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Th.e Daily Studen't Voice of Howard University - ...... l[llml. •• - VOLUME 88, NO. 43 WEDNESDAYD, MARCH 2, 2005 WWWTHEIDLLTOPONLINE.C01f - ....-- WEDNESDAY Supreme Court Bans JuVel,lile Executions ---- I • - NOfEJOOK ' ...... - BY KEVIN HARRIS William H. Rehnquist, and justices Nation & World Editor Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia and LIFE &STYLE Sandra Dll.y O'Conner. iPods, Palm Pilots and The Supreme Court ruled·5 to 4 yes Of the 72 cases thrown out as a· Blackberries, Oh, My! terday in favor of banning juvenile exe result of yesterday's ruling, the most cutions, various news agencies report. prominent is that of Lee Boyd Malvo. What do T\lesday's ruling throws out 72 cases Malvo was 17 years old in 2002 when he students and bars states from seeking the execu and 44-year-old John Allen Muhammad · think of the tion of minors for future crimes. went on a killing spree throughout the technological "The age of 18 is the i-oint where Washington D.C. area. trend society draws the line for many purpos Prosecutors in Virginia wanted to taking over es between childhood and .adulthood,'~ seek the death penalty against Malvo, cl.assrooms, wrote Justice Anthony Kennedy in the but said after yesterday's ruling it would campus, and courts opinion. be pointless. Malvo still faces trails in even the "It is, we conclude, the age at which several other states. board room the line for death eligibility ought to The justices ruling further limits the rest." and Capitol Hill? PAGE 8 restrictions placed on states when deter Joining Kennedy in support of a mining who is eligible for the death pen ban were justices John Patil Stevens, alty. In 1988, the court outlawed execu David H. Souter, Ruth Bader Ginsburg tions for juveniles 15 and young and Stephen Breyer. Those who voted PHOTO BY VICKI \\\L£RJO . . NATION & WORLD In a 5 to 4 ruling, the Supreme Court decided yesterday to outlaw juvenile against the ban were Chief Justice See COURT, Cal}lpus A3 Bush Changes Mind excutions. on Iran Find out what made President New Leaks in Bus~ alter his plans to stop Iran from developing nuclear Bryant Settles Suit With Accuser weapons. PAGE 4 Univ. of Colorado
BY KEVIN HARRIS allegetl rape. Though an official agreement has yet to qe Nation & World Editor released, legal analyst speculated Tuesday that a deal is Investigation almost certain. Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant agreed Tuesday to "It sounds like somebody's talking numbers," Mel settle a civil lawsuit brought against him by a Colorado BY ZACHARY KENWORTHY SPORTS Hewitt, an Atlanta attorney, told NBC Sports. "We do Sports Editor woman who alleged he raped her in June 2003. Air Jordan celebrates that in a lot of cases. We'll push for the deposition know Bryant's lawyers, as well as the Los Angeles Lakers, ing they don't want to talk to us and hopefully that makes In a grand jury report leaked to the 20 yeilrs of style declined to comment on the case. ABC News reported somebody want to drag their checkbook out." media, it has been found that University of that a meeting between both parties' attorneys is expect Bryant, who was once the NBA's poster child because Colorado coach Gary Barnett had a "slush ·ed to take place later this week to establish the details of a of his squeaky-clean image, has seen a decline in notori fund" of "16 or 17" cash boxes. settlement. The deal could be signed as early as Friday. ety since allegations of rape were made against him. According to the Denver Post and KUSA Sources told ABC News that the accuser Last month, when Bryant was introduced as TV in Denver, the grand jury also reported is seeking financial compensation for emo a starter in the NBA's All-Star Game, he was that two female athletic trainers also said tional and physical injuries she suffered the only player booed. The game took place that an assistant coach sexually assaulted as a result of the alleged rape, which Feb. 20, in Denver, the same state where them. she claims took place in June 2003. In the alleged rape occurred. The cash ·boxes were part of a funQ, addition, the accuser's attorneys said Bryant is a married father of one. which was financed by Coach Barnett's foot she wants compensation for public Throughout the entire ordeal, he has ball camp. It was also leaked that a different scorn and humiliation. The 20th Anniversary'"edmt>n of insisted his sexual encounter \.vith the person supenjsed each cash box and the Practice for the Lakers was can accuser was consensual. money would be used to entice young recruits the Air Jordan debuted celed Tuesday following break- last week at the 2005 NBAAll .to choose the University of Colorado. ing news of the impending The report could become public knowl Star Game. Will you be settlement. On Wednesday wearing them? PAGE 10 edge if an appeal forwarded by the state gen the Los Angeles Lakers will eral attorney's office is sustained by District play the Boston Celtics in Judge Jeff Bayless. Judge Bayless pre Boston. · Speculation that See LEAK, Campus A3 Bryant would settle start ed Monday when the NBA superstar sud denly cancelled his No Call, No deposition with the accuser's attorneys, Show Graduate L. Lin Wood and John Clune. Wood said the deposi Candidate tion was not called off until he arrived BY CHRISTINA M. WRIGHT in Orange County, Asst. Campus Editor Calif. to interview Bryant. U.S. District The second General Elections Speak Out Judge Richard proved to be the exact opposite of the first, Matsch said attor with a total of six attendants and a n1issing neys could ques candidate. ..: tion Bryant about Law student Alfonz Ruth, a Graduate his past sexual Trustee candidate, did not show up at the history. Law School yesterd~y tor his first speak out 'The depo of the year. sition, which "No reason was given for the candidate is a meeting not showing up," said John Shasanmi, direc where attor tor of graduate school elections. neys ques Ruth will be fined, but the fine is not tion someone set. Shasanmi said there would be a General HU CALENDAR involved in a Elections Commission meeting tommorow, MARCH2 lawsuit before a and the issue will be discussed. Midterm Grades Submitted trial begins, would "The meeting will address the issue, but MARCH4 have been the first we are not sure if there will be a fine at all," Charter Day Convocation time Bryant spoke Shasanmi said. under oath about the ~1fc:hntl Gol)lding-Ornngt MARCH12 County Rtglsltrr See GRADUATE, News A5 Second Deferred Tuition Payment Due MARCH12 FAFSAApplication Due Puff, Puff,,Pass ... 0 .ut?
WEATHER BY YASMINE PARRISH of Journal of Neurology and He also lost some of his Today---Flurrries Contributing Writer Psychiatry. hearing, in addition to engaging High: 40 Reportedly, the stroke was in heavy drinking and smoking Walking through the Yard Low:22 the result of marijuana use and incurred damaged tissue in on any given day, one may be because the man did not have the brain. forced to smell one of the most Thursday---Flurries hardened or narrow arteries-- While the risks are obvi recognizable aromas on earth- High: 40 the usual cause for strokes. ously present, some Howard -marijuana. Low:23 In the first instance, the students do not take them seri While marijuana is viewed man suffered a seizure and lost ously enough to stop smoking. as the least harmful of illegal his ability to speak only after "Yes, I smoke weed because substances, there may now be smoking a small amount of I like it, a·nd it also helps me deal a link between marijuana and marijuana and drinking at a with stress," said Miles Phillips, INDEX strokes. party. a junior classics major. "Sure A 36-year-old man suffered CAMPUS ...... 2 A year later, he lost his I'd stop s1noking if l felt like three strokes on three separate ' NATION & WORLD ...... 4 ability to speak again and lost the side effects were serious. occasions shortly after smoking EDITORIALS & PERSPECTIVES ...... 7 strength on one side of his body However, they're not -this is a large quantity of marijuana ~1a,ya Gilliam- Senior Pholo £dllor LIFE & STYLE ...... 8 after smoking at another gath Many Howard students use marijuana as a source of relax SPORTS ...... 10 according to this month's issue ering. See PUFF, News A5 ation from the hardships of everyday life. A2 CAMPUS THE HILLTOP MARCH 2, 2005
