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By MAKEBRA ANDERSON computer services within the week," said Dr. Steven "I think it's great that they are putting computers in Hotel management remains optimistic that business Hilltop Staff Writer Chambers, special assistant to the President. "The the hotel because it was extremely difficult to do my will continue to run smoothly after the computer lab is computers were supposed to arrive to the University work without easy access to a computer," said Ayanna up and running. Kenneth White works tirelessly in the iLab trying to (Friday) and should be delivered to the hotels by (yes­ Simpson, sophomore English major. "This is only a slight inconvenience and the hotel complete an assignment for his 8:00 a.m. class. There terday)." Approximately 12 to14 computers were purchased will definitely be able to work around the lab," said is only one problem, the last shuttle to the Holiday Inn Money for purchasing the computers came from the earlier this month and will be divided between both Brown. Silver Spring leaves in IO minutes and there is no University General Operating Fund and hotel officials hotels. After the decision had been made to purchase The makeshift hotel dormitories are not permanent computer lab in the hotel, hence another assignment have confirmed that they will do all they can to help computers the process of putting them into the facili­ and after students are housed on campus the comput­ missed. the administration accommodate students. ties was simple. ers will be brought back to campus University offi­ This predicament, shared by many students in "There is definitely room for the computers," said The hardest part was convincing the hotels that the cials say. makeshift student housing, will be a worry of the past Mark Brown, general manager of the Holiday .Inn. computers were necessary," said Chambers. "After "The goal is to have Silver Springs students back on as the University plans to have computer labs up and "We will set the computers up in one of the largest that, it was just a matter of waiting for them to be campus by second semester, so the computers will running by the end of the week, University officials board rooms on the lobby level." delivered to the campus." probably be distributed into the iLab," said Chambers. say. The University made some computers available to Some students feel the new computer labs will ben­ Along with metro cards, laundry services and food "It's about time they set up a computer lab for the students at the beginning of the semester. However, efit those students who don't own computers the most. services, new computers in hotels are some of the students who live in the hotels," said White, a sopho­ the computers only offered Internet services, and for "The idea of putting computers in the hotels is a attempts made by the University to acco,nmodate stu­ more education major. "It's bad enough we have to many students this was not adequate since word-pro­ very good one," said Taneisha Walsby, a junior crimi­ dents who have been housed away from campus. live here at least they can make it resemble a dormito­ cessing was not available on these models. Students nal justice major. "It's going to make life a lot easier ry as much as possible." have found it difficult to complete homework assign­ for the people who don't own computers of their "Both the Holiday Inn and DoubleTree will have ments without computer access. own."

• Muslims Call for Real World vs. Road Rules Towers Residents to • Ceasefire During You May be Next Remove Flags from Ramadan Windows

By TIFFANIE HORNE Contributing Writer

By DANIELLE MITCHELL Due to the terrorist attacks in the District and New York Contributing Writer City, University students can be seen showing their patri­ otic spirit with the American flag everywhere from belt With the Muslim holy month of Ramadan rapidly approach­ buckles and bandanas to car antennas and T-shirts. How­ ing, many, including Pakistani President General Pervez ever, in the Howard Plaza Towers students have been Musharraf, have called for the U.S.-led military action in asked to remove any flags from their windows. Afghanistan to quickly come to an end. According to Towers property manager, Larry Frelow Opposition to further military action claim that continuing anything in the windows of dorm rooms is tacky and un­ th e mi1it ry campaign would increase anti-U.S. sentiment. Gen­ uniformed. e1al Musharraf said in an interview on CNN's ·'Larry King · f-< tags of any cuuntry a11 ~(,U, the ultin1ate appcuraIJCt.; cf Live" that the campaign's continuation during Ramadan "would the exterior of the building," said Frelow. certainly have some negative effects in the Muslim world." For many students, now is the appropriate time to take a Beginning November 16th, Ramadan is the ninth month of stand and support America through visual expressions. the Islamic year. Ordained by the Koran, it is a time of fasting, "I feel that it is unfair that we are prohibited to show when Muslims are forbidden to eat, drink or smoke. According patriotism. The American flag is a symbol of freedom, to Howard University's Muslim Student Association president, however, we aren't free to display it in our windows," said Ibrahim Adesanya, "This fasting teaches self-restraint." It is a Aimee Rogers, sophomore musical theatre major. time for Muslims to cleanse the self and concentrate on their While many students followed the request to take flags faith. Ramadan also is believed to be the time when Muham­ out of their windows, Avione Brown, a junior, psychology mad received the frrst revelations of the Koran. pre-medicine major took a militant approach and contin­ Bombing during this holy month could provoke sympathy for ued to show pride in her country. Brown explains how she Afghanistan in the Muslim world - deepening resentment for was denied freedom of expression. the United States. Negative feelings toward the U.S. are begin­ "My roommate and I both had flags in our windows. ning to multiply as a result of the growing number of reports Due to the tragic incidents that the country went through, concerning civilian casualties from errant bombs in Please See Flags on Page A4 Afghanistan. According to a Washington Post article, sources within the country have said that "a bus full of civilians leaving a n1osque in Islamabad was hit; a 1,000 lb. bomb was acciden­ tally dropped near a nursing home in Herat; and two 500 lb. bombs were dropped in residential areas of Kabul." Officials from the Pakistani Embassy claim that while the Pakistani government understands the war against terrorism will be long, they hope the military aspects will be short and over with as soon as possible. With increased casualties comes increased sympathy for Afghanistan. According to one official, the request to stop bombing, "should in no way be construed as a weakening of will, it is an issue of tactics not strategy." Adesanya, however, believes the bombing should stop before Ramadan because of the number of civilian casualties. "People complained about the Sept. 11th tragedies because of the huge Courtesy ofMtv.com loss of civilian life, which under no circumstances is warranted. Are you the one that's missing? The casting directors for the Real World and Road Rules will be in They say this, but they do the same thing to Afghanistan, [a the Blackburn Center tomorrow to pick cast members for the 12th season of the popular reality shows country] that was meager to begin with. Don't wait until that air on the MTV network. Ramadan, but stop the bombing of innocent civilians. If the U.S. holds Afghanistan guilty, they themselves are guilty of the same crimes. In times of war and peace, there should not be a double standard of justice." The U.S. has not made any movement to comply. According to the university's Diplomat-in-Residence, June Carter Perry, Terrorist Attacks Not to Affect Recruitment "The goal is to pursue those who are responsible for the Sept. 11th attacks. We have a deep resolve to reach those objectives." Perry says that this is a global issue. The attacks were against 7 the world community since 80 countries were represented y ANESSA • ILSON owar envrronment remains an --,:::e:::re:-.-_.'t~1:-;sc:,:::s-:o:::nxyc-::te:::m=p:::or:::ary=-:an=r----::nc:0 t-=pc:,art=1c"u=ar=y=t"e:::-r ~ac..,.,.-.----, among the casualties of the World Trade Center. Contributing Writer will continue to be a safe one." Washington, D.C. is still one of the "Unfortunately, today African- According to the University Com- best cities in the country," said first Americans do not hold power in In spite of the District's recent munications Department, the number year history professor, Dr. Alan political conflicts because of the lack anxieties with the terrorist attacks of students applying to Howard has McPherson. of roles we play in society and its and more recently the anthrax scares, increased in the past several years. Some students agree with political issues and therefore, we are he University does not expect a sig­ For the Fall 2000 term, 5,809 McPherson that they would not hesi- not looked at as a threat," said "ficant decrease in enrollment for prospective students applied and tale to stay here saying they feel safe sophomore finance major Marietta appll. Please See Enrollment,A4 the Fall 2002 semester, officials say. there werem O re than 6 , 000 - in the District because terrorists are Dr. Carmen B. Cannon, Associate cants for the Fall • ice President of Enrollment Man­ 2001 school year. agement said her office will imple­ In addition to ent an "aggressive recruitment the increasing number of student Ian" next year. "In these uncertain times, no one applicants, the an predict how recent events will number of faculty Sports ffect next year's college and Uni­ members has also ersity enrolhnent. However, we do increased and they ls the Bison football squad now not intend to allow the event of Sep- too might be con­ th cerned about being the team everyone wants to play for ember 11 and afterward to deter located in the Dis­ ur efforts to recruit the best and trict. homecoming? Check out 'The Fall From rightest students," Cannon said in a "I would defi­ statement. "In that, President Grace,' Page AS. File Courtesy of AP photo nitely not hesitate wygert and his cabinet are doing Muslims stir up auti-U.S. sentiment during prayer in a to still come teach verything possible to ensure that the mosque in Peshwar, Pakistan.

