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Hurricane Katrina: Where are we now?

Nicole Barden Both students News Editor received financial aid last year to Volume XLV No. 2 One year later rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane assist them with Katrina is still a demanding their transition to task for ‘Survivor’s dispersed Spelman throughout the nation. Some Through the students from Dillard and United Negro Xavier Universities found College Fund themselves at Spelman. Many ( U N C F ) , o if'1 1 of these students stayed at Edwards o >» Spelman after their home received a grant à Spelman ranked institutions reopened. from the “stone cold”. “My roommate and I came Mellon In Princeton’s Review’s list of here to visit her family. My Foundation, Most Consumed Colleges, uncle said to see what the local which covered Spelman finds itself ranked one of Hurricane Katrina unleasheaits damage on the guifcoast and New Orleans a year ago the driest campuses. black schools were doing for her room and Many students are still recovering emotionally and financially from the devastation. black students. We went to board. P2 the admissions office and they Spelman, Morehouse, and nalia. During the spring felt that the friends and sup­ asked if we were interested in Clark Atlanta also received semester, student activities port they received here played FEATURES applying. We hadn’t thought $2.8 million from the Mellon gave students a Visa gift card a major role in their decision about applying but they let us Foundation through the to purchase necessities. Now to stay, but they both admit ‘Survivor’ sepa­ join the class,” said junior, Southern Education that the following year is that it was an adjustment. rates by race Brittany Edwards, who previ­ Foundation, to assist in their underway these students have “I like it, its just adjusting New season of ‘Survivor’ causes ously attended Xavier efforts to accommodate guest received little to no special to the differences. I was at my stir because of decision to sepa­ University. students and current students attention. Financial assistance other school for two years and rate teams by race. Other students chose from the New Orleans area. is minimal and hard to find. I had my friends and I was Spelman because it was the Brooks received money “They are treating us like into my major and minor. I P3 best of their limited choices. from the UNCF as well, but normal students now,” said wouldn’t say its better, but I “My other option was to because she is from New Edwards. do like what they are offering attend a rural school in north­ Orleans she was able to receive “I haven’t really gotten any­ here,” said Brooks, “I really Many music ern Louisiana. I didn’t want additional funds. thing yet but they said to felt led to stay here. It was artists set to to do it. Spelman came to “They said since I was from come back September 5th. I destiny for me to come here.” release this fall mind and a friend of mine New Orleans it was automati­ was told they have a fund for “I think I was led here for a cally free for the semester,” she students from the devastated reason. It took awhile to get Arts and Entertainment Editor said she was going to do it, so Deanna Jenkins previews the lat­ we applied,” said junior, said. areas,” said Brooks. used to it, but I found so est music set to hit the stores this Shiquita Brooks, who decided After being accepted, stu­ Despite the challenge of many awesome friends here, fall. not to return to Dillard dents were given a mini orien­ trying to find money to attend see Katrina on Pg 2 »> P5 University. tation and Spelman parapher­ Spelman, Edwards and Brooks LIFE AND STYLE SSGA hosts first State of Fall fashion for­ the Campus Address ward Brandie Crump Morehouse Student Preview upcoming fashions and News Writer Government Association styles for the fall season. The evening of August 31, President, Marcus Edwards, 2006, marked the first State of Clark Atlanta Student P6 the Campus Address. Inspired Government Association by the new Spelman Student President, Phillip Anderson, WELLNESS Government Association and AUC Council President, Understanding structure, President Ouleye Jennifer Reid, the realization Spelman insur­ Ndoye. The event informed of the goal was apparent. the student body of what was “It is the vision of all stu­ ance dent leaders of the entire AUC Ever wonder where the $420 you in store for the upcoming year. pay in health insurance goes? The SSGA spent countless to be unified. By bringing the Sports and Wellness Editor is on a hours revising the constitution three campuses together, we mission to find out. so that it would more appro­ will create a bond that is so priately mirror the structure of strong that one cannot fall the Spelman make-up. The without the other,” stated goal of the SSGA is to keep Jennifer Reid. everyone informed and However, every progression involved, and to increase the first starts at home and Ndoye unity among the entire is making every effort to Atlanta University Center. increase student involvement With appearances from see SSGA on Pg 2 »> Tuesday, September 12, 2006 2 www.spelmanspotlight.com News 2006-2007 Katrina financial needs of the schools EDITORIAL BOARD and staff did not come back. positive outlook for the future >» continued from Pg 1 Of Xavier’s 250 faculty mem­ of the