.” Afiieanism, how much ofAfiiea do you know?” government retirement fund into the younger kids like imitating After a brief period of silence Dibe continued, “You “\Well, youAfiieans come over to the and the public school system. They’re them. ‘It makes you feel good, but thinktheyaren’twiserwhen theysee thatitis 21th keep to yourselves.” in the best schools even got sometimes I can’t understand the man, and Rock icon, Bono who has been eampaigning “And that’s beeause we have never felt welcomed by money to get the white urban pub— lyrics and the sufi‘Ering lifestyle for debt relief and poverty alleviation for Afriean coun— Afiiean Amerieans!” Dibe screams... lic schools money for new books. behind it. But see that isn’t my tries, even bringing the US. Secretary ofFinance to tour Yeah, my husband has a steady job problem. I figure as long as I listen these exploited centinent with him. They look and To Be Continued... running this big computer compa— and buy the music, I’m contribut— expect such ideas from men like Jesse Jackson and Al *Name has been changed ny. His employees are mainly ing to their livelihood. I don’t black and they all have degrees mind as long as my son doesn’t from prestigious schools. Their begin to act like them. I figure let families are so blessed to have that him have his fun now and then he kind ofmoney to send their kids to can get it out his system. I think all Strength or Schedule school. I know the minority, I white people really act like that first and most important reason is loea— very little reference to “rogue state” mean Caucasian people, work sometimes except for the few that Evan Rogers staff writer fi0n~ since the State of the Union address mighty, mighty hard to send their have actually had the chance to be North Korea is in close proximity to (January 2002). In fact, a recent news .. kids to school. Some ofthose kids around us. Who could blame Believeitor not, GeorgeW Bush has China, and, as a result of our current release by the Associated Press (AP) are first generation students most them, if that’s what it takes for been telling the truth lately. America is not at war with relationswithChina, itisveryunlikely reports that North Korea not only pos- ofthe time. I’ve seen some oftheir them to actually get some money the entire Islamic world. In fact, our that we would be able to unilaterally sesses a uranium-enrichment program, mothers and fathers work two or then I understand. I understand troops will eventual— ly have their enter the region without being per— but has also confirmed it. And how has three jobs to send them to school. that they always seek the lowerjobs time, energy, and lives invested in a region quite far from the ceived as a threat. Secondly, the our administration responded? It has— I didn’t know those kids were that and, hey, someone has to do it. Middle East Arneriean public does not want war. nt. smart to even get accepted. I’m Final word, I don’t know what it You see, afterwe “liberate” Iraq, good Most of us oppose a war with even You see, issues like the economy, ris- sure it’s some quota that has to be is that makes living in this life so ol’ G—Dub is gonna send our troops to Iraq, which would make a war with ing crime, and more viable threats like filled. I’m glad my son got some unfair, but must I be held account- North Korea. Why? It’s all about ‘ North Korea that much more difficult Iran and North Korea are like a mid— scholarships. It was so easy able simply because my ancestors strength of schedule. Like Steve to justify. Hence, we go after Iraqi dic— season stretch against a few top 25 col— because somebody told me about did them a wrong that I had no Spurrier or Bobby Bowden, our presi— tator Saddam Hussein, a figure for lege football teams, you simply eannot them and I just made sure he control over? Why can’t we just be dent realizes that it is much wiser to which theAmeriean public has a suffi— focus on them too far in advance. So knew. happy in the roles that this land begin your season. with a few a “tune cient amount ofcontempt. fornowatleast, we’ll go ahead and “run Leadership in the Caucasian was established and founded up” games. There are two main reasons Despite thefactthat North Koreahas up the score” on Iraq, but do not be community is scarce but it’s getting upon? It’s not my fault that the why ourcurrent administration has yet been in violation of the Nuclear surprised ifGeorge W Bush discusses better. They’re finally learning world is this way. I can’t do a thing to target North Korea, a communist Nonproliferation Treaty since 1994, his “game plan” regardingNorth Korea how to become more literate and about it. state and 1/3 of the axis—of-evil. The our current administration has made and others after he gets reelected

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More/rouse degree program in engrneenng With from page 5 the Georgia Institute ofTechnology Myth 2: Apathetic Blacks agricultural skills. and founded the Morehouse School During his era, Atlanta Baptist unequal that not even programs like affirmative action ofMedicine, which became an inde- ‘ Portia Overton , ,, ,, College was named Morehouse staff wFiter alone can repair the divide. This by no means negates the pendent institution in 1981. College in honor of Henry L. Some say, “The onlyway black people can achieve any— fact that we cannot surpass the path laid out before us, In 1987, Dr. Ieroy Keith, class Morehouse, the corresponding secre— thing is to seekwhite guilt, and special privileges like quo— and become productive, over-achieving citizens . in this of 1961, was named president of tary of the Atlanta Baptist Home tas, handouts, and lately reparations and apologies for society. I am merely attempting to devise a method to the Morehouse. Mission Society. slavery” On the contrary, people like Sanisha Bailey, madness. In October 1994, Dr. WileyA. Dr. Samuel H. Archer became sophomore, say, “It insults me to think that there are peo- I agree with some of the statements that many blacks Perdue, a member of the class of President ofthe Collegein 1931 and ple out there who might think that I