• I THE HILLTOP A2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2001

• ozce Muslim Student Association Hosts ual Welcome Back Pro 0 Terrorist Attacks, Finding a Place to Worship Discussed

By BRIAN STAMPS come together. Contributing Writer "It is important that we continue to solidify the ranks of zews our diverse community, for that will epitomize our success," ' Do you see Howard's The Muslim Student Association held its annual "Welcome said Adesanya. Back" celebration to discuss issues and events facing the Another issue discussed at the program is their difficul­ population decreasing Islamic community on campus, in the Blackburn Center on ties in finding a place to worship. Currently, Muslims on Friday. campus hold prayer at the old bookstore in the Tubman due to DC's terrorist and Among the issues discussed, was the topic of the perse­ Quadrangle, but this is not a convenient arrangement, cution of Muslims. according to some Muslim students. anthrax scares? "Islam is as easy as breathing ... breathing is not easy every­ "It is an inconvenieuce because the space is only accessi­ where," said the chaplain, Imam Johari Abdul-Malik. ble at a certain time in the day," said Bili! Iddin, a sopho­ Abdul-Malik made reference to U.S. bombings in more journalism major and member of the Muslim Students Afghanistan that is creating a hostile environment for Mus­ Association. lims. However, the Islamic community on campus said "If students have classes during the time that the space is Howard is a place that fosters not only spiritual, but also available they may not be able use it afterwards." emotional growth. Most of the Muslims are confident that the University will A topic that reigned important during the program was the be successful in providing a permanent place of worship. In the coming weeks, the Muslim Student Association has terrorist attacks. Iddin expressed anger toward those respon­ Muslims practice Salaat, a five-time-a-day prayer toward several programs planned. On November 8, they will par­ sible for the tragedy. the east. Fagah is the first prayer and it begins before sun­ ticipate in the Walk for the Homeless and Islamic Aware­ "We're all brothers and sisters. A true Muslim would never rise. Zhur and ASR both take place during the afternoon. ness Week is scheduled for the second week of November. commit suicide because it is a big sin in Islam," Iddin said. Maghirb is the fourth and happens right after sunset and Isha, Chinelo Ray, The Islamic month of Ramadan begins on November 16. Chaplain Abdul-Malik said due to the exposure given to the final prayer takes place at nighttime. Sophomore, According to The Five Pillars of Islam, this is a time where the Islamic community from the media, "Every Muslim Last year, members of the Islamic faith prayed in the COBIS all Muslims fast and are not allowed to eat during daylight must become even more knowledgeable" of the Islamic Carnegie Building across from the chapel and were satis­ hours. Muslims cannot engage in activities ranging from teachings. fied with that facility. "Definitely. Prospective students sexual intercourse to evil intentions during Ramadan. This Ibrahim Adesanya, president of MSA, said because of the "Hopefully that arrangement will be available again this that may have considered Howard is to instill virtue within the individual. During this time, events going on with the nation, it is time for Muslims to year," said Iddin. in the past may reconsider. Also MSA has late prayer with food provided afterward. parents will be concerned about the safety of their children." Job Fair Continues Bison in Britain Despite Slight Setbacks Global Threat of Anthrax . . . By KERRY ANN HAMILTON Atanas Genov, a junior, business man­ By AMIE MCLAIN this year's fair. Contributing Writer Contributing Writer "This year more companies were seeking agement major is also a student worker in interns. I think at a college job fair students, the mailroom. He maintains that the new particularly sophomores and juniors, should In a precautionary tactic to thwart the precautionary measures are extreme. Diwura Adeyinka, The long lines that snaked throughout have no greater expectation than to receive spread of anthrax sweeping across the con­ "I am not worried, we are over-reacting, Junior, Administration of the Blackburn Ballroom Thursday com­ an internship, not a job," said Dudley. tinental United States to reach the Ameri­ I don't think Anthrax will affect us at Rich­ Justice/Psychology prised students in their sharpest attire in an Theodore Sapp, a fourth year radio, tele­ can students in London, Richmond's Pres­ vision, and film student, felt the job fair was mond. However, if I were working in the attempt to "sell themselves" to companies ident Walter McCann urged students to "People would rather go to seeking interns and employees at the adequate, but was disappointed at the num­ States, where there has been several traces another state because they feel School of Communications Job Fair. ber of companies that were present. , exercise caution when handling mail. of the bacteria, then I would feel threat­ this part of the country is a This year's fair was condensed to a one­ "I was upset it was shortened to one day. "London has recently experienced a series ened," said Genov. target." day event instead of two. A job fair book­ Some broadcast companies I was expect­ of Anthrax hoaxes. Envelopes delivered Some students, like third year photogra­ let, received by individuals in attendance, ing to see were not there. I noticed a lot by Royal Mail contained suspicious pow­ phy major Lisa Blair, were outraged by the contained a statement from the Dean of more students from other universities par­ der. So far none have contained anthrax. Communications Jannette L. Dates and ticipating, as well." Other universities rep­ government's approach to the anthrax sit­ Coordinator Carol Dudley citing the ter­ resented at the fair were Hampton, North Nevertheless, for your protection we must uation. rorist attacks as the reason for a shortened Carolina A&T, Dillard University and assume that one day a piece of mail might "When I read the news on the CNN web job fair. Southern Illinois University. contain anthrax, as has been true in the US site little is said about what is being done Some students complained that recruiters "During the past weeks, our nation has and elsewhere," said McCann. to cure or treat those who were possibly faced unimaginable devastations and loss­ were not only low in number, but also not Miki Nemoto, Chief Supervisor of the es, in addition to the downturn in the econ­ very personable. infected. The US with all its technology and University's mailroom, emphasizes there is omy. In deference to this downturn and the "The recruiters were not as eager this investigative services, I think, can do a bet­ tragedies of September II, 2001, we have year. The job fair was decent at best; in the no known threat of Anthrax to the Univer­ ter job at curbing the impact of the anthrax Jon Fiah Ali, changed our regular two-day job fair to a past years there were a lot more corpora­ sity at this time. However, Nemoto did outbreak," said Blair. Sophomore, one-day event." tions to s~e," said Jeff Williams, a senior mention a box that was delivered to the Uni­ Americans and global citizens after the Political Science/History Despite the recent tragedies, Dudley said radio, television, and film major. versity to no particular recipient. The box, th Some students like Darby Baham, a fresh­ attack of September 11 braced themselves she felt the fair remained a su7cess. fortunately, was empty. "Some schools and companies were afraid man print journalism major, gained valu­ for a war of some form. President George "No because I feel the types ~f Since the anthrax panic, Nemoto outlined students that Howard attracts will to travel to Washington D.C., but the job able experience from speaking with the W. Bush, in his address to the nation and be able to see past the transitory fair turned out to be better than I expected. recruiters. procedures for the workers in the mail­ world a few days after the attack, high­ nature of these events." Recruiters felt that the abbreviation had no "As a freshman, I was expecting only to room, some of them students, to abide by lighted that the war against terrorism would harmful effect on the quality of candidates network with a few companies, however I when sorting mail. be long and its form would vary. Not many or the quality of the event," Dudley said. was thrilled to be offered an internship "We have certainly adopted new proce­ In addition to the shortened schedule, from CBS News. It is such a prestigious people were prepared for a biological or dures in light of the global threat of . ' there were other changes made to the job network," Baham said. chenucal weapon such as anthrax. Whether fair. Newspaper representatives, who usu­ Media corporations at the fair were seek­ anthrax," Nemoto said. it is a tool being used by terrorists, there is ally make up more than half of the ing a wide range of qualities in students According to Nemoto student workers no concrete proof. recruiters, were poor in number this year. they interviewed. have been instructed to wear latex gloves What is certain is that we are on high alert. Also, the annual ABC News Reception According to Juhi Mehta, a representative and paper masks as a safety precaution. The of ABC, Inc., the network was interested in The emotions grief, anger, and fear are was cancelled because the corporation "did mailroom staff was also told to look for not want to have news professionals in one scouting candidates that were "enthusias­ flaring. America and the global communi­ place due to the anthrax scare," said Dud­ tic, hard-driven and well-versed." irregularities such as missing postage, no ty have been severely shaken, ·but we must addressee' or sender, and mail containing a Kenny Wesley, ley. However, corporations such as MTV Another hiring officer Clyde Blassen­ remain valiant and spirited. Sophomore, and schools such as the University of gale, Jr. of the Associated Press was look­ powdery substance. "Courage is not the absence of fear, but Southern California graduate school were ing for similar characteristics in recruits. Spanish/Biology Carol Ruiz, graduating senior, from Spain, rather the judgement that something else is new additions to this year's fair. "[We are seeking] people who take the was routinely following new procedures at "No, because terrorism, in general, Broadcast journalism students had an initiative, follow the application procedure more important than fear." -Ambrose the time of the interview, she was wearing is prevalent in all areas of the US advantage over other communication stu­ correctly, and present themselves well." Redmoon and there is a potential threat in all dents due to the greater number of televi­ During the fair, Blassengale was enthused her latex gloves and mask and was busy the cities across the nation." sion and radio networks present at the fair. about the caliber of students the Universi­ checking each piece of mail for any abnor­ According to the job fair program, nearly ty has and said he felt Howard was a great mality. Emails are welcome at bisoninbri: half of the 51 companies present were resource for employing minorities. "Richmond is an American University so broadcast stations. The remaining organi­ "We believe in diversity for good cover­ [email protected] I can see why it is essential that we exer­ Kerry-Ann K. Hamilton, Junior, Broad­ zations were divided between public rela­ age. I'll definitely be back next year," said tions, print journalism, and advertising. Blassengale. cise caution for the safety of all students, " cast major, studying abroad in London Dudley expressed her excitement about Ruiz said. the number of possibilities for students at Students Ready for Upcoming Travel Season by Damilola Kehinde, 4th year architecture "Yes, because everyone wants to feel Overcoming Flight Fear safe and no one wants to send their kids to an unsafe place." By Aisha Chaney rates that the airlines are now offering. so I can't be afraid to fly," said sophomore print "I' rn not scarefi to fly probably because I don't Contributing Writer "I feel as comfortable, if not more comfortable journalism major Amber Moseley. "And plus, have a choice since I live in California," said about flying home for the holidays, especially it's more probable that I'll get killed in a car sophomore administration of justice major, With the holidays right around the corner, now that the rates are cheap," said Mark Smith, accident, by lightning, or even in front of the LaDreena Maye. "I can either be scared and not many students are making arrangements to fly a senior political science major from Detroit. Towers than by terrorists in the air." fly home, or be brave and trust that security is home in spite of the terrorist attacks. "I feel even safer about home now. There are Since the flights that crashed during the terrorist doing their job." Since the airports reopened, security is now so many security checks and safety precautions attacks were cross-country flights, some stu­ Overall, a majority of students seem to feel safe tighter then ever, which has made students feel now, and not only for terrorist threats, but for dents that live on the west coast are afraid to •about flying home for the holidays, however more comfortable about flying. airplane maintenance as well." fly for fear of the same thing happening again. for those students who are still afraid, the "I' rn not scared to fly because of all the secu­ Airlines have decreased ticket prices in an "I want to go home, but !really don't want to advice of Lamont A. Harrell may help to ease rity they have now, and I doubt very seriously attempt to retain customers due to the fact that fly because California is about 3,000 miles your mind. that they'll try to do the same thing over again people now look for other forms of trans­ away and all of the flights that crashed were ''I am,as comfortable as anyone can be about Cheryl Gilbreath, twice," said sophomore political science major portation such as Greyhound or Amtrak. cross-country flights. I don't want to be a vic­ being on an airplane," said Harrell. " We are Senior Biology/ Baionne Williams. "I'm a Christian and I However, for some students taking the bus or tim," said Chauna Bryant, a sophomore broad­ all taking risks everyday in all aspects of life. 1st year Pharmacy believe that God will protect me, so I have no train is too much of a long and tedions task so cast journalism major from Los Angeles. I realize that September 11 th was as isolated reason to be scared." they still plan to fly regardless and just over­ While some westsiders are fearful of flying, incident, and that almost anything can go "If we continue to go into war and Other students share the same feelings as come their fear. others are remaining brave because they real­ wrong while in the air, but that's just the risk other bioterrorist attacks are still Williams about the increased security, but they "I' rn going home regardless, but because I live ize that they have no choice if they want to go that you take when flying." going on by March, population will are even more pleased with the cheap ticket in Kansas, I' rn not trying to take a bus or train, back home. decrease, but if it ends by Christmas, no one will even remember. Compiled by: Shala D. Wilson • THE HILLTOP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2001 A3 Ratliff Preaches on What's the Big Deal on Walking on Water