institution, but also rec­ and students affected by the It’s great. We encourage each bers and 650 staff positions ognizes that the recovery and hurricane. The release esti­ Kristilyn Whigham other. I’ve always prayed for only 176 faculty and 240 staff repair effort took a devastating mates that hundreds of mil­ Editor-in-Chief good friends, and I found members returned. Many of toll on the university’s lions of dollars if not billions them here,” said Edwards. those who did are dealing with finances. The school used will be needed to rectify the Shayla Ball Edwards and Brooks are not their own problems caused by money from its “meager situation. The total damage to Editor-at-Large alone in their decision to pur­ the hurricane and cannot endowment” and took out colleges and universities in the sue education elsewhere. In a completely focus on teaching. loans to finance the revitaliza­ New Orleans area alone is over Nenne Akpan report prepared by the “A lot of the teachers’ tion. $1 billion dollars. Layout Editor Democratic Staff of the House homes were destroyed. They The United States All of the challenges that Committee on Education and are trying to recover as well. Department of Education students like Brooks and Courtney Petty the Workforce, Dillard’s esti­ It’s just really hard. They say reported that an additional Edwards bring up as well as Chief Copy Editor mated fall enrollment they have better equipment $50 million is now available the issues that universities like decreased 50% from 2,000 to Dillard and Xavier face are Kera Street and better technology than for schools severely impacted Managing Editor 1,000 students. In the same before but the surrounding by the hurricane to use for acknowledged in the press year, Xavier’s enrollment is area of the city is still depress­ repairs to replace funds that release as well. The lower Tamika Yador estimated to decrease 25% ing,” said Brooks. have already been spent. operating budgets, reduced Director of Campus Involvement from 4,000 to 3,000 students. In an effort to lure students Another $60 million in for­ programs and course offerings, The dismal state of New and ease fears, Dillard’s web­ eign aid was recently dis­ decrease in jobs, and lower Nicole Barden Orleans, and its surrounding site features a letter from the persed, which was split equally enrollment all take a toll on News Editor areas also contributed to stu­ President, Dr. Marvalene between the K-12 and higher colleges and universities and dents opting to continue their Hughes, which acknowledges education systems. their students. Kibkabe Araya education elsewhere. that the university spent over A press release from the The battle for money is far Features Editor “The school is back up but $100 million dollars to repair Committee on Education and from over. However, students the surrounding neighbor­ facilities and make the campus the Workforce from the are continuing to make the Deanna Jenkins hood is horrible,” said ready for students to begin the Democratic Staff chastises the best of their opportunities, Arts & Entertainment Editor Edwards. fall semester. government for its slow even if it leads them on paths Christian Mitchell Also, a number of professors Xavier’s website provides a response to the substantial different from what they Life and Style Editor SSGA collaborating with the stu­ Spelman ranked ‘Stone-Cold School’ Danielle Jackson »> continued from Pg 1 Janelle Richards dents of Morehouse College, j influence. Afterward, we hang Sports & Wellness Editor News Writer and awareness. Clark Atlanta University and Spelman along with Agnes up signs as a daily reminder to “As a student, “ Ndoye Howard University to raise j Tiffany Tellis Scott College and Wesleyan be safe,” she said. begins, “you should feel money. Spelman’s mission Business Manager University was ranked as one Although the campus is empowered. You must assume statement is “Collaboration, i of the “Stone-Cold Sober considered "dry," students do Alaina Todd the mantle of leadership on Generation, Education: Schools” by the Princeton take part in alcohol consump­ Assistant Business Manager campus so that your experi­ Raising $10,000 for 10,000 Review, while the University tion during off campus events. ence is what you want and girls. There will also be a of Georgia received the num­ “You see people at house need.” fundraising march September ber one ranking on the “Most parties and clubs sipping on Timile Brown Her primary goal is already 20, 2006, with more informa­ Alcohol Consumed” list. alcoholic beverages. Some are Ashanda Esdaille being executed. First-year stu­ tion to follow at a later date. Spelman administration of the right age, and others are Copy Editors dents Ella Washington and It is a new year with new j takes the necessary steps to not. It is not always right, but Alia Saws both agree. officers, new plans, and new prevent dangerous activity some people are going to do “As freshmen, orientation enthusiasm. The address involving students and alco­ what they want to do when Renita Mathis week emphasized participa­ served as an excellent way to Adviser hol. First year student Jillian they want to do it. Hopefully, tion and involvement. SGA is reach the student body. They Macklin states that during ori­ they make the safest decision the beginning point because urged communication is entation week at a forum