need to constantly basicallyjust need to get with the program. I think, how— 1957 and vice president for business headed the institution during the leech offofsomeone else, white or black, to simply sur- ever, that everything takes a considerable amount oftime affairs, was appointed acting presi- Great Depression. _He gave the vive and get by from day—to—day, simply because of the to recover. Every group of people must go through a , dent of Morehouse. Through his school its colors, maroon and white, efforts, color ofmy own skin.” process ofdevelopment that can only gradually occur in ; the same as those ofhis alma mater, national memorials were The myths that Blacks are the predominant race stages. I am no Sociology expert, but I think that right erected to honor Dr. Benjamin E. Colgate University. Archer retired for Mays and theologian Dr. Howard amongst welfare recipients and federal aid, and that we now, Black America is in the stage that takes a great health reasons in 1937. Dr. Charles continue to reap the benefits of affirmative action and amount ofeffort and self-motivation, in a stage that per— D. Hubert served as a . president W Thurman, class of 1923. other programs like it, has led to that hasty generalization petuates reunification. On June 1, 1995, Dr. Walter E. until 1940, when Dr. Benjamin E. that we are simply incapable of taking care of our own In this stage, there is a deeper level ofself—awareness and Massey, class of 1958, was named Mays became the sixth president of responsibilities. But that is just not truth, what is fact is empowerment coming to par. Continuous efforts are put ninth president of Morehouse. Morehouse College. that\Whites are the largest percentage ofwelfare recipients forth in order to honor and accredit our current status as Underhis leadership, Morehouse has In 1967, Dr. Hugh M. Gloster, embraced the challenge ofpreparing in America (Liberal Resurgent, 2000). However, it is still BlackAmericans and strive for even better ways ofliving. . class of 1931, became the first alum— for the let century quationable, whyyet, so many Blacks are on welfare, and For example, there are Black magazines, television net- nus to serve as president of the and the goal of becoming one ofthe nation’s best even more are currently living in poverty. works, Black—owned businesses. The level of poverty is College. With his help, Morehouse lib— eral Some would say that the precedence of apathy, and dropping, while the gap between the household incomes strengthened its board of trustees, arts colleges. Morehouse College is the alma even intellectual inferiority (ifyourecall the big Bell Curve of Blacks and WW only lessens (LEO Overview,. enriched doctorates, conducted a debate), in our community is to blame. I would say that 2000), very minutely, but it is still decreasing. Also, many su E l $20 million fimdraising mater of numerous prominent and years ofcenturies ofslavery, led to segregation, which now more Blacks are attending and graduating from college, 5 well-known people. Martin Luther ‘: campaign, expanded the endow— breeds our current state ofdiscrimination and racism. All andsoon.Thenextstage,Ibelieve,willbethemostdif—e Kinng., civil rights leader, ‘48, Spike l ment to more that $29 million, and over the world, it’s been proven that in any given society, ficult stage, as blacks will have to maintain the success they Lee, director, ‘79, Edwin Moses, added 12 buildings to the campus, the discriminated group, will typically work at lower—pay— have attained It’s going to be a challenge, but no longer Olympic gold medallist, ‘78, David including the Martin Luther Kinng. ingjobs,receive a lower qualityeducation, and experience do we have to pose as victims ofthis intricate system Satcher, U.S. SUrgeon General, ‘63, dis— International Chapel. an overall less successfiil lifestyle than the “better—OH” crinrination, whether it is in the workplace, orin our own Samuel L. Jackson, Academy Award Morehouse established a dual- majority. In America, I think that the hierarchy is so school. nominated actor, ‘72.

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The stereotype phone bill, the credit card bill and the car note. ready right now to launch a mile—long list of Asweall know—gonearethe songs ofyester— being that the brother sitting on the passenger While shewasworking, hewasleechingso complaints about today's singers and songs. year where the singer "knew" and "felt" what side is not the one who initiated a carpool, but thatshehadtoworkasifshewas supportinga First of all, thereis a lot more entertaining she was singing about. It was evident in her thathehasnojobandisleechingoffofhis child whom she didnot give birth to. going on and a lot less singing. And fewer motions, her stance, her voice —— and yes, we fiiend. Remember the key word here: Asset, \Which brings me to songs in the past, like, for singers too. I jokingly like to state that everyone called, this soul singing. and not upset instance, R. Kelly and causing, butsomeofcandoso betterthanoth— We are now in the day where people d’lOOSC Yes, this was ageneralization. I am notdefend- . Sparkle's song. Both ofthem were rushing to eis. their songs to cater to their audience. That's ing theirgeneralization, nor theirstereotype, nor present their problems without really acknowl- But in my aparent choice of definition, a whatyou call entertainment, trying to please the their usage. I am saying that, as a woman, this edging the other and that they needed to work singer would be someone who can sing "well". mass. With soul singing, youjust tried to'reach iswhatIthinktheymeant Don'tgetall upset to get their relationship backwhere theyneeded Don't let that shock you. I am sure that there that one person, and hoped that someone else ifit doesn't suit you laugh at it, turn the sta— it to go. They were too busy saying, "... wait a are plenty of people out there who you feel felt it too. p tion, or borrow another CD from a fiiend. minute..." to notice that they nwded counsel— should have done what Milli Vanilli did yearsa- \With thosewords, I'll leaveyou to decidewho 'Ihesecondsongreceivingthefireis