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VOLUME 89, NO. 3 TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 WWWTHEHILLTOPONLINE.COM TUESDAY NOf EJOOK
CAMPUS REMEMBERING A LEGEND HOWARD REMEMBERS BENE Hurricane hits New Orleans, causing major damage and personal crisis FACTOR AND ICON IN A TRIB UTE TO JOHN H. JOHNSON. BY CHARREAH JACKSON were flooded, the arena was LOOK INSIDE TO LEARN MORE Managing Editor not immune to the powers ABOUT THE LIFE AND LEGACY of the hurricane as nvo holes OF A MEDIA GIANT. PAGE 5 Though far from the Gulf were ripped into the struc Coast, the Howard communi ture's roof, but those inside ty is feeling the strong affects remained safe. of Hurricane Katrina, which With the power shut down tore through New Orleans and for Xavier and the entire city, Mississippi yesterday. communication failures have The damage from Katrina also occurred. Rosario said was not as bad for the city of he was told by Xavier offi New Orleans as officials feared, cials that the school would be however the storm system closed at least through today. managed to wreak havoc on "Campus websites and hot many states along the United lines are still down at Xavier," States southern border caus Rosario said. ing deaths in New Orleans, The lack of electric Mississippi, and Alabama. ity created some anxiety on Leaving New Orleans vir Howard's campus. Many stu METRO tually under water, Katrina dents \.\Tith loved ones were moved on to southeast unable to get into contact with ENDING THE Mississippi and had been family members who may VIOLENCE reduced to a Category 1 hur have been affected by the mas ricane by evening. Though the sive storm. THE MOTHERS OF SLAIN storm's winds have died down, According to the HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS its effects are forecasted as Associated Press, it could take ARE JOINING WITH THE not even close to concluding. two months before power MOTHERS OF THEIR CHIL Officials now fear that spin is completely restored to all DREN'S KILLERS TO END off tornadoes may form in the affected by Katrina. VIOLENCE IN THE DISTRICT. aftermath of Katrina. Over 750,000 people, READ THEIR STORY IN THE "I am very concerned with from the Florida Panhandle 4 METRO SECTION. PAGE what's going on down there," to Louisiana, are said to be Tracey Albert, a senior sociol without power. New Orleans ogy major said, "I found out hospitals are relying on gen early today because my broth erators to treat patients and er goes to Xavier and had to those injured by the hurricane. evacuate." The federal government sent With students having emergency supplies, along friends and family, and some with doctors and Pentagon being natives themselves of agents to help in search and areas affected, Katrina bas hit rescue missions for those who close to the hearts of many were unable to evacuate and on campus, including Andre may still be trapped. Rosario, freshman biology/ Center: Katrina was centered over Birmingham, Ala. last night. It left New Orleans In Though not in the midst shreds after coming down on the city on Monday. LIFE & STYLE pre-med major at Xavier of Hurricane Katrina, Howard University in New Orleans. students sympathize with those FRESH FRESHMEN? Rosario nervously awaits the suffering with the aftermath."If as he passionately relayed out on time, on one of the last Students unable to evacu FRESHMAN CLASS FEVER: fate of his university, while something like that happened at his journey of being awak flights leaving New Orleans ate stayed in elevated parts INFESTATION OR WELCOMED home with his uncle, a com Howard, I would be in the same ened by Resident Assistants on Saturday," I feel really of campus, on the top levels ADDmON? FIND OUT MORE munications law professor at position I am in now, homeless on Saturday morning as they bad for people who couldn't of buildings with emergency IN LIFE AND STYLE. PAGE 8 Howard. and confused since I don't have "My parents realized how told students to try and make make it and for the city of New food and administrators near housing." said Albert. "I would serious it was and got me plans to leave. Being informed Orleans and for my school. I by. Others still in New Orleans just have others to join in (and out on time," Rosario said, of his 4:50 flight at 3:30, he was only there for two weeks, headed to the Superdome feel) my pain." still wonders how he made it but I really feel connected." for cover. As neighborhoods SPORTS WOMEN'S IACROSSE CHALLENGE
THE WOMEN'S LACROSSE Life on the Waiting List: Students In Housing Li01bo COACHING STAFF UNEX Dennis. PECTEDLY RESIGNED LAST BY MORGAN NEVILLES-MOORE Staff Writer "I didn't realize that getting the $200 SEASON. CHECK OUT THE deposit in was so mandatory, I didn't SPORTS SECTION AND SEE Once again the scramble for campus make the first 1,500 at all," she said. WHAT THE TEAM IS DOING housing is on. Students who didn't pay The list also contains students '\Tith TO KEEP LACROSSE ALIVE their $200 housing fee in the spring have special cases like Tae Judge, junior audio AT HOWARD. PAGE 9 two options: Sign your name to an ever production major. growing list of other HU students seeking "On my bill statement it says that I housing or search the District and sur have a room and am being charged for rounding areas for affordable housing. it but on the residence hall roster I'm "The waiting list is for people who for not listed," Judge said. "I've never had a whatever reason didn't secure housing problem \\Tith housing or Residence Life and would like to attempt to now, at this before and I know that this is mostly point the list is the only way to be consid my fault since I didn't pay my housing ered for campus residency," said Charles deposit last spring." Gibbs, dean of Residence Life. However there are a few people who Most students, who are on the list, felt that RSVP wasn't the way to go and HU CALENDAR are there because they didn't manage to would apply for housing in the fall. AUG. 24 - SEPT. 2 make the 1,500 student cutoff like sopho Several student s showed up to school hoping to get housing, only to find Consortium Registration more business management major Zenna See LIMBO, Campus A2 themselves on a waiting list that gets longer every day. AUG. 26 - SEPT. 2 Penalty-Free Add/Drop Period SEPT.4 Howard Ranked 24th Best Buy in United States Deadline for 100°/o Refund SEPT. 5 BY SHAENA HENRY to be so today due to the facul enhanced by the national rank for what it charges students to heritage," Irby said. Labor Day - No Class Staff Writer ty, staff support and the diverse ing," said Thornton. "The rank attend. Rhianna M. Benberry, U.S. News reports that SEPT. 23 experiences students share \\Tith ing \\Till add to the university's a junior psychology major, does the average cost of attending Opening Convocation Howard University has been one another," Swygert said. status as a first-choice national not feel she is getting her mon Howard after receiving grants ranked 24th in the top 50 "great Associate Provost Alvin and international university." ey's wo1th. "Our money should was $11, 334 in 2004, which is WEATHER schools, great prices" in the U.S. Thornton said Howard's rank According to U.S. News, a leave a campus problem-free, a 45 percent discount from the TODAY Thuoderstorm News and World Report's 2006 ing reaffirms the university's school's ranking is determined but we still have the constant average total cost of $16, 434. High: 83 "America's Best Colleges" issue. commitment to its historic mis by using a formula t11at relates administration problems as Last year, 29 percent of Howard Low: 76 WEDNESDAY The new ranking is an increase sion of providing high qual a school's academic quality to well as the mediocre housing." students received grants based Thunderstorm H19h: 89 of four positions over Howard's ity education at an affordable the net cost for a student who Sudana Irby, a junior on need. Low: 72 ranking last year. price. Thornton added that receives the average level of broadcast journalism major, Case Western Reserve President H. Patrick Howard's ranking would add to need-based financial aid; the agrees that Howard suffers as University in Cleveland, Ohio INDEX Swygert said the ranking is an the university's overall appeal higher the quality of the pro far as organization and admin ranked right above Howard at indication of the quality of the to students. gram in relation with the lower CAMPUS . . . . 