GA Club Gets 'Down a~d Dirty' with Relationships
BY LAUREN STEPHENS had a chance to vent and make Hilltop Staff Writer their voices heard," he said. Students in attendance were Do you tliink This winter, birds were not impressed by the forum and the only things to fly south for believe that it is a step in the there are the winter. Apparently, chivalry right direction toward improv resides well below the Mason- ing relationships between black enough fe111ale Dixon line too. males and females. A panel discussion called "I thought it was entertain- st11de11ts i11 "Does Chivalry Exist Beyond the ing and it was a good prelimi Mason-DLxon line?" attracted nary step towards getting our liigh elected approximately 25 students to Black brothers and sisters to engage with a panel of one male meet each other halfway in rela positio11s on and female from each region. tionships. More talks like that canipus? ''.This .is the second annu~l . are needed," said freshman pub relabonsh1p forum for Georgia lie relationship major Leonard week; we wanted to do a forum Muhammad. that would benefit Howard soci- Other students in atten ety from a regional perspective," dance believe that the discussion sai.d s?phon~ore administrat.ion was an opportunity for male and o! Justice i:naJOr Natalya Bad. tc~, females to openly discuss their VIce p~;es1dent of the Geor~1a viewpoints on the other. club. We wanted to do a dis- "This is something that a lot cus~ion that was "elevan~ to the of people want to talk about, but entir~ c~mpus co~~un1ty but we never really have the oppor was ti~d into ou~ m~ss1~~ as geo- tunity to talk about in a group graphical ~rgan1~ation. . setting," sophomore accounting !he d1scu~s1on began with major Shante Johnson said. "It the issue o~ chivalry ~nd .moved was a good opportunity to get ?n to ~ vanety ?f topics mclud- a response from the opposite mg misconceptions about rela- sex." Ebone 1\1. Bowlcs tionships on Howard's campus Georgia Week will continue Sophon1ore posed b\ the event's modera- tonight with the 2nd annual "Put Finance tor, senior marketing major Ian Yo'HoodUp!!!"StateClubTalent Actually. other than Ward. Show at 7 p.m. in the Blackburn Freda Henry. l don't "The biggest misconception Center East Ballroom. \la)a GllH:un·Stnlor Photo l:dllor is a real hot topic because there Georgia Club hosted a discussion about whether chivalry should exists south of the Mason really know an) are a lot of misconceptions to Dixie Line. The discussion was a part of Georgia Club Week. other females in talk about. The audience really high positions in the university. Plans to Uplift School of Co0101unications Discussed
needs and the administration," she BY SHAYNA RUDD Co'ltributing Writer s.1id. Owens has worked in the School of Communications as the mentor pro· The John H ..Johnson School of gram coordinator for new students and Comn1unications held its first speak as the local electing chair for the School out for the upcoming elections Tuesday of Communications student council. at 7 p.m. Although the turnout was Also a part of "Elevation" is junior scarce, it didn't stop the candidates legal communications major and pres fro1n bringing all the information to ent ~liss School of Communications Rachel E. Cooper for treasurer. Alex Cravanas help the student body make the best descion on March 24. "I'm about visibility,·· Cooper said. Sophomore This year, running for president Cooper is tired of students not Electrical Enginecr!ng under the platform ofelevation, is soph knowing where the money in the School omore legal communications major ot Cornmunications is goin'(,. "I want fundraisers to bring a No. Considering the Brandon Wallace. "Elevation" is about plethora of options tor students," number of female- bringing the School of Communications to a new level of excellence, paying she said. "I want to help the students students on can1pus, I homage to the past and where we came Howard University experience flour think there should be from, but building a brighter future. ish. It's time to bridge the gap. rnorc in high elected "The School of Communications is Lastly, on the "Elevation" platform positions.·· going downhill, and we need to do a lot running for secretary, is sophomore of work to bring it back to what it use broadcast journalism major Jabari to be," Wallace said. Wallace hopes to Smith. improve the faculty- student relation "I feel that a secretary is more ships, and also in1prO\'(' the conditions than just soml'onc who tak n nutcs," of the Student Advisory Offire. Smith said. They nre ,1mbassador for "It is not an option for students to the executive hoar Visibility a Major Concern for CPAHN Candidates Upcoming Events Wednesday, March BY KAREN BRUNDIDGE about your concerns." £CL Williams hc1s planned Contributing Writer % I i a 2,2005 agenda in case he is not elected ~LL@ Candidates running for posi LI m for the position. He intends to The Quad Debate tions representing the College visit classes on a regular basis, Truth Hall Lounge of Pharmacy, Allied Health have monthly surveys and bring and Nursing, said visibility is them back to the student coun 7:00 PM the greatest challenge the col cil and have more presentable lege faces at the speak out on billboards for their events and *Co-Sponsored by Tuesday. internship opportunities. the Pan Hellenic Less than five students who "People should vote for me were not candidates attended because I have experience with Council the speak out, which was held at the student council and through 7 p.m. in the nursing building. that experience I've learned the All candidates who were ends and outs of how things running attended except for work," Williams said. Barbara McCray, who is running There were not many stu Thursday, March for UGSA representative. dents in attendance for this 3,2005 Megan Jones, a junior debate, but the candidates did radiation therapy major, is run not hesitate in getting their College of Arts & ning with Brandi Veley, a junior points across through voicing Sciences health management major. The their intentions and making pair said they are aiming to , their concerns known to each Speak Out: UGSA achieve better public relations, other. Annita Bailey, the election Candidates more visibility, increased stu \farlcn~ lht\\thronr:-StalT Photographer th coordinator, sees e energy dent involvement and more fun College of Pharmacy student government candidates said that visibility is the biggest issue that the candidates possess is 7:00 p.m. activities. facing their school, proven by the small group that attended the Speak Out. confident that they can. handle The other candidate run Location: Douglass ning for vice president, Kerlon Jones said under her admin because she feels some changes Kerlon Willian1s, a sopho the responsibilities that will be Hall, Room 116 Williams, a sophomore physical istration a lot of changes will be need to be made to improve the more physical therapy major. is given to them. therapy major, attended. made and she acknowledges the school. also running for vice president. "It's going to be a task for the student council to bring all Other student government candidates running for the posi "I wanted my platform to be His campaign is also about vis School of Business candidates said that they want tions as having a lot of energy. heard and to see the students' ibility and communication. of the departments together as more students within in their "It