on for themselves and the people the genuine passion that these imperative among the student Spelman Spotlight welcomes safety she was told to take spe­ around them,” said sopho­ all submissions. Submissions young women have is evident. government, the students, and cial precautions. more Majidah Muhammad. are edited for space and to cor­ They work so well together Spelman College. It appears “Administration stressed to “If people were allowed to rect errors in grammar and and that is very inspiring.” that SSGA is obtaining the never put your cup down at a drink on campus it would punctuation. With many plans for the support from all classifica­ party and to always beware of change the environment of Opinions in the Perspectives upcoming school year, SSGA tions, all schools, and all peo­ what people can do to your Spelman College. We would section of Spelman Spotlight is directing everyone’s atten­ ple. With an exciting year drink,” she said. also be considered a party are solely the views of the tion to a groundbreaking planned ahead and executives Sophomore Tyneisha school along with UGA. As a author, not the opinions of community service project. In working to get the job done, Harden remembers during her student, I do not want nega­ Spelman Spotlight. They do not November, Spelman will be there is no doubt that first-year, her resident director tive connotations associated necessarily reflect the opinions hosting “A Party with a Spelman College and all its of Spelman College, its admin­ specifically cautioned her with Spelman. Spelman is Purpose,” with all proceeds students will be ablaze in the istration, or Spelman Spotlight dorm. "Coming into the dorm about education and learn­ going directly toward the 2006-2007 school year. advisers. drunk was completely unac­ ing,” said Butler. “10,000 Girls Collaboration” Letters and opinions must be ceptable and would not be tol­ Students have started mak­ typed, signed, and include full in Senegal. Spelman College is erated,” she said. ing the right decisions by address and telephone number. That speech has been con­ abiding to Spelman rules and tinued for incoming students keeping alcohol off campus Please mail all correspondence through the years, as Krystal and out of the dorms. When to: LIGHT Butler, a resident assistant in students get beyond the pearly Spelman Spotlight Manley Hall, reiterates. gates, all responsibility falls on 350 Spelman Lane SW “The same precautions are them. PO BOX 1234 being taken. We let the girls “It solely depends on the Atlanta, GA 30314 know verbally and visually. person. You must be safe and Phone: (404)-270-5969 Fax: (404)-270-5970 Our staff strictly explains to responsible in whatever deci­ spelmanspotlight@ the girls that they cannot sions you decide to make,” Spelman.edu come on campus under the said Harden. ,-»„j Tuesday, September 12, 2006 www.spelmanspotlight.com Features Black and blue: African American women and depression Also, it is partly due to black Information Center states Kibby Araya women are usual­ Features Editor ly misdiagnosed women either not seeking about 16% of African- in terms of clini­ treatment or being undiag­ American women experience Although depression does cal depression. nosed. Sometimes, black clinical depression some time not target any specific racial Doctors often women feel their race, gender, in their lives. This conclusion group, it affects twice as many prescribe black and class should not be con­ fails to reflect the black women than men. Today, women certain sidered as factors in the study, women, who never have the more African-American medications and so they prefer lack of partici­ chance to be appropriately women are suffering with vitamins because pation. diagnosed. symptoms of clinical depres­ they believe their African-American women For African-American sion since they view the illness patients are sim­ easily become victims of women to be completely treat­ as a sign of weakness rather ply experiencing depression compared to other ed for clinical depression, than a health concern. stress. Also, black women due to living in a prej­ some medical experts believe Depression can result from women are told udiced society and trying to they need a culturally compe­ chemical imbalances, negative to relax, eat overcome social obstacles to tent doctor. The doctor should thinking, trauma, medica­ healthier, lose fulfill their goals. fully realize cultural aspects, tions, and difficult past and weight, exercise, Health disparities play a such as history and tradition, present events. People living sleep more, and substantial role in black and apply that knowledge to with depression might fre­ become active in women experiencing depres­ the patient’s medical history in quently cry, sleep too little or clinical depression each year. other stress-reducing activi­ sion. Socioeconomic and eth­ order to successfully counsel too many hours, separate Once depression is recognized, ties. Medical professionals nic statuses can become barri­ depressed black women. themselves from loved ones, more than 80% of patients are might not explore their symp­ ers in attaining medical care. Due to the controversy sur­ convey emotions of worthless­ successfully treated. Untreated toms, so these women suffer According to the Black rounding depression among ness, and have notions of sui­ depression is the