This is a service of the Howard University Campus Police. This report was compiled by Campus Editor Brakkton Booker. By Monica Steele if you fail a test, or miss a class, you' re not going to run Contributing Writer home the very next day, so stop tripping," Ratliff said. Oct. 25 Unlocked doors Ratliff, displaying some wit, briefly spoke of the story Oct. 26 Shouts of jubilation echoed through the air as Dr. Joe of when five thousand men were fed by five loaves of HPT Chemistry Bldg. Samuels Ratliff, brought a Cramton congregation to their Sick transport bread and two small fish. Burr Gym Unlocked doors feet with a humorous, but inspiring sermon on having faith Theft II "If you believe that God had the power to feed thousands Burr Gym Physics Bldg. amongst believers. with a fish sandwich, then believe in your faith and real­ Lost propecty Carver Hall Unlocked doors During his sermon, titled 'What Is The Big Deal about ize that God had nothing, but greatness in store for you," Harassing phone call Walking on Water', taken from Matthew 14 12:22, Ratliff said Ratliff. Law School Biology Bldg. outlined how society today is set in their habits, but not Many in the congregation expressed their delight with Injured employee Cafeteria Unlocked doors wanting to direct their faith in the right direction. Suspicious substance Chapel's speaker. "So many of us are caught up in sensationalism, and Cancer Center Pharmacy Bldg. Junior, legal communication major Stephanie Durham Damaged property HPT Unlocked doors caught up in the routine in loving God, but have not began said the message today hitclose to home for her. False fire alarm to begin the practice of believing in him," said Ratliff. "I thoroughly enjoyed the service today, I went through HUH Slowe Hall According to Ratliff, the greatest synonym found in faith a lot of emotional struggle to get to Howard," said Theft II Burr Gym Sick transport is risk, and the biggest problem seen today is people going Durham. "Many people told me to say closer to home, but Theft I around preaching about the Lord, but hasn't even been Greene Stadium HPT now after hearing the sermon I feel blessed to be here." saved yet. Lost property A-2 Garage Burglary Senior English major, Olu Burrell also shared Durham's Reckless driving Aside from teaching on the faith direction, Ratliff also sentiments. Quad Oct.28 spoke on how some people are afraid to take risk in their "I loved the way Ratliff strayed away form the traditional Sick transport Annex Annex lives and strive for excellence. style of preaching and instead choose to preach in a way Sick transport Stolen property "People cannot handle when you take a risk, they try to that students would more understand," said Burrell. ''The 2225 Ga. Ave. pull you down to their level and have you settle for medi­ whole sermon was phenomenal." Auto accident Oct. 27 Meridian Hill Hall ocrity. But students, I urge you to challenge them, you Simple assault Ratliff, a pastor of the Brentwood Baptist Church in Health Center Architecture & Planning must step out and put your risk with God," Ratcliff said. Houston, Texas, leads one of the largest congregation in Sick transport Bldg. Biology Bldg. Ratliff concluded his sermon with humorous tenninol­ Houston with more than Unlocked doors Suspicious package ogy that left him every student on their feet and praising. I 0, 000 members and fourteen mission churches. Annex • "Risk is a substance for those that _are hopeful. So what Fire alarm activation Engineering Bldg.

Women on Campus 'Rap' about Life Issues By Corey Cunningham "In a time where the value of women as a whole is not she addressed the other ladies. The women also talked about the breakdown of the Hilltop Staff Writer being realized, I felt it was necessary to have a program During the talk, the issue of abuse surfaced as a major female network. Most agreed that Howard was the per­ where young women could come together and just talk," topic. The ladies discussed what abuse was and how to fect example of this breakdown. Female bonding at the Mecca has become easier for said Alexander. deal with it. As the conversation on abuse progressed, "Girls will pass by each other without speaking but ladies in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Arts & The discussions during the session centered on the many shared candid personal accounts of how abuse had when a guy comes by, they can't say enough. It's like Sciences' Hot Chocolate Rap Session provides a relax­ theme of self-respect versus self-worth. The women tried affected them. we have lost touch with each other," said Alexander. ing and intimate environment for young women to dis­ to distinguish between the two and apply them to their "The conversation was great. Anna touched on real The Hot Chocolate Rap session is part of the College cuss issues of concern. own life experiences. issues. She was on it and made everyone feel connect­ of Arts and Sciences' Reality Check Program. A session The Rap Session, hosted by Arts and Sciences student "Many females think these terms are the same, but they ed," said freshman biology major Rashunda Stitt. for the men of Arts and Sciences titled, "Diamonds in the council President, Anna Alexander, sought to bring are not. You can have a lot of self-worth and no self­ Echoing Stilt's sentiments, freshman political science Ruff," is scheduled to take place later this semester. together Howard women from all backgrounds in hopes respect. Look at Lil' Kim. She has a lot of self-worth, but major, Aisha Hankerson summed the feeling of the that the participants could learn from one other. do you think she has self-respect?" asked Alexander as night's dialogue with her favorite phrase, "Beautifulism."