looks like more moti response to it," she said. "I work "I want to get the allied stu one, but working together, hope Speak Out: college to get involved ·with vated people are running this with HUSA, but I wanted to do dents together before we go on fully the [executive] board can other activities on campus and year," she said. "The people look something more intimate, and top of the hill," Williams said. that task of uniting the students Executive Board feel responsible for fixing the like they're dedicated and really this is a close knit community. "It is crucial to unite with in the college," Bailey said. Candidates problem of the "invisible" or excited." I love advocating for the stu in your school before you can "faceless" school. Veley said she is running dents." branch out and let others know 7:00 p.m. Location: School of Business, Room School of Communications Rapper to Blaze 200 Candidates Debate Issues Music Industry School of - Education ning to represent the School "I recognize that there BY SONJA SIMS Derick," said Emmanuel J. COMM, from Campus A2 Contributing Writer of Communications in the is a lack in the School of Lartey, a sophomore interna Speak Out: All tional business major. "He is Undergraduate Student Communications," Muhammad Howard University is a big Candidates credentials, but y0u must also from Brooklyn and with me Assembly are sophomore Jeanie said. "We are under represented pond with many fish and only have the passion," Smith said. "I being from the South it adds 7:00 pm Rougere, sophomore print jour and we lack information." the greatest stand out. One ofthe want to help students be knowl more culture and variety to the nalism major Jennifer Bryant, Less than 20 students greatest on Howard's campus is edgeable so they can be active." show." Location: junior public relations major attended the speak out. However, Derick "Blaze" Bowers, who is Running against Smith for the Scott Barnes, Jr., a senior Carmen Muhammad, sopho those who did are ready for the an aspiring hip-hop icon. Blackbum position of secretary is SOiJhO more radio, TV and film major March 24 elections. computer science major and more advertising major Lauren "I want to work in any program director at WHBC, Universit} Center. Mario Loving, and junior Alison "I'm excited that this year's aspect in the music industry, Johnson. Brock. candidates are so passionate," agrees with Lartey. Hilltop Lounge "I feel that one of the major but I would like to be a studio "He has a perspective of an "My experience speaks for it said sophomore legal commu engineer and own my own stu problems in the School of self," Bryant said. "I make things nications major Nathalie Jules. up and coming rapper that does Communications is communi dio," Bowers said. not have a corrupted mind," happen." "It's a whole new level for the Bowers is an junior English School of cation," Johnson said. "Talk is Muhammad is running School of Communications." Barnes said. "He sees things cheap. It's about what you do." major from Brooklyn, NY, and going down in the industry first under the platform "Keep in is nlaking a name for himself as Communications The five students run- Touch." hand and he brings that experi one of the greatest rappers/pro ence to the show." The State of ducers at Howard. Bowers, who has been rap "Last year, I sold 200 copies ping since the seventh grade, the School of Supreme Courts Say Kids of my first real project titled The adopted the nickname "Blaze .. Comn1unicatio11s Second Renaissance," he said. from friends from high school. As far as a musical inspira "They used to say stuff when Panel Discussion tion, Bowers says he wants to be I was spitting at the lunchroom 7:00 p.m. Won't See Death Row like rapper Jay-Z. table like, 'that man got that "Someone from the [music] blaze stuff,' and my boy just Location: industry that inspires me is Hov COURT, from Campus A 1 ty, resting in large part on the "The court says in so many started calling me that," Bowers School of understanding that the instabil words that what our people's because he is a business man," said. er. Similarly, in 2002 the he said. "Unlike P. Diddy and ity and emotional imbalance of laws say about the issue does Bowers said Blaze, the rap Communications, court ruled it is unconstitutional Russell Simmons, he started young people may often be a not in the last analysis, matter," per, and Derik Bowers, the to execute the mentally retard off as a rapper and now is the factor in the crime," Kennedy Scalia wrote. "In the end, our student, are now the same per Room GlO ed. president of Def Jam, co-owner wrote. Kennedy also noted in own judgment will be brought son. "In high school, only my The death penalty was of the Brooklyn Nets and owns yesterday's ru1ing that even in to bear on the question of the close friends knew me as Derick reinstated in 1976. Over 3,000 other things." states where juvenile executions acceptability of the death pen Bowers," he said. "But in college, College of inmates are currently awaiting Bowers has taken several were legal, prosecutors seldom alty. The court thus proclaims I've intertwined Derik Bowers execution in the nation's prison steps toward success includ Engineering, used it to punish teenage mur itself sole arbiter of our nation's with Blaze, which is good." system. ing interning for Bad Boy derers. moral standards." Nile Ivey, a senior radio, tele Architecture Only a few other coun Entertainment for which he is The court's opinion, accord The Supreme Court decided vision and film major, describes tries allow for juvenile execu now a college representative, ing to Kennedy, falls in line with to hear the juveniles' death cases Bowers' flow as laid back. & Computer tions. Most are in the Middle being a part of Endustry Power the feelings of most Americans. after the Missouri Supreme "He has a nice, melodic East and include Pakistan, Iran, Players for a year and a half .Scien_~es " ... Our society views juveniles ... Court overturned a death sen type flow similar to Young Neef Saudi Arabia and China. Justice and hosting "Six Feet Under" on as categorically less culpable tence of a 17-year-old boy who from Young Gunz and a persona Speak Out: All Kennedy noted international WHBC on Fridays from si.x to than the average criminal," kidnapped his neighbor, tied her like Jadakiss," Ivey said. "He's opposition in the court's opin eight p.m. Candidates ion. Kennedy wrote. up, and tossed her off a bridge In the dissenting opinion, ''It is fun hosting with See BOWERS, Campus A5 "It is proper that we in 1993. 7:00 p.m. Justice Scalia said there was no acknowledge the overwhelming national trend against the execu Location: Downing weight of international opinion against juvenile death penal- tion of juveniles. Engineering Library (Room Sex, Drugs and Cash Boxes 2019) LEAKS, from Campus A1 The allegations and inves any way they can." College of viously ruled that the report tigations began as early as 1997 Yesterday's leaks, however, should remain secret. when nine women alleged that almost confirm an independent Pharmacy, they were sexually harassed at UniversityofMaryland polit commission's findings last year a recruiting party. Subsequent Nursing & Allied ical science major Justin Grant that players used drugs, sex allegations into the beleaguered does not find the new leak sur and alcohol to entice recruiting Health Sciences prising. "I think this stuff hap progra1n have highlighted ethical classes without the football staff pens at big Division 1-A schools wrongdoings that run the gamut encouraging or condoning it. Speak Out: All all the time," he commented late from offering recruits drugs and Yesterday's leaks also high Candidates yesterday afternoon. "People alcohol, to female athletic train lighted University of Colorado's shouldn't be shocked once nlore ers performing sexual favors for Director of Football Operations 7:00 p.m. players and recruits. David Hansberg who told the allegations come out." Location: College The leak comes on the wings "Schools will sometimes grand jury that he cash box of an ongoing investigation that get players and recruits by any funds were available "to employ of Pharmacy has scrutinized the ethics and means necessary," engineering ees of the football program" and practices implemented by mem major and avid sports fan Derek that "all funds were available to Building, Room Dickinson commented. "They Coach Barnett to use in his dis bers ofthe University of Colorado Patrick Jnck.