2 istration, but said she believes 23. In 2004, the average cost of educational experience now "The existing competi the cost, the higher the rank it deserves to be among the METRO 4 Case Western was $19,864 after available to Howard students. tive strength and diversity of ing. "great schools, great prices" receiving grants. Students were EDITORIALS &PERSPECTIVES 7 "Howard has always been the university's undergradu Despite the new ranking list. "I believe that Howard is given a 47 percent discount and LIFE &STYLE 8 an extraordinarily rich intellec ate, graduate and profession some students still say that an awesome buy. It's rich in SPORTS 9 57 percent of students received tual environment and continues al school enrollment \\Till be the university could offer more legacy, culture, academics and need-based grants.
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BY MORGAN NEVILLES MOORE Contributing Writer
As a part of our fresh man series, The Hilltop will be following fresh man Saydee Ben-Davies all school year to c/n·onic/e the ups and downs of being a freshman at Howard University.
Fun. Challenging. Exciting. These were the expectations of incom ing freshman Saydee Ben Davies. The broadcast journal ism major chose Howard University as her number one pick for continuing her education. "Howard is known for being a great school aca demically," Ben-Davies said. "I knew I wanted to come here and I knew that n1eant I was going to have to step it up a bit." Moving into Crandall Hall in the Tubman Quadrangle was a breeze compared to what was in store for the rest of Ben Davies' week. ''•>• G1~t._.m... St.S. r Vboeo f.dilot' "The move-in process As the amount of qualified applicants increases, school officials say the School of Saydee Ben-Davies, a broadcast journalism major, is starting was seemingly smooth," Communications Trustee Scholarship will be more difficult to obtain. her journey at Howard and will be featured regularly in The she said. "I had some assis Hilltop as a part of our freshman series. tance from a few upper Communications Scholarship classmen. I was assigned a Davies is referring to occurred that her troubles were :ar from triple but I honestly didn't care within days of her arrival on being over; Howard had Jost what room I got as long as campus, completely chang her transcript. Calls For Higher Grades I got a room. I've heard how ing the once pristine picture "I really feel like Howard competitive housing is here." of Howard University in her is so unprofessional and unor These floor ambassadors were mind. ganized. The ad1ninistration BY SHANAE HARRIS arships we give out in order money to give to students so placed throughout the differ She is originally from doesn't care about the stu Asst. Campus Editor to give more people money in that even more people could ent dorms on campus to aid in ~~~.;.._~~~~~~~~ Liberia, South Africa but has dents. They're just doing a job. the school," said Woods. get scholarships," said Janelle creating a more efficient and lived in Columbia, Md for the No sincerity, but plenty of atti While a year ago the GPA Dunbar, a junior public rela timely move-in process. past four and a half years. tudes and rudeness," said Ben The competition for the for a full scholarship only met tions major. "I think it pres The Campus Pals' Because of her birth home, Davies. John H. Johnson School of 3.85, the GPA has now moved ent" a problen1 for people that Freshmen Week consisted of Ho\\ ard is treating her as an She has yet to sleep in her Communication's Trustee up to 3.9. "We thought it was are maybe a half a point lower many useful and fun activities international student and will dorm room in Crandall. scholarship has steadily risen more valuable to the students than another and miss out on in which new students were not allow her to register with "I had to come back home each year since its inception. to get more students actually the scholarship." able to interact and mingle out proof that she is a U.S. so that I could get my tran The standard GPA require in the pool of scholarships Monique Holmes, a with their fellow incoming citizen. script from my high school for ment for the scholarship has and having Jess with a full broadcast journalism major, classmates. Ben-Davies was "My dad had to take off the second time," said Ben in the past been at least a 3.0, tuition," said Woods . shared Dunbar's sentiments. only permitted to attend three work to come here 'vith docu Da,ies. however, the number of stu Each school or college at ~The fact that they are of these events. ''Freshmen mentation to pro\'e that I'm To top it off she will be pay dents making a higher GPA the university is allocated cer helping more people is good, Week should be fun, but I've legally able to be here. Not only ing those dreaded late registra usually exhaust all the funds tain amount of money which but I got a good GPA in my missed so much having to run did he take off (from work) but tion fees and will owe $150. the school receives for the is proportional to the number past two se1nesters and some all over campus dealing \vith hl' spent his birthday waiting Ben-Davies has »ct to scholarships. of students enrolled in that one with a slightly higher GPA registration problems, but the in line after line on campus so see an} part of the District "Although the require particular school. than me got a scholarship events I did manage to make that l could hopefully start the beyond Georgia A 'en l' and ment can be anywhere from "Each school decides how while I didn't," said Holmes. were fun. I enjoyed having the registration process," she said. McDonald's, but hopes to 3.0 to 3.25, the school usu to distribute that money on Woods feels that one of chance to meet people before After a complete day of venture out soon after finally ally uses up all its money their own," said Woods. the best parts of the trustee the actual start of classes," said lines and attitudes from the completing her registration around the students with a The criteria for receiving scholarship is that a student Ben-Davies. staff in the Administration process. GPA of 3.6 or higher," said the scholarships seems fair to only has to have two past The problems that Ben- building, Ben-Davies learned David R. Woods,Ph. D., asso some Communications sh1- semesters with the required ciate professor and asso dents. GPA in order to be eligible. ciate dean of the School of "I understand the each "You can have anything Comnn1nications. school is only given a cer before those last two and Last year. the school tain amount