Destiny ing. (Although counseling does help, it always go: LIP SYNC. ' is ripping us off and giving us our money's Child's "Bills, Bills, Bills". (I am going to grab a amazesmehowtheytoocancounselmeandbe Thete'snothingdiatIhatemoredrantosee worth. brother's hand and walk him through so he can in worse situations than me. But, hey, they are "or hear, rather", my favorite "singer" perform- But, let'sgetdowntotherealrcasonwhyl understand this one.) I really don't understand only human.) ing, andwhen he orshe openshis orher mouth, chosethistopic. Thereseemstobeanumberof why people have misinterpreted this one to Need some more artists who are talked about? they sound like Donald Duck on crack. complaints lodged by "good" brothers about mean something materialistic. Apparently Whitney Houston got in trouble I don't feel a pressing need right now to name the "messages" that sisters "seem" to be sending Here youhave sisters who areworking. (Keep for trying to analyze her partner's behavior for those faces, but there are enough of them out in their songs. in mind that a hair styling position, could or singing, ".... it's not right, but its okay..." there to have me placing their right back The two apparent groups currently under trial Could not pay well. it depends on whether However, songs such as Kelly Price's "Friend on the shelf. by fire: TIC for "No Scrubs", and Destiny you're established and good atWhat you do.) It of.Mine" remix are okay whenthere are two Ofcourse, there are those who can't sing but Child for "Bills, Bills, Bills". is rather obvious to me that these sisters do not sides to give‘their side ofthe story. Jay Z's (with have excellent songwriters who help them "No Scrubs" has a lot of brothers retaliating. need another job —— they in turn need to rid Amil and Ja Rule off the Rush Hour appeal to their audience. In this case the mes- The hardest blow was thrown ny Sporty themselves ofa no good man. They are not ask- Soundtrack) "Can I Get a ****" is okay, because sage or song has outshone the actual singer, Thieves with their song " No Pigeons". I don't ing the brother for money without a just cause; it presented two sides ofthe story. You heard the making us forget that they can't sing. One know ifeverybodyhas everseen a pigeon before, they are stating their frustration because he is sister's side. Don't you believe that she said just but prime example is MaryJ. when you do, you will see that the brothers running up her bills. They clearly state in the what TLC or Destiny's Child said, but just in a A singer has to be able to "feel" out their audi— came down much harder on the sisters. Video (ifmy memory serves me correctly), that different manner? I ence. They must pry out those emotions which foundit amusing myself. they need another man. Let the sisters vent and shut up, because that's the listener didn't know they had. These emo— It was rathefclear to me that the underlying The one that they have is a leech and a para— , what it is all about, freedom ofexpression. In the tions may come in the form of laughter and message was that these sisters did not want any- site. He's running up her bills and not helping past sisters weren't allowed to express themselves one who smiles, shame and embarrassment, or melan— would cause them upset, but rather her pay them. No contributions makes a sorry so freely, and men encouraged keeping it quiet someone who choly and tears. This is the intent, the wanted would be an asset man, especially when you're the reason for the " That might not seem alright to you, but it For eflea'l'hisiswhytheyaresinging. those who got offended I say, "Ifthe shoe bill, or increase in bills. ' may be okay," because as someone else coined, An effective song or singer shouldbeableto , doesn't. . fit, then celebrate!And go find andhelp I don'trecall (or maybe I have short memory " ifthe shoe fits wear it boy." ti'l'rivi ,1 i.l «15‘ Iv l-v,q aaaaaa BRT Runs $6 Jitneys Out Of

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Anthony Exum ment and hope. . including “Ma Rainey’s Black staff writer There is the story ofYoungblood Bottom,” which was her directorial Before “Barbershop,” before “Do and Rena. Rena becomes suspicious debut at NC State. I The RightThing,” there was August onoungblood because ofhis absence The play, put on by NC State’s Wilson’s “Jitney.” Set in Pittsburgh’s from home. Unbeknownst to her, he Black Repertory Theatre, will run Hill District in 1977, “ i”tney has good reasons for those absences. 7 November 7-10 and November 13— explores relationships and interac— There is also the story ofBecker and 17. tions between a group of characters. Booster, father and son. Becker Sedrick Dickens, who plays Becker In the words of Ron Foreman, the claims to have given up manyoppor— in the play, brings up another fact, play, also exhibits one key fact, tunities and have sacrificed many “We as a people have been dealt “Ultimately, life is our own decision.” things so that Boostercouldhave cer—. many hands, but we, together, ean The title refers to the jitney station handle anything and come out owned byone ofthe characters. Due The play, directed by Dr. Patricia strong.)3 to urban renewal that is uprooting Caple and produced by University “Jimey” promises to be a grand the community, the need for jitney Theatre, is the first in a series of 10 production. Filled with a greatly tal— cabs arises. Jitney eabs are the non— plays written by Wilson to reflect ented cast, written by a remarkably licensed cabs that will go into areas each decade in 20th century gifted playwright, and directed by an Jttney Drivers (l-r):Tumbo (Ron Foreman), Fielding where the licensed cabs will not go. Ameriea. These plays include “The extraordinarily brilliant director, the (Raymond Cox),Becker (Sedrick Dickens), Doub, During the course of the play, there Lesson,” “Fences,” and “Two play may be the shining star of the Youngblood (CJ.McBath) are many concurrent plotlines held Trains Running.” Caple has directed 2002—2003 University Theatre line- University Theatre together with two themes: abandon— nearly all of August ersons plays, upp.