second main with clinical depression, and Women’s Health Imperative, minorities, African-American cide or death. To be consid­ excuse for a number of sick accept it as the lifestyle of frequently, black women are women are advised to monitor ered depressed, the symptoms days at work after heart dis­ black women. least likely to receive adequate their own emotional and phys­ must prolong for more than ease. Also, it is the leading Supportive statistics on health care, and when they do ical well-being and take two weeks. cause of suicide. black women and depression receive medical attention, it is responsibility for receiving the About 17-20 million According to several med­ are rare since many studies on usually too late to be treated. accurate information they Americans are diagnosed with ical studies, African-American the subject have been ignored. National Women’s Health need. Oprah opens school in South Africa ‘Survivor’ gets racial

Celia Dozier Diana Stallworth Features Writer Features Writer African teachers and administrators Earlier this month, nearly selected from the four years after breaking best South Africa ground, popular talk-show has to offer. hostess and humanitarian Classes will Oprah Winfrey opened the begin in January doors to the Oprah Winfrey 2007 with 150 girls Leadership Academy for Girls in grades 7 through in Soweto, South Africa, 12. Eventually, the which fulfills the promise school plans to Winfrey made irt 2002 to enroll 450 stu­ Nelson Mandela to build dents, gradually According to many people, lenges each week against each South Africa a school as a gift adding to the 7th segregation has long dimin­ other and the losing group to the nation. through 10th grade ished. However, the United must vote out a member of its Winfrey recently visited classes. Winfrey States has a history of segrega­ own team. Soweto, the most urbanized hopes to educate tion that cannot be ignored. Although the news has township in South Africa due close to 5,000 girls Because of courageous people sparked much controversy, the to its vicinity to the large city over the course of on the forefront staging sit-ins series producer, Mark Burnett, of Johannesburg, to hand 600-seat stadium. With this the next ten years. and boycotts, segregation supports the new idea of the select the first 73 girls to new endeavor, Winfrey plans The completion of this seems to be a distant memory show and says that it was attend the academy. Initially to reach out to high-achieving academy marks a major step in the past. Or is it? never intended to promote pledging to spend $10 million students who possess the nec­ in education centered on the For the first time since it racial divisiveness. According of her own wealth to build the essary skills in becoming influ­ advancement of women in aired, the hit television show to Burnett and other CBS academy, at last count, ential leaders. South Africa. There is defi­ ‘Survivor’ will divide its teams executives, the new idea for Winfrey, in conjunction with The academy aims to devel­ nitely promise for the future by race. For the first half of the show blossomed due to the Guateng Department of op its pupils as human beings in a school where the focus is the show, four teams of five the excessive amount of com­ Education, has spent more and also, train them in deci­ to teach young girls how to members will consist of ments acknowledging than $40 million and says she sion-making and leadership. mature into influential leaders Blacks, Asians, Hispanics, and ‘Survivor’s lack of ethnic will spend as much as $50 mil­ The school will use advanced for their people and nation. Whites. Of course, the for­ diversity. While the executives lion to complete the project. teaching techniques and tech­ These young women can, mat of the show, basically, at CBS may be content with The leadership academy sits nology that will enable now, reach this goal with emo­ remains the same with rigor­ their decision, others tend to on 50 acres of land and fea­ Winfrey to teach some of the tional and financial support ous competition in an unfa­ believe that this is a stunt to tures classrooms, dormitories, courses herself via telecommu­ from one of the most power­ miliar environment. The a library equipped with a fire­ nication systems. The other ful and successful women in teams will compete in chal­ see ‘Survivor’ on Pg 7 »> place for winter reading, and a instructors will be South the world. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 4 www.spelmanspotlight.com Arts and Entertainment Beyonce ‘rings the alarm’ with sophomore album