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Postcards to • Outline Mail FOREIGN Safety BRIEFS By CHARMION KINDER tant it is to make sure that voters about their right to vote, and poll 400 students who have expressed UNITED STATES - US jets have By ANDREA COREY know about their rights and can exer­ watching, penetrating communities interest in attending the trip from launched a series of heavy bombing Contributing Writer Contributing Writer cise them on the spot on election with an exuberant message to "Lift Howard University", said Hawkins. raids over the Afghan capital of Kabul, day", said Ralph G. Neas, President Every Voice and Vote," coined by the Including George Washington Uni­ some of which seemed to be targeting Over the past couple of months On Saturday, November 3, 2001, of the Foundation, in a People For NAACP. versity, about 500 plus students from a Taliban milit'lfy base close to a res­ Americans have witnessed history over 500 college students from the The American Way press release. Channing Hawkins, coordinator of the district have signed up to attend. idential suburb. Residents say five in the making: the terrorist attacks on Washington D.C. area will be pack­ special projects for The People For Jarvis Houston, a senior political bombs exploded in the city roared the Pentagon and World Trade Cen­ ing their bags and strapping up their The People for the American Way have formed a coalition with orga­ The American Way Foundation and science major and Political Action overhead and Taliban gunners ter, America's war on the Taliban, boots, to embark on a journey that Howard University Alum explained, chair for HUSA reported that HUSA responded with sporadic anti-aircraft Osama bin Laden and the very idea will define a new age of activism. nizations including The NAACP "this particular part of "Election Pro­ is bringing one hundred volunteers, fire. The Red Cross says three more of terrorism, and the steadily increas­ Howard University students, along National Voter Empowerment Pro­ gram and Voter Fl)nd, The Legal tection" is encouraging young peo­ including 50 volunteers from the of their warehouses in Kabul have ing number of Americans being diag­ with students from other colleges ple and students to get more involved political action committee. "HUSA been destroyed. 'nosed with Anthrax. This most recent and universities, will be traveling Education Defense Fund, The A. Philip Randolph Institute, The in voting and the political decided to spearhead this project form of terrorism has made itself on a mission to New Jersey and Vir­ Lawyers' committee for Civil Rights process." He continued, "this coali­ because we wanted to make sure PUERTO RICO- The former pres­ known in the past few weeks as ginia to defend their democracy. The Under Law, The Voices of Elec­ tion of organizations has banned that the Howard University commu­ ident of Puerto Rico's House of Rep­ anthrax-laced letters threaten to mission? "Election Protection." torate, New Jersey Election Enforce­ together to prevent what happened in nity continues its legacy of resentatives was arrested Friday. A attack the health of American citi­ The People for the American Way ment, and Black You Vote to support last year's election ... we want to be activism," said Houston. federal grand jury has been investi­ zens, disrupt the US Postal Service Foundation, a non-profit, civil liber­ this massive project. there for voters to make sure their The November 6th elections will gating whether the legislator, Edison and ultimately ebb at the very core of ties organization, along with sever­ Students will be participating in a right to vote is protected." prompt voters in both New Jersey Misla Aldarondo, improperly inter­ our economy. al other organizations have fully week full of events that will begin Hawkins and Donna Davis, a and Virginia to elect a new gover­ Looming threats of bio-terrorism funded "Election vened in the sale of the Arecibo with a rally on Saturday. Upon Howard University junior legal com­ nor. Primary candidates in New Jer­ and anthrax used to be as far away Protection." It is a program that uti­ Regional Hospital to a Puerto Rico arrival, some Howard University stu­ munications major and student intern sey include James McGreevey (D), from the average citizen's mind as lizes people, including active college company, Sulsoni Corp. Aldarondo at People for the American Way, Bret Schudler (R), with seven inde­ the abrupt terrorist attacks once were. · students, to mobilize communities to dents will join forces with students has denied accusations by Julio have worked diligently to coordi­ pendent candidates running as The U.S. Postal Service will be send­ vote, through galvanizing voter edu­ from Hampton, Virginia State, Rich­ Rodriguez Gomez, claiming that the nate these efforts along with various well. In Virginia three candidates ing out transparent, informative post­ cation and encouraging voter partic­ mond, Norfolk State, and Virginia legislator received $90,000 from the organizations at Howard University are running for governor, Mark cards to every address in the nation, ipation. Common Wealth universities in Vir­ sale of the hospital. The president of to maximize student body participa­ Warner (D), Mark Earley (R), and in an attempt to ease the fears of The program evolved out of the ginia. The other group of Howard the New Progressive Party wants to students will meet up with students tion. William Redpath, who is running as Americans. massive voter disenfranchisement convene a legislative caucus Friday to The foundation has worked in con­ a libertarian. The post cards will give detailed and voter irregularities that occurred from Princeton, New Brunswick choose a substitute for Aldarondo. junction with the Howard Universi­ "Election Protection" should instructions on how to identify sus­ in last year's presidential election. College, Seton Hall, Rowin College, ty Student Association (HUSA), the ensure that all registered voters have picious mail and what to do with it. According to The People for the and Essex County Colleges in New AFRICA - Nigerian president NAACP Howard University Chap­ access to the polls and the preempt­ According to Postmaster Gen.era! American Way Foundation, black Jersey. , Olusegum Obasanjo faces mounting ter, the Undergraduate Student ed encouragement they need to cast John E. Potter "the best defense that voters cast 54 percent of all rejected Volunteers will spend three days criticism over the apparent massacre Assembly (UGSA), along with an a ballot. Young activists across the we have right now is an educated votes in Florida last year, and blacks leading up to the election and elec­ of hundreds of villagers by vengeful entire host of campus organizations nation have put for:h an amazing American public and an educated made up only 11 percent of the votes tion day going door-to-door, phone soldiers in central Nigeria. Local peo­ effort to trailblaze the path to non­ work force." that were counted. banking, passing out information to work toward making this project ple and officials accused troops of a success. "We have gotten about apathetic political sentiment and In handling mail, Potter stresses "We realized how crucially impor- about voter rights, talking to people killing at least 200 enthic-Tiv during the use of common sense and urges a three day rampage in an area where citizens that if they "receive some­ the bodies of 19 soldiers were found thing that is suspicious, to isolate it, hacked to death. The members of the put it in a plastic bag, [do not] let Simpson Acquitted of Charges in Road Rage Case parliament called for the resignation of other people touch it, [do not] shake Obasanjo's Minister and Army Chief. it, [do not] taste it, [do not] sniff it" Survivors gave wildly varying figures for the number of people killed, but and call local law enforcement agen­ stop. This led Simpson, who had his By MONICA STEELE took place in a suburban Miami even the lowest were in the hundreds. cies immediately." Contributing Writer neighborhood last year. two kids in the car, to believe that Sending and receiving mail had something was wrong. Simpson tes­ Simpson denied ever reaching MEXICO CITY -Pressure mount­ never been given a second thought tified, "I was upset with myself that Resurfacing in the news this past inside Pattison's car to obtain the ed on Friday for Mexican authorities until recently. Formerly known as the glasses and said the two men chal­ I stopped. It was wrong for me to week, the infamous O.J. Simpson to bring to justice the killers of human U.S. Postal Department, the U.S. was acquitted of all charges in a road lenged each other outside of their stop, but the guy made it impossible Postal Service has handled over 160 rights lawyer Digna Ochoa. Dinga rage trial on Thursday, October 24th. SUV s. When Simpson said Pattinson for me to drive, and I feared that my Ochoa was believed to have made billion pieces of mail since it was children's lives were in danger." The former Buffalo Bills football lied about staying in his car, the enemies in the army and the police reorganized under the Postal Reor­ The jury deliberated for about 90 star denied reaching into another dri­ prosecutor asked him whether he during her brief career. And after ganization Act of 1970. would ever lie. As reported by an minutes before returning a verdict of ver's car and grabbing his glas~es, years of threats, harassment and two In addition to sending out post online source, Simpson responded, 'Not Guilty'. Juror Ernesto Diaz told insisting that the other driver started violent attacks, her enemies finally cards the Postal Service is joining "I've never been put in that position reporters that the jury decided there the altercation. caught up with Digna Ochoa a week forces with the television show According to a to have to lie with my life on the was not enough evidence to prove New York Times he sat in his locked car with the win- ago and shot her dead inside her Mex­ "America's Most Wanted" to track line." Simpson reached into Pattinson's car, article, Simpson put his hand to his CNN.comFile Photo ican office. Investigations are still down the source of the anthrax threat. chest and mouthed, "Thank you" the basis for the burglary charge. He One of the most difficult aspects of pending. Officials hope that the television toward the jury after the verdict. He the ruling was that both Simpson and dow partly rolled down. Pattinson also told reporters that the prosecu­ show will spur the search and collect then hugged his lawyers. "I'm a lit­ Pattinson offered drastically different tors should have called Simpson's also went on to say that Simpson INDONESIA - Three warships are tips from the public. As an incentive tle bit angry and a little bit happy - young children, the only other wit­ accounts of how the incident "grabbed his eyeglasses off his head searching for a commercial vessel they are offering a$ I million reward a lot happy," Simpson said to occurred, which made it very hard for nesses, to testify. as he sat on his steering wheel." which was reportedly hijacked by for information leading to the arrest reporters as he left the courthouse. Pattinson was not in the courtroom the jury to believe either one. Simpson accused Pattinson of "sit­ about 170 Iraqi asylum seekers. Navy of anyone mailing anthrax. Simpson, who was cleared of crim­ Simpson said the confrontation for the outcome, and has not spoken ting on his horn." He said he thought Spokesman First Admiral Kayhatu Anthrax letters reported at the inal charges in the 1994 slayings of began after he rolled through a stop publicly since the incident. Pattinson was seeking an autograph said he believed the boat would be dif­ office of Senator Tom Daschle and his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her sign while the other driver, Pattinson, The 54-year-old Simpson would or was trying to tell him about a ficult to locate. This hijacking marks the NBC and CBS stations followed friend Ronald Goldman, was accused was approaching the intersection have faced up to I 6 years in jail had problem with his car. another episode in a growing region­ by the death of a mail handler in of grabbing defendant Jefferey Pat­ from another direction. he been convicted of the charges of Pattinson said he flashed his lights al crisis over thousands of Middle Florida and the recent deaths of two tinson's glasses and scratching his Pattinson said Simpson ran a stop auto burglary and battery for last and honked his horn not once, but Eastern and Afghan asylum seekers Brentwood postal workers have face in a road-rage argument that sign, then acted like "a madman" as twice to get Simpson to pull over and year's dispute. caused Americans to become more, who embark on the dangerous sea suspicious of receiving mail. journey's to reach Australia from Even on Howard's campus this " Indonesia each year. skepticism of receiving mail is becoming apparent. Junior interna­ Attacks Not to Affect SWITZERLAND - As many as tional business major Angela Dzuro­ 120 people remain unaccounted for, Quick works behind the front desk at Recruitment for nearly two days after the Gotthard Meridian Hill Hall and admits to road tunnel fire that claimed at least 11 being "nervous when handling the From Enrollment, Al lives. Police expressed hope that the dorm's mail, especially since the M.Boyd, II. Howard University. number of missing would drop, in the mail at Meridian is processed at the Parents also play a big "If you let terrorists pre­ belief that most people escaped before Brentwood facility." Like many other factor in whether stu­ vent you from achieving the outbreak of the fire. Officals said students prior to these anthrax cases, dents would come to your future plans and the tunnel could remain closed for freshman chemistry major Char­ Howard because of their goals, then you have let two weeks because of extensive maine Johnson had faith in the postal worries of recent anthrax them win and succeed in change. system but now feels "anxiety every and terrorists threats. their ambition," said time [she] receives mail." "I would definitely still senior biology major MIDDLE EAST - Thousands of Postmaster Potter along with other decide to come to April Wilson. young people have taken to the streets U.S. Postal workers are working hard Howard," said sopho­ "You never know what is of Iran in the past week, causing some to resto& the faith that Charmaine more human develop­ going to happen to you of the worst violence in the history of and so many other citizens have lost. ment major Janna Foster. and whether you are in the 22-year old Islamic revolution. "In the first days following the trag­ "But I do think my mom DC or not, what is The youth used the world cup football ic attacks, the appearance of letter would be very hesitant. I intended to happen to as an excuse to reclaim the streets. carriers in virtually every neighbor­ am the baby, and she you will happen, because Dozens of banks have been burned hood throughout the nation gave the takes great pride in it." it is all about God's plan" and cars over turned as the authorities American people the reassurance that Other students said that said second year Dental set up courts to try more than thou­ the fabric of everyday, although dam­ they should move on student Leonisha sands detainees. The sentences these aged, remained intact," Potter said in with their life and not let Thomas. youth will face is still pending. a statement. "Since then, some have these tragic events hold attempted to undermine this anchor them back from future of our daily life," he said. "We will ""''"""""'"""'""'""'-""'""'""'..·""· .. "" , ...i· plans like attending continue to do everything possible to protect the confidence of the Amer­ ican people in their mail." Potter said his agency moves about 680 pieces of mail every day and its top priorities are the "safety of our employees, the safety of our cl)s­ tomers and the security of the mail."