of money and you'II still have a chance of provided close to 150 stu I think its fair that the sh1- getting 1noney," Woods said. dents that n1et that cri dents with the highest GPAs Other scholarships in the teria with scholarships. get them first," said Charlene School of Communications It had been rumored that the Drayton, a junior public rela are given through the individ criteria for the trustee schol tions major. John Kennedy, ual departments and through arship had been changed, a print journalism major, the office of Dean Jannette increasing the GPA require agreed with Drayton. WI think Dates. ment for students. that giving less full scholar "I personally an1 an advo According to Woods, the ships is smarter because then cate for the trustee scholar only change that has been more people have a chance of ship," said Woods, "because n1ade was to allow students getting scholarships that need it just requires a sh1dent to who receive these scholar them," Kennedy said. Some work really hard and do their ships get 1nore 1noney. students, however, disagree. best." "We have recently tight ''I wish there was a way ened the number of full schol- that the school could get more Clark Atlanta Battles Southe rn University Morgan State Student Plagiarism With Grants Doctor ate Dies of Heart Failure Technology in Environmental Morgan State students Clark Atlanta University Toxicology are in mourning after the loss has a new technology service Southern University of one of its own. On May Howard Opens Research Facility used to detect plagiarisn1 in awarded its first doctorate 10, 2005, freshmen Stanley student papers with a cut in environ1nental toxicol Myers collapsed and died of BY JABARI SMITH include: wiring, electrical work, not officially opened, faculty, ting edge program. Students ogy during its sun1mer com heart failure at 1pm at Lake Contributing Writer voice and data connectivity, principal investigators and their submit papers online to pro mencement services. Sridevi ~tontebello in Baltin1ore. Ile security, on-site parking and staff are being relocated to the fessors, which are scanned Yadavilli enrolled in the pro was a transfor student who As the 2005-2006 academic furnishings. building \vith hopes of a grand for signs of plagiarism and gran1 in fall of 2001 when planned on joining the bas year begins, students new and The research building is opening later this fall. report it back to the professor the program c01nmenced and ketball tean1. old a1e getting acquainted and the completion of a major part But Deyaugn Ward said he all \vithin a matter of min completed her dissertation. reacquainted with Howard's of the University's Strategic believes that while the facility utes. This online service was Co1npiled by Shayna Rudd bustling campus and its new Framework I and II, led by is an excellent achievement for purchased by Clark Atlanta facilities. One such new facility is university Provost and Chief Howard, more could be done to administrators through the the Howard University Research Academic Officer Richard A. promote the facility and its mis Center for Excellence in Building I, located across from English, Ph. D. sion to the student body. Teaching and Learning in the Shaw/Howard metro stop According to English, the response to a campus wide on Georgia Avenue. building will be useful to stu "I definitely think that the problem '"ith plagiarism. Formerly a nursing home, dents because many will be IIURB I is a major accon1plish- the 50,000 square-foot building working \vith several of the fac 1nent for Howard. The only has undergone significant reno ulty members who are involved problem I see is the lack of pro vations in an effort to convert with research projects in the motion that the building and its it into a full-fledged research newHURB I. facility. Some of the key changes Although the building has See HURB, News A6
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"I would love to partici . ·--· Howard. pate, but I just don't understand "Black Pov•er is back!" was Muhammed, who still con how the issues apply to me," said the cry of Do•shon Farad and siders hirnself a part of the youth Boveland. others at this weekends' rally population, said it is important Muhammed said that it for OctobE:r's Millions More for young people to get involved. is iJnportant for everyone to Movement. Saturday evening's "Great leadership has consis have an active voice. "The youth event, held alt he Union Ten1ple tently come from the college population is not separate from Baptist Church, featured Dr. age," said Muhammed. the general population," said Alim Muh1an1med, national There is currently discus Muhammed. "Many of the spokesman of the Honorable sion about having a rally here at points of the Millions More Minister Lou is Farrahkhan, Howard on October 241h to gain Movement are pertinent on all among other . support for the Miilions More college campuses." Youth involvement was Movement. Atlanta's HBCU's Some of the points a common theme among all of have already come together to include Cultural Development, the speakers. With Washington, form a coalition to mobilize for Education and Economic D.C. having •Over 7 colleges in the Movement. Development. "All young peo the area, leaders of the Miliions Organizations here on ple desire economic develop LLIC> More Moverr1ent are reaching Howard's campus are preparing ment," said Muhammed. ''The out to encou rage involvement for inv·olvement in the march Movement seeks to help eco on area colleg•e campuses. that is less than 50 days away. nomic development for all." I "Ou r goal is for all Sable l:-1elson, vice president of Muhammed suggest youth to be atctively involved," the NAACP, said that they are ed tllat students who may be said Terrance Muhammed, currently working on activities unsure of how to get involved National Executive for Soul City for the October weekend. Aside start by reading the Millions Entertainment and one of the fro1n participating in tl1e actu More Movement website (W\V\V. instrumental planners of the al march, Nelson said that the millionsmoremovement.org). Millions More Movement. "But NAACP will host a forum before On tile website, each city has the bottom line is what we're hand to discuss the issues that Local Organizing Committees going to do constructively after the march seeks to address. and tlleir contact informa the 1narch." But for students who are tion. Muhammed said students Leaders of the move not involved in an organiza ran join the Local Organizing ment are already working with tion that will be participating, Committees or simply organize l youth from across the nation. their role in the march may on their campuses. \11~• (;U1t.m~Snalor Ph<-1'> P.ditor ' Muharmned said the movement be unclear. Junior public rela Leaders of the Millions More Movement are rallying across the country to ens~re a large youth holds weekly conference calls tions major Danielle Boveland is turnout at the October 15 commemorative march for peace. ' MLK Meinorial Fund Launches , Mothers Band Together to t Kids t:or King Prograin ,f • I • End School Violence I BY BRIDGETTE •31NYARD She said initially all of the bigger gun." I Contributing Writer BY COURTNEY MAYE • Contributing Writer the mothers did not have the Motley said that in the • , attitude that would help them 21st century the increas The Ballou High School reach the goal of spreading ing gang violence in tlte this positive message but that Washington, D.C. metropoli The Kids for King pro