From Stumphole to Stardom Greeks With God Marsheda Barnette a thelikes ofNikkiGiovanni andJaki Shelton Green. _ LaToya Eaves uals who did not uphold some ofthe staff writer Born and raised in NC, Mons describes her stuff Writer Christian principles. Lester argued So you have a poet, an arts educator, and a musician. new bookas “the biography” ofthings that she witnessed, Will joining a Greek Letter that in her Biblieal research she These three people have their own ways of expressing experienced, and observed while makingthe transition to Organization interfere with your found ten violations ofGod’s Word themselves, giving thewhole world food forthought. But womanhood Everyone has the opportunity to geta taste . spiritual life? Canyou remain faithfirl based on the actions and representa- there are some special eases where you have a combina— ofAmmons work. Copies ofthe book will be available to your religious doctrine? Do being tions of Greek Letter Organizations tion ofthese three types ofpeople wrapped into one. Yet at the signing. The time of the Signing is yet to be Greek and being spiritual? but only outlined four to the group this is still not the ease when you speak of Shirlette announced More information is available on theWeb at The Mu Omicron chapter of beeauseof time limitations. Two of Arnrnons. An NC State, Shirlette Ammons will be com— http://wwwncSLLedu/womens_center/. Here you will Delta SigmaTheta Sorority, Inc. and her chief arguments were that join— ing back on Thursday, Nov: 7, 2002’to share with us her find a description ofthe events that are to take place and the Kappa Lambda chapter of ing a Greek Letter Organization art. Ammons will be promoting and signing her new links to Ammons’ page. Below is a piece ofAmmons’ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. spon— could eause eternal relationship with book, “Stumphole: Aunthology ofBakwoods Blood.” work that should give all food for thought: sored a dialogue entitled, “Greeks unequally yoked persons (II “Stumphdle: Aunthology of Bakvvoods Blood” is and Religion: DoTheyMix?” as part Corinthians 6:14) and that Greek the sky blinds me as I nightwalk Ammons’ first collection of poetry. Dr. Haki R. through the dark of Coleman Love Week The pro— Letter Organizations practice the knowing the stars takepart in my seeing except the gram featured three works of the flesh through their Madhubuti, who is the editor and founder of Third stage is the limelight tonight, guest panelists activities (Galatians World Press — the oldest Operating Black press in the so even I, coueting the number ofpoems twinkling in from North Carolina. Shammah 5:16-21). Rev. world, provides the introduction for the book. Arnmons dusty anthologies, Daniels is an educator in Greenville Anderson said he was raised around issueharenownedartistthatshehasreceivedpraisefiom am not looking up, am not counting, and a“memberofDeltaSigmaTheta. Omegas who were practicing in the the holes they leave. PaulAndersonisapastoranda will ofGod. He did not join Omega member ofOmega Psi Phi. Patricia Psi Phi during his college years at Lester does not belong to a Greek North Carolina Central University The Truth Behind Morehouse Letter Organization, but chose to beeause of his time commitments, but he worked with Greek Letter The Truth Behind Morehouse ‘ministry and teaching. Today, Seminary became Atlanta Baptist research why it is biblieally wrong to Organizations while there. ByAnthony Exum Augusta Institute is known as College, duringthe administration of join one. He beeame a member of Morehouse College. Dr. George Sale, who served as pres- After a welcome and introduction the organiza— tion Out of the over 90 historieally In 1879, Augusta Institute ident form 1890—1906. by Dena King, each ofthe panelists while living in Charlotte, NC. were He stated, “I pledged my heart to black colleges and universities moved to the basementofFriendship Change came with the appoint— given an opportunityto present God. I jbined my fraternity.” (HBCU), the most well known all— Baptist Church in Atlanta and ment ofDr. John Hope as president their viewpoints on whether or not After the panelists presented their male HBCU is Morehouse College Changed its name to Atlanta Baptist in 1906. He was the College’s first being a member of a Greek Letter arguments, many questions in Atlanta, Ga. " Seminary. Later, the Seminary Afiican—American president. Hope Organization and spirituality can be were raised from the audience In 1867, Augusta Institute was moved to a four—acre lot near the site encouraged an intellectual climate mixed. Daniels stated that the sym— about sev- eral different Viewpoints established in the basement of on which the Richard B. Russell comparable towhat he hadknown at bols ofher organization and who she on both sides. The majority of the conversa— Springfield Baptist Church in Federal Building now stands in his alma mater and openly chal-‘ was as a God—fearing woman were tion was based on Augusta, Ga. Springfield Baptist is downtown Atlanta. In 1884, David lenged Booker T. Washington’s view separate. She did not believe that her Christianity because of the backgrounds and the oldest independent African— Foster Estes, a professor at the that education forAfricanAmerieans spiritual walk was inhibited but faiths of the people in attendance American church in the United Seminary, served as the institution’s should emphasize voeational and rather enhanced. She did not feel her States. The school’s initial purpose firstacting president. organization as awhole had commit— and the panelists. A number ofques was to prepare black men for the In 1897, Atlanta Baptist Morehouse tedactsagainstthewillofGodbut Greeks page 4 did not deny that there were individ- page 5 Until lzons have thezrown historians, "tales ofthe hunt will always glorify the hunter. . Akan Proverb Health www.mubianmessage. com