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• • lSOil vert.i1ne By AISHA CHANEY The first flag was for pass interference, which Staff Writer would've resulted in a first down for the Bison, however the refs waved the flag and A crowd of21,119 watched Saturday as the ruled that the pass was not catchable. Bison suffered a stinging defeat at the hands The other penalty resulted in a fourth and 5 of Norfolk State Spartans in a 7-0 overtime situation for the Bison, giving them one more thriller at the Spartans' homecoming. chance, but the pass from Coleman to Nunn This upset was the Spartans' first win over the was ruled one yard short of the first down, Bison in eight years. ending the garue at 7-0. Although the Bison are now 2-6 overall and "Anything can happen in overtime and it 1-4 in the MEAC, some players feel as though did," said Wilson. "They caught one, and we this loss hurt the most. didn't, and we go home with a stinging "!' d rather get blown out then lose like this," defeat." Allen Powell, II said senior quarterback Travis Coleman. ''This The entire overtime experience could have one hurts for the simple fact that we played been avoided if the Bison would have made great the whole game, but then got down to a last second field goal. However, the kick the last minute and just couldn't pull it out." Last week's practice wasn't enough to prevent the Bison from falling to Norfolk State 7.0 in Saturday's game. It was the first time the Bison have loss to the Spartans in nearly a decade. was blocked. Strangely, Wilson elected to Star wide receiver Jevonte Philpot agreed kick the field goal, even though the Bison's The Fall From with Coleman. "This was definitely our worst cos Moreno and senior Travis Coleman in the to score. However, if both teams score, then special teams have been sub-par all season Grace; MEAC loss," said Philpot. "The defense played their second. The three combined for just 11 yards, it continues on like that until one tearu doesn't. long. hearts out, and the offense, well, we took what completing only 7 passes out of 25 attempts. After the coin toss on midfield, the Spartans The Bison defense rebounded from last Champs to the they .gave us, but it just wasn't enough. It all In addition to the wind playing a factor and got the ball on the 25-yard line. On the first week's performance by holding the Spartans came down to that one play in overtime." good defense by the Spartans, there was also play in overtime, junior quarterback David to under 200 yards of total offense, and rack­ Homecoming Similar to last year's game at Greene Stadi­ a lot of miscommunication between the quar­ Johnson completed a I 4-yard pass to senior ing up eight sacks. um, which the Bison won 14-0, the weather terbacks and their receivers. wide receiver Anthony Dillard, making it Led by All-American linebackers Oby Arab Team played a major factor in Saturday's loss. Even though Philpot leads the MEAC with 10 first and 10 from the I I-yard line. (3 .5 sacks, 6 solo tackles 2 assists) and Tracy "This was the sarue type of situation as last touchdowns and is second in receptions per After two incomplete passes, on third and 10 White (I sack, 5 solo tackles, 2 assists, I fum­ year, where the wind on our field was a issue," game, he was hardly thrown to all game and from the 11 , Johnson scrambled to find the ble recovery), the Bison defense played great s I sat in my room Sunday said Bison Head Coach Steve Wilson. "The caught just one pass for six yards. Between open man and hit sophomore wide receiver the whole game, allowing the Spartan's only night, and watched the wind blowing was a big factor in our passing Philpot, Sqaun Miller, Daryl Nunn, and Tau­ Howard Gilmore in the end zone making the 35 total rushing yards. A Washington Redskins garue, but they played great defense all game ric Rice, only 7 passes were caught most of score 7-0, after extra point by Gideon Teko­ "We just wanted to come back and play well once again roll to an impressive and stopped the run well." them for negative yardage. la. after last week's loss," said Arab. " I person­ victory, I couldn't help but wonder, One player Norfolk State couldn't seem to Both teams had quite a few opportunities to With the hyped up homecoming crowd cheer­ ally felt that I let my teammates down last what's wrong with Howard? I won­ stop, however, was sophomore running score down the stretch during regulation, but ing like crazy, the Bison lined up on the 25- week and that I owed it to them to perform dered what was wrong with the back/kick return specialist Jay Colbert. He due to the weather, some questionable calls by yard line. Despite the pressure, Coleman tried well." Bison football team because once was the one consistent factor for the offense, referees, numerous penalties, and the great to keep his composure and make something Other key players for the Bison defense were again we managed to lose, this time rushing for 93 yards on 13 carries, which was defense by both teams, the game was forced happen for his tearu. safety Keith Webber who had 2 sacks, 5 solo to lowly Norfolk State. I mean more than double the aruount of rushing yards into overtime. After a couple incomplete passes and two sub­ tackles, and I assist and linebacker Damien come on. Norfolk State? We usu­ that the Spartan's whole team had. The way overtime works in the MEAC is both stitution infractions, the first on the Spartans Walker racked up I sack, I interception and ally use the Norfolk State game as Despite the great effort by Colbert, the offense teams get the ball on their own 25-yard line and then the Bison, it was now fourth and 10 3 tackles. a way to see who has the best was unable to find their way into the end zone. and 4 downs to score. If they can't make a on the 25. Coleman dropped back to pass and The next game for the Bison will be Saturday touchdown dances on the team. Wilson played three quarterbacks,junior Don­ field goal or touchdown by fourth down, then it was incomplete, however there were two at Greene Stadium· against South Carolina Before Saturday, the Spartans had ald Clark in the first half, and freshmen Mar- the other tearu gets the ball on the 25 and tries flags on the play, both on Norfolk. State. not beaten us in eight years. As I contemplated this sad turn of events I came to one stunning con­ omen's Soccer Team Continue to clusion, Howard is now the e Big Strides "Homecoming team" of the By ALLISON GENTRY time going over the basics," said Street, now in have been essential to the team's unprecedent- success and the team's success to their work MEAC. Contributing Writer her fifth season with the Bison. "I'm putting ed success this year, Street said. What is a "Homecoming team" more responsibility on the players and they've Bean, a native of Bermuda, and reluctant star you ask, well let me explain. See in Two years ago, the Howard University accepted the responsibility." leads the team and Division I schools in points every level of football, every tearu Women's soccer tearu did not win any garues . .,...... ,.....,.:...,.. ___:....,.._,.....;,. ______...,.. __,,,, _...,.,,,,.. ,, .. ,,.., _~-"-. -,,-,.,,..,.,,,, wants to win their Homecoming game. The Homecoming game is !~~~~st;;e~,1~e t~:d~e~:s~n ;~~i~~fdh~:~~ya I3ack to ·1•Jack • the one garue where you are just What a difference two years make. And this about guaranteed to have a sellout year's tearu has already reached last year's vic­ crowd, and well, nobody wants to tory mark with five games remaining in the sea­ get smacked aroun