shooting that claimed the eventually tlley united. tan area is indicative that turf gram was officially launched life of 17-year old James On May 21, tllese four and neighborhood battles I I with a press conference kick-off Richardson on Febrau1y 2, I 2004 united the mothers of women came together on a have evolved, and unfortu in \Vashington, D.C. on August retreat and embarked upon nately continues to claim the 22•J, honoring the legacy of Dr. the two victims-Richardson who lost his life, and Thomas the journey to healing, for lives of many children and Martin Luther King Jr. t' Boykin, who was given a l O gi"ing, reconciliation and young adults. The fl-fartin Luther King embracing the future. ..We want see the violen<:e t Jr. National Memorial Fund year term for manslaughter. In the killing of Devin She said that the moment subside and want young peo has called on the help of chil she knew that their mission ple to understand that gang I dren to write and submit short Fowlks of Anacostia High School, hvo more mothers, was to speak out and join violence it not a fad," l.1otley essays on their dreams for a together as a force, it was said... It's very devastating." better America. The essay con Marita t.1ichael and Michelle sealed by God. Efforts to cease gang 'I • test began August 24th and will Postell, united to start the • "It was like a wave of God violence have called for many continue until June 1, 2006. healing process. I These four women came opened up and the mothers activists and their organi 1\velve winners will be selected embraced," said Montgomery. zations to join in the pe11t·e in a rando1n drawing to attend together to form Forgiving Mothers Straight from the Since then, the mothers have rally next Tuesdriy. Other col the groundbreaking ceremo· 1noved forward, met numer laboratiny groups include the ny for the memorial in fall of Heart. The mothers, along side other anti-gang vio ous times and have planned Peaceaholics and No Murder 2006. a rally that urges individu D.C. Kids for King supports lence activists, will 1neet at 1oam on Septe1nber 6 at the als, especially parents, to help In addition to the the vision of the memorial fund combat the continuing vio Forgiving Mothers Straight by calling all the kids involved District Building to continue I lence in the DC metropolitan from the Hea1 t, the rally . to collect donations to help the efforts to help stop gang violence. area. will feature East of the River complete the project. Reverend Anthony J. Clergy-Police-Community This pro1notional event "We want the city Motley, pastor of Redemption Partnership, Inc.. an orga is part of the effort to pay trib Jordan (·ollK-rl·*,t11rr l'horos;r•phcr to back us up,'' said Tara Montgomel'), the facilitator Ministry and the man whose nization made up of several ute to the n1essage and mission The Tidal Basin is the future site of the Martin Luther King vision brought Montgome1y churches and other faith of Dr. King by constructing a of the Forghing ~!others. Memorial. to the organizatioQ, will also based organizations, law $100 million national n1emori "[\Ve want] parents to be at the District Building enforcement entitles, com al located along Tidal Basin in take hold of their children ... the memorial foundation is to to stand behind the moiliers munity and government Washington, D.C. The project "Part of the conceptual frame for gun violence and bully capture the three basic prin as they urge the city to stop organizations and other 'I is scheduled to be completed work would involve young ing to stop. We want moth ciples embodied by Dr. King, violence. partnerships whose mission by2008. people contributing to tile win ers especially to get togeth which were hope, democracy, Motley, an anti-violence is intended to reach, assist, Tiuough grassroots efforts ning design through work in er. We want to show that if and justice. activist, reflected on his days and transform young people, the foundation has reached out architectural firms and intern mothers can forgive, the chil President and Chief of growing up in Southeast, especially those whose lives to other sectors of the nation, ships," said Jackson. dren will learn forgiveness." Executive Officer, Harry Washington, D.C. and com have been affected or influ especially faith-based groups. "Dr. King lived his life for Montgomery recalls the day pared the violence of then enced by drugs, crime and The cause has gained a signifi Johnson Jr. and Executive the youth, and he was a part when the mothers officially Architect Ed Jackson Jr., Ph.D. of their relevant history. They united to form an organiza and now. violence. cant amount of corporate spon 'The difference was that sorship from Gary Cowger, are heading the project, which ought to be aware of the his tion that would S•'t out to has raised almost $40 million torical fact that they were once speak to the nation's capital then, wedidn'tkilleachother," Global Group vice pre .ident of l>-Iotley said. "We fought, tile General Motors Corporation. to fund the construction of the limited in what they could say and urge people to help cease site. "The site \vill become the and do," said Johnson. violence. best person won, and it was The proposed site is a over. Now, it's about who has 4-acre plot of land across from nation's memorial saying that "I think most children Dr. King was a hero much like the Jefferson Memorial, and in know about his legacy, but Abraham Lincoln or Thomas line with the Lincoln Memorial the men1orial \Vill help more where Dr. King gave his famous Jefferson," said Johnson. people learn about hin1," said Youth involvement is not "I Have a Dreain" speech on Brienna Chapelle, a sophomore an unfamiliar concept to the August 28, 1963. The goal of pre-pharmacy major. leadership of this organization. click it to us. The H lltop wants to r ea liat I • ~ou have to say. Submi~ a. 500 word perspective "'~•." ll\hln Jrtto OJ>O"l l.C'o1n Pearl Boykin, the mother of Thomas Boykin, Is one of the Initiators of Forgiving i=~~~~ - www.theh illt opo nl!iine.com. Mothers, a organization that seeks to end school violence. I l 'i I --·'""'"'...... - ... School of C to Name Scholarship in John H. JohnsOn's Honor BY AYESHA ROSCOE Johnson was just eight years Campus Editor old, his father was killed in a saw mill accident. Johnson's he School of obituary said that after his Con1munications father's death, Johnson's Student Council is mother became the "dominant T planning to create a force in his life." scholarship honoring the late "She believed in me and John H. Johnson, the publish taught me to believe in myself," ing icon who founded "Jet" and the obiturary recalled Johnson "Ebony" magazines, according saying. "She taught me to to the vice president of the stu dream,. to dare and to never dent council. give up. .. "If we give a scholarship In July 1933, Johnson and in his name for something he his mother left Arkansas City stood for, to us that f'.ulfills his because there was no Black high legacy," Jennifer Owens, vice school for Johnson to attend. president of the student coun They moved to Chicago where cil, said. Johnson went to DuSable Owens said that the details High School. He graduat of the scholarship have not ed in 1936 and began work been determined, but she said ing at Supreme Liberty Life it will be awarded to a student Insurance Company and study majoring in the field of com ing at Northwestern University munications. and the University of Chicago. The School of While working for Supreme