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HEALTH STAFF REPORT gets stuck when talking about, or hospice settings. trying to get in touch with, feelings Music therapists workwith individ—i Health Center that are deeper down. Music ualsand groups ininstitutional, com— iRenee Johnson HEALTH STAFF REPORT Therapy can take the form of indi— munity, and private practice settings ‘ staff writer Music therapy is the skillfirl use vidual or group sessions. The music therapist establishes , On January 1999, NC State’s new Health Center officially ofmusic and musical elements by an Music therapy is used with a an environment oftrust and creativi- opened their doors to State students in their new location and accredited music therapist to pro— wide variety of individuals regardless ty. Trust and rapport between the building on the corner of Cates Avenue and Dan Allen Drive. mote, maintain, and restore mental, of age, disability, or musical back— client and therapist is essential to the Headed by Director Jerry Barker, the center is well on it’s way into physical, emotional, and spiritual ground. Children who benefit from therapeutic process in which empha- the next millennium, as it is home to several key divisions ofhealth health. Music has nonverbal, creative, music therapy include those with sis is placed on development ofa per— services. structural, and emotional qualities. mental and/or physical handieaps, son’s inner resources. The Counseling Center and Disability Services, formerly These are used in the therapeutic rela- learning disabilities, sensory impair- Music therapy sessions include a located in Pullen Hall, are now located in the left wing of theinew tionship to facilitate contact, interac— ments, behavioral problems, emo— variety of planned musical activities center along with the regular Medical Unit and Urgent Care. The tion, self-awareness, learning, self— tional disturbances, and pervasive including singing, playing instru— lab/x'ray and pharmacy are located on the first floor along with expression, communieation, and per— developmental disorders. Adults who ments, rhythmic movement, impro— Immunizations. Gynecology, Administration, and Health sonal development. benefit from music therapy include vising, composing, and listening to Promotions are located on the second floor along with the Music therapy involves the use those with mental illnesses, mental music Techniques utilized within the Counseling Center. of predominantly improvised music and/or physieal handieaps, neurolog— sessions are creative-expressive, educa— There is also an Allergy and Travel Clinic to provide pertinent in a structured ornon—structured way, ieal disorders, problems of substance tional, physiologieal, or behavioral in information about immunizations and precautions for traveling according to the needs of the client. abuse, acute or chronic physieal ill— nature. Sometimes related therapeu- and a Physical Therapy division. All of the previous services still The client is gradually introduced to nesses, and those inearcerated in cor- tic activities and methods from the apply. Doctor and nurse Visits are free to all students, but charges, a comprehensive range ofpercussion rectional facilities. Music therapists disciplines ofart, dance, drama, poet- may apply for certain services and prescriptions. There is also HIV and other instruments, and encour- also work with elderly adults in nurs— ry, and psychology are used. During testing sponsored by the Wake County Health Department. aged to use the different sounds as a ing homes, geriatric units, veteran’s the initial sessions, a music therapy Operating hors are still from 8:00am-10200pm 'Monday—Friday way of exprmsing themselves. The hospitals, and in senior citizen’s clubs. assessment is completed and specific and 8:00am—12:00pm Saturday and Sunday. therapist usually improvises with the Music therapyhas positive appli— therapeutic goals are established. The There are many new improvements in the new building. client, providing a ‘container’ for the cations in childbirth, pain manage- therapist then develops a treatment When asked what she thought was the best new aspect of the cen— client’s selfexpression. ment, and stress reduction. Its effec— plan with short-term objectives as ter, Marianne Turnbull, Director of Health Promotions, replied, The sessions can be mostly non— tiveness has been demonstrated with steps to achieve the long—term goals. “Efficiency and Confidentiality.” Students can set appointment verbal, where the client finds talking children and adults who are victims Evaluation ofthe treatment effective- and be seen more efficiently and privately. In the former building difficult, ortheycan beamixtureof of physieal, sexual and/or emotional ness'is an ongoing part ofthe treat— the crowded waiting area was really impersonal. At the new counseling and music improvisation abuse. As well, music therapy has an ment plan. Health Center students are able to move about, be seen, and where, for example, the client is able important role in the care of the ter— receive necessary attention more efficiently. to talk about problems very well, but minally ill, both in palliative eare and Spotlight on Health Promotions Health Promotions is located on the second floor of the new Health Center. This area of Health Services is staffed by Director, Emergency Contraceptives Marianne Turnbull, Health Educator, Stephanie Geiger, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Educator, Chris Austin, a secretary, and April Land tion). About 50% of women who use ECPs experi- two interns. In this department focuses on promoting healthy decisions and lifestyles. Its all about choices. Here they What is emergency contraception? ence nausea and 20% vomit. If vomiting occurs mainly focus on educating students about healthful living Contraception is defined as the prevention of within