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Sex And the Chocolate City Is it Right to GirlsNightOutDC.com Have Provides Social Outlet Requirements? For Area Women By TIFFANY D. JACKSON Contributing Writer By METANOYA WEBB and educational planning, how to plan a wed­ What happened to the world of dat­ Contributing Writer ding or shower, teen esteem, divorce and sep­ ing? When did our little black books aration, eating disorders and many other com­ become our cell phones? When did ttention ladies of the DC Metropol­ mon issues that may confront women of all we start finding dates on BlackPlan­ itan area: An all girls' web site was ages. et? And when did our requirements A launched in February of this year and GirlsNightOutDC.com also has many excit­ for a mate become textbook size? was designed to cater to the interests of you! ing features and opportunities available for it's Before, it was three simple words­ GirlsNightOutDC.com is a site created sole­ members. Monthly calendars which list all the tall, dark, and handsome. 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The next is "Wom­ four-time/heavyweight champion/kinky situation: last year I was talking to this ansong", which is a mid-tempo piece where a coil topped cauldron/of pain, passion and guy who had about nine and a half out_ If you're anything like me, you've heard the defiant Rucker declares: black-mama strength/hell-bent on/making of ten and was pretty much perfect for amazing female poet on the end of several "I ain't your doormat, your sugar tit/your in­ your mark in this world." me; however, his heart wasn't all Roots albums and wondered, "When will she house supply of bliss/your in-house ass to Although this CD is definitely pro­ there. Back to that definition about release a collection of her own?" kick." woman, there is something for the men too. each side giving up some demands, Well, last month, Philly-bred (there really 'fhere is also, "What???" a diatribe on the sad "Brown Boy" is dedicated to the broken maybe I didn't add up to what he must be something in the water there) spoken­ state of hip-hop set to drum and bass. spirit of the black man who has survived wanted. Maybe I wasn't what he was word artist Ursula Rucker finally blessed the "No Crissy, n~ thongs/no baby boos or baby slavery, lynching, and the perpetual emas­ looking for, if he was really looking world with her debut album, "Supa Sista". Full daddies/no tricks, no whips, no culation that comes with living. Sympa­ Photo courtesy of www.ursula-rucker.com at all. of pointed, lyrical verses "Supa Sista" is a weight pushin '/ and absolutely no platinum thizing. she asks: Rucker has been compared to black female So, is it right to have requirements? socially conscious musical collection, from a or ice," asserts Rucker. "How could anyone ... feel. .. deal/after cen­ Absolutely, but don't think the real woman's point of view. The most impressive song-poem may be the turies of... /humiliation, displacin', poets, Nikki Giovanni and Sonia Sanchez who world is going to spoil you and always In 12 tracks (plus one hot bonus), the Tem­ title track. Uplifting and in praise of strong · castration .. ./discrimination ... " arose out of the Black Arts Movement of the mid 60's and 70's. give you exactly what you want. Real­ ple University journalism graduate pontifi­ black women, "Supa Sista" begins with Ursu­ As entertaining as it is compelling, this CD ize that the silver medal is better than cates on everything from falling in and out of la solemnly singing of the white master rap­ is something that anyone who However, she possesses a power and cre­ not getting an award at all. But hey, love to the extreme measures a junkie will take ing his black servant and calling her "black­ enjoys spoken word will enjoy. The accom­ ativity that are all her own. don't listen to me! I just Jive life and to satisfy her addiction. ness untame". Vowing to rewrite history, panying music compliments Rucker's youth­ Find out more about the artist at her website: http://www.ursula-rucker.com. write about it. The CD opens with "In Her Elizabeth" which Rucker sings about the dynamic woman she ful, yet mature voice quite well. For Sisters Only Expo Strives or Sisterhood·

By NIA MCLEAN showcase her growing greeting card business, Work, and is a social worker for Healthy ty much it," said Beretha Thornton a fan who "It's good, it's an opportunity to see the sis­ Contributing Writer Keepn-itreal, which features cards covers a Babies came to inform people about her orga­ waited patiently as the neo-soul songstress ters get along. It's a unity thing. It's about get­ range of topics from abuse to "sista Jove" or nization. struggled to give the audience a dynamic per­ ting the sisters together and having them On Saturday, thousands gathered in the cards that provide encouragement from one "We are letting people know where we are formance despite technical difficulties. think and act like sisters." Washington Convention Center to celebrate black woman to another. located and passing out information. I think The Literary Cafe, presented by Drum and Nevertheless, as is the case with many women of color at the 5th annual For Sisters "I am here for exposure. It [her cards] is a this is sort of a good venue [for Healthy Spear Books featured renowned author Dr. events, there were complaints. Only Expo. The Expo, sponsored by local new line. I wanted to get exposure and feed­ Babies]. Most of the women here are not Frances Cress Welsing (The Isis Papers) as "I think this is exciting. However, I'm sorry radio stations, WPGC 95.5-FM and Heaven back. I have gotten nothing but positive feed­ going to use our services. We target pregnant well as the popular "bad boy" author (The that it is an event that requires payment. 1580 AM, caters to the needs and interests of back, so I am feeling good about that." women and I don't see too many pregnant Maintenance Man, Men Cry in The Dark) and There's valuable information here and unfor­ today's Black women. The two-day event One of the many brothers at the Expo, women here. My hope is that people take the host of the new WB talk show "Talk or tunately if you don't have the money to gain includes workshops, seminars, live enter­ Anthony D. Lawrence, a DC author came to information we have and spread the word." Walk", Michael Baisden to name a few. entrance you miss out," said Andrea Edmond, tainment, and over hundreds of exhibitors, promote his book. Saadika Moore, a health educator from the Also present were WPGC's numerous on­ another Howard alum. providing fun and information for the whole "My books are geared towards helping the Gaston T. Neal project, which stresses HIV air personalities including Donnie Simpson, Admission to the event cost $12 for adults, family as well as providing exposure for youth make positive choices an decisions. I prevention to women in DC's Ward 5 felt that DJ Flex, Michel Wright, Chris Paul, David $6 for children ages 6-11, and free for ages many businesses that are owned by black just think it [the Expo] is a productive event. participating at the Expo was very beneficial. Haynes, EZ Street and others who signed 5 and under. WPGC will donate a portion of women. In these times, we need to come together as "We feel that this is a good venue because autographs and chatted with fans. the Expo's proceeds to The Pentagon Victims Iona Cunningham, editor and publisher of race, as a nation, and as a people to grow." women from all over the DC metropolitan The Expo, which also had a Children's Fund, to aid the families of victims of the Sep­ With DC having one of the wealthiest Black Iona Magazine, which is based in San area are here. We have scores of people com­ Pavilion and a "For Brothers Only" section tember 11 th tragedy. Communities in the nation and the Expo ing to our table. It's an opportunity to share for equipped with a television and snacks for Bemadino, CA, came to bring her publication Event planners and sponsors feel the Expo bringing in anywhere from 30,000 to 50,000 · with them on how to protect themselves from to a wider audience. the men to watch football, met the approval has had another successful year. black women and their families, vendors in HIV.'' "It's easier to hit here than to do mass-mail­ of many, including Aja Nelson, a sophomore WPGC's Michel Wright, felt the Expo drew attendance were afforded an incredible oppor­ ings. I am hoping to really get the word out One of the most exciting aspects of the expo at Lee Davis High School in Va. a great crowd. tunity to gain support for their products and is the presence of celebrities. This year the about the magazine and get some sub­ " I liked the talent shows, the clothes, the "It seems like a lot of people arrived. I see services. musical entertainment included Faith Evans, scribers" says Cunningham of Iona, a mag­ cars and the free food. Then they have stuff a lot of sisters, brothers, and families, I'm At the Health Pavilion, there were health azine she started over a year ago for young Busta Rhymes, India Arie, Musiq Soulchild, for little kids. There are a variety of things happy to see it." black women. screenings, condoms and tons of information Donnie McClurkin, Tank, EU, Missy Eliot, here. Connie Gorum, of Maryland wanted to available to the crowd. Vivian Strong, who and Chuck Brown. Vendor William Walker also appreciated the attended Howard's Graduate School of Social "I am just here to see India Arie. That's pret- spirit of sisterhood evident at the Expo.