Communications also plans Liberty, Johnson came up with to hold a memorial service the idea of producing a publi for Johnson in the early fall, cation for Blacks. Owens said. Lynn Norment, managing Johnson died of heart editor at "Ebony", said Johnson failure on Aug. 8. In 2003, saw a void in the magazine Howard University's School of world. "There was no maga Communications was renamed zine that chronicled the lives of The John H. Johnson School of Black people," Norment said. Communication in Johnson's Johnson sought to fill that ' honor and in recognition of the void with his first magazine, $4 million he donated towards "Negro Digest", published the construction of a new in 1942 with his $500 loan. Communications building. "Negro Digest" then led to the Two years ago, Johnson creation of "Ebony" magazine visited Howard's campus and in 1945· Six years later, he attended the annual convoca founded "Jet." tion, which was a tribute to In addition to his ventures his life. "We dedicated the in publishing, Johnson bought school and named the school radio stations, produced TV for Mr. Johnson at that time. shows, fashion shows, and It was such a wonderful day started a line of cosmetics. for us all," said Janette Dates, The Ebony Fashion Fair, the Ph.D., dean of the School of world's largest traveling fash Communications. "I had so ion show, has raised more hoped that he would be alive than $51 million for the United to cut the ribbon on the new Negro College Fund and other building that will house the scholarship programs. John H. Johnson School of Although J ohnson named Communications at Howard his daughter Chief Executive University," Dates said. Officer of his company in J ohnson became the 2002, he ren1ained chairman namesake of the School of and Norment said he remained Communications with the help active in the company until his of appeals from two prominent death. She said she saw him alumni, Lydia Davis Ea.dy and in the offices just two weeks Jeff Burns, and the maneuver before he passed away and he ings of another media entre greeted her warmly. Up JU preneur and Howard Trustee, hearing the news of his death, Earl Graves, Sr., publisher of Nonnent said she was sad Black Enterprise magazine. dened and surprised. Dates said during discussions "It was very hard to imagine with alun1ni about getting a Johnson Publishing Compa.1y new building for the school, without him," Norment said. Eady and Burns, who are both executives at the Johnson A Rich Legacy Publishing Company, suggest ed the school be named after Pho1u C'ourle-.) or t nit> .. untrnl P11rlo"· Jn<". During his lifetime, Johnson because of his titanic Johnson received many awards success in the field of commu "Mr. J ohnson was a giant $500 loan borrowed against his in the country--and he was a and accolades, including the nications. within the African-American Born into poverty 87 years mother's furniture. His com Black person," Dates said. "To Presidential l\-1edal of Freedom "When we had the 30th community and his legacy ago, Johnson transcended rac pany is now the no. 1 African have this n1an rise to the pin in 1996. The medal is the high anniversary celebration of the will continue to impact the ism and his meager beginnings American publishing company nacle of power and prestige is est civilian honor in the United school, Jeff Burns told the lives of African-Americans," to found Johnson Publishing in the world, and "Ebony" a remarkable story that would States. entire group of 500 guests said Franklin Chambers, Company, Inc., which pro has been the largest African seem unbelievable if it were Dates said she believes about his desire," Dates said. Ph.D., Vice Provost of Howard duces both "Ebony" and "Jet" American o'vned 1nagazine for not true." Johnson's story will provide Behind the scenes, Dates University. "How many of us magazines and Fashion Fair the past 60 years. J ohnson's story began in inspiration for generations to said Graves worked to bring grew up on "Ebony" and "J et" Cosmetics. According to the "Here is a man who was Arkansas City, Arkansas on come. Burns' desire to fruition. 1nagazines?" oft-retold rags to riches tale the grandson of slaves, who January 19, 1918. He was born "I believe African- Howard University President of Johnson's life, he started was born in abject poverty to Leroy Johnson and Gertrude Americans as much as any H. Patrick Swygert also credits Humble Beginnings Johnson Publishing with a in one of the poorest states .Jenkins J ohnson. When other Americans see his exam Graves in the renan1ing of the ple and begin to believe in pos school. sibilities that may not have "I had the privilege of occurred to them without this seeking Mr. Johnson's per example," she said. mission for the naming of the She said she hopes Howard School of Communications as students live up to his exam a result of the work of Tru&tee ple. Earl Graves," Swygert said. "I would like to see stu "Trustee Graves accompanied dents honor his legacy by me to Chicago where we met becoming good people who do Mr. J ohnson and first explored right and do well as they rise to this possibility." the top in their fields," Dates said. "I would want them to Remembering an Icon then give back to the school as Mr. Johnson always did. Luminaries such as for He gave to so n1any worthy mer President Bill Clinton, causes--always trying to help , Sen. Barack Obama (D-111.) his people." and Swygert, stood alongside Norment hopes stu- the citizens of Chicago on Aug. dents will not only remember 15 to pay their respects and Johnson, but that they will mourn Johnson. gain life lessons from him. While the funeral, held at "Many of our students have Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, more than he had," Nonnent officially laid Johnson to rest, said. "What they can learn many of those who felt the from John H. Johnson is that impact of the media giant said t:nlntanutl l .•n rtt.) - St.arr Phot()jtrapht r you have to work hard from • his legacy lives on. In 2003, John H. Johnson donated $4 mllllon towards the construction of a new building for the School of Communications. whatever point you start" • 1111 I 61 EWS AUGUST 30, 2005 Students Look For Housing Faculty Moves Into HURB HURB, from CAMPUS A2 ects were selected for assign lead poisoning. does allow eligibility through disturbing," Judge said. ment to the facility. These proj "The HURB I represents LIMBO, from Campus A 1 resources have been given," said cancellations based on avail Dean Gibbs stated that ects involve tackling research in the university's com1nitment Ward, junior legal communica the areas of sickle cell disease, to excellence in research and "I knew I didn't have ability and individual qualifica Howard houses over 60 per 4 tions major. "I feel that if it were enough RSVP points to qualify tions." cent of its undergrad popula AIDS treatment and prevention, teaching and has helped to give pron1oted properly it could be for the residence hall I wanted He also added that the tion despite its urban location. child health disparities, eth Howard the honor. a very powerful tool for current so I didn't bother getting up majority of the students on "We're doing better than most ics and genetics, atmospheric early with everyone else last the list didn't participate in colleges and universities in the and future students." sciences and urban research An initial group of ten proj- year to try and pay the $200 the RSVP option or had plans same position." including studies on childhood