two hours after taking a dose, the dose may and the eHEcts and how to deal with the choices made. There are all kinds ofserv— becoming pregnant. With a new drug called need to be repeated. The long—acting non—prescrip— ices offered by this division such as, Stress Management “Preven,” approved by the FDA last September, tion anti—nausea medicine meclizine (sold as a seminars, Contraceptive workshops, Substance Abuse clinics, people can now prevent a pregnancy within 72 generic or under the brand names Dramamine II Health Improv, and Nutrition and Wellness hours ofthe last sexual encounter. Emergency con— and Bonine) can reduce the risk of nausea when programs. Most ofthe servic— es encourage peer education. It has traception can be used when a condom breaks, after taken an hour before ECPs. been shown that people learn well from their peers. a sexual assault, or any time unprotected sexual Almost all women can safely use ECPs. As the director of Health Promotions for intercourse occurs. The new drug, commonly Women who are at risk of stroke, heart disease, 22 years, Marianne Turnbull has seen a lot ofimprovement in called the “mornng—after” pill does blood clots, or other cardiovascular problems this field over the years. There are so many services available for students not abort a pregnancy, but it pre— to learn. For instance, there was a vents ovulation and fertilization. nutritional class sponsored by Health Promotions, available free to students for six What does this “morning—after” weeks last fall. In this class the students learned pill do? The kit runs about twenty current, up——to date health information how to lose weight and keep dollars and comes with four pills. 1t off, how to properly gain weight, and how to limit Two pills have to be taken within risks for chronic illnesses through nutrition. The students were able the first 72 hours of the last sexual to keep all the information given to them after the class encounter and the last two within and many have learned the proper tools for a healthy lifestyle. the next 12 hours. This kit also Thereis also Health comes with a pregnancy test to take Improv. This service is offered as a 3— credit hour class each semester. prior to taking the morning after Focusing on health issues and con- cerns ofcollege students, this pills. This type of contraception Preven, an FDA-approved emergency contraceptive. improv group performs around cam— File Photo pus and to other will NOT terminate a pregnancy. outside organizations and areas. Issues such as date rape, STD’s, contraceptives, stress Use of ECPs (emergency contraceptive pills) should not use birth control pills on a regular basis. management, conflict res- olution, and many more are performed reduces the risk of pregnancy by about 75%. This In addition, medical experts believe that one—time to various groups and dis- cussed about the'implications of decisions made. does not mean that 25 percent of women will emergency use of birth control pills by active All these services and become pregnant. Rather, if 100 women have women (women who are not bed-ridden) does not more are offerd by Health Promotions. . Health Promotions is making unprotected intercourse once during the second or carry the same risks. new waves on N.C. State’s campus. third week of their menstrual cycle, about 8 will A lot people believe that this type of contra— become pregnant. If those same women had used ception will serve as an easy route out for sexually to the further spread of STD’s and unwanted pregnancies. emergency contraceptive pills or minipills, only two active individuals. These individuals may irrespon— Emergency contraceptives should not be used as the only protection would have become pregnant ( a 75 percent reduc— sibly overlook contraceptive use prior to sexual against pregnancy for sexually active people, because these pills are intercourse. This kind ofirresponsibility could lead not nearly as effective as any ongoing contraceptive method. Preserve Skin By Reading Labels Self-Esteem: A Major Afton C. Dixon not containingethyl alcohol. However, theymay contain Raff writer fattyalcohols like cetyl andlanolin. “Fragrance free” refers Facet Of Beauty Ladies, wheneveryou are puttingon your makeup to to a small amount offragrance, too small to have a notice— look good for your man, head offto the club, or just to able effect on our sense ofsmell. A. Michelle MCFlean become a vehicle for female self— look good, have you ever stopped to think that the ingre— There are concerns in applying makeup and other in: writer esteem, self—worth, and self—control. dients in various products are harmfiil to the skin? products to the skin. Here are some tips to prevent bac- In the world, we are taught that This type of dieting may reflect Research has beendone and there are certain ingredients teriafrom spreadingfrom makeup or otherskin products: beauty or being beautiful makes the Amerieais cultural norms that imply in some cosmetics and various other toiletries for women person. Our society has set certain that women who eat and weigh less that can indeed damage the skin. That’s not to assume Never apply makeup or anything else and drive. If standards and stereotypes that many are more feminine and attractive. that all makeup and other toiletries are bad, but there are you have to come to ascreechinghalt ordrive over aspeed cannot live up to. Society considers Societal influences and expectations, things that you as the consumer need to be aware ofthat bump, there is a chance for the applieator to jab you in being tall, thin, and blond as the especially the media, are constantly the advertisers will hot tell you. . the eye and cause bacteria to enter, which could lead to standards of beauty. When we do and consistently reinforcing those According to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic blindness. not measure up to those standards norms. 