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Monthly Feature: Scorpio (October 23- Nov. 21)

The need for some time alone drives a wedge between you and your sweetie. If you work your magic right, it'll just serve to increase the fun when you get back together. This week is also filled with many surprises.

Famous Scorpios: Sean "P Diddy" Combs (11/4 /70) Nia Long (10/30/ 70) Calvin Klein (11/19/42) Photo courtesy of www.movies.yahoo.com Nia Long celebrates her 31 ' 1 birth­ day this month. orosco Sagittarius (Nov.22- Dec.21) ing time with this individual for the usual. This is a week to network You are an individual who asserts wrong reasons. with people and show them what yourself in a positive manner. A Aries (Mar.21-Apr.19) you're all about. leadership role or an opportunity to This week has you feeling exhaust­ Leo (Jul.23 - Aug.22) do something that you've always ed and cranky. There are a lot of You find yourself taking on many wanted to do is likely to be offered things that you want to do but you responsibilities that relate to future to you. are uncertain of where to start. Take goals and aspirations. There is a Capricorn (Dec.22 - Jan.19) your time with whatever you want major goal that you would like to You are over-indulgent in activities to accomplish. People born under fulfill 3 months from now. Howev­ and feel as if you have a burden on the Aries sign are known for their er, to reach that goal you realize that your shoulders. Now is not the time impatience. the hard work must begin now. to slack off. You have many respon­ Taurus (Apr.20- May 20) Virgo (Ang. 23- Sept.22) sibilities at hand. The end result For all you female Tauriens, you \Vednesday promises something will be rewarding. find yourself thinking about your ex interesting and unexpected since it's Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) a lot lately. As for the male Taurus, the z,ct full moon of the month. You You've been aloof lately-especially you find yourself trying to be more end up flirting a lot with a good with friends. Although you are not studious than usual. friend of the opposite sex. in the mood to socialize much, go Gemini (May 21-June 21) Libra (Sept. 23- Oct.22) out with a group of friends. You A friend is appreciative of your You have the urge to cheat on your will find yourself feeling more charming and flirtatious manner. sweetie but that's strongly not " enthusiastic and spiritually uplifted. You also receive many compliments advised. You both share the same Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) from authoritative figures. friends and it would just be a matter Your mood tends to fluctuate this Cancer (June 21-July 22) of time before word gets out. week. You are feeling indecisive You are trying your hardest not to right now and you end up spending procrastinate with projects and Written and Compiled by some time with an individual you assignments. You also find yourself Leesa Davis. just met. Watch out- you are spend- conversing with people more than

Foetus' Blow an Emotional Roller Coaster

By VIC BLACKWELL be said for his choices of names. Over his Look, I know that you are a little skeptical, Contributing Writer career, Thirwell has been Steroid Maximus, but it is worth a download. Track three, Vic­ Clint Ruin, Wiseblood, DJ OTEFSU, tim or Victor (nice title) is a battle of classical Who would have thought that an accordion, Manorexia and most recently, Foetus. A violin and shrilling electric guitar. The balance an oboe and a folding chair would sound so native of Melbourne, Australia, Thirwell and timing are amazing. If you listen closely good together? Obviously Foetus (aka J.G. moved to London in the late 1970's where he enough (well, you have to download it first) (Jim) Thirwell) did. The Australian Techno­ created the strategic framework for Foetus, you can hear each side making an argument. rocker has made yet another mark on the "impenetrable panoramas of extremist noise Blow is a box of melodious cellos, squeak­ music scene with this new hodge-podge of built on tape loops and syncopated rhythms - ing doors, whimsical piccolos and armpit farts. sound called Blow. This, Foetus' 14th album as an alternative to the constraints of rock It is definitely worth listening to - for a while. music." in twenty years, is a mix of almost every I got to track number seven, took a break and • instrument one could think of, all playing the The 12-track release is just that and more. listened to some Jill (woke up this morning, right note at the right time and at the right With song titles like the Cirrhosis ofthe Heart with a smile on my face . ..) and finished Blow place. Blow is a masterpiece from the master and The Need Machine, Blow expresses a later. Thirwell and his TWELVE guest mix­ of Techno. broad view of the emotions of humanity. And ers took me on an emotional roller coaster and Arguably the greatest in the genre, J. G. he does all this through the sound of breaking I could only ride once. Blow gets a "B." Thirwell accredits his success to•never being glass, a shrieking clarinet or a smooth jazz Photo by Paul Dickerson. satisfied with a single sound. So much could piano. Foetus (J.g. Thirwell) performs at Emo's in Austin, Texas.

The love game you see, you can compare it to grammar: "Authority" I believe ...... -· .··· / .. •Je .,. .. - .~ /c··;l/······ .n,,,·., .. •··1· , ...... r•Y." No nouns with nouns- you can't introduce em to mama,. I'm flawed; there's no doubt about that. , 1 I / I \t' i · / ; i f ' ! / ,,o, ·~· ,r;r·· 'v· · ·o, · ·n·, (~, , But I'm blessed and that's a fact. You ! \ ,,/ \~ ~f ) \~~ .. j i !. ! ~ 1. Now if the subject is the predicate and what goes between: can tell me that I'm worthless, but I I believe that god above The adverb is irrelevant if it's fast or clean, know that it's not true. So I'll turn created you for me to love Maybe she's born with it- around and walk away or smile right He picked you out from all Maybe it's Maybelline, • back at you. the rest because he knew Simile But the adjective that comes to mind is: I'd love you best 'Damn, she's mean' I will not receive your hate! If I take it I had a heart and it was true This thing we got 1:S higger than a simile ... it will take me and make me to wrong. but now it's gone from me Your name in front, mine in back with 'and' between Hate your just not that powerful, your to you As I ponder sitting back on life's symmetry, To the ladies in the world you'll go unseen: not that strong. So take care of it as I have Thinking about our chemistry, Your predicate may be bangin' but your mind is green, done cause now you have Your skin tone and lithe energy- It don't matter what ink you use to scribe your lines So excuse me if I don't bow down. It's two and I have none The compulsion that makes me want to be a part of your emulsion Just make sure its your writing every time, just not my place. I'd rather throw water If I shall die and go up there -Your mix on that fire you always try to spit in my face. I'll write your name on a The truest true loves never come to a full stop golden stair Your thick thighs and ripe lips Between me and you there's no punctuation Oh I see. It's my authority you despise. And if your not there on The memories of the expansion of our first kiss Our time together is my highest elevation, My Father gave it to me, and it far out weighs judgement day I'll know Blue lights, heated oils and fingertips, With you- the verbs have more power and the adjectives are your lies. Truth is, your worthless. All I have you went the other way Desire is awake but now it becomes a beast flowery to I'll give the angels back -We get it poppin' do is say the words and you'll be done. So their wings, the long white This thing we got is higger than a sim,1e ... once robes and everything And Sweat soaking up your fitted sheets, and for all ... just to prove that my love is But back to the script and the message I spew, -Wally Cambridge hate I command you to be gone! true I'll go to hell If you saw through my optics would you enjoy the view? just TO BE WITH YOU .... Be it physical, mental or just some drama -Tessa Smith -Monica Steele