deposit," said Kylie Jacobs, a to move elsewhere that fell "I will be first in line this • junior broadcast major. "I fig through. spring. I've learned my lesson ured it would be easier for me It's a fact that freshmen are and being off campus is such an I to get the dorm of my choice if I encouraged by the University inconvenience on top of having just came back to can1pus early to live on campus their first to rely on other people to get me before everyone moved in." year and are made a prior around," Dennis said. According to Gibbs students ity when it comes to housing Jacobs agree$ with Dennis. did not secure housing by sign space. Because of this priority "If I h~d paid the money ing their names on the waiting by the University, some upper I would at least have a place list. The waiting list does not classmen feel that their housing to lay me head," Jacobs said. guarantee students a roof over needs are being put at risk for "Now it looks like I'll be apart their head. the remainder of their enroll ment hopping between friends "There are currently 175 stu ment here. for the 1;emester." dents on the waiting list includ "If you're on the waiting Gi~bs offered this advice for ing more juniors and seniors list more than likely it's your students: gather your points this than in previous years," Gibbs own fault but the fact that we're year and plan to get a space or said. "Housing is not guaran at the MECCA and there's not visit the off campus websites. teed for everyone on the list but enough housing for students is I N ..rR<>l>l JCIN(; ·1·H ..: SlJ JJ sc; .-t.n•"l 't<>N~ 7'll#!I Hiiitop hns ju~t inn.de another grcl\t nccon1pll8hmcnt by becon'llt118 the t11'8' J JSCU tl.nily cc:.lleg.intc nowt1op.npcJ". 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A C> vv E A When first coming to col the first day of high school when tance of college is letting nature A. A p p E E c; ""I I S C> A A. I A. lege, it is easy to imagine the the new kid is walking through take its course with your life and vv G ..,- A I D R I A vv l student body a certain way. The the cafeteria with a tray, trying not trying to force the course. I c E M I L thought of being unusual or to find somewhere to sit. They People are their happiest v A different makes your stomach look anxiously around, gripping when they are being themselves L L I ~---A M turn, we understand. When you their tray for life, trying to find and that's a fact. Though we vv N H E visited, everyone happened to somewhere to feel at ease. are all African-American, this H E -~A C> C> I be dressed up that day. Though you've probably all campus is extremely diverse in E M M A p E E L The guys you personality. p A saw all wore name Look for people A N A ,;.,,~ brand clothes. The Our View: who share the same C> D D A K .A L E girls were all in sti interests as you, we T E E C> E s K A A A C> c E lettos and their hair Freshmen, be bold enough to be guarantee they will not s A vv N I K u was swishing flaw yourself rather than just blending be far away. Go places IVI C> C> I -r B .A I lessly. The upper you've never imagined A A M 1 E N I A -r E R vv E A. I H E A classmen seemed in with the crowd. and talk to people who s I A. L E s E I I M p L C> A E H .A N s C> IVI A N s N lJ A E v E v confident. you wouldn't at home. Puz.z:1e (o) S••ntoy N•Wn'\•-"· Cll•tr-ID-uted O\oo> cr'"t~ 6)1'ndfC•t•. tno. Ho•tlng & SofTWOl" Consequence for Fostering Ayesha Rascoe Joi Gillialtl Christina Wrigl.t Campus Editor Copy Chief Campus Editor· Jana Homes CbrisWalls Shanae Harris Wahhabi Islamic Sect Life & Shjle Editor Asst. Copy Chief Asst. Campus Editor ' Truth is, Britain is reaping the Wahhabi Islamic teachings even Brittney Johnson Erica Williams JIM SENYSZYN consequences of the establish to this day. Approximately 80 Asst. Life & Style Editor Cjnra Famble Life & Style Editor ment of the Wahhabi sect of the percent of the Muslim mosques l\telanie Holmes Stacy Anderson The non-globalist redline Muslim religion. This allowed in the United States today, for Vanessa Mizell sean Mosely Nation & World Joshua Thomas Business & Technology district analysis of the origins a loophole whereby Turkish instance, are financially sup Editor Editor of Islamic terrorism popular Muslims as apostates could be ported by the Saudis. Note that Copy Editors ized by the Pentagon is Mickey killed by fellow Arab Muslims to just because we live outside Courtney Eiland Rushondra James the non-globalist redline dis Sports Editor Jordan Colbert Asst. Nation & World Mouse. London is certainly not further British imperialist aims. Editor in the non-globalist area and the The Saudi royal family was put trict does not mean that we are ,Nicole Reed AmberEn~sh i\rJJlond Jordan terrorists responsible are likely in place after World War I by the immune from terrorist attacks. Metro Editor Caryn Grant to be residents of that part of the British in return for such attacks El}iJJlanuel Lartey Asst. Sports Editor much touted globalist region. on the Turks, and promotes Maiya Norton p/1otographers Editorials & Perspectives Dre\v Costley Editor .i\rion Jamerson Deputy Sports Editor llusiness Manager AfyaGreen Maya Gilliam Online Editor Senior Photo Editor Lindsey Hurt )1sst. Business Manager Shani Hilton Marlene Hawthrone Paginator i\lesha Bradshaw Asst. Photo Editor Advertising Manager Laura Brolvn Ebony Reid Office Assistants . - - - - Now in its Stst year, The liilltoP l'i published l\londay tbruug11 F1iday by Howard University ~tu- dents. With n readel'5hip of nJ('~ t11atll to,ooo, 'Ibe Hilltop is the largest Black 001l1:giatc newi.1>aper in the nation. ' The opinions~ o•• thl! Jl,dil - - --- • I 81 LIFE & STYLE AUGUST 30, 2005 Excited or Excessive: Freshmen Seek To Prove Themselves BY YASMINE PARRISH a more casual look for the class it while it lasts. First come, first Hilltop Staff Writer room, but does break out the served," said Shaheed. occasional heel for an evening Though the freshman class Returning students have out. may have other things in mind, seen them on campus with smil Sophomore management there are those that prioritize ing faces, some still in braces, major, Raasikh Muhammad academics. and others that look like they agreed. "I'm an overachiever," pro should be out of college already. "The girls need to realize that claims freshman nurse practi Some upperclassmen worry that they shouldn't try so hard; some tioner major Raynell Hicks. these newest additions to the of them look too darn done up!" "Our class wants to be better Howard family are missing out comments Muhammad. But not than average, I expect a lot on the unique joys of their first all of the freshmen see them from myself and from my class. year, in an effort to fit into the selves as being too over the top. Everything I didn't do in high "Howard Image." Dressed to kill in 3-inch school, I want to improve on "A lot of people have pre wedge sandals, a white ruffled here at Howard." conceived notions about what mini skirt, and Versace sunglass For many returning stu Howard girls dress like," said es, fresh1nan broadcast jour dents, they simply want to make freshman biology major Jahan nalism major Brittany Keeton sure that freshmen know that Shaheed, who has started trying stopped for a second before her En1manurl Lartt)' - Stan Pho1ognphtr Howard is a place where indi to fit into this image. next seminar during Freshman Along with using Freshman Orientation Week, freshman used Sunday's Luau, sponsored by viduals are welcome. But som,e returning stu Orientation