%n-Srarr Pholognaphcr 124 Athletic Department. feel the pressure to stay on top cretion." Derick Bowers is a rapper that is inspired by his aunt. and will influence the decision A4 NATION & WORLD THE HILLTOP MARCH 2, 2005 Nation & Bush Searching For New Ways To Stop Iran . . . .__Jworld Id b rt f ·t " from developing a nuclear weapon and !his is a very important incident in BY KEVIN HARRIS that we wou e pa 0 1 · . . · b h · " th fcs bt>tWeen Lhe two countries and Briefs Nation and World Editor 'fhis development marks a shift how to deal with its e avior. . . . c 1 · . . in >olic,· fot the Bush administration, A major incentive the Bush o.d!11m1s- 1n the nc.~r future n number of Russ 1 ~n COMPILED BY President Bush ;nay be considcrin~ wh~l'h has pr~ously been reluctant to tration is said to be cons~d~ng: 1s pos- c•xperts will be sc~t t? Bu~behr to eq~t~ KEVIN HARRIS joining Europe in.offering incentives to join Furopcan t~lks wilh Iran and at sibly allowing Iran ad~SIOI~~ the the power s~at~ond fs;:(l . ~e;a; e; Nation and World Editor the Iranian go '.Ct·nm~r; in hopes thul ·limes 'seemed to lack a coherent policy World Trade Organization. ~ur;-cntl) Ru1nynntsev, t c ea 0 us:la s e era doing so will de er lran fl'UJ.11 developing tlw issue. the organization ha,s 146' me1nber un- Atonuc . E~ ~ency. . . an~~ 1 Survey Says Blacks Hit nuclear weapon. various nb vs agencicV Durln. the president's first term, his tries. . m~h.is reina ~.!£~~ intemew "' Hardest By HIV report. ~ national sec "tv team sc«>med split over Iran's adnuttanc~ w ld help the -.m ran1an news age . d Th president ew willingness to whether the b ~l course to take against country build a strongc economy. News of the agretient .:~e ?YS A new government study work · h Europca follows last week's Iran was to promote r•' ime change However, exper · say the. J ani.ans will after. President Bu~h et. WI. Eu sian says the HIV infection rates trip to he region in which aides say or come up Yith incentiwiS to give the have to do some structunn~~~ its econ- President ~adamir utln in de e~~e for Blacks doubled over the Bush £ und a soli consensus am~ng Iranians in e change for disarmrunent. omy before a~y eal c?ttld b ade.. and urged hur:i .n.ot t help Iran P last decade while remaining other w >rid leaders against Iran having Last we k's visit with European The pres1d t will hold ~etmgs nuclear _capa~1ht1es. the same for Whites, various 1 a nude r arsenal. ., _ allies, helped ~rope to mqve past some with his national security team t~ ~e~k ~u.tin ?sagrees , 'th the. Bu~~ news agencies report. "Th reason we 're cd'rnfQ.F able co~- disagreement with the United States, to discuss Iran I further. A dec1slo1 ~ adin1n1strati~n, and } s that lus go Even more startling, offi siderin this tactically is because trateg1- whom many " rld leadt•rs thought was expected soon. ernm~~t. believes Ira r ons 1 cials say the study is prob cally, when the president was in urope, undermi.ning the \Iranian talks by not c.apabil~illesfor peacefu e~c ~ h e ably an "underestimate," and 1 he found cm solid on the hig issue: plfl'f cipating. '1 Other Developnlents Out of Iran UJ1 e agreen ent.Jjbn kav shows that America's AIDS Iran c.m't h ·ca nuclear weapon:· "au1 ~eetilfC°.n Europe were really The governments of Russia and Iran to se.nd all :nt nucl fu~ bac fut~ 1 epidemic is disproportionate a senior state department official to the good, not JUS atmospherics," another signed a nuclear fuel supply deal this l~uss1a. If en~ 1ch~ • l n nuc ear e ly affecting Blacks as opposed Washington Post. "Having found the1n slate department official told The Post. week, putting Iran on hs way to BY KEVIN HARRIS quickly, though not as loudly said because the of the pope's Presidential Ambitions Bin Laden Still After U.S. Nation and World Editor as they could before the opera age he is "vulnerable" to respi BY KEVIN HARRIS think the idea is that all tion. ratory problems. Nation and World Editor the push is because of A secret message from Pope John Paul II, who is The pope suffers from a Last week's tracheotomy me," Schwarzenegger told 9/11 mastermind Osama bin still hospitalized and recuper number of chronic illnesses, was the 10th operation the pope California Governor Arnold Stephanopoulos. "I mean, I Laden was intercepted by U.S. ating after undergoing a tra including Parkinson's disease has undergone since becom Schwarzenegger said over the have never thought about run intelligence agencies, various cheotomy last week, spoke for as well as hip and knee ail ing the leader of the Catholic weekend he does not regret ning for president and this is news agencies report. the first time Tuesday, The ments. Doctors said yesterday Church. He also survived an using performance-enhanc not my vision." In the message, sent to Associated Press reports. the pope's bout with Parkinson's assassination attempt in 198i. ing drugs during his days as a Schwarzenegger said he terrorist mastermind Abu Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger disease may result in future Despite his recent health bat champion body builder, va'i was only joking in 1977, when Musab al-Zarqawi, bin Laden told the AP the pope spoke with hospital stays. tles, the pope says he will serve ous news agencies report. he often told reporters he encouraged al-Zarqawi to him in German and Italian and "We are in a stage where until the end of his life. "I have no regrets about would become president some plan attacks outside of Iraq commented, "I am happy to say its evident that the patient is The Vatican has not it, because at that time, it was day. "You've got to have a little where he is currently thought that the Holy Father is fully fragile because of progression released any information on something new that came on bit of sense of humor about all to be the mastermind behind alert mentally and also able to of a disease with a 15 to 20 year when the Pope may be released the market and we went to the this," Schwarzenegger said. countless attacks against U.S. say the essential things with his history,~ neurologist Giovanni from the hospital. doctor and did it under doctors' Despite the former actors forces. Officials described the voice." Fabbrini told lhe AP. Fabbrini supervision," Schwarzenegger denials of any interest in the message as "vague~ and said it Over the past few said in an interview with ABC's presidency, many websites are does not mention the United days, the 84-year George Stephanopoulos. now operating in hopes of gar States specifically. old pope has shown Schwarzenegger, a seven nering congressional support "Whenever we get this signs of improve time Mr. Olympia, said the for amending the Constitution kind of intelligence, we reg ment. On Sunday, drugs were legal at the time. so that foreign-born citizens ularly share that with our he waived and made He also told Stephanopoulos can run. Supporters have also homeland security advisers in the cross sign twice he supports athletes taking began airing television ads in every state so they have the to crowds gathered nutritional supplements to California. same information we have," below his hospital improve their athletic perfor A current bill being con Undersecretary for Homeland room window. "He is mances. sidered by Congress calls for Security A'>a Hutchinson