Katrina Moore love for expression in song. Light” helps listeners to keep Arts and Entertainment Writer The album focuses on the dif­ and open their ear to issues in Beyonce has done it again. ferent aspects of an relation­ relationships and being a September 5th, 2006 marked ship. Whether you are danc­ woman. “Resentment” may be Beyonce Knowles 25th ing as an independent woman relatable to all readers because Birthday and release of her sec­ in “Get Me Bodied” or bob­ it expresses the feelings of a ond solo album. It hit stands bing your head to “Upgrade disastrous love relationship. with a fire not unusual for U”, the you are able to groove Beyonce closes her CD Beyonce. Entitled “B-day” its to the melodies of the songs. with a special track for her sound is flowing with rhythms Other tracks like “Suga fans. This is a very sentimental that audiences can not help Mama”, “Ring the Alarm”, piece that shows how she relat­ but dance to. “Irreplaceable” promote the ed to her character she played The album features only 10 independent woman, and in the movie “Dream Girls.” tracks and an encore track,. show a strong presence of Fans will like this song because However, the sound of the new fighting to keep the one you it slows down the pace of her album gives the its listeners a love, or moving on to some­ CD and helps them to rethink different feel from Beyonce. one that takes better care of their purpose and how they She has revamped her style on you, as in “Irreplaceable” may prove themselves to the this album compared to her The tracks “Freakum Dress” world. first. “Green Light” and Beyonce is sure to receive She begins her CD with the “Resentment” roar a sense of accolades for all for this her popular song “Deja Vu” featur­ womanhood. “Freakum sophomore album. She cer­ ing her beaux Jay Z. This song Dress” promotes woman tainly has listeners in great introduces the familiar sound bringing out their best sexual expectation for future albums. of Beyonce, by expressing her appealing dress, while “Green

‘WB’ and ‘UPN’ join forces

In addition to Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies Wed, Sept. 13, 7:35 pm the merging of Turner Field the two compa­ Cost: $14-$ 196 nies, the popu­ More Info: www.atlantabraves.com lar UPN show 8BI ” I 1 Girlfriends is The Life Story of Marvin Gaye 1 ; also experienc­ Thurs-Sun, Sept. 14-19, 8:00 p.m. Atlanta Civic Center ing great levels Cost: $32- $37 of turmoil. One More Info: www.ticketmaster.com of the show’s most popular Industry Rules... Duaeon Family Edition : Open and dynamic Mic for MC's & Rappers Fri, Sep 15, 9:00 pm characters, Toni Apache Cafe Childs, played Cost: $7 - $20 More Info: www.apachecafe.info Heather Winfield ages of 18 and 34. by Jill Marie Jones, will not be Arts and Entertainment Writer Interestingly enough, returning as a cast member most ol the returning shows this upcoming season. Chris Tucker Live in Concert The two networks, UPN Fri, Sept. 15, 8:00 pm will be from the former WB This is ironic considering Fox Theatre and WB, are both very popular network, including Gilmore on the very last episode last Cost: $45-$85 on television and are watched Girls, Supernatural, season, Maya, played by, More Info: 404-817- 8700 by thousands, even millions, of Smallville, Beauty and the Golden Brooks, mentions that people around the nation. Geek, Smackdown and she felt the long lasting friend­ Georgia Tech vs. Troy State Unfortunately, for the past 11 Veronica Mars. All of these ship that she shared with her Sat, Sept. 16, 1:30 pm Bobby Dodd Stadium years, these two networks have shows are generally targeted three best friends was falling Cost: $16-$ 103 been struggling to keep their towards a majority white apart. Unfortunately, this More info: www.gatech.edu heads above ground. audience. America’s Next Top statement seems to be very In a very recent turn of Model and Everybody Hates true behind the scenes. Harley Women Riders- Breaking the Stereotypes events, Leslie Moonves, presi­ Chris are among some of the The line-up for African- Through Sept. 16.11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesdays- Fridays; dent of CBS, and Barry Meyer, few returning shows from American television shows this 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays president of Warner Brothers, UPN, which are targeted fall on the new network is not Marietta/Cobb Museum or Art decided that they were going towards a majority black very promising, as most of the Cost: $5: $3 for students and senior citizens More Info: 770-528-1444 to merge the two companies audience. popular, majority black, televi­ into a more expansive, 50/50 Unfortunately, it is very sion shows will not be aired. broadcast network that will possible that shows such as A Tribe Called Quest However, you will find that Sat, Sept 23, 6:30 pm launch this fall. One on One and Half and most of the majority white tel­ Tabernacle This new network is called Half, which were extremely evision shows have brand new Cost: $67-$ 118 More Info: www.tabernacle.com the “CW” network, the C renowned amongst black episodes that will be launched standing for CBS and the W audiences, are not going to this season. standing for Warner Brothers, have new episodes this season; and is targeted towards audi­ however, they will have ence members between the reruns. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 www.spelmanspotlight.com Arts and Entertainment Stars come out again for fall releases “Entourage” is soaring up the Deanna Jenkins Beat Drop” produced by Eminem. Since his debut Arts and Entertainment Editor Jermaine Dupri, will include charts. two years ago, he has provid­ guest producers Missy Elliot, ed his distinctive vocals for a With the release of her new Brian Michael-Cox. number of artists, including CD, superstar Beyonce is the India.Arie, Brian McKnight first among a number of and, most notably. Young artists to release brand new Jeezy’s hit, “Soul ‘Survivor’”, music. Whether making a which he also co-wrote. comeback after a long hiatus, or just picking up where they left off, a number of singers and rappers are gearing up to make a return to the charts.