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We cut, pluck, stitch, tuck, in the faces of our society’s females. tures ofthe face and skin. Labels like “natural” and “alco— desgrpy the preservatives in the product and defeat its pur— and alter our natural selves to make Those things play a key role in per— hol free” can be misleading to consumers since they are pose. others happy petuating female anxiety, putting a common and general terms. There are some ingredients in various cosmetics and Unfortunately enough, the female damper on the female self-esteem. “Natural” refers to the ingredients being taken from skin eare products to avoid Liquid foundations that body image has increasingly become The influences and expectations plants or animals instead ofbeingartificiallymade. There include mineral oil, petroleum, or isopropyl myristate one ofthe largest issues facing young greatly and negatively affect the is no scientific proofthat natural products are helpful for clog the pores. Powder foundations that include talc or women. The way in which we per- female body image, our perception, the skin. Hypoallergenic refers to the products not likely zinc stearate are earcinogenic. Maseara that includes lac— ceive our bodies and ourselves is a and feelings about us. causing allergic reactions. However there is no guarantee quer or a type ofgloss can eventually eause the eyelashes crucial factor in the difference Women should remember that it is that it will not. “Alcohol.-flee". refers'2to,» the precinct A to fall out», Store brand lipsticks, the less expensive ones, between a satisfying and confident not society’s happiness and approval can eause lifestyle that they shOuld be striving for. Itis \ the lips to dry. ' and a life spent disliking and resenting a bodyimage that does not the woman’s approval. What makes conform to someone else’s standards each woman personally happy is the Ever Thought About Running? of beauty. Body image, moreover, priority Stress that beauty is being Ch1ka Nwankwo ty is great ifyou like to stay indoors running routine is to include your could become the eause of some you and loving it no matter what _ stawariter and run with the flow. But if you fiiends in the exercise with you. It’s a extremepersonal problems both psy- shape or size that it may happen to Even though many people are not become bored running indoors, great opportunity for all of you to chologically and emotionally, even come in. It’s essential to keep in veryfundiofrunnrng', it is an exercise entertainyourselfduringyourlaps by run, work out, and have a great con— leading to trauma. mind that not only is beauty seen on with my behéfim; [Just becauseit’s ,wearing an armband radio. versation at the same time. You As the Ameriean standard ofbeau- the outside, but on the inside, too. gettingcoldOutside,it (106 not mean The other alternative to running in would be surprised at how quickly ty becomes stricter and more For those dealing with self-esteem thatyou do not need to work out. In the gym is running outside. Outside the laps will pass you by becauseyou demanding, countless women devel— problems concerning body image, it fact, thisisthebesttitneoftheyearto can seem a little outrageous but in will beso busylaughing, moaningor op distorted irnages of themselves is important to keep these things in focus on building up your body for the long run it has some big advan— complaining to your friends. and the frustration that it creates mind; the sunny days that are ahead Ifyou tages. There is the least possibility of Like any other exercise, nrnning' is results because the ideal “figure” or ' Take care ofyour health; it is part want to be able to show off some boredom. There is always something a gradual process. Do not step on image is not accomplished So many ofloving your body. killer legs on the brickyard in the tolook at andhelp you pass the time. that trackexpectingto do 3 laps the Women, however, are so dissatisfied ' Be your own cheerleader. upcoming’spring, the time to work Make sure you cover up in the cold first time. Start small. Do one lap, with their body size and shape that ' Stop obsessing over things that toward that is now. weather. rest on the sidelines, stretch, then go they perceive they are pushed to go possibly can’t be changed You Are Running is a quick and simple way Ifyou do not want to do the track back out and do another. Repeat the through great lengths to maintain a Beautifiil. to get rid ofunsightly bodyfat. It also and are not interested in running process and finish your workout. body that they desire. ‘ Pamper yourself. tones and tightens legs. Start by get— outside, then the other option is the Running can be the best thing you Extreme dieting, for instance, has °Realizethatyourbodyisyours ting a good pair of running shoes treadmill. These machines will help do foryour bodythis winter. You can for life. then decide on a great location where you get the workout you need, keep entertain yourself and indulge in a you can run. Most people like the you inside, and provide a greater pos healthy exercise. So grab a bunch of Ilenllh. “Mile. I 5. I 468 gym and its indoor track. This facili- sibility ofentertainment. friends and your armband radio and A way to put some fiin into your head out for a great workout. It’: Good for I! Greeks thing she had struggled with from page 5 before deciding to join i the tions remained unanswered by organization. She said she did the end of the program, but it not want to be a part of some- definitely brought a clearer per— thing if it interfered with her spective to many people. When walk with God and her faith. In asked how the subject became a the end, you have to let faith be program, King, who is the pres— your guide when deciding ident of Delta Sigma Theta at whether or not to join a Greek NC State, said that it was some— Letter Organization.