told well, His condition is During another segment of allowing immigrants a chance CNN. "But whenever it is non improving," Vatican the interview, Schwarzenegger to run for president after they specific, that means it is dif spokesman Joaquin told Stephanopoulos he is have Jived in America for 20 ficult to mount an operational Navarro-Valls told not responsible for the recent years.Sch,varzeneggerbecame response. ~ the AP. "Everything onslaught of "Schwarzenegger a U.S. citizen in 1983. is normal. He is a for President" Al-Qaeda Claims Iraq good patient." campaigns sweep Bombing Another Vatican ing across the spokesman told the nation. The terrorist group Al AP, "The Holy Father In order for Qaida took responsibility is eating regularly, the California Tuesday for a car bombing in spends some hours in Governor to Iraq thlt killed 12f p >pk ·1nd an armchair and has becon\C president, wounded al least 130 others, begun exercises to the Constitution various news agencies report. rehabilitate breathing would have to be Al-Qaida took respon and phonation." amended. The sibility for Monday's bomb Throat special idea of doing so ing through a web site post ist familiar with the is currently being ing which insurgents in Iraq operation the pope considered around reportedly use. received, say it is nor Congress. "A lion from our martyr mal for a patient to The Pope is still recovering from a tracheotomy operation he under "I don't went last week to help his breathing. dom brigade plunged into a begin speaking again gathering of apostates in front of a police and National Guard registration center, blowing Connecticut Trying To Replace up his loaded car and killing Jackson Trial 125 apostates," read the state ment posted on an Islamist Homes With Developmental Projects Opening Stateinents web site. The bombing 1narked BY BRITIANY GAIL THOMAS Ciara Wells, a freshman biology Those who oppose land sei the deadliest single attack by zures for economic purposes, bogus and they never hap Contributing Writar major from Connecticut. "They BY CARYN J . GRANT insurgents since the Iraq war have to make highways, roads, say government is misinlP.r Hilltop Staff Writer pened." He depicted bis client began. The Supreme Court was etc. and a lot of the time the preting "eminent domain" pro as the victim of a scheming skeptical last week when asked property doesn't get used for visions in the Constitution. Opening statements in the mother simply out to con celeb BTK Serial Killer Faces to determine whether United what they say it will be used "The Constitution says Michael Jackson child moles rities for money. Mesereau Judge States cities have the authority 1or.t: " [eminent domain] should be tation trial continue today, mentioned Jay Leno, l\tike to turn private lands over to \Veils said the land sei used for a public use - a road, as both the prosecution and Tyson, and a lesser-known Dennis Rader the alleged private businesses to boost an zure process has affected her a court house, a military base; defense present contrasting comedian as being prior extor "BTK" serial killer faced area's economy. neighborhood. "Not far from not a Wal-Mart," said Scott depictions of the defendant tion victims. a judge for the first time In the case of Kelo v. The my house, a project, which was Bullock, a senior attorney at the and his accuser, various news Jackson's attorney claimed Tuesday. City of New London, Susette heavily populated by Blacks, Institute for Justice. Bullock's agencies report. she used her son's cancer as an Appearing in court via a Keio and six other property was torn down and people were comments came in an interview Santa Barbara County excuse to seek financial help video link, Rader replied, "Yes owners from New London, evicted and a shopping center with CNN. District Attorney Tom from Jackson and other celeb sir," when District Judge Greg Conn. petitioned the high court is there now," Wells said. During the same interview, Sneddon portrayed Jackson as rities, even though the boy's Waller read the 10 first-degree to stop their city's government LcRita Gibson-Reid, a Daniel Kirsch, an attorney for using his celebrity to gain the hospital bills were covered by murder charges against him. fron1 seizing their homes to sopho1nore radio, television New London defended the trust of the accuser's mother her husband's n1edical insur- Wichita authorities say make room for development and film major said, "Cities tak city's actions. before taking advantage of her ance. Rader "has been cooperating" projects. ing property bas been happen "The new development young boy. Sneddon's open He said the criminal with investigators so far. The In court arguments last ing to people for years, espe would create jobs, boost tax rev ing statement included accu allegations brought against hearing lasted for only five Tuesday, the justices were torn. cially Black people in inner cit enue, improve the city's infra sations of Jackson giving the Jackson were being used to lay minutes and bail was set at Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ies. Yet, no n1atter the race, no structure and provide access to then 13 year-old, alcohol and the groundwork for a financial $10 million. seemed to sympathize with the family should be removed from the river," Kirsch said. "It's for showing him pornography payoff in a civil c.1se. Prosecutors will not be city, arguing that the city may their homes." the benefit of the community." before molesting him at his The prosecution also able to seek the death pen have a right to seize some land The idea that the govern The city says the project will Neverland Ranch. called British journalist alty, because at the time for development because it will ment can take a person's home create more than 1,000 jobs. "The private world of Martin Bashir to testify yester authorities say BTK commit serve the greater good of the is new to many Americans. The Connecticut State Michael Jackson will show that day. Bashir hosted the docu ted his last murder, Kansas community. But few fail to realize the fifth Supreme Court rejected an ear instead of reading [children] mentary, "Living with Michael had banned the death penalty. Others, like J ustice Sandra ainendn1ent of the constitution lier challenge fro1n property 'Peter Pan,' he's showing them Jackson," which aired in 2003, Kansas reinstated the Jaw in Day O'Conner wondered if it guarantees the governn1ent this owners and said the govern sexually explicit n\agazines," and led to the investigation 1994, three years after the last was wise for the court to "sec right, under a provision called ment has a right to seize land he said. "Instead of cookies which resulted in the charg known BTK murder was com ond guess" city officials. "eminent domain." for the greater good of the com and milk, you can substitute es against Jackson. The jury mitted. Despite the split on the high Eminent domain allows munity. wine, vodka and bourbon." was shown the documentary Rader was arrested last court, some Howard University the government to seize private Past Supreme Court deci Thomas Mesereau Jr., and in it, saw Jackson holding Friday in a routine traffic students already have their property for public use as long sions have also sided with gov Jackson's Defense Attorney, hands with his young accuser stop. minds made up and are critical as the government provides ernment officials in cases relat began his opening statement and admitting that the boy had of the process. proper compensation to the ed to eminent domain. this week by declaring, "These slept in his bed. "Ithappens a lot there," said property's owners. charges are fictitious, they're -- - MARCH 2, 2005 THE HILLTOP NEWS AS Students Continue to Smoke Weed Graduate Trustee Candidate PUFF, from Campus A 1 people would listen if they knew nothing and you spent your just one situation that has about the health risks. money