Mya Akon After a three year hiatus The singer, rapper and pro­ from music, the Grammy- ducer is putting the finishing award winning R&B star is set touches on his highly antici­ pated sophomore LP, John Legend to release her fourth album, Konvicted, which will be the The popular phrase “if it Liberation, scheduled to be follow up to his 2004 multi­ ain’t broke, don’t fix it” seems released Nov. 14. The album, platinum debut, Trouble. to be a mantra R&B star John her first release with her new Due out Nov 21st, the album Legend seems to be following. record label Universal will feature guest appearances The sophomore follow-up to Motown Records, will be a from hip-hop heavyweights his Grammy-award winning more mature and expressive including Eminem, Snoop debut album, Get Lifted, is album compared to her other www. usatoday. com Dogg and Styles P. The video expected to not stray too far releases. The album will fea­ www.monica.com for the first single from the from the style that has earned ture production from, among www.starpulse.com new release, entitled “Smack Janet Jackson him acclaim. Entitled, Once others, DC hype man DJ www.vibe.com That”, which will feature In the wake of the Super Again, the album is scheduled Kool, Scott Storch. bowl fiasco and less than stel­ for release on Oct. 24 with lar sales of her last album, appearances that include Damita Jo, many wondered if Mary J. Blige. Miss Jackson’s luck had run out. However, with a new WANTED album tentatively titled 20 Years Old, scheduled to be released Sept. 26, 2006, Janet is ready to prove her critics wrong. In addition to her first single with rapper Nelly “Call on Me”, the album includes production from long-time partner Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and current boyfriend Jermaine Dupri. Talented Individuals Interested in Pursuing an M.B A Ludacris With a new look, cutting of Enter the Simon School 2nd Annual Online Business Simulation Competition his trademark braids, and a for the chance to win a full-tuition scholarship and other scholarships! new outlook, hip-hop star Ludacris is scheduled to release his latest album, On September 25, 2006, the Simon School will launch an online scholarship Release Therapy, on Sept. 26. competition that uses a business simulation program as a unique method of According to the rapper, he identifying superior M.B.A. candidates. The winner will receive a full-tuition believes this album will be his scholarship to the Simon School to be used within two years of the initial award. most mature and personal album to date. With appear­ ance by Pharrell, Mary J. For more information, rules and regulations, call (585) 275-3736 or visit Monica Blige, and Bobby Valentino, www.simon.rochester.edu/scholarships/competition.aspx A superstar by the age of Ludacris’ new album is sure to Participants must register and remit the $35 entrance fee fourteen, R&B singer Monica be a hit. by September 25, 2006. No late entrance will be permitted. has come a long way. Taking a two year break since her last Omarion album, After the Storm, the Omarion, former member Atlanta native is preparing to of hit R&B group B2K is set release her fourth CD, The to release his sophomore Makings of Me, on Sept 19th. album on October 21. The The album, which includes album is tentatively named the first single Everytime Tha “21.” His new single Tuesday, September 12, 2006 www.spelman.edu/spotlight Life and Style Fall makeup 2006: Color me red choose the is always in. 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Councilman John Liu urges I j Seeking Part-Time Work? the network to pull the plug. s He, along with others, feels Î 3 that the show encourages 3 Are you BEAUTIFUL racial division and promotes 3 WITH A GOOD FIG- I ure negative typecasts. Liu, along J «•«* \ J ? with a coalition of officials, 1 ■B Do you have DEPEND­ I ABLE TRANSPORTA­ are planning to rally in hopes I of discouraging CBS of airing I TION? I the show. 1 The new format of Í WEEKENDS ONLY!! ‘Survivor’ promotes the divi­ sion of races. While the show For More Information Call may be interesting to watch, s COPY CATS FOR KIDS Left to right: Rebecca Clayton, Alana Neely, Lauren Harper, Demetria Patton, Selah Johnson ( (404) 733-6272 has it taken us back to days of s (not pictured) segregation? The United www. copycatsforkids. com States has come so far as a inquisitive eleven (DO NOT EMAIL!!!) country in fighting the battles inquiring minds would like to know.... of segregation, that it all 3 bedroom 2 bath house I. Were they really taking money at the door? seems in vain. In the year of for rent only $500.00 a 2. Why is campus so crowded? 