Week to describe UGSA, as an opportunity to officially establish their presence. "Make your freshman mis dents differ in opinion, think her style. takes," says sophomore pub ing that while this new class is "It's trendy with a little bit of choice. think the guys are lacking in the critiques Fortner. lic relations major, Ayanna excited, they might be jumping Southern flavor. A pair of jeans "High heels aren't too prac fashion department. Though motivations vary, Redwood-Crawford, "Just be the gun and not truly embracing and a cute top - with accessories tical but you know you can't be "The [freshmen] dudes some female freshmen act and you and do you. Have fun." the freshman experience. of course to play up basic pieces. walking around Howard's cam aren't ready," said freshman dress with the male population ''They're just too extra. Then I'll probably have on a pair pus looking bad," explained radio-TV-film major Leonard in mind. There is no need to be wearing of wedges," said Keeton. Keeton., with a self-assured Fortner, who was wearing a "This is the first time a lot of 5 inch heels to the Freshmen And although she likes to smhe. Gucci visor, a unique Polo, and people have seen all these black Orientation seminars," said be fashionable, she understands While many of the ladies matching boat shoes. guys at once. Since there's.a guy sophomore advertising major that fashion is not always the of the class of 2009 may seem "I have been seeing way too shortage, people are trying to Titilola Laosebikan, who favors most logical or appropriate prepared for the runway, some many white tees and jerseys," make good impressions and get HOW . To: Beat Text Book Prices Without. Breakin!! Your. Wallet · BY CHARLAE WASHINGTON editions published, a lack of 50% of the purchase price, as Hilltop Staff Writer competitive pricing in the text long as the books are editions book industry, the high cost of that will be used for the cur A mind may be a terrible stocking and shipping, and a low rent year and are not badly dam thing to waste, but lately, it is profit margin for vendors. aged or too heavily highlighted getting more and 1nore expen Roger C. Hailstork, aca or written in. Books that are sive to preserve and edify one. demic resource manager for the obsolete for the bookstore can Coming as no surprise to stu Howard University bookstore, be bought back by a wholesale dents and parents alike, the cost insists that the bookstore is con retailer at up to 25% of the pur of an education in the United stantly working to lower prices chase price. States is steadily growing. In for students and is employing Some students have devised addition to tuition increases, many price-decreasing tech their own methods for saving the Government Accountability niques including stocking more money on textbooks. Office (GAO), an independent used books. Ariel Miller, a sophomore investigative branch of Congress, "Our goal is for 40% of all management major, created a has revealed other increases. books sold to be used books," Facebook.com group last semes In a July report, textbook said Hailstork, a self-proclaimed ter entitled "The HU Xchange", prices were found to have risen advocate of cheaper textbooks. which allows students to post at an average of 6 percent each "We remain in constant con ads to buy, sell, and trade prod year since 1987, and at twice the tact with professors, because the ucts from books to clothes. \fa.1a CiiUam .. St-nlor Photo Editor rate of inflation during the past sooner we know what books their Other students prefer to With used books costing less, many students head to the bookstore as soon as they know two decades. courses require, the sooner we buy from online vendors. "To their required text in an attempt to save money by buying the previously-owned textbooks. Various factors have con can work on getting used books get [books] cheaper, buy from offer cheaper textbooks, but quently and having supplemen is to get to the bookstore early tributed to the high pricing of for their classes, and detern1ine friends who've had the class Hailstork suggests that students tal materials like CD-ROMs. - before all the used books sell textbooks. As learning and if students' books will have buy before, definitely buy from should also factor in things like "Some of [my books] are expen out. If you are looking for other teaching have become more reli back worth for the bookstore," upperclassmen, and borrow shipping costs and check edi sive," said sophomore mechani options some online vendors, ant on technology, publishers said Hailstork. or even share a book," advises tions to be sure they are getting cal engineering major James such as Half.com, will buy back have expanded textbooks with "We buy from used book Alexis Taylor, sophomore televi the right product for the right Dempsey. '"I usually get book the books that you originally increasingly costly supple1nen services a lot earlier than we sion production major. "It's also price. vouchers from my loans and use bought from them. Sharing is tary products such as CD-ROMs, used to, which enables us to get possible to get cheaper books Science and engineering that money to buy books from also an option. Ifyou have a rela websites, and other electronic more used books before other online at sites like Amazon.com, students typically have the most the bookstore." tive or friend who took the same tools. schools." BN.com, and Half:com." expensive books, with their edi The best advice for students classes before you, you may be Other price determinants The bookstore will buy back Online sites such as Amazon tions tending to be updated fre- trying to obtain cheaper books able to get the books from them. include the frequency of new books from students at up to and auction sites like E-Bay may The Hilltop Join the legacyl The Hilltop holds budget meetings every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Howard Plaza Towers West, P-Level. We'rie looking for dependable, culiious writers who are willing to learn. Come by to get a story assignment, -- -- or bring an idea of your ownl THE HILLTOP • •. AUGUST 30, 2005 SPORTSl9 The Search Continues for Antoine Bethea Named Women's Lacrosse Coach to Defensive Checklist BY COURTNEY EILAND a coach." to the usual number of five to Sports Editor Acting athletic direc- six. tor, Franklin Chambers Ph.D, "We're definitely looking BY ED HILL While the only all-African admits that the search for a new forward to advertising the team Special to tl1e Hilltop American women's lacrosse lacrosse coach is not going as to the freshmen that just came team in the nation continues smoothly as he had hoped. in. We need some fresh legs," Howard University's to train and condition for the "We're searching for a said Morris. Antoine Bethea has been upcoming season, they can lacrosse coach right now, [but] With the head coaching posi selected to the Buck not help but to wonder whom it's not going as swiftly as I would tion still vacant, Morris hopes Buchanan Watch check their next coach will be after the like," said Chambers. "We've that there will be a more positive list for the second straight unexpected departure of head interviewed several candidates; atmosphere when a new coach is year. coach Melinda Vaughn and her however, out of those candidates selected: The Buck Buchanan coaching staff. we were not able to find a per "My expectations are for Award is presented annu The news came as a shock manent replacement." someone who can turn this pro ally to