on a short time relief Misses Law School Speak Out been blown out of proportion." "I think that if the conse- from stress." Phillips said this is an exam quences of using marijuana Jordan also quit smoking ple of propaganda by alcohol were publicized like cigarettes for reasons unrelated to health. GRADUATE, from Campus A 1 Students are allowed to that we are getting an educa are, then people would be more "I used to smoke for two ask candidates questions at the tion," said Byron Stewart, HUSA and tobacco industries in order Miesha Darrough, gradu to make marijuana appear more conscious about what they are years. I don't anymore because Speak Outs. Darrough said this President Candidate. "We defi ate trustee in the School of Law, participating in," Lamber said. the high didn't do anything for portion is vital to the students, nitely recognize priorities. harmful than it is. said there might be a reason for "If people knew the poten "People know that cigarettes me. I was getting into a lot of as well as the candidates. Elections are important, but we the no call, no show, but there tial health hazards, they would are linked to cancer," said fresh- trouble and it just wasn't worth "[The candidates] should are students first." should have been a contact con drop it in a second," said senior nlan chemistry Candace Taylor, it." listen to what questions the Although the Speak Out was cerning his absence. film major AJ Smith. "and they still do that. It does While there is a link between students are asking," Darrough rescheduled for next Wednesday "I would ask the basic ques Ashtane Jordan, a freshman not matter if people are aware strokes and the use of marijua said. ·'You find holes in your at noon as a result of the lack of tions first," she said. "Was he or not they are going to light the na; students do not believe it platform, and find issues that legal communication major dis notified of the event? TvVhat are attendance, the candidates opted agrees. pipe regardless." is strong enough to really take you thought were important, but to stay around the Law School the reasons for not coming or "Even if people knew about Students seemingly stop into consideration. The ends aren't so important after all." and talk to the students. even sending a comment to the the health risks involved, they smoking marijuana because definitely seem to justify the One of the reasons for the "That is very commendable," students saying, 'I was con would still do it because people of factors unrelated to health potential costly means for some low attendance was that tllere Darrough said. "Even with the cerned and was thinking about don't care about tomorrow risks. Howardites. was another event scheduled at lack of attendance, they still had you all, but I couldn't make it --they only care about today's "I used to smoke herb, but "If I want to get high, I am the Law School at the same time. the drive to stay and talk to the b ecause ... " high," Jordan said. I stopped because I grew out of going to get high by any means The event was a meet and greet students. I encourage that the Darrough said the candi Marcus Lamber, a sopho it," Smith said. "It was time to necessary," Taylor said. with law professors in which the same drive and 1notivation they dates should take advantage of more biology major, believes grow up. Yeah, it's a good time all Speak Out opportunities. law students received advice have now is the same motivation filler, but after that, you have about career advancement. and drive throughout the cam "Theses events are very Candidates did not take the split pus season, as well as if they're important to get to know the negatively. elected." students, and allow them to put "We definitely understand Bowers Blazes Hip-Hop Music a face with a name," she said. BOWERS, from Campus A2. think it is going to get him far." Syn con. Bowers is currently work According to Ivey, Bowers ing on his second album, Home is going to be a problem in io e n1vers1ty tu ent ssoCiation very humble. He is always open Street Home, with Heavy years. and willing to change, which is Syndication, a production house "You know what anthrax something you have to have as started by American University did to the post office?" he asked. an artist." Brings You ... students. The album has "People were scared, putting on Elliot Mills, a sophomore tracks produced by Lartey and gloves to protect themselves. business management major, Weapons of Mass Production, That's what he is going to do to said Bowers' greatest character of which Ivey and Barnes are a the game. People are going to istic is his charisma. AC'FI ON SPEAKS WEEK 2005 part. have to protect their artists." "When you see him on the Artists featured on the street, you wouldn't think he album include Mills and Bowers' Slt\Ud1y Ftbntlff 26, 2005 can rap," Mills said. "But when girlfriend, sophomore psychol he starts spitting, you can hear ogy major Toni-Ann "T-Butta" *Comm\lfiity ~rvi~ Projeetft the charisma in his voice and I CApitftl AN& Fo0: .nk from ~m to l2pm Moot ftt 8!151 in front of the ruthit«tuN buildit1g How to Place a Hilltop Ad in Sund1y Ftbnwy 2'1. 7 days! 1 ~ll mCh~~t" Day I) Make sure you place an order for your ad, and turn in the service request or make payment arrangements. ay 2) Send your ad via email in PDF or jpeg format (Send to [email protected]) ay 3) If there are problems sending the ad via email, bring a copy to the Hilltop Business office. (We are located in the West Towers on the Plaza level across from the mailroom.) int ay 4) Call or email to insure and verify insertion of your ad. 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Frida for the month. ------A6 NEWS THE HILLTOP MARCH 2, 2005 ' Howard University School of Law I Invites you to its Spring 2005 Open House Friday, March 11, 2005, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm • Howard University School of Law, West Campus 2900 Van Ness Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (The law school is not located on the main Howard University campus) Learn a6out and e:Kperience tlie liistoric mission andpurpose o the {aw schoo{ Learn from tlie [eaders ofstudent organizations Sit in on a cCass Join in a discussion group RSVP by March 4, 2005 (With phone number and name of undergraduate institution): [email protected] or call (202) 806-8008/9 • Please check our website for further details www.law. howard.edu Tlhe Hilltop EDIT RI LS ' PE ECTI VOLUME 88, NO. 42 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2005 www.thehilltoponline.com WELL, DAG! CAN WE EXCl-IAtJGE CROSSWORD PUZZLE AJ./>.ME:S S:::f R~T? ! 2 Acttt,.. Sorhia 3 M> BY TATIANA KING still those that would rather not Contributing Writer purchase one. "I understand the useful You've seen them all around ness of an iPod. It's easier tu campus. They con1e in multiple carry around than a CD player shapes, sizes and colors, along with a bunch of CDs but its plain with their owners. They play, to see that people buy them to they plan, they call, they con be trendy. I'd use the money it nect. takes to buy one for more impor Pocket or purse-sized piec tant things," said junior comput es of technology, including the er-based information systems iPod, Blackberry, sidekicks and major Katrina Neale. other high tech objects, have Anothir device, the sprung up as common items. Blackberry has become the defi Now a staple of modern cul nition of organization for busi ture, multi-functional ente1tain ncss-mindedconsumers. Usually ment and organizational devices one can find these devices in the \1a)a Gillilun· St·nk1r Pholo 1 ·-<11u~r are one of the most prized pos hands of politicians or execu Some students use devices like blackberries, sidekicks or sessions of people everywhere. · tives, hurriedly tapping away at iPods for communication, entertainment and organization The Apple iPod, a wildly the small keyboard and sorting