Until [ions have their own historians, tales ofthe hant will always glorify the hunter. - Akan Proverb I ”Beyoncé And. Them” On Top

Keymia Sharpe ing us in wonderful ways, and the bond is still s&e editor strong.” Beyonce’ Knowles, the lead singer of Destiny’s Child, aka, “Beyoncé and Them,” Destiny’s Child is also making moves of her own. Football, in Brief appears to be making big moves as solo artists. Rumored to be on the arms of rapper Jay—Z, the has released her solo album proj- two of them collaborated on the single, “Me and - What a Rush: Smith Breaks Payton’s Record ect, “,” and has a role in the upcom- My Girlfriend” also known as “Bonnie and ing movie “Freddy vs. Jason.)3 Rowland has also Clyde”.” The two were reportedly seen overseas Emmitt Smith has broken the NFL career rushing record. The Dallas worked on numerous other projects, one of which together and chasing each other in New York. The Cowboys running back rushed for 24 yards Sunday, beating Walter Payton’s includes the hit song with Nelly, “Dilemma.” “It’s third member of the trio, Michelle Williams, has record of 16,726 yards by 17, with a career total of 16,743 yards. been such a blessing to go out and do 5010 projects experienced the joys ofhaving a number one gospel . . - Wolfpack Remains Atop the Pack and all of them be number one. Beyonce’ had the album, “From My Heart to Yours.” A new number one movie, Michelle had the number one Destiny’s Child CD will be released next fall, and On the college level, the Pack has done it again with a 38—6 victo— gospel album, and I had the number one single. Watch out for “FreddY vs. ason” in theaters next ry over the Clemson Tigers Thursday. Once again, T.A. McLendon summer. You couldn’t ask for anything more. God is bless— showed his prowess on the field with two touchdowns and 178 yards rushing. Jericho Cotchery also played a major part in the game with an untouched 44—yard run. Eminem Takes Silver Screen Alan Halloway commented, “I certainly feel that me Coming from a junior college it’s a major accomplishment. We’re doing Keymia Sharpe which used to separate the city’s black and white pop- s&e editor ulations. It is also a mental divider that separates something that no NC State team has done before and I hope that Rapper Eminem takes the big screen in the new Smith from where he is and who he truly wants to be. we can continue it throughout the season. It feels good, it feels real movie “8 Mile.” Although the movie seems to be You may come into it thinking that it’s a waste of 1 good.” Halloway had a tackle for a loss in the game and an assisted based on the rapper’s own life story, it is actually fic— money, that Eminem couldn’t possibly be able to act, tackle during the first half of the game. tional. It’s ironic how much the storyline matches but you’ll leave a believer in Eminem. The film “We don’t feel pressure [when we play], states Sheldon Lewin, Mathers’ own life. It is based in 1995 Detroit where appears to be worth your time. USA Today reports, Defensive Tackle/Defensive End for the Pack. “We know What Eminem’s character, Jimmy Smith, Jr., has to rise “The audience broke into applause after several rounds we’re going to do when we go out there for the game and we do it. above hardships to find his own personal courage. of insult—laced street poetry and gasped with laughter They’re a good team, but we play like we can. Florida State is prob— Jimmy Smith, Jr., a young white rapper from Detroit, when Kim Basinger, as Eminem’s bingo—playing ably our biggest challenge, but we have high hopes of performing mama, shares a raunchy revelation.” The film should deals with his anger through music and eventually well in the game.” The team’s next game is against Georgia Tech this makes it big. The film was originally titled “Fight give the viewers a better appreciation for rap and what Saturday. Song,” but was changed to “8 Mile” at the last minute. today’s youth has to endure. itr It was named this because of Detroit’s 8 Mile Road,

Rastas Bring Reggae to Raleigh

Marsheda Barnette When reggae music is mentioned, most think of Bob staff writer Marley and the Wailers or his son, Ziggy Marley. Even Okay, it is time for everyone to take a hip—hop break. though they are the most well known artists, and some Yours truly has done so for the past two weeks. My ven— would say the best, there is so much more to entertain tures lead me to my true love, reggae. So, what is reggae? you. Today’s scene included some ofthe “old school reg— Reggae is a combination of traditional Afiican rhythms, gae” with Buju Banton, and almost everyone is familiar American rhythm and blues and indigenous Jamaican with Sean Paul. folk conventions. Many performers are Rastafarians. However, ifyou search, you can find reggae music right Rastafarians {rah—stuh—faf—ee—uhnz} are members of a here in Raleigh. Live Roots is a local group who does tra— Jamaican messianic movement dating back to the 19305. ditional reggae and they invite many artists to perform According to Rastafarian belief, the only true God is the with them. Live Roots performed live on October 26, late Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie (originally known 2002 at Berkeley Café in downtown Raleigh. They as Ras Tafari), and Ethiopia is the true Zion. Rastafarians played a variety of songs that showed true evidence of claim that white Christian preachers and missionaries Rastafarianism, but no one tries to force their opinions on have perverted the Scriptures to conceal the fact that “anyone else. This was truly a laid back atmosphere. Live Adam and Jesus were black. Their rituals include the use Roots is going to be doing various events in the near ofmarijuanaand the chantingofrevivalist . Reggae future, including the Beanie Man tour. These men are music is the popular music ofthe movement. Jamaican so you will get the real thing and not Raleigh Rastafarians, who stress black separatism, have exercised natives who are good actors. So, instead ofdoing the same some political influence in Jamaica. old thing and listening to the same old music, venture out, and try something new. Movie Gallery StudentVideo Competition Deadlinehr entries is November 29, 2002 Deadline for entries is February 17, 2003 For information log on to wwwtheihsorg/morley For more information contact Festival Director Dr. Emmett Winn at 334—844-2761 or . Humane Studies Fellowships http://www.aubum.edu/student_info/film/contest.htm Scholarship amount up to $12,000 .9.» Deadline for entries is December 31, 2002 Jitney Cast Membersu-r): Rena ,(Jalisha Gatl-ijng),Turnbo Felix MorleyJournalism Competition L For information log on to wthheihs.org/hsf (Ron Foreman),Youngblood (CJ. McBa’th) ' ‘ ScholarshipAmount: $2500.00 , . University :l’heatre