2006, the nation should be t|month 3. What happened to the white party? promoting racial unity; 4. Where are they? Television shows and other 5. And why are they everywhere? sources of media displaying —all utilities included 5. Is playtime really over on the yard? racial division could be the except electricity 6. What’s really going on 2007??? force that sends us back into —all appliances included 7. If your profile doesn't have your year, does that mean you're not graduating? the past. We all know that —Call 15 770-593-3938 minutes from fordown ­ 8. Does anybody else miss the class of 2006? history repeats itself, but moretown info 9. Why are they running around already? should it be reignited for the 10. Don't they act like they have the world going BANANAS? cost of entertainment? II. Why isn't anything going on in the AUC? Word On The Street How do you feel about ‘’Survivor” separating teams by race?

“I just think that it’s another way to show how race plays into the media, for controversy. It’s ridiculous! Controversy always sparks people’s attention.” Kalisse Richardson, sophomore, comparative women’s studies

“The country is already dealing with race issues, so would they add to it?” Clarissa Jones

“It’s very disturbing; by splitting the races up, if the white participants win, the television show will show that other ethnic groups aren’t as capa* ble as them. It shows that whites are superior. “ Amber Body, senior, psychology

“I thought that was different. It might build hos­ tility between the groups. Once the competition begins and you’re in a space that’s comfortable you might say things you wouldn’t usually say that otherwise.” Carmen Young, junior, biology “I love working here at Spelman. I’m very excited and honored to be fea­ “I think that it will promote segregation and cre­ tured in the Spelman Spotlight for the ate animosity and might even cause them to loose first Spelman ALIVE profile.” ratings rather than actually gain ratings.” Chanelle Green, freshman, computer science ■ ■ ______«______Tuesday, September 12, 2006 www.spelman.edu/spotlight 8 Sports and Wellness Understanding your Spelman insurance FDA approves morning Danielle Jackson Sports & Wellness Editor after pill side affects of the pill. The Akita Banks-White Many students, including medication should be pre­ Sports & Wellness Writer „ myself, pay their health insur­ After three years of delays scribed so women can learn ance fee but never bother to and debate, the Food and more about it.” understand what the coverage Drug Administration finally The Morning After Pill has entails or even pick up their approved legislation to make caused similar controversy insurance card. This is proba­ the “Morning After Pill”, also among various pro-life and bly because many students are known as “Plan B”, available pro-choice activists. Pro-life still covered by their family’s for sale over-the-counter, lawmakers in the State of health insurance plan, which is sparking nationwide contro­ Georgia say that when the leg­ likely to be more comprehen­ versy. The legislation allows islature convenes in January, sive than Spelman’s coverage. Students walk past MacVicar Hall, home of health services at Spelman women 18 years of age and they will be prepared with a However, for students not cov­ older to purchase the pill bill to restrict access to the ered by another policy, services first; not doing so may teeth, up to $75 per tooth. without a prescription, and drug. In contrast, pro-choice Spelman insurance can come lead to unexpected medical Every full-time student is also allows men to purchase advocates believe the Morning in handy. debt. required to pay $420 per pills without a prescription for After Pill is an important con­ For example, senior Shaeeda Spelman’s student insurance semester for Spelman’s health Mensah has used her Spelman covers a range of medical insurance policy, whether they insurance to defray the cost of expenses to varying extents. are currently insured or not. her prescription drugs. She For example, accidental dental So why not take the trip to says, “The co-pay for prescrip­ injuries are covered up to Spelman Health Services and tions is only $ 15 and all I have $5000 and medical accident pick up your card? Spelman to do is show my insurance expenses have a maximum College purchases its coverage card.” The prescription plan is benefit of $25,000. It is from Pearce & Pearce, a lead­ the simplest part of the plan to important to note, however, ing student insurance special­ understand. As a general rule, that there are many stipula­ ist, and they can be reached at the health insurance Spelman tions to these benefits. For 1-888-922-6001 