purposes, while others carry them for the look. popular n1p3 device, has already out business contacts. paved the way to what is readily Features of the Blackberry spectrum, arc the ubiquitous devices, which cater more to believed to be the format and include phone, e-mail, browser, T-Mobile Sidekicks. First made younger children and teenagers, method of delivery for music in text messaging and Bluetooth popular through the likes ofhip allows one to watch television the future. With the iPod now capabilities. With these useful hop stars, it has become a staple programs, cartoons and viJeos ranging from $99-$349, which features condensed into such a for those who want to stay in via cartridges, play a relatively is a decrease in it's original cost small unit, the Blackberry has style and still ha\'e functional limited, but ex-pandable number upon its November 2001 debut, been embraced mostly by the ity. of f\.1P3s and store pictures. but it still on the pricey side for professional world. "I first bought mine because '\Nith this new younger some. J.P. Howard, a junior polib it was popular, but now I real demographic for the technologi Cyrus Hampton, a junior cal science-philosophy double ly see it as an important tool cal pieces, there is a whole new English major, likes the iPod, m.1jor. who interns on Capitol because I use every feature. It market of consumers that can despite its costly price. "I think Hill has noticed this trend. works as n phone. has web access. get in on the use of these por if you have that type of money "Most of the people in the a planner and instant messen table devices. The), too will have to burn and do a lot of traveling, office have one. I had a Palm ger. I even use the alarm clock various reasons for their pur it's not a bad investment at all. Pilot, with similar features but it to help wake myself up," said chases, including functionality It'll probably make things more has proven to be of little value. Dominique Wilson, a freshman and fashion. efficient anyway." Writing in a normal planner is broadcast journalism major. Chris Lewis, a senior politi Through heavy marketing a lot easier tl1an typing on a tiny These gadgets of high tech cal science major simplifies the and ad placement, Apple has keyboard. It's more of a hassle nology arc not just limited to situation. "There are two groups brought the iPod to the height than a timesaver so I don't use older teens and adults. of people that buy these gadgets: of "in" fashion when it comes to it," Howard said. New on the ntarket are per people who buy them for busi technology. However, there arc On the other end of the sonal mecli.1 players -;uch as ness. and people who buy them the .Juice Box hy l\Iattcl. These to be a part of a fad." When blood is spilled No matter ho\'.· n1any john In the concrete jungle singleton filn1s they see We all \vitness the strug They '"ill ne,·cr know gle what it focls like to be But no one tries to change Afraid that you 1night not it con1e hmne Yeah they might rear Because of the color you range it have on Gi\ e our neighborhoods Or the car) ou drivc pretty nan1e.s Don't nobo Boys of Spring Return Bison Sport Shorts • Lady Bis on Basketball The Lady Bison bounced back with the team's 15th win of the sea son on Monday when they man handled Norfolk State in a 64- 49 win. RTHY Senior Daisha Hicks scored a game-high i6 points in anoth Searching er solid performance. The win leaves Howard vlith an inside for a Savior chance of securing the fourth seed in the upcoming MEAC tourna BY ZACHARY KENWORTHY ment. Sport:; Editor The Norfolk Lady Spartans dropped to 9-16 on the season. The Bud Selig is looking for a Lady Bison close out the regular season with a home game against savior, and he needs it fast. Delaware State on Saturday at 2 p.m. After a juiced first week • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • of spring training, long before official grapefruit and cactus Bison Bas ketball - The Bison did not fair as well as the women league games begin, so many on Monday when they slumped to a 5-21 record. questions have been tossed at The Spartans' Chakowby Hicks worked his way to a tean1-high Major League Baseball that it 17 points as Norfolk improved to a 13-12 overall record. Norfolk feels like 1995; the year after the jumped out to a 27-17 halftime lead, and led by as many as 14. strike-shortened season. Then, Darryl Hudson continued his spirited play in a difficult season the crowds were silenced; fans with 19 points. didn't care about the game, play The Bison, though, suffered 16 turnovers. The Bison also close ers or owners. out the 2004-2005 regular season this coming Saturday when But the questions were asked they take on Delaware State at 2 p.m. at Burr Gymnasium. ' of Commissioner Selig. How will • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • the sport rebound after a 232- day player strike? Can baseball Lady Bison Lacr osse - After the L'ld) Bison had their season survive? Does the public want it? opener cancelled on Saturday, Monday's inclement weather led to Who cares? . the cancellation of the team's second match against Davidson. This time around, the ques The Lady Bison were due to play their second match at 4 p.m. tions are different but the impli The team's next match is against Siena College at Greene Stadium cations are bigger. The integrity on March 11. of an entire sport rests upon • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • these very questions. \Ve are not probing about legal disputes, Lady Bis on Softball - Although the Lady Bison Softball team messy contract issues and a dif slumped to a 1-6 start to the 2005 season, the team is being led by ference in opinion. What we a young trio of pitchers. Freshmen starters Jillian Johnson, Dale want to know is if the national \P Photo McNeal and Mya Spencer n1ake up one of the youngest rotations After week one of spring training that included an animated Barry Bonds press con pastime is real. in the MEAC. ference and an admission by Padre G.M. Kevin Towers that he suspected deceased Are our leather-brandish Both Johnson and l\1cNeaJ are from California, while Spencer ballplayer Ken Caminiti was using steroids, the Red Sox prepare to defend their ing, bat-toting giants of this hal hails from Danbury, Conn. World Series Title at the City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Fla. lowed game authentic- a game that speaks the names of Ruth, Robinson, Musial, Williams, Aaron and soon to be Barry Bonds? When we call these names aren't we calling the Air Jordan: names of legends? In 1995, however, the ques tions were about saving the sport BY BRAD WETE ally are the ones that buy them belieYed if they were wearing Junior accounting major from itself. The perception, for Contributing Writer specifically for basketball." Air Jordans, they too could fly. Jonathan Watkins is the owner most, was that the sport had The Air Jordans have been Sophomore African- of over 25 pairs of Air .Jordans. The Air Jordan XX ·old morphed into a monPy-monger a huge moneymaker for Nike An1erican studies major Omare His favorite pair is the 13th out three days after their Feb. ing, poorly personifieJ, sluggish since their birth. In 199~. Nike Kinsey own!. 10 pair of Air edition, yet he can't remem game that cancelled a season. 