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hen the stakes are high, do you give only serve to increase anti-U.S. sentiment, put your opponent a break because he a strain on some of these already existing asks you nicely? If you want to lose, alliances, and potentially damage our chances then you might consider it. America is at war, of finding a political alternative. and whether we continue to bomb Afghanistan Never mind the fact that two countries that before, during, or after Ramadan, the Muslim warn against the bombing, Egypt and Syria, . holy month, the desired end result remains the made a surprise attack on Israel in 1973 on the same: quickly closing the religious holiday of Yorn book on what has been an Our View Kippur. A war known to ugly past couple of weeks. Arabs as the Ramadan War After the U.S was given the America should con- since it fell so close to their go-ahead by the United tinue its attack against holy month. Is it then only Nations, foreign public opin- considered to be acceptable ion and the support of Mus- terrorism during to be engaged in war around lim "allies" are not grounds Ramadan. Ramadan when Muslims enough to call a ceasefire. are the ones attacking? White, Black, Indian and Why should we give Asian patriotism has rallied . mercy to an organization 12:5¢,Vi\ American support for the ~------~ that is housing a man who G~10- A°'e. government's decision to attack terrorism. This mercilessly killed 6,000 innocent people, under attack has manifested itself in the form of the the guise of religion? Shall we stop bombing Afghanistan bombings and other possible during Ramadan, and allow the Taliban to covert missions against the Taliban and the al shamelessly operate under this same guise, ulti­ Qaeda network, both of which are at an ad van- mately ending in another attack on America? tage since they are fighting on their own moun- There are two things to be certain of when tainous land. thinking about this U.S. military campaign: In What's Your Opinion? American allies have supported the U.S. mil- times of war, all bets are off. Everyone will be itary campaign against terrorism until now, but relieved to see an end to what Bush has called are now warning the U.S. that continuing to a" long and difficult war". Whether it is before, e encourage our readers to write letters to the Editor. Tell us what you bomb into the holy month of Ramadan would during, or after Ramadan. think about the paper and its contents. We strive to produce a quality weekly with news pages that are devoid of slant or personal bias. Please address all letters or comments to The Hilltop, 2251 Sherman Ave., NW, Washington DC, 20001. You can also e-mail us at [email protected] e ust Protect Ourselves The Hilltop. Be Heard.

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Howard University Science, Engineering and Mathematics - Belittles Bison Brilliance (HUSEM) Program By PAUL CREWE placed within these cases as if they themselves were tro­ WOMEN IN ENGINEERING Contributing Writer phies. Another impressive award that the university holds is LECTURE SERIES If you were to take a stroll through the Burr Gymnasi­ the 1999-2000 MEAC championship award for women's um lobby here on campus, you probably wouldn't think basketball. This particular trophy and several other bas­ much of the trophy display cases that hold hundreds of ketball championship trophies display the original nets Speaker: Aprille Joy Ericsson, Ph.D. Howard University's prestigious awards for various ath­ cut down from the basketball goals and are draped upon letic feats. the peak of the trophies as in the case of many schools NASA/Headquarters & Goddard Space Flight Center Over the years the display cases, which hold awards for and organizations. However, since there is no form of more than nine different sports teams at the university, protection from admirers one could easily shift, vandal­ have been severely damaged and neglected in every way ize, or completely remove the trophy or award including Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2001 possible. Most of the cases lack any sort of frontal glass the traditional display of these highly celebrated basket­ protection or lighting, and some are even littered with ball nets if he or sbe desired to do so. Location: Blackbum Center Auditorium trash and tools. Sports teams ranging from football to Another case displays many wrestling awards and con­ Howard University, Washington, DC swimming to tennis all have awards that reside in these tains team biographical stories, pictures, and magazine 7:00- 9:00pm display cases, yet students are not even warned to keep articles that feature some team members. This is the lone Time: \ their hands off of these symbols of excellence and his­ trophy case within the lobby that does at least provide pro­ tory. tection from onlookers and is not littered with trash. The Howard University Science, Engineering and Mathematics (HUSEM) Program is pleased to present When approaching the gym, the most noticeable display Regrettably, it's located directly adjacent to the fitness Dr. Aprille Joy Ericsson, Aerospace Engineer for NASA Headquarters and Goddard Space Flight Center. cases are the ones that stand flush against the wall on the equipment, which somewhat hinders the ability to view left side of the lobby between the men's and women's it's contents. Many might notice the fitness equipment bathroom. These cases stand about six feet tall and are before they see any trophies and with that being said, one lighted. Yet, with no adjustable shelving in place, only might wonder why fitness equipment shares the same one trophy stands tall enough to fill these cases. That par­ room with trophies. ticular trophy is the 1996 first place H. U. President's Cup Who's responsible? No one at Howard seems to want trophy that is about five feet in height. Unfortunately, to shoulder the blame. Maintenance staffers within the this trophy is one of many that has a missing name plate gymnasium pointed in the direction of the Howard Uni­ and with such vital information missing, the average versity Service Center for possible answers. Officials observer has no idea whether H.U. stands for Hampton there implied that they were not aware of anyone there University, Howard University, or any other institution responsible for the upkeep of the trophy cases and sug­ which bears H.U. as it's initials. gested speaking to Isaac Darden whose office is located Other prestigious awards found in these cases are the in Burr Gymnasium. After several attempts to contact 1993-94 Mid Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Darden both in person, as well over the phone no mes­ championship award in volleyball and the 1992 MEAC sages were returned in time for publication in this story championship award in women's tennis. Yet as a result and as a result, the same question remains. The only other of the lack of adjustable shelving that would create more individual who might hold an opinion of who is respon­ space for the trophies, most of smaller ones in this par­ sible for such negligence would be the director of ath­ ticular display case are buried behind numerous larger tro­ letics, Sondra Norrell-Thomas who was also unavailable . . phies and many name plates are either obstructed from for comment. view, scratched beyond recognition, or completely miss­ Howard has always preached athletic, as well as acad­ ing. On top of that, they are all caked with dust. Toward emic, excellence in an effort to develop complete indi­ • the center of this set of cases, one can clearly observe viduals. However, it seems as if the University is not pre­ apparent construction materials that were unused and pared to adequately acknowledge excellence . .

Lower Gym Repairs Still "Who would have imagined that in the 19th century a schoolteacher would help send men to the moon and a woman Dragging Along would CQmmander a Space Shuttk mission. It has been an extraordinary century for women. Now imagine the future. " By Tamara Forbes by fmding new spaces where they can engage in their phys­ For more infonnation, contact Ms. Lisa J. Jennings, Coordinator Contributing Writer ical activities, others find the situation to be a huge hassle. HOWllld University Sciarce, Englnuru,g tm4 Mall,ematks (HUSEM) Program Dr. Caroline Barker, who teaches badminton at the Uni­ 2300 Sixth Slreet, NW, Room 1016, Washington, DC 20059 Though signs around had indicated that it would only be versity, has been coping with having classes in the south Telephone: (202) 11()6.6669 closed for two weeks, one half of the lower gymnasium in gym for the past two weeks. She stressed that this kind of Burr is still closed after nearly a month of work. Physical situation does not present the best teaching opportunity, and Facilities Maintenance Manager, Isaac Dardin said that stu­ hinders students' progress. dents might have to wait another month before all repairs "We are on one side while they work on the other side, L.------.J are finished. therefore we have three courts instead of six courts. With "Making a rough guess, the gym might be reopened in thirty-six to forty-two people on three courts you have less ' three weeks", Dardin said. · time on task. People are just limping by because they have The gym was damaged in this summer's floods in the Dis­ to wait until a game is over before they can play and only trict. five points game can be played, That's bad because as soon Contractors have ripped up half of the gym floor, and are as you get a rhythm going it's time to sit down". just now replacing the floorboards, after weeks of waiting The closure of the lower gym and overcrowding in the for the material under them to dry, Dardin said. There is main gym forced most students who usually play basket­ Giving to your local no exact number of workers involved in the project. ball in the gym to Banneker Park, just across the street from " Sometimes there are seven to eight people working Howard University. Ho,vever, the recent weather shift Community Services while on other days there are three persons working. It's a means that this option is no longer available to students. network of people working down there and the floors can­ There are also some safety issues with students playing not be rushed in order for it to be done properly". at Banneker, after the murder that was committed near the Fund through the United Many physical education classes are still being bothered Howard Plaza Towers Homecoming weekend. The mur­ by the repairs, having little or no space to operate while der came after the shooting at Georgia Avenue day in Way Campaign keeps our !he gym floor undergoes its renovations. Although, some August, and before a recent kidnapping near the Bannek­ teachers, students and athletes have managed to improvise er parking lot. youth drug-free and Dunham McManus UPS makes them our young United Way Support.er · leaders of today. Week?

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