or via email provides requires that students example, your insurance will at spelman@studentinsur- get referrals from health servic­ only cover 70% of certain ance.com. Remember to con­ their partner. traceptive, not an abortion es in order to seek medical care expenses if treatment is tact Pearce & Pearce or Health The pill has sparked debate pill. Democratic Senator outside of Spelman. Students received from a Non-Network Services at 404-270-5249 because if the pill is taken Vincent Ford, has said that should not assume that their provider. Spelman’s insurance before making coverage within 72 hours of sexual the legislature should not Spelman insurance covers a not only covers accidents, but assumptions. As always, it is intercourse a woman can alter interfere with a woman’s pri­ certain medical treatment can help to defray the of cost best to seek treatment at the normal ovulation cycle vate decision to buy a legal without contacting health of the removal of wisdom Health Services, if possible. which would prevent her egg product. Pro-Choice advo­ from being released, reducing cates point out that The the risk of pregnancy by up to Morning After Pill restricts Jaguars kick off soccer season 89%. The price of the pill fertilization of an egg before Nicole Barden forward to this season,” said The ambitious team with ranges from $25 to $40 in an embryo is formed, making News Editor Head Coach Philmore 14 returning players hopes to prescription and will be sold it very different from the On August 6th the Spelman George, “Right now we have a make their mark in the confer­ for the same amount over the abortion pill “RU-486”. soccer team opened the season lot of work to do. We are ence this year. counter in pharmacies such as The advantages of Plan B with a home game against looking for leadership from “The goal of the season is to CVS and Walgreens. include preventing unintend­ Agnes Scott. After a slow start, the returning players not only finish in the top three of the Currently, the pill can be pre­ ed pregnancies, the effective the Jaguars battled intensely physically, but also emotional­ conference. Last year we fin­ scribed to students through rate of 75% - 89%, and the during the second half, but ly. We want to not only be ished in the top four. We also Student Health Services. fact that the pill will not harm ended the game with a 2-0 competitive but also success­ want to go to the second Many women, including an embryo that has already loss. The team quickly ful.” round and above in the play­ many Spelman women, are been formed. bounced back. In their next The next game is at Morris offs,” said George, “but we pleased by the new legislation The disadvantages of Plan game they defeated Brown stadium on Wednesday have to take it one step at a because it gives women the B include the misunderstand­ Huntingdon College 8-1. 13th against Piedmont time.” right to make personal deci­ ing that Plan B is an abortion “I think we’re really looking College at 4:00pm. sions in regard to their health pill, the negative side affects, and future. and that the pill is less effec­ ehr hili SO ccer Schedule 2006 Sophomore Amber Watson tive then regular contracep­ said, “I understand why there’s tives such as condoms and 9/13/2006 © Home 4:00 PM Piedmont so much controversy sur­ birth control. In addition, the 9/17/2006 © Away 1:00 PM Maryville rounding the pill, but it pill does not prevent STD’s 9/23/2006 © Away 1:00 PM LaG range should be available to the and due to a lack of educa­ 9/26/2006 © Away 5:00 PM Agnes Scott public. I think women should tion, only about 1% of 9/30/2006 © Away 2:00 PM Wesleyan have that option, I feel if they women actually use it. 10/4/2006 © Away 6:00 PM Piedmont don’t allow the pill to be sold, Does the pill give women a 10/8/2006 © Home 1:00 PM Maryville they are potentially taking free ticket to be irresponsible? 10/14/2006 © Home 12:00 PM LaGrange away a woman’s right to pur­ Or are we taking steps for­ chase over-the-counter ward in providing women the Huntingdon 10/15/2006 © Home 12:00 PM drugs.” right to make decisions con­ 10/21/2006 © Home 2:00 PM Wesleyan Not everyone agrees. cerning their body? These 10/28/2006 © TBD TBD GSAC Championships First Junior Rachel Prosper says, questions will continue to Round “I don’t think the pill should plague our country and our 11/3/2006 © TBD TBD GSAC Championship be sold over-the-counter world. However, the decision Semifinals because females are using it as is not ours to make, it is a 11/4/2006 © TBD TBD GSAC Championship Finals a form of irresponsibility. question each woman will Many of them don’t realize the have to solve for herself.