19 debut at Sports Zone nnd created the Jordan Brand a Jordans. Kinsey cringed at ber a Jordan design he did not The game was too long for in the same da) at all athletic division and is now roughly a the thought of using a pair of like. most kids and the season was shoe stores in Prince George's $500 million business. Jordans to play basketball in. "fl.1ichael Jordan is one too long for most adults. Plaza. This is no surprise to The nlarketing format for "The Air Jordans are a of the best basketball players Bud Selig needed a savior, most consu1ners of the brand the Air Jordan shoe has been trademark of urban style," ever and he has the best-look and he needed it fast. because for 20 years the bas unique and basic at the same Kinsey said... I never play ball ing shoes out," \Vatkins said. "I He was criticized for portray ketball shoes have been flying in a pair of Jordans, they are wear them for fashion and not ing weakness. He was questioned off the sheh·es. strictly for fashion. for sport, because I don't want about owning the Brewers while Part of the appeal came The first edition of the Air to mess them up." still acting as commi:-:sioner, and frotn the boastful commercials, Jordans was priced at $65. Since his retirement from held as the scapegoat for the some of which starred and were Since then, thcv have been the NBA in 1997, the brand's shortened season. llis job was directed b) filmmaker Spike priced as high as $200. The advertisementsfcalurcyounger on the line. He was a bad man in Lee. Lee's 1980s signature 20th edition shoes cost NBA stars like Denver Nuggets quote in the first series of Air a bad town. $165. Kinsey believes forward Carmelo Anthon:.- and Michael Jordan and Spike Lee Jordan commercials would say However, bv the time the Seattle Supersonics guard Ray appeared in commercials for that, "Ifs gotta be the shoes!"' 1'.~~~}B~~~~ that the sneakers are 1998 season came around, ... OYerpriced, but Allen playing basketball in the first edition that debuted Nike specialist, Valerie almost all had been forgiven. he makes their Air Jordans. in the 1985 NBA season. Selig's concept of the wild Fleming said she thinks that th e The man responsible for card, which he implemented in the shoes' popularity is based designing the Air Jordan is Hatfield also thinks that 1995, had turned the sport into on the name behind the Nike Vice President Tinker the shoes will last and maintain an exciting commodity through product and their st:.-lishncss Hatfield. Hatfield and .Jordan their reputation in the future. out the season. }.1ark l\kGwire, that allows them to be used for routinely collaborate on the ··1 think there's going to the gargantuan homegrown play mg basketball or just for :;hoes' designs. be 20 more." Hatfield told the first baseman, was slugging it fashion. "EYery time we collaborate, Denyer Post. ··1 think this brand out with a newly nationalized "The Air Jordans sell so tin1e. In the past, an sa~ we always try to take the shoe is like ~1crccdes. It stands for Samn1y Sosa in the Midwest. much because Michael .Jordan advertisement for the shoe rifice because to the next level and do what's more than just Michael Jordan is a legend," said Fleming, who They chased that single would show Michael Jordan he says they arc stylish. never been done before," now. IL stands for premium works at SportsZonc retailer on season home run record with a defying the gravity that usually "No pair of sneakers is Hatfield said of his relation quality, athletic luxury. The captivated audience across the Georgia Avenue. "The :.-ounger grounds his opponents on the worth $100, unless they are ship with Jordan in an inter man is probably going to be a board. The red-haired McGwire people buy them for fashion, .. basketball court. By the end of going to make nlc fly," Kinsey view with the Business Journal brand for as long as he's alive .., and Latin An1erica's favorite son she said. "The older people usu- the con1n1crcial, most Yicwcrs said. of Portland. pulled the national spotlight back into the stadiums and the seats while bringing with it the ghosts of baseball's past. St. Louis and ACC to use Instant Replay in 2005 Football Season Chicago had become havens for a sport that, three years earli to model its system after the er, was in the doldrums of the of instant replay after discuss turns the call with the aid of a conferences because it ensures Big Ten's model following a national scene. ing the matter with other Big 10 TiVo-type video recorder. The the officials will make the successful experimental season coaches," said Rick Korch, foot standard that the replay official right calls and if they don't the The sport blossomed. Players of instant replay. were smacking the balls far ball information director for the is required to use in order to coaches will always have instant Michael Wilson, a junior ther, the game was re-energized University of Mian1i. "Anytime reverse a call is "indisputable replay to back then1 up." psychology major, believes and the stadiums were packed. there is a chance to overturn a video evidence." When The NFL reinstituted instant video replay will benefit Roger l\laris' 61 home runs that pi:l) and make a big impact in Adding instant replay into instant replay in its 1999 sca~on. the ACC. he hit during the 1961 season the score of a game, coaches college sports is easier said than coaches wen? not as supportive "Last season, the Big Ten have been eclipsed on six differ \\ill be supporti\ c of a new sys done. Instant rcpla:.- requires of the new system compared to was able to get a lot of calls tem." ent occasions since 1998. extra facilities and finances, the support of NCAA coaches. overturned because of instant Bud Selig found his savior. It Freshman defensive back which many schools just don't Bill Parcels once stated that if replay without the instant replay was the long ball. Philip Michel said, "Adding have the resources to provide. you can't get all the calls right Contributing Writer winning teams could have lost So then, seven years later, instant replay Lo college sports "I don't expect the MEAC to get all the time, then he's not in a gan1e that they should have the ninth commissioner of our Everybody makes mistakes, is a good idea because it allows instant replay anytime soon but, favor of it. won all because of a bad call," treasured Major League Baseball including football officials. To officials to go back and review a the games would not be that Controversy continues to be \Vilson said. needs a savior to pull the game increase the accuracy of calls controversial play to make sure different if we did have instant a problem in the NFL regarding According to the Big Ten out of the steroids rut. He needs the Atlantic Coast Conference the correct call was made." replay, .. said Michel. "The offi instant replay. last season out of 43 pla:.-s that someone to shoulder the steroid decided to follow in the toot However, coaches will not cials do a good job officiating \.Yith a limit of onl) two were challenged, 21 were over backlash that and put our worst steps of Divsion1-A conference be asked or allowed to chal the games for the 1nost part so challenges per game, opposers turned and six or seven of those fears to death. rival Big Ten by adding instant lenge calls that they think are instant replay would not make argue that games arc still unfair changed the outcome of the Commissioner Selig is in replay to football operations in wrong. Instead a replay official a big difference in the result of if there are more tlrnn two con games. need of someone to make it like the upcoming 2005 season. in a press box-level booth will the game." troversial calls in a game. In its Coach Larry Crocker and i998 again, when all was for The faculty representatiYes stop play if he thinks an incor Junior offensive lineman 2004 season, the NFL changed his University of Miami team given and players were break at the Conference's Winter rect call has been made. To do Andrea Townsel disagrees with its rule allowing a third chal just entered the ACC during the ing home run records; a time Meetings approved the propos so, he alerts the game officials his teammate. lenge to teams who win their 2004 season. when Selig's savior could very al by ACC Athletics Directors, that the play is under review "The MEAC should get first two challenges. "Larry Crocker likes the idea well have been steroids. unanimously. The league voted and then confirms or over- instant replay like other football