the top defensive to the team, when Vaughn, who Morris and senior center, gra1n around and someone who player in NCAA Division had been the team's coach for the Brittany Merritt, have stepped knows the game well, can con 1-AA. Bethea is among 16 past three years, first announced up in the coach's absence by difo n us and just be positive players who tnade the list. her resignation at a team meet planning to put up "walk-on" because there is so much nega A 5-10, 185-pound senior ing the day before the annual flyers for freshmen and other tive around us right now," said safety from Newport News. spring awards banquet. females who may be interested Morris. "We just need someone VA, Bethea was named to Junior defender and last in joining the lacrosse team. to restore some hope into this All-MEAC and the Sheridan season's Most Valuable Player, After losing three seniors sport for Howard." Broadcasting Network (SBN) Shanon Morris, remembers this due to graduation, the tea1n only Black College All-An1crican day vividly. "We had a team brought in two recruits, opposed first teams for the past two meeting the day after we were years. He is among a select supposed to have our last game group of players who have that ended up being cancelled," earned that distinction. said Morris. "Then [Vaughn] Bethea led the Bison stood up and said that she had with a total of 99 tackles and news. She said 'I'm resigning.' It three interceptions in 2004 was silent and everyone was kind and has been ranked among fll L 11l01U of like 'Wow' because nobody all Division I-AA players in Senior defensive back Antoine Bethea was named expected it." solo tackles the past two sea to the Buck Buchanan Watch checklist for the sec Vaughn was not the only one sons. ond straight year. The winner will be honored on to resign, as the hvo other men1- The winner of the award December 15. 2005. bers of the lacrosse staff stepped will be honored on December down as well. Morris believes 15, 2005. that this has put the team in an awkward place. "I wasn't hurt but I was defi assE nitely sad," said Morris. "I knew that the program would have no coach and I knew that with this kind of program, it's hard to find Returning to the Ice: NBA Off-Season Sparked NI 11 , Makes a Comeback By Trades and Signings BY DREW COSTLEY the NHL wasn't on television," small market Spike TV for next BY CARYN GRANT Utahtraded Curtis Borchardt Minnesota Timben'lolves Deputy Sports Editor said Vasquez. "I could catch pro season. At the moment, no deal Asst. Sports Editor to Boston and Kirk Snyder to grams that I was actually inter has been reached. New Orleans. - Dikembe Mutumbo re-signed When sophomore Actuarial ested in, even if they were shows Despite limited nenvork On August 2, thelargest trade The Celtics sent Antoine with the Houston Rockets science major George Gee went like NFL Live or something like television coverage and enthu in NBA history took place as a Walker to Miami and the New to school the day after the that wasn't actually a sporting siam from sports fans, Vasquez total of 13 players were moved Orleans traded the draft rights -The Memphis Grizzlies traded Tampa Bay Lightning won the event but a show that analyzes believes the NHL will survive. involving five different teams: to Roberto Duenas to Miami as guard Bonzi Wells to the Stanley Cup, he only heard a few sports, it was still better than "The NHL has a loyal fan the Miami Heat, Utah Jazz, New well. Sacramento Kings in exchange comments. It was not because watching hockey." base that will contribute to [the Orleans Hornets, Boston Celtics, for center Greg Ostertag and he was from the opposite side of ESPN could not agree more leagues] regeneration of capital," and the Memphis Grizzlies. In other NBA offseason guard Bobby Jackson Florida and was not involved in and declined to pick up the NHL he said. "Also, because there will In this historical trade, the news: the fanfare of the city. for the upcoming season, result be a strict salary cap and revenue Memphis Grizzlies acquired -The vVashington \Vizards trad Sports in Tampa Bay were ing in a $60 million dollar loss sharing between the leagues, the guard Eddie Jones from the - Free agent Michael Redd ed Kwarne Brown and Laron all people could talk about when for t11e NHL as a whole and a smaller teams should get bet Miami Heat and Raul Lopez from re-signed with the Milwaukee Profit 1n e.xchange for Caron the Buccaneers won the Super $2 million dollar loss for each ter and could 1nake for a good the Utah Jazz, sending guards Bucks after flirting with Butler and Chucky Atkins. The Bowl just ?. year before. A few team. Cinderella story." Jason vVilliams, Andre Emmett teams including the Cleveland Wizards also lost Larry Hughes weeks later, as speculation arose The NHL was forced into a So what will the future hold and James Posey to Miami and Cavaliers to the Cleveland Cavaliers due to that the National Hockey League meager two-year deal with NBC for the NHL? With the pre Greg Ostertag to Utah. free agency. (NHL) would lockout players to televise only seven regular season beginning in less than Miami sent Rasual Butler to -Ray Allen re-signed "vith the when the collective bargaining season ga1nes, six playoff games, a month and the regular sea New Orleans and traded Qyntel Seattle Supersonics Source: NBA.corn agreement expired in September and a maximum of five Stanley son sta1ting on October 5, Gee Woods, two second round draft of 2004, he heard even less. Cup games. believes it is a toss up. "It's a picks, and the draft rights to -Joe Johnson was traded from "Everyone was more wor The league, which aver matter of time to until we find Albeit Miralles to the Boston the Phoenix Suns to the Atlanta ried about the NBA Finals and aged ratings of -49, -46, and -47 out but the NHL players defi Celtics. Hawks in exchange for Boris (Major League) baseball. People respectively the three seasons nitely have their work cut out for Diaw and two conditional first even talked about the NFL off prior to the lockout, is even con them," he said. round draft picks season more than the NHL," sidering signing a contract with said Gee. -After coming close to sign On July 22, the NHL owners ing 'vith the New Jersey Nets, and players finally reached an Shareef Abdul-Raheem signed agreement in which many are with the Sacramento Kings saying benefits owners while the players are at a loss. But does pr -Juan Dixon signed 'vith the anyone care? Portland Trailblazers Despite Gee's apathy towards the affair, he believes in -The Philadelphia 76ers re the end that the NHL as a whole signed Samuel Dalembert and will benefit from the agreement. Kyle Korver "The players and owners are finally going to get paid again -The San Antonio Spurs re and the real fans \vill finally have signed forward Robert Horry WWWJSONLINE.C'OM something to cheer about," said After being strongly pursued by Gee. -The Miami Heat signed center the Cleveland Cavaliers, free Steven Vasquez, a sopho agent Michael Redd re-signed Shaquille O'Neal to a multi-year more international business WWW.Al TEREDSTATESPHOTC>.COM with the Milwaukee Bucks for Shaquille O'Neal will once extension and resigned forward major, felt as if television was After a season of inactivity, the NHL will have a chance to get back Udonis Haslem five years with a contract worth better off without the NHL. on the ice after reaching an agreement on July 22. again have a chance to domi $96 million. 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